Sonja Tresen-Hocker

The hand-wrought iron legs have this hammered texture that makes the stool feel genuinely handmade, and the polished seat wipes clean after every meal. I was worried the combo would look mismatched in person, but in my kitchen they read as intentional and warm.

The polished seat is a lot smoother than the photos suggest, and it's easy to wipe down after dinner. The iron legs have that hand-wrought texture that makes them look like they came from an old farmhouse.

I was worried the hand-wrought iron legs would feel rough, but they're actually smooth and have a nice weight to them. The counter height fits perfectly under my kitchen island, and the footrest is right where my feet naturally land.