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Item detailsMaterials, dimensions, what is in the box
What problem does it solve?
Give your shoe-changing routine a dedicated place to sit without adding a full-size chair. The compact shape fits the everyday need for an occasional perch in an entryway, hallway or bedroom.
When you move to the living room, the same stool can serve as a footrest. It brings seating and foot support into your routine with a straightforward wooden design rather than upholstered furniture.
The problem in numbers
In a US homeowner survey, 79% said there were rooms in their home that caused them stress. (The Harris Poll on behalf of EVEREST, 2024)
Among US homeowners surveyed, 9% identified the mudroom or entryway as one of the rooms causing them the most stress. (The Harris Poll on behalf of EVEREST, 2024)
In the same survey, 78% of US homeowners agreed that having one well-organized room would help bring them a sense of calm. (The Harris Poll on behalf of EVEREST, 2024)
A compact stool can give an entryway a defined place for sitting while changing shoes. These figures provide context about household organization, not evidence that the stool itself reduces stress or clutter.
Why choose this one?
Choose it for solid ash wood, traditional mortise-and-tenon construction and a smoothly polished seat with rounded edges. The visible grain gives the simple shape its character, while the backless design keeps its profile compact.
Natural Wood, Black and Walnut Brown offer three distinct appearances. Two heights let you choose the proportions that suit your entryway seating or footrest setup.
What exactly do you get?
Choose your stool by color and size: Natural Wood, Black or Walnut Brown, with a base-width-by-height option of 13 x 14.8 inches or 11.8 x 11 inches. These measurements describe the stool's base width and overall height, not its seat diameter.
The larger seat measures approximately 12.6 inches across; the smaller seat is approximately 11.6 inches wide. Both designs have an unupholstered wooden seat for occasional sitting, shoe changing or use as a footrest.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about the materials, care and everyday use — no fine print.
