Simple Seats & Surfaces. Check out these stump stool spotted at the West Village's Birdbath Bakery. Devoted to green business practices and environmentalism, owner Maury Rubin has made his two Birdbath locations using recycled and environmentally friendly materials. He's even used Maxwell's favorite trick of wrapping the steam pipes in manila rope...

Related Links:
• NYT Magazine: Birdbath Bakery
• How To: Wrap Your Hot Pipes with Rope