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What is a step stool used for?

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What is a step stool used for?
A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Antique Step Stool
Located in Houston, TX
This antique step stool hails from the rugged shores of New England, embodying the enduring
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Step Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This handy wooden step stool was made in France circa 1900. Three short steps, reinforced with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Stools

Materials

Wood

Industrial Painted Steel Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, painted steel, train conductor's step stool that tapers at the top to 15.5 x 13.5
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Industrial Maple and Galvanized Steel Train Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, train conductor, step stool features an ebonized maple base with galvanized steel edges
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Aqua Botanica Step stool by WL Ceramics
By Edward van Vliet
Located in Geneve, CH
Aqua Botanica Step stool by WL Ceramics Designer: Edward van Vliet Materials: Porcelain Dimensions
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2010s Chinese Modern Stools

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Porcelain

Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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