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What is a small stool called?
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A small stool is often called a footstool. The name comes from the fact that these low stools can be used as a footrest and also provide seating. More decorative small stools may be referred to as accent stools because they serve as stylish accent pieces in rooms. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of stools.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
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Cathedra Seat, sculpted black cast stone stool by Alentes Atelier
By ALENTES
Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI
Design & Product of: Alentes Atelier
Material: Black Cast Stone
Use
Indoor / Outdoor.
Color / Texture
Black with black marble specs, sculpted texture.
Very refined matte varnish.
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Category
2010s Greek International Style Stools
Materials
Cast Stone
Linen Slip Covered Counter Height Stools with Solid White Oak Legs & Brass Foot
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Kate Linen Slip Covered Counter Height Stool
This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any kitchen or bar....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Japanese Old Primitive Stool 1950s-1970s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese primitive-style stool, crafted in the mid-Shōwa period (1950s–1970s). Though simple in form, it carries a distinctive and compelling presence. Made from a sin...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Stools
Materials
Cedar
Set of 4 Sculptural French Art Deco Stools in Wood & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural set of four mid-century stools, crafted in France circa 1930–1940. The design showcases forms, and subtle sculptural qualities characteristic of Art Deco furniture movem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Wood
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D
Seat...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Thonet Art Nouveau Bentwood Shoe Shine or Fitting Stool, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Jugendstil / Art Nouveau shoe store fitter’s stool with seat, dating from around 1900–1910, once used in a traditional shoe shop of the early 20th century. Crafted from beech...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Wood, Beech, Bentwood


