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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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Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A green mohair and wood stool likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate patina to wood. R...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Sculptural Art Deco Stool in Walnut and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Stool, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1930s
This stool is distinguished by its expressive construction and flowing lines. Executed in walnut, the crossed frame extends into broad, curved f...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Tripod Stool by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, Oak, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautifully sculptural French tripod stool attributed to Audoux-Minet, dating from the 1950s. The three broad oak slats form a simple yet remarkably graphic structure, supporting a...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Postmodern Brass 'Paperclip' Kinetics Stools
By Kinetics
Located in Toronto, ON
Very cool postmodern brass stools made in the 1970s by Kinetics. Referred to as 'k700' stool, the tubular stool was originally designed by Philip Salmon ans Hugh Hamilton. This midce...
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$1,400 / set
2 Rustic-Modern BRUTALIST Tripod BAR STOOLS, ARTISANS DE MAROLLES, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of "high" tripod bar stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive wrought iron tripod structures with a circular feet bar allowing great comfort an...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Bar Stools, Counter Stool in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Bar or Counter Stool in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Available seat height is 26" - 30". Made in the USA.
Price is for ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut

