Lot 468: Tony Paul Attributed Wicker Tripod Stool, MCM

Description

Description:

A mid-century modern stool in the style of designer Tony Paul, with a thickly coiled woven wicker seat set atop three splayed, turned wooden dowel legs. The seat is built up in a dense, rounded coil construction that gives it a soft, cushion-like profile despite being made entirely of woven wicker, with a matching wicker ring reinforcing the underside where the legs attach. This coiled wicker-and-dowel-leg form is closely associated with Tony Paul's woven furniture designs of the 1950s and 60s, a hallmark of American mid-century modern design that paired natural woven materials with simple turned wood bases; no maker's mark is visible on this example to confirm attribution to Paul or a specific manufacturer.

Condition Report:

Good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age. The wicker shows some looseness and minor separation in the weave in a few areas, with light general wear throughout. The wooden legs show surface wear consistent with age. No breaks to the legs.

Keywords: Tony Paul style stool, mid-century modern stool, wicker tripod stool, rattan stool, woven wicker stool, dowel leg stool, MCM plant stand, retro wicker stool, vintage tripod stool, coiled wicker seat

Dimensions: H: 12.75", W: 13.5"