BUTTERFLY STOOL It takes a bit more effort and a dose of creativity to make small spaces perform. The butterfly stool design is modern, compact, multi-functional & accessible nicely. MAKING THE ICON OF MID-MOD STOOL We made 'Butterfly' from bent plywood, a material common in the 1960s & 70s modernist movement. Use butterfly, however, you want. We have used it as decor, footstool, plant stand, side table, and extra seating in an entertaining pinch. ABOUT NATURAL OAK The American Oak species has long been and is widely admired for its vibrant light, airy color tone and interesting graining.