SECOND FRENCH EMPIRE GARDEN STOOL

Material: Wrought iron and oak wood

Origin: France, prior to 1880

Measurements: 40 cm long x 37 cm wide x 44 cm high

The masterful forging of the four legs of this outdoor stool demonstrates the formal sophistication achieved by artisans during the reign of Napoleon III. The concave shape of the legs is a display of virtuosity that transcended their function, attaining a suggestive formal expressiveness. They originate from a rural area, most likely central France.