Sauna Stools by Antti Nurmesniemi, Finland, 1952

Pair of stools in birch by Antti Nurmesniemi. Seat in horseshoe supported by four cylindrical feet. Signed with the iron on the back of the seat. A...

Sauna stools have been in use for centuries, predominantly in Japan and in Finland. While this form of furniture is mostly a utilitarian object, vintage sauna stools - like this set of four - from these countries are artisanal, beautiful pieces. From Antti Nurmesniemi’s sauna stool (which is part of the MoMA’s collection) to the Japanese Hinoki stools, these vintage wooden pieces are perhaps even more treasured today than in the 50s. Sauna stools are traditionally used as a perch while washing up in the bathhouse before entering the soaking tub. They also make good shower stools or bath-side caddies also because the woods used - pine in this case - are naturally bacteria- and mildew-resistant and withstand humidity well. Stools traditionally have a simple, functional construction, however, these Finnish stools have elaborately carved tops that move beyond the strictly functional role. The tops are composed of four interconnecting parts in a shape that resembles a Celtic knot. These individual parts are connected by two dowel pins to each other leaving the design airy and functional as water has an easy way to flow through. The legs are in a simple, slightly tapered form to support the sitter with similar dowel pins connecting them to the seats. These mid-century sauna stools were made for Finnsauna Lagerholm...

A beautiful pair of modern Finnish sauna stools from the 1970s in the spirit of the modern Scandinavian design. Although the designer is unkown, th...

Crafted from beautiful, slown grown Finnish pine, these stools bring the calm simplicity of Nordic sauna culture into your space. Designed for the quiet moment after sauna — when yo...

A pair of pine stools attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland, c. 1950s. Significant wear to wood consistent with age and use Scratching and dents present to wood Overall Dimen...

Nice set of the famous Horseshoe Sauna Stool Designed in 1952 for the interior of the Palace Hotel in Helsinki. This set has been produced in the late 70's in Laminated-birch plywood...

A pair of pine stools designed and produced by Finnsauna, Finland, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 12.25"W x 12.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.0" All items ship fro...

Scandinavian Modern "Apila" stools by Rauni Peippo for Oy Stockmann AB, Mid-20th Century. Lacquered pinewood. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Marke...

A pair of pine stools attributed to Olof Ottelin, produced by Finnsauna Lagerholm, Finland, c. 1970s.

Solid pine stools in original patina.