Italian Art Nouveau Wood + Burl Stool with Hand-Painted Floral Motifs, 1920s
An Italian Art Nouveau stool from the 1910s–1920s, crafted in solid wood and richly figured burl.
The silhouette is compact and architectural, softened by hand-painted floral motifs running along the upper rail. Stylized blossoms and delicate gilt detailing hang beneath a series of carved drops, introducing ornament against the restraint of the form. The influence of Viennese Secessionist design is especially visible in the balance between clean geometry and decorative detail.
The burl wood carries a deep tonal variation throughout, giving warmth and movement to the otherwise structured silhouette. Below, an open lower section lightens the form, while the leather seat introduces another layer of texture against the polished wood.
Though modest in scale, the piece has a distinctly collected feel—as though made for a particular interior. Placed beside a writing desk, within a dressing room, or layered quietly into a hallway, it functions as both seating and decorative object.
DIMENSIONS: 23"W x 16"D x 27.25"H
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1920s
MATERIALS: Wood,Leather
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