{"product_id":"antique-ethiopian-harari-round-stool","title":"Antique Ethiopian Harari Round Stool","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lovelyl 16-inch high stool originates from the Harar region of Eastern Ethiopia. In the ancient walled city of Harar and the surrounding highlands, these stools—known as \u003ci\u003eboroti\u003c\/i\u003e—were prized household items, often used by elders or as seating within the traditional \u003ci\u003eGidir Gar\u003c\/i\u003e (great house). Carved from a single, solid block of indigenous hardwood, their design is a testament to the refined, minimalist aesthetic of the Horn of Africa, where functional objects are treated as enduring pieces of architectural art. The stool features a deeply \"dished\" or concave circular seat, designed for ergonomic comfort and stability. Its most striking feature is the structural \"cage\" of twelve slender, hand-carved pillars that support the seat, creating a rhythmic verticality and a sophisticated play of negative space. The wood has aged to a \u003cspan\u003erich, aged brown patina \u003c\/span\u003ewith an authentic \"user sheen\" on the seat and base, earned from generations of handling and traditional use. The robust circular base mirrors the seat, providing a perfectly balanced, symmetrical silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With its 14-inch width and 16-inch height, this stool is a masterclass in organic sculptural design. It serves as an ideal side table for a low-slung lounge chair, a unique pedestal for an art book, or a textured accent in a primary bath. The \"Modern Primitive\" aesthetic of the Ethiopian highlands makes it a seamless fit for a \u003cspan\u003eJapandi\u003c\/span\u003e interior. Position it where its vertical pillars can catch the light, allowing the architectural \"see-through\" design to add depth and soul to a minimalist setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 13\"(L) x 14“(D) x 16“(H) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Dark Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Features: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConcave circular seat; twelve-pillar structural support; rich dark patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Culture: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHarari \/ Oromo People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEthiopia, East Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Excellent antique condition with a historic surface and natural age-related character marks.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\"(L) x 14\"(D) x 16\"(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced by DE-COR; Harari boroti stool tradition, Harar, Ethiopia, East Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tribal Minimalist, Twelve-Pillar Architectural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with a historic surface and natural age-related character marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Aged Brown Patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49944037589144,"sku":"IMG_9309","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/2612\/5208\/files\/IMG_9309_2079431b-85ca-43ef-a280-c7f4cc5feaea.jpg?v=1789762237","url":"https:\/\/veronicasopencloset.store\/products\/antique-ethiopian-harari-round-stool","provider":"Veronicas OPEN CLOSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}