Pair of Sculptural French Concrete Mushroom Garden Stools, circa 1970 - 17¾"

This delightful pair of French garden stools, probably dating from the 1970s, takes the playful form of two oversized mushrooms. Made of concrete, each has a thick, rounded cap in mottled shades of dark gray, contrasting with the warmer, sandy beige tones of its short, slightly tapered stem. Their low, chunky proportions lend them a wonderfully earthy, sculptural presence.

Although similar in design, the two stools have subtle differences in their forms and surfaces that make them especially appealing as a pair. Years of outdoor exposure have given the concrete a beautiful, weathered patina, with shades of soft gray, earthy beige and traces of moss and lichen. The surfaces are rough and uneven, with small marks and irregularities that add to their natural, organic appearance. Their substantial weight and solid construction make them well suited to garden settings.

Both playful and sculptural, these mushroom stools would look lovely nestled among greenery, positioned beside a garden path or arranged together on a gravel terrace. They could also make interesting low stands for potted plants or sculptural accents in a contemporary interior, where their earthy textures would provide a striking contrast to more refined furnishings.