What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

19th Century French Stool

Walnut Piano

Turned Leg Stool

Adjustable Piano Stool

Pair Of Antique Stools

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Stool With Carved Frame

H 9 in W 16 in D 12 in

19th Century French Stool With Scalamandre Cheetah Print

Located in Tampa, FL

A 19th century French stool upholstered in a 1970s Scalamandre cheetah print fabric. The 19th

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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

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Textile, Wood

19th Century French Stool With Scalamandre Cheetah Print

H 7.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

French 19th Century Leopard Stool

Located in CA, CA

A late 19th century French stool upholstered in Nobolis leopard fabric. A gently curved seat rests

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Stools

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Wood

French 19th Century Leopard Stool

H 17 in W 20 in D 15.5 in

Late 19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Stool was crafted from old growth walnut in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Stools

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Walnut Stool

H 17.75 in W 12.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Stools with Fluted Legs and Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French giltwood stools from the 19th century, with fluted legs, cross stretchers and

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Stools with Fluted Legs and Upholstery

H 15 in Dm 15 in

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Stool or Bench was crafted by artisans

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Cane, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool

H 20.5 in W 20.25 in D 14.75 in

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Stool or Bench was crafted by artisans

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Walnut, Cane

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool

H 20.5 in W 20.25 in D 14.75 in

19th Century French Stole With Equestrian Fabric

Located in Nashville, TN

There is a 19th century French stool frame that we acquired and had recovered in a beautiful

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Antique 1860s French Benches

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Fabric, Hardwood

19th Century French Stole With Equestrian Fabric

H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in

French 19th Century Stool

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome French later 19th century stool in richly stained oak. A wonderful accent piece for

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Oak

French 19th Century Stool

H 23.63 in Dm 20 in

19th Century French Provincial Upholstered Stool

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century French Provincial Upholstered Stool Drop in upholstered seat. This is a small, antique

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Provincial Upholstered Stool

H 15 in W 17 in D 14 in

Industrial Primitive Stool, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This 19th-century industrial artisan stool embodies rugged functionality and timeless craftsmanship

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Antique 19th Century French Primitive Stools

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Wood

Industrial Primitive Stool, France, 19th Century

H 25.6 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in

Organic Wabi Sabi Stool, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This hand-carved wabi-sabi stool, crafted from solid wood, showcases a sculptural silhouette with a

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

Organic Wabi Sabi Stool, France, 19th Century

H 19.89 in Dm 10.24 in

19th century French iron stool

Located in Brecht, BE

lovely woven iron stool, French, 19th century ... in very good vintage condition ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Stools

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Iron

19th century French iron stool

H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 13.78 in

19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut stool from France with a wonderfully thick top which has a handle design cutout

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Antique 19th Century French Country Stools

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Stool

H 21 in W 15.25 in D 11.25 in

19th Century French Walnut Stool Reupholstered in Linen

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

19th Century French walnut stool. Newly upholstered in neutral linen with removable cushion.

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Stool Reupholstered in Linen

H 25.6 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in

19th Century French Wooden Stool With Upholstered Seat

Located in High Point, NC

This exquisite 19th-century French wooden stool captures the essence of rustic sophistication with

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Stool With Upholstered Seat

H 21.6 in W 17.9 in D 16 in

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lightweight square stool from the late 1800’s. The comfortable cushion is covered in cut velvet

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Antique 19th Century French Other Stools

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Velvet, Wood

French 19th Century Upholstered Stool

H 16.5 in W 20.38 in D 20.38 in

French 19th Century Ebonized Piano Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A practical, 19th century piano stool made in France with adjustable height for any number of uses

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

French 19th Century Ebonized Piano Stool

H 25.25 in W 18 in D 18 in

19th Century, French, Pine Wood Stool

Located in Milano, IT

19th Century French pine wood stool found in the South of France.

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Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

19th Century, French, Pine Wood Stool

H 14 in Dm 17 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. large square oak stool. The whole is raised on elegant

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

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Oak

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool

H 20 in W 24 in D 22 in

French 19th Century Oak Piano Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A nifty, 19th century piano stool made in France with adjustable height. The top cushion is

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Antique 19th Century French Other Stools

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Brass

French 19th Century Oak Piano Stool

H 19.75 in W 13.38 in D 13.38 in

19th Century French Petit Point Stool

Located in Winter Park, FL

A small 19th century Louis XIII style stool with solid walnut frame and carved medallion detail

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools

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Tapestry, Wool, Walnut

19th Century French Petit Point Stool

H 12.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

19th Century French Oak Turned Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak stool from France. The seat has a wide molded edge, surrounding a banded seat

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Turned Stool

H 21 in W 18.5 in D 18 in

19th Century French Shoe Shine Stool

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French shoe shine stool made of solid walnut. The upholstered seat opens to a felt

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Shoe Shine Stool

H 19 in W 13 in D 19.5 in

Pair of 19th century French elm country stools

Located in Malton, GB

These are a particularly nice pair of French stools made from elm. The simplicity of the design

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Antique 19th Century Stools

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Elm

Pair of 19th century French elm country stools

H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in

French 19th Century Oak & Tapestry Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French oak and tapestry stool made in the 1800’s. This comfortable stool is upholstered in a

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Antique 19th Century French Other Stools

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Fabric, Tapestry, Oak

French 19th Century Oak & Tapestry Stool

H 18 in W 24.5 in D 15 in

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of lovely turned 19th century walnut stools from France. The seats have been newly

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

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Linen, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Stools

H 18 in W 18.25 in D 17 in

French 19th Century Directoire St. Walnut Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most elegant French 19th century Directoire st. Walnut stool. The circular stool is raised by

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Stools

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Walnut

French 19th Century Directoire St. Walnut Stool

H 20 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of charming early 19th century elm stools from France. The tops are thickly cut planks of elm

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Elm

Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools

H 16 in W 11.75 in D 8.38 in

Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

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Linen, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools

H 21 in W 18.25 in D 17.25 in

Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

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Linen, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools

H 21 in W 18.25 in D 17.25 in

French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This delightful antique stool was hand-crafted in France, circa 1900. Square in shape, the stool

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood

French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool

H 19 in W 18 in D 16.38 in

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century turned walnut stools from France with newly upholstered seats in linen

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Linen, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stools

H 19 in W 17.25 in D 17 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautiful stool perfect for any space. Made in France, this 19th century stool has a brightly

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Stool

H 17.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A charming, antique European stool. The cut velvet upholstery cushion has nailhead trim and sits

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Upholstery

French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool

H 19 in W 24 in D 24 in

French, 19th Century, Stool or Small Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

century, easy to put anywhere at home.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools

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Oak

French, 19th Century, Stool or Small Bench

H 20 in W 26 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools

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Berlin Iron

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool

H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 9.25 in

19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood stool. Upholstered in a nice creme colored fabric

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool

H 18 in W 26 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Stool, Maison Jeanselme

By Maison Jeanselme

Located in Stockbridge, GA

19th century stool, Maison Jeanselme, France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools

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Walnut

19th Century Stool, Maison Jeanselme

H 16 in W 13 in D 13 in

Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Silk, Wood

Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.

H 23.63 in W 41.34 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Set of Three French Walnut Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Set of three 19th century walnut stools from France with single plank tops which have beveled edges

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Antique 19th Century French Country Stools

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Walnut

19th Century Set of Three French Walnut Stools

H 17 in W 16 in D 13 in

French Walnut Stool with Hoof Feet and Decorative Carvings, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French walnut stool with hoof feet and decorative carvings, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Oak

French Walnut Stool with Hoof Feet and Decorative Carvings, 19th Century

H 20.5 in W 39.25 in D 14 in

French 19th Century Walnut Curule Stool with Corinthian Capitals and Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut X-form curule stool from the 19th century, with Corinthian capitals and new

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Walnut Curule Stool with Corinthian Capitals and Upholstery

H 18.5 in W 17 in D 17 in

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St, Giltwood Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood stool. The circular stool is raised by elegant

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

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Giltwood

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St, Giltwood Stool

H 20 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in

19th century handmade stool

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

19th century handmade stool

H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Louis XV Style French Walnut Needlepoint Petit Point Bench Stool

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style French Walnut Needlepoint Stool Bench Dimensions : 38" Wide X 15

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style French Walnut Needlepoint Petit Point Bench Stool

H 20 in W 38 in D 15 in

Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools

Located in Richmond, VA

Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

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Gold Leaf

Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools

H 17 in W 20 in D 20 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Style Spinx Bronze Mounted Stool Bench

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Late 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Style Spinx Bronze Mounted Stool Bench Dimensions : 19.75

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Stools

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Mahogany French Empire Style Spinx Bronze Mounted Stool Bench

H 19.75 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut stool from the 19th century with barley twist base, turned finial and custom linen

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

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Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery

H 22 in W 27 in D 18 in

19th Century Louis XV Style French Adjustable Stool

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Louis XV style adjustable swivel stool, or piano bench, made of solid walnut

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Stools

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style French Adjustable Stool

H 21 in W 17 in D 17 in

19th Century French Elm Shepherds Tripod Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

H: 11.75 Diam. 13.5 - 15" Beautiful Nest Shape.

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Antique 1890s French Primitive Stools

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Elm

19th Century French Elm Shepherds Tripod Stool

H 11.75 in Dm 15 in

19th Century Gothic Revival Stool / Side table

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

19th-century French Gothic revival carved, oak side table/stool. Good condition with signs of age

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Stools

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Oak

19th Century Gothic Revival Stool / Side table

H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 10.24 in

19th Century French Mahogany Curule Stool with Swan's Armrests

Located in Sofia, BG

Elegant French mahogany hand carved curule stool with four swan's heads decorating the armrests. It

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Curule Stool with Swan's Armrests

H 26.78 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in

Napoleon III Mustard Velvet Piano Stool, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

A Napoleon III piano stool from the 19th century, crafted from solid wood and upholstered in

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

Napoleon III Mustard Velvet Piano Stool, 19th Century

H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool

Located in Meulebeke, BE

19th century rustic handmade French stool made of a solid trunk of wood. On top of the wood log we

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Stools

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Wood

19th Century Rustic Handmade Stool

H 24.41 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Louis XV Stool

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lovely painted French stool. It has a neutral fabric.

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XV Stool

H 16 in W 19.75 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Stool Original Paint

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 19th century mountain stool with the original faded cream paint remains. As easthetic pleasing as

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Antique Late 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Elm

19th Century Stool Original Paint

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century carved walnut piano stool, Black Forest in the shape of a faun, which is a

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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Stools

Materials

Metal

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

H 22 in Dm 12 in

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19th Century French Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century French stool available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century French stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century French stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 19th century French stool, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Empire styles are of considerable interest. A well-made 19th century French stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aubusson Manufacture, L. Dromard and Maison Jeanselme are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century French Stool?

The average selling price for a 19th century French stool at 1stDibs is $1,862, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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 19th Century French Stool

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

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