A versatile piece of rustic décor, the log footstool made by Montana Woodworks® is a very popular item. Use in conjunction with your rocking chair for a relaxing evening it can also be used as a step stool for those hard to reach places. All Montana Woodworks® lodge pole pine is harvested in an environmentally responsible manner, using no heavy equipment and only harvesting trees that have naturally died. Skilled artisans carefully assemble the footstool using the mortise and tenon joinery method. This one of a kind "Glacier Country" look is achieved by removing the outer bark while leaving the inner stratum or "Cambium" layer. The "Glacier Country" items are varnished with three coats of premium grade, clear lacquer.