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Who invented the stool?
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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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Italian Antiques Stool in Walnut Wood, 1600s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Ancient stool in solid walnut wood, 1600s
Antiques stool in walnut wood, finely worked. The
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Egyptian Style Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
With brown leather and tacks. Copying stools of ancient Egypt.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Empire-Style Curule Stool with Upholstered Seat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
, this stool echoes the ancient style of chair that was a symbol of judicial power during Ancient Rome
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Stools
Materials
Beech
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Egyptian Revival Maple Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, medium-toned maple, Thebes stool styled after the stools of
Category
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Materials
Maple
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,246 / item
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
$1,246 / item