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Rustic mid-century wooden stool with legs made of a tree branch, France, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / stool / rustic / Mid-century An unique stool made in France around 1850
Category

Antique 1850s French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Folding Tripod Hunting Stool in Leather and Beech, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Scandinavian Tripod hunting stool with legs made of solid lacquered beech wood and a seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Three folding hunting chairs Leather seats 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three Vintage Scandinavian Tripod hunting stools with legs made of solid lacquered beech and Ash
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Three folding hunting chairs Leather seats 1960s
Three folding hunting chairs Leather seats 1960s
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H 20.48 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Plank Seat stool with three legs similar to shaker style.This super comfortable milking stool
Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood

19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Dark Wooden Stool with Turned Legs
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Solid dark wooden stool with turned legs. Nice detail to this accent piece. Use as
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Vintage 1960s American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small carved oak footstool, chunky and handsome. The turned legs add an additional design note
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Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
H 20 in W 25 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Round Stools with Lucite Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of round stools with Lucite legs, 20th century.
Category

20th Century American Other Stools

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Elm Wood Stool with Unique Legs
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage Antique elm wood stool These are the real vintage antique elm wood stools! Beautiful
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Stool with Unique Legs
Vintage Elm Wood Stool with Unique Legs
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
Antique Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small carved oak footstool, chunky and handsome. The straight carved legs add an additional
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
Antique Oak Joint Stool with Carved Legs
H 18.5 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
3 Legs Stool, Carved Wooden Stool
By Tellurico
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Series of stools designed and handcrafted in the Netherlands by Tellurico Design Studio using only
Category

2010s European Other Stools

Materials

Wood

3 Legs Stool, Carved Wooden Stool
3 Legs Stool, Carved Wooden Stool
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
Walnut Cabriole Leg Stool
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid 20th Century large centre stool upholstered in a Harris Tweed fabric with brass stud decoration
Category

Vintage 1960s British Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Cabriole Leg Stool
Walnut Cabriole Leg Stool
H 20 in W 42 in D 31 in
19th Century Green Painted Stool with Splayed Legs
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th century stool with thick 11 inch oval seat, widely splayed legs, in original green paint.
Category

Antique 19th Century North American Stools

Materials

Pine, Paint

Midcentury Pine Stool with Tapered Legs, 1960s, France
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a fantastic mid-century wooden stool, crafted in France during the 1960s. This piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a unique design, the INVICTA bar stool completely captures the attention.‎ Upholstered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
H 40.56 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Peg Leg Milking Foot Stool
Located in Long Island City, NY
Peg Leg Milking Foot Stool with mortise and tenon splayed peg legs.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Peg Leg Milking Foot Stool
Peg Leg Milking Foot Stool
H 9 in W 17.25 in D 9 in
Round Bronze Stool with Forged and Hammered Bronze Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
This small bronze stool is designed to be paired with a coffee table. The smooth bronze seat is
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

White Swedish Gustavian Stool With Saber Legs, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish stool or tabouret has graceful saber legs and applied carving along the skirt and legs
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Italian 19th Century Round Walnut Stools with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Round Walnut Stools with Turned Legs. Priced Per Pair.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century English Mahogany Upholstered Stool with Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany stool from the 19th century with cabriole legs, ball and claw feet and new
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Brutalist wooden tripod stool with flared legs, France 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Herentals, BE
Wooden stool with sturdy legs and a round thick wooden seat. The wood has a very nice grain. Height
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Oak Stool with Turned Wood Legs, 1960s, France
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a fantastic midcentury wooden stool, crafted in France during the 1960s. This piece is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
Located in Wilson, NC
English walnut turned leg stool, the upholstered seat that has trees, flowers and capital letters
Category

Antique 1860s English Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
English Walnut Turned Leg Stool
H 23.75 in Dm 17.25 in
Charred Stump Stools with Hand-Turned Legs and Drawers
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
stool has a scooped out seat for comfort and features hand-turned legs and circular drawers from shop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Italian Mid Century Blue Kidney Shaped Stool with Brass Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Circa late 1950s / early 1960s Italian kidney shaped stool with slender brass legs and newer royal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Vanity Stool with Blue Sheepskin Top and Hairpin Legs, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury vanity stool with top in sheepskin and brass tripod hairpin legs, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vanity Stool with Blue Sheepskin Top and Hairpin Legs, 1950s
Vanity Stool with Blue Sheepskin Top and Hairpin Legs, 1950s
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H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Round Bronze Bar Stool with Forged and Hammered Steel Legs
By Doud Studios
Located in Pebble Beach, CA
This bronze and steel stool is designed to be paired with a bar. The smooth bronze seat is made
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Italian Midcentury Round Stool with Red Upholstery and Brass Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this stool dates from the 1950s. Round seat with dark red upholstery and four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Gold Tone 4 Leg Bar Stools
Located in Napa, CA
Gold Tone 4 Leg Bar Stools with tapered legs.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid Century White Round Stool with Brass Tipped Legs
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950s round stool has new white fabric upholstery. Four slender black
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Stool of Mahogany with Oval Seat and Turned Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English seating stool or bench of well patinated mahogany from the William IV period
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Stools

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Regency Style Oak Camel Elephant Saddle Stool with Curule Legs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive camel or elephant saddle stool or armchair crafted from oak in the regency taste. The
Category

20th Century Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

Custom Pair of Midcentury Style Round Stools with Brass Legs
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom midcentury style round stools. Shown with brass legs and wool tops with button and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Round Wood Stool and Side Table with Steel Legs 'Lg'
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
Drum stool/table A Poux signature design, the drum stool/table collection is a perfect marriage
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2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Height Adjustable Piano Stool with Turned Seat and Splayed Legs
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
This little stool can be used at the piano or at a table or countertop to accommodate people of all
Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Petite Red Perforated Pilastro Stool with Black Hairpin Legs
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950's Pilastro stool has a red seat with perforated design and black hairpin legs. The stool
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Four Legs Stool by Arno Declercq
By Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned and waxed
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Four Legs Stool by Arno Declercq
Four Legs Stool by Arno Declercq
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
English 19th Century Walnut Stool with Turned Legs and Ball Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut stool from the 19th century with turned legs, petite ball feet and curving seat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary American White Oak Yellow Mistral Bar Stool with Copper Legs
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Mistral bar stool is designed to bring fresh, modern, natural style to its environment. Polished
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Stools

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Oak

Vintage Primitive Modern Wooden Milking Stool with Bulbous Legs Lacquer Finish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Primitive Modern Wooden Milking Stool with Bulbous Legs and Lacquer Finish. Circa Mid to
Category

Mid-20th Century Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Stool with Turned Legs & Suede Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Stool with Turned Legs & Suede Upholstery
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Italian Art Deco brown painted wooden stool with three legs, 1920s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Deco brown painted wooden stool with three legs, 1920s Stool in brown painted wood. The
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Pierre Guariche Attributed Black Upholstered Foot Stool with Black Tubular Legs
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Guariche 'attributed' piano foot stool or vanity stool with black enameled metal tubular
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

English 1820s Mahogany Stool with Floral Themed Upholstery and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency period mahogany stool from the early 19th century, with cabriole legs and floral
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Midcentury Bleached Wood Stool with Carved Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage bleached wooden stool from the mid 20th century, with carved legs and new
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

LARGE PIANO DRESSING TABLE STOOL WITH FLOWER STITCHWORK WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Large Piano Dressing Table Stool With Flower Stitchwork
Category

20th Century British Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Sexy Vintage Dark Chocolate Brown Leather Stool with Iron Chain Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy round stool having an 18" round dark chocolate brown leather top finished with large nailheads
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Early 20th Century Upholstered Stools with Giltwood Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
seat. The body of the stools is made of gilded wood. The legs are typical of the Louis XVI decorative
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20th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood

English 1870s Walnut Stool with Upholstered Seat, Nailheads and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English walnut stool with upholstered seat from the second half of the 19th century. This
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
seat and faux bamboo legs. Born in England during the Roaring 1920s, this Thebes stool is a perfect
Category

Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

LOVELY PIANO DRESSING TABLE STOOL WITH FLOWER STITCHWORK WITH QUEEN ANNE LEGS j1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Piano Stool With Flower Stitch-work. Please
Category

20th Century British Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

English 1880s Ebonized Wood Splaying Legs Bobbin Stool with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English ebonized wood bobbin stool from the late 19th century, with cross stretcher. Created in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Wood

Chinese Round Leg Courtyard Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese courtyard stool dates to the mid-19th century and has a classic splayed leg design
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Elm

Myla Bar Stool with Cotton Velvet seat and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool Myla made with cotton velvet, structure in black lacquered oak with aged brass details
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Oak

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Stool with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6112
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bar stool.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather, Fabric

Provincial Chinese Splayed Leg Stool, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
stool has a rectangular seat supported by four splayed legs linked with straight stretcher bars. The
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Spanish Revival Scrolled Iron Leg Stool
By Russell Woodard, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this Vintage Scrolled Iron Spanish Revival Style Stool, a captivating piece that
Category

20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Iron

Chinese Interlocking Tri-Leg Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
joinery methods traditionally used by Chinese carpenters. The stool's three splayed legs are supported by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Pine

Round Wood Top Industrial Stool with Green Iron Tripod Legs, 1940s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Wood Top Industrial Stool with Green Iron Tripod Legs, 1940s, Germany Measurements : Height
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved apron and fluted legs. This French 1920s stool, with its circular upholstered seat, guilloche
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English Regency 19th Century Mahogany Stools with Turned Spindle Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs and linen upholstery. This pair of English Regency period mahogany stools, dating back to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

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Stools With Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of stools with legs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, all stools with legs available were constructed with great care. There are 208 antique and vintage stools with legs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 72 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of stools with legs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Stools with legs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made stools with legs over the years, but those made by Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Discipline are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Stools With Legs?

Prices for stools with legs start at $205 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,500.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Stools With Legs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving  outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.