Our rustic stool evokes the handcraftsmanship of 19th-century Europe and a return to a time when stools were the people's seats, offering economy, easy storage and portability. In its past life, the stool was purpose-built for milking cows or fireside seating. Made of stout natural elm, ours is upholstered with vintage burlap dating to the mid-20th century and accented with nailheads around the base of the cushion.