An old wooden foot stool possibly 1930's in  need of tlc. Or use it as is! It is kauri pine underneath all that dark brown polish, so it could have the old upholstery stripped off, dipped to remove polish, and then it would be a lovely golden colour clear polished and new upholstery. Alternatively tbe upholstery removed and a nice piece of timber inserted to make a nice occasional table. Local collection from  Frankston 3199.