Bath stool

Traditional onsen-style bath stool hand crafted from Hinoki cypress in Japan. Whilst it is traditionally called a stool, it is actually a bath 'seat', used in bathrooms and onsen for seating yourself whilst washing before soaking in a clean hot water bath. In a Western context it is the perfect traditional bathroom accessory or in the bathroom for storing and presenting linens or soaps beside the bath.

For safety reasons, please be very cautious using in a wet or tiled envornment. (See below warning).

Japanese Hinoki cypress is prized for its bacteria-resistant resin that prevents mildew and withstands humidity. This wood is highly rot resistant and its natural lemon scent is used in aromatherapy to reduce stress. Hinoki cypress is a responsibly harvested by-product of forest thinning, which is required to maintain healthy growth.

Standard

seat width 28cm

seat depth 18cm

stool total height 22.8cm

Tall

seat width 33cm

seat depth 20cm

stool total height 30cm

CAUTION:

This is a traditional Japanese bath stool. In Japan it is used for sitting on in traditional Japanese bath environment. It does not have slip proof legs and utmost care should be taken when using this stool in a wet environment. Do not ever stand on your bath stool as this will not only put undue stress on the manufacture, but is dangerous as the stool may topple or slip resulting in a fall.

Care notes:

• As Hinoki cypress gets wet then dry in use in the bathroom, the wood as part of a natural cycle absorbs water then dries out, expanding and contracting to the conditions, making it the prefect wood for humid bathrooms. But please do note these specific care instructions:
• Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will dehydrate the wood; likewise soaking it in water for an extended period of time may also produce stress/cracking so please be careful not to subject it to these conditions.
• Generally, after using, stand up the stool or bowl, leaning on a slant against the bathroom wall is sufficient to allow the wood to dry out naturally. However, to prolong the Hinoki goods is best conditions and wash off any excess moisture or bathroom scale, polish dry with a cloth after use. Hinoki cypress is naturally bacteria and mold resistant wood, if however any mold does appear,  rub lightly with a tawashi scrubbing brush or light sandpaper to remove.