Malawi Bar Stool hand made - Natural

The Malawi Bar Stool in natural rattan

The classic handwoven Malawi design as a tall bar stool in warm natural rattan. A relaxed, characterful seat for a kitchen island or breakfast bar, with a high seat and the signature curved barrel back.

Handmade by skilled artisans

Malawi pieces are handwoven from rattan strips worked into intricate patterns. Rather than the glue or nails common in European furniture, makers secure every strip with traditional knots, and shape the curved barrel back using spare parts from cars and bicycles as temporary guides. Each stool takes an artisan around 10 days to complete.

Why you'll love it

• Entirely handwoven — no glue or nails, just traditional knotwork
• Tall 78cm seat — ideal for islands and bars
• Supportive curved barrel back
• Warm natural tone that suits any kitchen

Each one is unique

As these are bespoke and handmade by several different groups of artisans, every stool varies very slightly. Occasionally one may have a small wobble — easily corrected with stick-on felt pads under the legs.

Dimensions: Rear height 110cm x Seat height 78cm x W 67cm x D 47cm

Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, which can cause dark staining on the rattan. If marks appear, dissolve a little oxalic acid (available from most hardware stores) in water and brush over the affected area to restore it.

Styling: Line them up at a kitchen island for an effortlessly warm, textural look.