Same, Same Wooden Stool

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Intended use

17.75-inch seat height means it functions as a side table or low accent seat, not as a standard bar stool.

Care

Minor dents and scratches can be repaired with sanding and natural oil.

Shipping

Ships disassembled for narrow-access delivery; 25-day lead beats 6-8 week norm.

Collection design

Lowest-priced (375 CAD) entry into a unified-model furniture collection.

Matching table

Same, Same dining table in oak/cherry, sizes 72-108 with custom dimensions.

Matching bench

Matching bench (36″ x 31″) in green finish complements the stool.

Lead time

Stool ships in 25 days, faster than typical handmade stools.

Material honesty

Solid wood stool with visible joinery and unadorned finish, designed to age gracefully with simple care.

Practical dimensions

16x14.5x17.75-inch stool fits through 24-inch doorways and beside deep-seated sofas.

Collection coherence

Part of the Same, Same collection, matching the bench in silhouette and available green finish.

Value

At 375 CAD, the stool is the most affordable entry to Essai's handcrafted Same, Same collection.

Placement fit

Compact size fits beside sofas and aligns with accent chair armrests.

Style pairing

Coordinates with the Same, Same bench and suits Japandi interiors.

Accessibility

Disassembles to pass through 24-inch doorways and spiral staircases.

Maintenance

Bolts and hardware require periodic tightening every few months for stability.

Routine cleaning

Use a dry microfibre cloth for dusting, a barely damp cloth for cleaning, and blot spills immediately.

Oil conditioning

Apply tung or linseed oil along the grain every 3–6 months to condition the wood.

Scratch repair

Mend minor scratches by sanding lightly and applying oil.

Hardware tightening

Tighten bolts and hardware every few months to prevent wobble.

Delivery

Ships in 25 days—a fraction of typical 6–12 weeks—and disassembles to pass through 24-inch doorways.

Seat height

17.75-inch seat height works as side table or low seating; exposed joinery embodies wabi-sabi design.

Product record

Title

Same, Same Wooden Stool

Brand

Essai Mobilier

Price

375 CAD

Availability

In stock

Using it as a side table in real rooms

• Because the stool ships disassembled, it passes through 24-inch doorways and spiral staircases that would block a fully assembled side table, making it a practical choice for historic buildings and attic conversions where delivery is often the hardest part of furnishing.
• Essai’s practice of drawing design inspiration from the manufacturing process itself means the stool’s visible joinery and unadorned solid wood are deliberate aesthetic choices, not cost-saving measures—this honesty of construction aligns with wabi-sabi and Japandi interiors that prize material authenticity.
• The footprint is smaller than a standard sofa cushion, so it slips beside even deep-section sofas and in tight corners where a round 18-inch side table would jut into the walkway—useful for urban apartments and narrow living rooms.
• The stool shares its solid wood construction and minimalist silhouette with the Same, Same Back Narrow Wooden Bench (36" long, 17.5" deep, 31" high), so placing the bench against a wall and the stool next to it creates a unified entryway or end-of-bed vignette—a look that is inherent to the collection, not an accidental match.
• At 17.75 inches, the stool sits within an inch of the seat height of many mid-century and contemporary accent chairs (typically 17–19 inches), so it can be placed directly beside the chair to serve as an armrest-level surface for a drink or reading glasses without breaking the visual line.

Caring for unfinished or lightly finished solid wood

• Running a dry microfibre cloth along the wood grain every few days is the single most protective habit for a solid wood surface, because dust and grit act as a mild abrasive that causes fine scratching over time — which is especially important for a stool that doubles as a side table and collects daily debris.
• Because the stool’s solid wood is porous and can swell or warp if saturated, the only safe wet-cleaning method is a barely damp cloth wrung out from a mild soap-and-water mix, used sparingly and followed instantly by thorough dry wiping — a technique that keeps the surface clean without risking damage to the grain or joints.
• When liquid hits the stool, blotting straight down with a dry cloth — never wiping — prevents it from being driven into the open grain or joint lines, where stains become permanent; this reflex is the only effective way to preserve the character of a solid wood surface that will inevitably face coffee, wine, or water mishaps.
• Because the stool disassembles for transport, its bolts and connecting hardware can work loose with regular use — a quick check and tighten every few months maintains stability and prevents the wobble that can develop in frequently handled furniture, keeping the stool solid underfoot or level as a side table.
• Minor scratches or dents on solid wood are forgiving — light sanding with fine-grit paper and re-application of natural oil can make them virtually disappear, so the stool can recover from the nicks and scuffs of daily use without demanding a full refinish, unlike veneer or painted surfaces.
• Applying a thin layer of pure tung or linseed oil along the grain every 3 to 6 months — the recommended frequency for frequently used solid wood furniture — replenishes the wood’s natural moisture, restores a subtle lustre without altering its colour, and prevents the surface from drying out and developing cracks, making it essential upkeep for a stool that sees daily use.

How it compares to similar handmade wooden stools

• With a 25-day lead time before shipping—a fraction of the 6–12 week lead times typical of custom-order Montreal stools from ināt or Atelier East-End—this stool delivers the benefit of handmade solid wood without the long wait, making it a practical choice for buyers furnishing on a timeline.
• Priced at 375 CAD, it slots between Neya’s MÕA wavy stool (279–319 CAD) and ināt’s Trin (395 CAD) and /querbes/ (465 CAD) stools, meaning it costs less than intricately turned or freeform-shaped pieces while still commanding a premium over the simplest solid-wood stools—reflecting its multi-purpose design and collection-belonging status.
• As part of the Same, Same collection whose back narrow bench runs 725 CAD, this 375 CAD stool serves as the most accessible piece in the line, allowing a buyer to capture the collection’s distinct handcrafted Montreal aesthetic at a substantially lower cost than the bench and to later add matching pieces from the same design family.