Name/Title
Kubbestol (Three Billy Goats Gruff)Entry/Object ID
2026.1.1Description
This Norwegian chair, known as a Kubbestol, was handcrafted by Norwegian chairmaker and wood-carving artist Thore Mo. Traditionally carved from a single large log, the form features a hollowed cylindrical base and a curved, shield-like back. This example is decorated with carved and painted imagery depicting the Norwegian folktale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, in which three goats encounter a troll beneath a bridge. The chair was commissioned by the donor from Mo in 2001 after encountering his work in southern Norway.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingAcquisition
Accession
2026.1Source or Donor
Arthur and Pamela AvelingCredit Line
Arthur and Pamela AvelingCreate Date
November 10, 2026