Stool B2: Violet (31 cm)
Made by Nienhuis Montessori · shipped by Heutink International (Netherlands) About the maker
A backless stool at 31 cm in solid beech, pairing with the middle table height in a three to six room. Without a back, the body has to hold itself, which suits work done leaning in over a material rather than sitting back from it. Double coated lacquer means spills wipe off, and at this height spills are what happens. Built to the EN 1729 European standard, which governs how seat and table heights relate. Solid beech, seat height 31 cm.
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
The violet stool represents a fundamental principle in Montessori environments: creating spaces scaled to the child's physical dimensions. At 31 cm high, this stool positions children at optimal working heights for table activities, allowing their feet to rest firmly on the floor while maintaining proper spinal alignment.
- Development of proper sitting posture and core strength
- Independence in choosing and arranging workspace
- Gross motor coordination through carrying and positioning furniture
- Spatial awareness and classroom navigation skills
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The oval seat design accommodates the natural sitting posture of 3-6 year olds, while the angled legs provide stability during focused work periods. This violet-colored furniture piece serves as more than seating, it becomes a tool for independence, enabling children to carry their own stool between work areas and choose their workspace autonomously. The protective feet caps on each leg ensure quiet movement across classroom floors, respecting the concentration of others. Through using appropriately-sized furniture like this stool, children develop body awareness and learn to navigate their prepared environment with confidence and purpose.
How to present it
Follow the Montessori method of presentation for optimal child development.
Place the violet stool at a child-sized table or work area. Ensure the stool height allows the child's feet to touch the floor when seated.
- 1
Show the child how to carry the stool using both hands on the seat edges
Demonstrate walking slowly and placing the stool quietly - 2
Guide proper sitting position with feet flat on floor and back straight
Use gentle touch on shoulders to encourage upright posture - 3
Practice moving the stool to different work areas in the classroom
Create a path with masking tape initially to guide movement - 4
Demonstrate tucking the stool under tables when not in use
Show how angled legs fit neatly under table edges
Every Child Is a Little Creator
Heritage
Since 1929
In classrooms
Around the world
European brands
Nienhuis, GAM, Educo
Stool B2: Violet (31 cm)
