This is a vintage wooden shoe form (also called a shoe last or shoe tree) that has been repurposed as a decorative item. It features hand-painted floral motifs and appears to be an antique cobbler's tool, which are now often used for rustic or farmhouse-style decor.

While many similar wooden shoe forms were made for the Nunn Bush shoe company by the Rochester Shoe Tree Co. and have the brand name stamped on them, the specific form in your image appears to be a unique, hand-painted piece of folk art. The original markings on the last itself, possibly for size or manufacturer, are visible on the toe area but are partially obscured by the paint.

Nunn Bush, founded in Milwaukee in 1912 by Nunn, Bush, & Weldon, became a major American shoe manufacturer known for affordable, quality men's dress and casual shoes, blending classic styles with comfort technology, eventually becoming part of Weyco Group and known for enduring style and value, though production has shifted overseas.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition appropriate for age. Small white smudge on the front of the shoe, and small chunk of wood missing in the middle bottom of the shoe form. Please see the last two images.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Paint, Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Condition appropriate for age. Small white smudge on the front of the shoe, and small chunk of wood missing in the middle bottom of the shoe form. Please see the last two images.