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Antique Georgian Stool

Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A charming antique foot stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1920’s. It is of
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Vintage 1920s British Georgian Stools

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Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool
Antique Leather Georgian Style Foot Stool
H 10.24 in W 37.01 in D 11.03 in
Small Antique Craftsman's Stool, English, Oak, Provincial, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique craftsman's stool. An English, rustic oak work seat in Provincial taste
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Stools

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Oak

Antique Carriage Stool, English, Tweed Upholstery, Fireside Rest, Georgian, 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage stool. An English, flame mahogany and tweed upholstered raised fireside
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Antique Late 18th Century British Stools

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Upholstery

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality Late 18th Century, English, Georgian Mahogany Stool Of Rectangular Form, Having
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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools

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Mahogany

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Stool
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Stool
H 20 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Early 19th C Provincial Georgian Milking Stool England Circa 1820
Located in Incline Village, NV
on, or, to liven up a dead corner as a stand alone Georgian antique. Provenance: I have owned this
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Stools

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Elm

Antique 1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1780 George II and later walnut stool with
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Antique 1780s English George II Stools

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Upholstery, Walnut

George II Red Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
legs terminating in pointed pad feet. Useful antique Georgian seating that is easily stored under a
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Antique 1750s English George II Stools

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Walnut

George II Red Walnut Stool
George II Red Walnut Stool
H 20 in W 17 in D 18 in
Rare English 18th Century Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
. Upholstered in 17th-century tapestry and partially close-nailed. This antique stool retains most of the
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Antique 1720s English George I Stools

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Walnut

Rare English 18th Century Walnut Stool
Rare English 18th Century Walnut Stool
H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
SMALL ANTIQUE GEORGIAN STYLE ENGLiSH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

SMALL ANTiQUE GEORGIAN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED TOP BUN FEET
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely small English
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

RARE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1760 CHESTERFIELD LEATHER FOOTSTOOL WiTH SLIP SERVING TRAY
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, hand
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Footstools

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Leather, Hardwood

Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood
Located in GB
mahogany footstool stools These are a very high end luxurious pair of stools, they have been inspired by
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

SUBLIME PAiR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CLAW & BALL HARDWOOD FRAMED SMALL FOOTSTOOLS
Located in GB
18th century Georgian Irish pieces which are some of the most collectable (and expensive) stools I have
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in GB
hand carved Georgian style legs A good looking and well made piece. These types of stools were
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Footstools

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Bespoke Leather, Club Armchairs, 'The Dutchman', Chairs by London Fine
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
profile. Drawing upon London Fine's extensive knowledge and experience in traditional antique furniture
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2010s English Victorian Armchairs

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Leather

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Set of Ten Post Modern Aluminum and Steel Dining Chairs by Cidue, Italy, 1980s
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Rustic French wooden stool with beautiful patina, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / stool / wood / industrial / design / rustic A small low wooden stool with beautiful patina and dovetail joints, made in France, ca. 1900. A sturdy stool with a conve...
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Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Stools

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Wood

Stainless Steel Contemporary Stackable Stool by Johan Viladrich
By Johan Viladrich
Located in Geneve, CH
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Large Georgian Style Leather Top Stool
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Large Georgian style leather top stool This large Georgian style leather top stool was made in the
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Vintage 1920s English George I Stools

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Mahogany

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Stools

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Stools

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English antique Georgian window seat stool
English antique Georgian window seat stool
H 20.08 in W 36.23 in D 16.54 in
Antique Joint Stool, English Oak, Late Georgian, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique joint stool in English oak dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Stools

Antique Joint Stool English Late Georgian Oak Seat, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Stools

Georgian Revival Carved Mahogany Upholstered Stool
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian revival circa 1900 carved mahogany upholstered stool. Dates from the late
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Antique Early 1900s Georgian Stools

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Mahogany

Lovely Antique French Louis circa 1820 Georgian Hand Carved X-Framed Stools
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1820 French hand carved Georgian X-framed
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Antique 1820s French Georgian Stools

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Georgian Stool with Dog on a Pillow Needlepoint
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique English stool with needlepoint, perfect for any dog lover! The beautifully turned
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20th Century English Stools

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Unusual Antique Walnut Shaped Leather Dressing Stool
Located in Benington, Herts
A very unusual antique walnut shaped dressing stool with leather upholstered seat, circa 1920
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Vintage 1920s English Georgian Stools

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Leather Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique deep buttoned leather footstool on a wooden base. This is in the classic
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Antique Leather Foot Stool
Antique Leather Foot Stool
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18th Century English Walnut Antique Stool
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
great example of the height of early Georgian elegance this simple, but rather charming stool has
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Stools

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Attractive Antique Walnut and Gilt Leather
Located in Benington, Herts
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Stools

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Attractive Antique Walnut and Gilt Leather
H 18.5 in W 26 in D 17.25 in
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Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English Edwardian satinwood stool, circa 1900 in date. The stool has
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Satinwood Stool
Early 20th Century Edwardian Satinwood Stool
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Georgian Thomas Chippendale Two Person Ottoman Footstool Lovely Carving
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Georgian Period X Frame Side Table
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Located in GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Benington, Herts
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Fine Quality Antique Walnut Leather Top Stool
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18th Century Georgian Candle Stand or Country Stool Elm Top and Fruitwood Legs
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Located in Richmond, London
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Located in Richmond, London
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Richmond, London
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Mid-Georgian Mahogany Stool
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-Georgian Mahogany Stool
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1950's English Georgian-Style Leather Top Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Rare Pair of English 18th Century Oak Stools.
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Rare Pair of English 18th Century Oak Stools.
Rare Pair of English 18th Century Oak Stools.
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Antique Georgian Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique georgian stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique georgian stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage antique georgian stool now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique georgian stool, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique georgian stool bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique georgian stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Georgian Stool?

Prices for an antique georgian stool start at $484 and top out at $13,969 with the average selling for $2,084.

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