Matthiessen Folding Stool
Campaign furniture folded out of necessity. The Matthiessen folds out of convenience, which is the more useful virtue in a house that entertains.
It is made to be seen, not stowed. Left where it stands it holds a corner as well as any small piece of furniture, and it earns its keep by being ready for whatever the room asks next — the seventh chair at a table that seats six, an occasional ottoman, a side table with the tray, a luggage rack at the foot of a guest bed. That it folds to four inches of wood and leather is a bonus, not its purpose.
The slings have been cut from English bridle leather for years — black, dark chocolate, Havana, saddle, cognac, and coach. More recently, and with less announcement, we have been making them from upholstery-weight leather bonded to saddle leather and stitched through. Heavier, more finished, and it opens the palette considerably. The six bridle colors are standard; nearly anything else is available.
Twenty-six woods and finishes. Satin brushed stainless, blackened steel, or brass in light or darkened. Made to order in Connecticut.
Dimensions
17" W x 12" D x 14" H - Purse Stool
21” W x 17” D x 17” H
23” W x 18” D x 19” H
25” W x 18” D x 19” H
Also available as a bench
Materials
Wood: 26 woods from light to dark and several specialty finishes
English bridle leather seating colors:
black, dark chocolate, Havana, saddle, cognac and coach
Hardware: Satin brushed stainless, light or darkened brass or blackened steel hardware.
Options:
Two leg profiles - classic / streamlined
Removable cushion
Matthiessen Tray
Saddle bag