How far do Saddle Stools date back?

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:37 pm

Bed, Bath, and Beyond has a Saddle Stool for $40.00

Looks kind of like this but dark stained:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/2 ... AA160_.jpg

My question is....

Is there anything like this in the 15th century for a stool?

Anything remotely close that I might be able to tinker this around to make it look right?

Or should I just bide my time?

Thanks!
Matt

Maeryk · Post by **Maeryk** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:53 pm

THere was some picture posted which had a big ole triphammer and some other stuff in it. I think (but i could be misremembering my sources) there was indication of a low, four legged stool in that.

It wouldn't surprise me at _all_ to find out they existed.

1) Wood warps.
2) Task seating was common, and we have as much of it as we do regular "furniture" extant. The short tiny legs led to a lot of comments like "wow, they were short!"
3) It just makes sense. Stools have been around FOR FREAKIN EVER. Since someone found a knee height rock, actually.

4) There is evidence of Garderobe seats being scooped out and bowled for comfort.

MJBlazek · Post by **MJBlazek** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:56 pm

Thanks Mearyk,

I'm really hoping they did. I sat on it in the store and thought to myself... "dang this is the perfect height to get up and down from while in armor!"