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Wooden stool with a blue blanket in the background
milking stool
Wooden stool on a wooden floor with soft shadows
Two wooden stools against a plain wall.
Wooden milking stool with a three legs on a textured gray surface in the bedroom
Two wooden milking stools in front of a gray textured blanket on a couch.
Wooden stool on a paved area with green plants and flowers in the background
Wooden small stool on a paved surface with greenery in the background
Wooden milking stool with a visible brand logo on a light wooden floor.
Close-up of a wooden chair leg on a light wood floor
Close-up of wooden chair legs on a blurred background
Two wooden stools against a white paneled wall.
Wooden stool with a blue blanket in the background
milking stool
Wooden stool on a wooden floor with soft shadows
Two wooden stools against a plain wall.
Wooden milking stool with a three legs on a textured gray surface in the bedroom
Two wooden milking stools in front of a gray textured blanket on a couch.
Wooden stool on a paved area with green plants and flowers in the background
Wooden small stool on a paved surface with greenery in the background
Wooden milking stool with a visible brand logo on a light wooden floor.
Close-up of a wooden chair leg on a light wood floor
Close-up of wooden chair legs on a blurred background
Two wooden stools against a white paneled wall.

PETE & CO | MILK STOOL

$260.00

The stool that has been doing its job for 2,000 years.

The three-legged milking stool is one of the oldest pieces of functional design ever made. Three legs on uneven ground will never wobble. Three points always form a stable plane, no matter the surface. Four legs need level ground. Three legs work anywhere. Dairy farmers figured this out thousands of years ago, and every attempt to improve on the design has eventually arrived back at the same place.

In 19th century England, milkmaids would carry their stools and buckets out to the fields twice a day, settling low to the ground beside the cow, leaning forward into the work. The low seat and three-legged design made that possible - stable on rough ground, steady under the weight of a leaning body.

Our Pete & Co version carries the same spirit - three legs, round seat, solid wood, built to last. Made from locally salvaged timber that would otherwise have gone to landfill, each stool is completely unique, a different grain, different colour, different character from its past life. The one you receive will never be identical to another.

Use it as a step stool, a plant stand, a side table, a garden perch, or simply somewhere to rest a cup of tea in the home or out in the garden.

Simply oil occasionally to keep the wood nourished and looking its best.

More information about this product and who we are can be found in the tabs below.
Care Instructions

CARING FOR YOUR BESPOKE PETE & CO PRODUCT. 

All PETE & CO products are made in Aotearoa from reclaimed wood. We want you to enjoy your item for many years to come so please follow our care instructions.

  • Do not soak.
  • Do not put in the dishwasher.
  • Wash by hand if needed or simply wipe with a damp cloth. 
  • To condition use Duzz-All bees wax or Pure Tung Oil from The Natural Paint Co. 
  • If cuts and scratches occur gently sand back and re polish again.
More Information

Please note that each piece is handcrafted from reclaimed timber, making every item completely unique. The wood may show its natural history - small knocks, grain variations, and beautiful marks that only come with a life lived. These are not imperfections; they are what make each piece one of a kind. Cared for well, these pieces will last for many years to come.

Size

330H x 300W (seat is 230 Ø)
all sizes are approximate

Shipping + Returns

We are delighted to offer free shipping on standard orders over $200* and Local shipping from $5.90 (Please note that free shipping is at discretion of The Waste Free Home.)

* Big items do not qualify for free shipping Please see our Shipping policy for full rates and exclusions.

No questions asked returns. Should you choose to return your full priced order for an exchange/refund, The Waste Free Home will retain any original shipment costs incurred.

See our Refund Policy for more details.

Learn More About Us

WHO WE ARE
We are a small, family run business with a purpose.

We are here to help rid the world of unnecessary waste by providing you with beautiful, useful, lasting, and easy alternatives for your home. That is our dream. This is why we are here. We want to make conservation convenient.

Read more about us here.

Contact

Need further guidance? Contact us via email at hello@thewastefreehome.co.nz

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from 841 reviews
Lovely product

Colour and quality great

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Perfection

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Beautiful design and very good quality. A product I know that will last a long time

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This bread knife is stunning. The wood is a work of art and lovely to hold while cutting your bread. The blade is super sharp and cut the bread easily without any crumbs. It is a must have for sour dough lovers!! I am in love with my knife

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I bought a set of these bowls with warming winter soups and one pot meals in mind. The enamel holds the heat of the soup really well which is a benefit if you’re a slow eater like me. They also look really nice and are a good size for a number of uses.

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Mountie
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Beautifully made - we love our new laundry basket and the integrity behind its creation. Thank you!

Kim
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Amazing

Loved everything!

Samita Roshanali
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Who we are

We are a small, family run business with a purpose. We are here to help rid the world of unnecessary waste by providing you with beautiful, useful, lasting, and easy alternatives for your home. That is our dream. This is why we are here. We want to make conservation convenient.

Read More