Malawi Bar Stool hand made - Matt Black

The Malawi Bar Stool in matt black

The handwoven Malawi design reimagined as a tall bar stool, finished in deep matt black. A sculptural, characterful perch for a kitchen island or home bar, with a high seat and the signature curved barrel back for support.

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
• Supports skilled artisan communities in Malawi

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: Pair around a kitchen island or home bar; the matt black looks striking against pale stone or warm wood.