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Adjustable Stool with Wood Seat by Campbell Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable stool by Campbell Corporation, circa 1990s, Rockford, Illinois. This industrial stool
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

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Metal

Big Monster stool
By Sagarminaga Atelier
Located in Bilbao, PV
Monsters" furniture’s set it’s composed of a high stool, low stool and a table. CHARACTERISTICS The little
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Big Monster stool
Big Monster stool
H 29.53 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Little Monster stool
By Sagarminaga Atelier
Located in Bilbao, PV
Monsters" furniture’s set it’s composed of a high stool, low stool and a table. CHARACTERISTICS The little
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Little Monster stool
Little Monster stool
H 18.12 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Unusual Victorian Brass Music Stool
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5365 Rare Victorian music stool in brass, having newly covered, height adjustable seat with low
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Antique 19th Century Stools

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Brass

Unusual Victorian Brass Music Stool
Unusual Victorian Brass Music Stool
H 25.2 in W 12.99 in D 12.99 in
Brut Ottoman/ Dining Stool in Black Cactus Leather by MENO HOME
Located in Denver, CO
-safe adjustable levelers 1 piece, ships fully assembled No flame retardants No adhesives or glues
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Steel

Brut Swivel Counterstool in Black Cactus Leather by MENO HOME
Located in Denver, CO
American-made steel and rubber, floor-safe adjustable levelers 1 piece, ships fully assembled No flame
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Steel

Brut Swivel Barstool in Black Cactus Leather by MENO HOME
Located in Denver, CO
American-made steel and rubber, floor-safe adjustable levelers 1 piece, ships fully assembled No flame
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Steel

1920s Industrial Machine Age Adjustable Base Dining Cafe Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
. Originally designed as an industrial typewriter stand the table top height easily adjusts from 22 inch low to
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Iron

Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Rare and unique sculptural low chair in black designed by French designer Alain Gaubert. The chair
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Small Square Low End Table with Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Its versatility shines as it can seamlessly function as a stool or a drinks table, adjusting to your
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools - Various Quantity Available
By Henri Lieber
Located in Hook, Hampshire
most are height adjustable by 4-5 cm. Low height is typically 45cm (normal seat height) and some go as
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

20 Century Seats (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
many others. List of contents. 1 Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Armchair with low back, 1897 2 Peter
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

20 Century Seats (Book)
20 Century Seats (Book)
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H 10 in W 8.13 in D 0.38 in
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mutazioni collection, and was relaunched with its dimensions adjusted to take account of changes in people’s
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Sofa by Cassina
H 27.56 in W 80.32 in D 33.47 in
Roy McMakin Painted Wood Postmodern Dining Chair Set of 6, Green, 1982, USA.
By Roy McMakin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional. The artist reworks objects of American domesticity, adjusting size and material to change how
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Travertine

Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile, Wood

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Tarnished Bronze Handmade Swedish Sculptural Pendant at 39”/ 95cm diameter
By Ovature Studios
Located in Torslanda, SE
The Bonnie range is designed around the stylized form of a Saffron flower, known around the world for its valuable beauty, fragrance and essence. Measures: 35”/ 90cm diameter"ø. Eac...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Circa 1930, Original, Early Tubular Easy Chair with Original Robe Woven Seat
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano
By Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.  
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
By Aranjou
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
If we must admit our particular affection for this wood essence, it is because it has this something mystical when we contemplate its deep nuances. Indeed, the Romans' favorite tree...
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Vintage 1980s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
"T-chairs" in solid Elm, Aranjou, France, 1980's
H 31.11 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tan-Sad Chair Co. 1930s Industrial Metal Height Adjustable Sewing Stool
By Tan-Sad
Located in Markington, GB
1930s Industrial sewing stool.  Sewing stool made in the 1930s, came out of the Windsor of Woollies knitwear mill, they made clothes for the European royal families. Seat heigh...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel, Metal

Brutalist Art Populaire Mountain Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four brutalist mountain chairs, made of solid wood and steeped in the rich history of Auvergne, France, in the 1950s. The sturdy construction of these chairs attests not only ...
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
By Gispen, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Low Side Chair, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charles Dudouyt brutalist low side chair sometimes called turned chairs, France, circa 1940s made of solid oak with a woven rush seats. The beautifully contrasts with the dark oak wi...
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
1940s Neoclassical Empire Full Bed Ormolu Gold Swag Landstrom Rockford Illinois
By John Widdicomb, Landstrom Furniture, Biedermeier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Neoclassical Full Bed Lovely Ornamentation Bronze Accents Medallions Gold Detail Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents. Ormolu inspired details throughout. Fabulous swag design. Ma...
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Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze, Gold

1960's French Tall White Laboratory Stools, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s french tall white laboratory stools – Pair 1960’s french tall white laboratory stools – Pair. Good honest lab stools, heavy steel frames with solid heavy birch ply seats. W...
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960's French Tall White Laboratory Stools, Pair
1960's French Tall White Laboratory Stools, Pair
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

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Camp Stool, Black and Charcoal, Adjustable Height Low Stool
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

The Camp Stool, Black and Charcoal, Adjustable Height Low Stool
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Camp Stool, Natural and Ecru, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Camp Stool, White and Aspen, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

The Camp Stool, White, White Marble, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

The Camp Stool, White, White Marble, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Camp Stool, White and White Marble, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Camp Stool, White and White Marble, Adjustable Height Low Stool, 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the Classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

The Camp Stool - White, White Marble. Adjustable Height Low Stool. 18 Variations
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Camp stool is the contemporary embodiment of the classic piano stool. Its solid steel frame
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Italian Designer Bar Stool, Low Back
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Modern Italian bar stool with low back, with adjustable height, available with felt cover in many
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Italian Designer Bar Stool, Low Back
Italian Designer Bar Stool, Low Back
H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Adjustable Stool from Finland with Mosaic Tile Seat by Designer Martin Cheek
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adjustable Finnish made stool with artisan mosaic tile top by English designer Martin Cheek. Orange
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Adjustable Stool from Finland with Mosaic Tile Seat by Designer Martin Cheek
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adjustable Finnish made stool with artisan mosaic tile top by English designer Martin Cheek. Tiles
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Ceramic, Beech

Modern Italian Bar or Counter Stool, Leather or Felt, Adjustable and Swivel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Modern Italian bar stool, handmade in Italy, adjustable height and swivel seat, available in full
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool

Fred Scott Supporto Task Chair with High Back in Red and Chrome
By Frederick Scott, Hille
Located in London, GB
Desk chair. The height as well as the seat back are adjustable. The chair has traces of wear like
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Vintage 1970s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of adjustable stools by A.A Patijn
By Abraham A. Patijn
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of stools by A.A Patijn. They are adjustable in many positions. Sold as a set. Sizes: 48cm
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of adjustable stools by A.A Patijn
Pair of adjustable stools by A.A Patijn
H 14.57 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
8 Adjustable Early Industrial Stools in nice old surface
Located in Ferndale, MI
- these stools adjust in H ( Highest position 21"- to seat - Low 18"- H to seat x 16"- W x 14"- D ). 4 are
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Early 20th Century American Stools

1950s French Set of Three Low Industrial/Machinists Stools
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French set of three low industrial/machinists stools 1950s French set of three vintage low
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Industrial Adjustable Height Laboratory (Bar) Stools, circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three adjustable height laboratory stools, circa 1970s, with attractive split stem backs
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Vintage 1970s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Industrial Drafting Stool Swivel Chair
By F. & F. Koenigkramer
Located in New York, NY
This chair can be used either as a desk chair, or drafting stool as the seat height adjusts from
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools

Pair of Contemporary Modern Chrome and Black Leather Barstools Adjustable Height
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
, and swiveling and height adjustable leather seats. The black leather seats are very rich and plush
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Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Rare French Square Walnut and Leather Revolving Piano Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
of the stool is square rather than the usual round, it turns on an iron screw raising it from a low
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Stools

1950s Vintage Afromosia Coffee Table / Bench by G- Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
. The top is beautiful afromosia wood, the base is ebonised wood and sits on brass adjustable feet. It’s
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Metal Adjustable Swivel Workstool
Located in New York, NY
Modern metal swivel stool with adjustable height. The piece is on casters and has a low metal back
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20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair France 1950
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare low chair and stool in 1, design and made by Alain Gaubert, France 1950. This small and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair France 1950
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair France 1950
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 25.99 in
1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools
By Henri Lieber
Located in Hook, Hampshire
most are height adjustable by 4 – 5 cm. Low height is typically 45cm (normal seat height) and some go
Category

Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools
1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in L 17.72 in
Late 19th Century Carved and Upholstered Walnut Ladies Dressing Stool
Located in Cheshire, GB
late 19th Century carved and upholstered walnut ladys dressing stool, having low horseshoe back
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
By Pace Collection, Mariani Interior Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Pace Mariani leather clad king size low platform bed with leather straps and chromed buckles
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bedroom Sets

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
Mariani For Pace Leather King Bed
H 22 in W 175 in D 89 in
Rare Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel-Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
the chrome legs are actually recessed into the upholstery so they are very low profile. Each mirror
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

3 Piece Set of Folke Ohlsson for DUX Lounge Chairs and Ottoman *SATURDAY SALE
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in San Francisco, CA
of positions via a discreet side lever. Matching ottoman or foot stool easily adjusts from flat to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Maple, Teak

Important Pair of Edvard Thomsen "Nyantik" Cabinets
By Edvard Thomsen
Located in New York, NY
overhanging cornice molding, two long glazed doors, glazed side raised on a plinth base. Adjustable shelves
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Rare Warren MacArthur Adjustable Stool
By Warren McArthur
Located in New York, NY
Aluminum stool marked Warren MacArthur. The stool adjusts in height from the low position ( 24
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Adjustable Swivel Architects Drafting Stool Made in Italy
By Friso Kramer
Located in New York, NY
Swivel drafting stool, with bent plywood seat, and backrest, on bright chrome base. Adjustable seat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Style Set of Four Adjustable Industrial Stool with Leather Seat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Industrial style set of 4 black metal adjustable work bench stool with brown leather upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Daystrom Adjustable Black Bar Stools Molded Curved Backs Set 3
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of 3 vintage modern adjustable bar stools in laminate and black vinyl with chrome and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Modern Daystrom Adjustable Black Bar Stools Molded Curved Backs Set 4
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of 4 vintage modern adjustable bar stools in laminate and black vinyl with chrome and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Two Industrial Stools by the Adjusto Equipment Company
By Adjusto Equipment Co.
Located in New York, NY
Two adjustable (seat H in low position 20" high position 25") stools. Each seat spins, and the base
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Vintage 1980s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1930s Industrial Rask Work Drafting Stool by Toledo Furniture Company
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic adjustable work stool by the Toledo Metal Furniture Company, Made in USA, circa 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Alain Gaubert Petit Chaise
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Small chair by Alain Gaubert, beech and elm, France, 1950s. This small and adjustable chair is by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Elm

Alain Gaubert Petit Chaise
Alain Gaubert Petit Chaise
H 21.46 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in
Roy McMakin Postmodern Chaise Longue, Green, Domestic Furniture Co, USA, 1988
By Roy McMakin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional. The artist reworks objects of American domesticity, adjusting size and material to change how
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Maple

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
a treatment chair. The patient’s feet were on a low stool and the chair had an upholstered back and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Adjustable Stool from Finland with Mosaic Tile Seat by Designer Martin Cheek
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Adjustable Finnish made stool with artisan mosaic tile top by English designer Martin Cheek. Tiles
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

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Adjustable Stool Low For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the adjustable stool low you’re looking for. An adjustable stool low — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage adjustable stool low you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the adjustable stool low you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each adjustable stool low bearing modern, industrial or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made adjustable stool low has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alain Gaubert, Cassina and Gerrit Rietveld are consistently popular.

How Much is a Adjustable Stool Low?

An adjustable stool low can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,483, while the lowest priced sells for $246 and the highest can go for as much as $18,600.

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 Adjustable Stool Low
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A low stool is called a footstool and is used for supporting the feet. It consists of a single seat, for one person, without a back rest or armrests. Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside. Shop a range of antique and vintage footstools on 1stDibs.