Cowhide Camel Saddle Stool

Camel saddle stools, or ottomans, originated from nomadic cultures in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, evolving from functional riding gear developed around the 1st millennium BCE to popular 20th-century decorative furniture. While authentic saddles were designed for desert travel with wood and leather, the “stool” variant became a popular tourist and export item in the 1950s–70s, particularly from Egypt. – country: Egypt. – year: 1950s. – material: wood, brass, cowhide hair and leather, on the back side faux leather. – colours: brown. – decorated with brass rivets and medallions. – style: exotic, bohemian, brutalist. – size: medium, low. – full stool dimensions: length: 60cm|width: 32cm|height: 36cm. – seat cushion dimensions: length: 58cm|width: 32cm|height: 8cm. – condition: good vintage condition. There are signs of wear on the seat. There are no cracks or chips in the wood base.