The Utility Stool was originally custom-built as seating for Ercol’s team of designers when sketching in the factory. Today, some seventy years later, the stool remains a favourite of creators everywhere — championed by designers, architects and culinary creatives alike. Ergonomic and subtle, the Utility Counter Stool’s sleek, minimal profile effortlessly lends itself to any number of casual and professional environments — from domestic kitchens to corporate workspaces and beyond.

A classic characteristic of traditional Windsor craftsmanship, the Utility Stool features tapered, outward-facing legs and a moulded ash seat that accentuates the stool’s agile build. Additionally, the Utility Stool boasts the iconic Windsor joint — a trademark detail found in many of Lucian Ercolani’s early works. In this classic technique, the stool’s legs are extended through the seat and secured with a wedge. These joints are then sanded until they lie flush with the seat to create an incredibly durable, reinforced base, built to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.