Neptune

Alex Stool

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Alex is a simplified and more linear interpretation of the Curule stool, a cross-legged design from Ancient Rome. Because the shape is so uncomplicated, the fine joinery and the beauty of the solid oak becomes even more apparent.

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Frame & filling

We build our frames using solid timber and proper joinery – they’re pieces of furniture in their own right. Out of all of our stools, Alex is the most likely to be used just as a stool, so we’ve used a firm foam around its perimeter so you’ll never feel the frame beneath, but softer padding in the centre and webbing under that for a comfortable sit or place to prop up your feet.

Form and function

It’s Alex’s unassuming design and convenient size that make it such a versatile piece. It’s equally at home in a bedroom to use as a dressing table seat, sat in front of a piano, or as a side table-meets-footstool in a living space.

Design detail

Alex’s intersecting legs are made using halving joints. This is a traditional joinery technique, where sections of each piece of timber are cut away to allow them to seamlessly slot together. Oak rods join both sides for extra stability.

    Need to know

    The textiles in our fabric library range from pure linen to rich velvet and wool, and each one has its own character. Tone and texture can vary slightly from thread to thread, and expect to see the occasional slub in our linens and pile movement in our velvets. We’ve written an article about the personality behind each of our fabrics so that you can figure out which one best suits your home.

    Read on

    Sometimes colour between batches can vary ever-so-slightly. To be on the safe side, we’d advise buying pieces that are being used in the same room in one go.

    Delivery

    • Orders over £150 (or €250 in Ireland) qualify for free delivery.   
    • For orders under £150 (or €250 in Ireland), a delivery fee of £6.95 applies (£30 in Ireland).
    • Unfortunately, this piece cannot be delivered to Northern Ireland.
    • If your order is in stock and eligible for parcel delivery to mainland UK, one of our approved couriers will deliver it within 5 days.
    • For items with an estimated delivery timeframe, we’ll either dispatch them upon arrival or contact you to arrange delivery.

    Read our full delivery policy here.

    Returns

    • You can return most items within 28 days of delivery, but you may be charged for a courier or collection service.
    • If you can cancel your order within 24 hours, you will be fully refunded.
    • You are unable to amend, cancel or return made to order and painted to order designs

    Read our full returns policy here.

    Fabric

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    Hugo Pale Oat
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    Cotton linen brushed
    Linara Cobble
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    Linara Dark Fig
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    Linara Flax Blue
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    Linara Moss
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    Linara Natural
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    Linara Paprika
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    Linara Smoke
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    Linara Warm White
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    Linara Alpine
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    Linara Rhubarb
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    Linara Walnut
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    Performance linen medium
    Archie Night Sky
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    Archie Ash
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    Original heavy linen
    Hugo Millet
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    Hugo Spelt
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    Hugo Pale Oat
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    Hugo Sage
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    Wool
    Angus Flint
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    Elliot Granite
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    Elliot Soft Teal
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    Angus Teal
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    Angus Apricot
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    Printed Linen
    Orla Apricot
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    Orla Saffron
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    Orla Moss
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    Orla Flax Blue
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    Orla Trellis
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    Francesca Peat
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    Francesca Flax Blue
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    Francesca Moss
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    Francesca Old Rose
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    Odette Quince
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    Odette Old Rose
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    Odette Alpine
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    Woven linen fine
    Samuel Rust
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    Velvet
    Isla Ermine
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    Isla Mallard
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    Isla Kingfisher
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    Isla Swallow
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    Isla Old Rose
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    Isla Steel
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    Isla Grouse
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    Character linen fine
    Harry Cloud
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    Harry Storm
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    Harry Flax Blue
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    Harry Apricot
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    Character linen medium
    Chloe Ash
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    Chloe Old Rose
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    Chloe Lead
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    Chloe Trellis
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    Chloe York Rose
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    Chloe Denim
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    Chloe Moss
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    Chloe Fig
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    Harris Tweed
    HARRIS TWEED Bilberry
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    HARRIS TWEED Marmalade
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    HARRIS TWEED Olive
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    HARRIS TWEED Fig
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    HARRIS TWEED Lichen
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    Leather
    Barnaby Leather
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    Leg Colour

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    Hugo Pale Oat
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    Leg Colour
    Pale Oak
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    Darkened Oak
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    Black Oak
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    Vintage Oak
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