The stool is one of the oldest pieces of furniture known to mankind. It was already in use in ancient Egypt, in the form of simple, T-shaped sticks: the armpit stool. This type of stool, so elementary in form, has endured through the centuries and is one of the most used pieces of furniture in history.

The stool is almost as old as civilization itself. The elm stool by Atelier André Small subtly reveals the maker's craftsmanship. The legs, carefully sharpened into a wedge to fit precisely into the recesses of the seat, the gentle taper of the legs, and the refined carved edges all speak of meticulous workmanship by the designer's hand.

The combination of simplicity and the rich history of the craft gives this stool a unique soul. It tells a story of both Brutalist purity and a refined workshop in France. The stamp at the bottom of the stool is a sign of authenticity and adds strength to this object. It confirms the story of its origins. In Siegrid Demyttenaere's exhibition "Les Tabourets du Terroir," we gain deeper insight into the meaning and role of the tabouret, or stool. This specific example of artisanal design, interwoven with the stylistic features of its time, aligns seamlessly with the contemporary approach to creation, in which craftsmanship and contemporary design meet in dialogue.