Österlen Nailhead Backless Counter Stool — In Driftwood with Oyster

In Österlen, the southeast corner of Skåne at the southern tip of Sweden, summer is spent at the kitchen counter as much as at the table: someone rinsing new potatoes, someone slicing bread, and friends who cycled over sitting close to catch up while supper comes together. This counter stool is made for that easy company. It has no back, so it slides right under the counter when the kitchen fills up, and its padded linen top is a soft place to perch for a while.

The frame is hardwood in a weathered grey-washed finish, and the seat is upholstered in a performance linen blend, a hard-wearing fabric made for daily use. Antique brass nailheads, set by hand, trim the upholstery and catch the light. At 24 inches high it sits at standard kitchen-counter height, and it is rated to hold 250 lbs.

Line two or three along a kitchen island for breakfast and homework, or keep one at the end of a counter as a perch for whoever is keeping the cook company. A single stool also earns its place by a potting bench or a laundry counter, anywhere a seat at counter height is handy. This listing is for one counter stool.