Chess Stool, Red

Limited quantities available. The plastic circular chess stool, unlike the ubiquitous red stool, is a relic of old school Taiwanese daily life. It was once a common seating choice for eateries and arcades—practical for its affordability and its space-saving stackability. Teleported straight from that bygone era, this palindromic vermillion-red number is sleek and low-profile, evocative of 1970s pop design. It's actually an interpretation of a mid-century French design that dates to the late 60s, originally designed as an inexpensive seat for fishermen. Brigitte Bardot was pictured with one, and the stool skyrocketed in popularity. The design of the Taiwanese-produced stool is slightly different, but is clearly influenced by the three-part construction and corseted shape. Use it for extra seating, a display piece for elevating plants, or a side table for stacking books. You can even lift up the lid and store your favorite toys or small knick-knacks in the seat. When not in use, simply break the stool down into its three parts and stack them for compact storage. And, if you get multiple stools, you can customize their color combinations: red on red, green on green, and red on green (which, of course, we’re partial to for its resemblance to our Yun Hai Tatung Family Cookbook). Check out the green chess stool and the bundle of two mixed-color chess stools.About Yun Hai SelectionYun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.A Note on PricingThe prices on these are definitely higher than you’d see in Taiwan. We’ve kept them as low as possible while also considering the shipping cost. You can see our drawings in our newsletter for painstaking logistics calculations. Most of the cost is in the shipping, so buy in pairs for a much better deal! InstructionsThe chess stool comes in three parts—two bases and one lid—that stack together for easy storage. You can stack many stools together in a small space. To assemble them, just fit the interlocking bases together, then place the lid securely on top. See our illustrated assembly instructions. Specifications and Dimensions100% plastic. Manufactured in Taiwan. Each stool ships in 3 pieces that need to be stacked and fitted together. (Very easy) assembly required. Dimensions: 13.5" D x 18.5" H / 34.3 cm D x 47 cm H Weight: 2.8 lbs / 1.3 kg