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African Elephant Stool

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana

Located in Den Haag, NL

Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is

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Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century. A charming decorative

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Mid-20th Century African Primitive Stools

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Hardwood

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

$4,706

H 22.84 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece

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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

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Wood

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s
African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

$4,706

H 24.81 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in

African Art Deco Ashanti Elephant Stool, Ghana, 1920s

Located in Milan, IT

African Art Deco Ashanti elephant stool, Ghana, 1920s Wonderfully carved piece. A similar piece

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Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Art Deco Stools

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Wood

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African Elephant Stool
African Elephant Stool

African Elephant Stool

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H 12.25 in W 13 in D 15 in

African Elephant Stool

Located in New York, NY

Elephant stool from the Nupe tribe. Africa circa 1970, possibly earlier.

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Vintage 1970s Central African Tribal Stools

Vintage African "Elephant" Stool from Nupe Tribe
Vintage African "Elephant" Stool from Nupe Tribe

Vintage African "Elephant" Stool from Nupe Tribe

Located in New York, NY

Vintage wood "Elephant" stool. Africa, circa 1950. Features carved design on seat

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Vintage 1950s African Stools

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Wood

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood A superb piece of African Native carving

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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Antique Elephant Stool from the African Nupe Tribe
Antique Elephant Stool from the African Nupe Tribe

Antique Elephant Stool from the African Nupe Tribe

By Nupe

Located in New York, NY

A selection of antique wood "Elephant" stools dating to the early 1900s. Carved

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Early 20th Century African Stools

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Wood

African Stool
African Stool

African Stool

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H 17 in Dm 16 in

African Stool

Located in Pasadena, CA

Vintage African carved wood elephant stool.

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Stools

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Elephant Feet Stools
Pair of Vintage Elephant Feet Stools

Pair of Vintage Elephant Feet Stools

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of vintage taxidermy elephant feet made into upholstered stools/waste bins. We do not endorse

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Vintage 1950s African Stools

Elephant Foot Stool with Zebra Upholstery
Elephant Foot Stool with Zebra Upholstery

Elephant Foot Stool with Zebra Upholstery

Located in Hanover, MA

God, forgive me! Maybe he died of natural causes and donated his body to interior design.

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Early 20th Century African Stools

Unusual Elephant Foot Stool

Unusual Elephant Foot Stool

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H 16 in W 15 in D 16 in

Unusual Elephant Foot Stool

Located in Doylestown, PA

An unusual taxidermied elephant's foot, mounted as a foot-stool, with elephant-skin upholstered

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Antique 19th Century African Ottomans and Poufs

Antique African Walnut Pillow Stand and Stool Carved in Elephant Form
Antique African Walnut Pillow Stand and Stool Carved in Elephant Form

Antique African Walnut Pillow Stand and Stool Carved in Elephant Form

Located in Nashville, TN

These were dual purpose as stool by day and pillow by night (the pillow cushion strapped thru the

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Footstools

Vintage African Elephant Stool
Vintage African Elephant Stool

Vintage African Elephant Stool

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H 11.25 in Dm 14.25 in

Vintage African Elephant Stool

By Nupe

Located in New York, NY

Vintage wood "Elephant" stool. Africa, circa 1950. Features bird design on seat with six legs

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Vintage 1950s Central African Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Vintage Taxidermy Elephant Stool
Vintage Taxidermy Elephant Stool

Vintage Taxidermy Elephant Stool

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H 16 in W 14 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Taxidermy Elephant Stool

Located in Stockton, NJ

A vintage taxidermy elephant foot stool with zebra hide upholstery.

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Early 20th Century African Stools

Modern African Bamileke Table/Stool with Elephants
Modern African Bamileke Table/Stool with Elephants

Modern African Bamileke Table/Stool with Elephants

Located in Miami, FL

Modern African Bamileke table/stool with elephants. Offered for sale is a modern mid to late 20th

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20th Century African Side Tables

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Wood

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool
African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool

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H 16.93 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in

African Elephant Tripod Leather Topped Stool

Located in Alton, GB

Delicate small stool with three hard wood legs that slot into a piece of leather that act as the

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Antique Late 19th Century Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fabulous 1920s African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool

Fabulous 1920s African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool

Located in Washington, DC

Fabulous 1920's African Carved Mahogany Elephant Stool

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Vintage 1920s Ivorian Stools

Elephant Foot Stool

Elephant Foot Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

Nice one.

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Early 20th Century African Stools

Elephant Foot Stool

Elephant Foot Stool

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H 15 in Dm 17 in

Elephant Foot Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

2 available.

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Early 20th Century African Stools

Pair of Elephant Foot Stools

Pair of Elephant Foot Stools

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H 16.5 in W 13 in D 20 in

Pair of Elephant Foot Stools

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A unique pair

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20th Century African Stools

Collection of 1920's Trophy Stools made from Elephant Feet
Collection of 1920's Trophy Stools made from Elephant Feet

Collection of 1920's Trophy Stools made from Elephant Feet

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare and macabre. Made from African elephant feet. Matched pair with grey tops-$2500

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20th Century African Stools

Ashanti African Tribal Elephant Stool
Ashanti African Tribal Elephant Stool

Ashanti African Tribal Elephant Stool

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H 9.85 in W 18.9 in D 9.06 in

Ashanti African Tribal Elephant Stool

Located in London, GB

A very well carved Ashanti/Asante decorative tribal stool in the form of an elephant.

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

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Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's
Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

$1,686

H 11.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

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African Ghana Wood Elephant Ashanti Bench
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African Ghana Wood Elephant Ashanti Bench

$850

H 11 in W 17.25 in D 9 in

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Located in Bradenton, FL

Unique Ashanti hand carved Elephant bench. Vintage hand carved and ebonized. Very well done. Can also be used as a plant holder. Excellent condition with minor wear appropriate to age.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Benches

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Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana
Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana

$1,100

H 12.75 in W 20.75 in D 12.25 in

Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana

Located in Montreal, QC

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$1,650

H 11 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in

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Located in Montreal, QC

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$1,350

H 8.5 in W 17 in D 8.5 in

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Located in Montreal, QC

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Ashanti wooden footstool West-Africa Ghana
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Ashanti wooden footstool West-Africa Ghana

$729

H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 12.6 in

Ashanti wooden footstool West-Africa Ghana

Located in Zemst, BE

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African Elephant Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African elephant stool for your home. Each African elephant stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and hide. Your living room may not be complete without an African elephant stool — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African elephant stool bearing Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Nupe each produced at least one beautiful African elephant stool that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Elephant Stool?

Prices for an African elephant stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $4,906, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.