joint stool

A joint stool is a type of stool constructed with parts joined together using pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, typically made by a joiner. Stools, in general, are armless and backless seats for one person. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, as well as the Vikings, used folding stools with fabric seats and solid stools with wood or rush seats, often supported by four legs or an "X" arrangement.12

The joint stool became prominent in the 17th century, often produced in upholstered sets with chairs and footstools. Historically, stools have also held social and symbolic significance, denoting status or office in various cultures.2