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.
Antique 17th Century Italian Stools
Wood, Walnut
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.
Wood, Walnut
$1,190
Evam Stool
Located in Udaipur, IN
Perfect as a decorative accent, extra seating, or sculptural side table, the Evam Stool blends ancient symbolism with contemporary design sensibility.
Teak
Egyptian Style Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
With brown leather and tacks. Copying stools of ancient Egypt.
Leather, Wood
Morgan Colt Leather and Iron Curule Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
This stool is inspired by the curule or savonarola stools found in ancient and medieval cultures.
Wrought Iron
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 ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.
Maple
$1,272 / item
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,272 / item
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,272 / item
White 1 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,272 / item
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,272 / item
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay
$1,189 / item
Terracotta Brown 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
In her creative process, her inspiration comes mainly from the universe in which she grew up, objects, and ancient art. The Union stool comes in 3 different shapes and 4 colors.
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Stool by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Originally designed in 1961 and based on ancient folding stools, the PK91 reflects Kjærholm’s deep interest in historical typologies, reimagined with modern materials and precision e...
Steel
$4,664 / item
Sgabello Rose Antique Wood Stool by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
The mosaics are perfectly integrated with some peculiar features from the antique furniture, while at the same time transform them into something special and cheerful. An ancient wo...
Stone, Cement, Marble
Egyptian Revival Light Slat Oak Thebes Stool, Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, light, slat oak Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.
Oak
$960Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Empire Curule Stool, Beech Wood, Upholstered Seat, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Full of historic references, this stool echoes the ancient style of chair that was a symbol of judicial power during Ancient Rome, and which was rediscovered during the Directoire pe...
Beech
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Kastrup, DK
In 1958, Poul Hundevad created a modern interpretation of this ancient design. The stool is both a tribute to historical craftsmanship and an iconic example of Danish mid-century des...
Leather, Wenge
Pair of Vintage English Egyptian Revival White Thebes Stools with Curving Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paying homage to the mystique of Egypt's ancient history, these stools exude an air of exotic sophistication and charm.
Wood
First Edition PK91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Chicago, IL
Kjærholm, known for his minimalist aesthetic and exceptional attention to detail, designed the PK91 in 1961, drawing inspiration from ancient folding stools found in Egyptian and Gre...
Chrome
Ancient African Wooden Stool
Located in Soho, London, GB
Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century.
Wood
Handcrafted Stool and Side Table Inspired from Ancient Egypt's Horus Wings
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Handcrafted Stool and Side Table Inspired from Ancient Egypt's Horus Wings.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Ensemble of Ancient Normandy Oak New Designed Stool Tables by Timothée Musset
By Timothée Musset
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of ancient Normandy oak new designed stool tables by Timothée Musset Numbered limited edition piece, the singular story of ancient wood and the hand-sculpted work creates p...
Oak
Bernt Petersen Cane Rosewood Egyptian Stool 1957
By Worts Mobler, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
The original cane seat and rosewood frame is in immaculate condition. The stool draws influence from both 18th century French furniture and ancient Egyptian stools.
Rosewood, Cane
Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool by Liberty of London attributed Solid Wood Design
By Liberty of London
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Crafted from solid wood, the stool features the distinctive concave saddle-shaped seat with longitudinal slatted cutouts, modeled after ceremonial stools depicted in ancient Egyptian...
Oak
Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
While its origins trace back to ancient China, the stool's versatile design makes it apt for the contemporary home.
Wood
Jean-Joseph Chapuis Rare Pair of Empire parcel-gilt japanned Fauteuils
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The profound reverence for the classical world in enlightened circles in early nine-teenth-century Europe and the United States often resulted in the archaeological resurrection of t...
Bentwood
Important Empire Early 19th Century Fauteuil by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The profound reverence for the classical world in enlightened circles in early 19th century Europe and the United States often resulted in the archaeological resurrection of the art,...
Cane, Bentwood
Unavailable
H 17.96 in W 13.78 in D 14.3 in
Modern Interpretation of Ancient Greek Style VECCA Stool by Lowlit Collective
By LOWLIT COLLECTIVE
Located in Seoul, KR
VECCA Series Stool by Lowlit Collective Material Locally sourced PCR, PIR polypropylene and polyethylene enhanced with locally sourced oystershell base calsium carbonate Tecniques ...
Other
French Stool, 1900s, Oak, Antique/ Perriand Style
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Ancient french stool with the most beautiful pattina, oak.
Oak
French Stool, 1900s, Oak, Antique/ Perriand Style
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Ancient french stool with the most beautiful pattina, oak.
Oak
Shoemakers Stool by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
This redesigned ancient work stool has been abroaded, spraypainted in neon green and orange and finished in high gloss 2K lacquer.
Hardwood
Melk-i, the Red Dot Award Winning Stool
By Georg Muehlmann
Located in Jenesien, IT
Red dot design award winner Melk-i, is a modern interpretation an ancient object – the Alpine milking stool. The ergonomic stool is crafted using Swiss pine, a wood typical of the...
Pine
Unavailable
H 16 in W 21.5 in D 12 in
Egyptian Folding Stool by Ole Wanscher in Indian Rosewood and Black Leather
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
In this case it was an Egyptian folding chair from 1500 BC that he had seen at the Egyptology Museum in Berlin in 1934. In ancient Egypt the folding stool was a commander's chair tha...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 13 in W 9.45 in D 0.28 in
Ole Wanscher, Early Publication, the Art of Furniture, 1928, Special Edition
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Denmark, DK
The booklet illustrates selected pieces of furniture like stools from ancient Egyptian tombs, Chinese folding chairs, traditional English furniture, design from Ole Wanscher himself,...
Paper
Ancient Curved Granite Stool
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original hand carved Ancient Curved Granite stool. Very nice stool carved out of one solid piece of Granite.
Granite
Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Antique African Stool or Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Lovely patina on this beautiful African stool or side table hand carved from a single block of wood that looks fossilized. Great for placing a book or perhaps towels in a bathroom, m...
Wood
Pair of Ancient Russian High Seats in Onyx, circa 1860
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of ancient Russian high seats in onyx. Small colums friezed with plinths and corinthian capitals in golden bronze. Decorations realized using cloisonné enamels. Russia, circa 1...
Onyx
Liberty Style Thebes Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
This was not done with steaming and laminating but from the solid, a costly way of manufacturing this piece which shows the attention to detail and the desire to accurately represent...
Wood
Epyptian Revival Thebes Style Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, maple, Epyptian Revival Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty.
Maple
Late 19th Century Liberty & Co 'Thebes' Stool
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
London. Based on an ancient Egyptian stool dating from 1550-1300 BC, an example of which can be found in the British Museum.
Oak
Cowhide Upholstered Egyptian Thebes Stools For Liberty & Co.
By Leonard Wyburd, Liberty & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of early 20th century, lacquered oak, Egyptian Revival Thebes stools designed by Leonard Wyburd for Liberty & Co. were inspired by the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty.
Cowhide
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Slat Oak Thebes Stool
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Early 20th century, Egyptian Revival, light, slat oak Thebes stool styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, attributed to Liberty & Co.
Wood
19th Century Bentwood Thebes Stool with Larkin Company Label
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Thebes stool, styled after the stools of ancient Egyptian royalty, made in and exported from England and retailed by Larkin & Company, Buffalo, NY.
Beech, Bentwood
Sold
H 15.5 in W 22 in D 12.5 in
Danish Brass Folding Propeller Stool w/Leather Seat style of Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Highwood, IL
The source of inspiration for the PK91 is an ancient Egyptian folding stool that dates back to circa 1500 BC.
Brass
Sold
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
Ethiopian-Style Stool with Scrolled Legs, Norway, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Based on its visual qualities, this pair of hand carved Ethiopian-style stools could have inspired Loos’s design. This original design also took a piece of English furniture as it...
Wood
Very Unique High Table and Stools Made from Ancient Teak Root
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Table measures 44" H x 51" x 44" Stools measure 15 1/2" diameter on the seat and 31" tall Very solid, can be outdoors in almost any climate.
Pair of Thebes Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair Thebes stools after an ancient Egyptian design.
18th Century Chinese Weathered Elm Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
Made in the very late 18th century or very early 19th century this simple country form has a finely silvered surface from age and use which is dry and ancient looking. However the st...
Wooden Meditation Stool from Burkino Fasso, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
This ancient meditation stool is crafted from a lovely weathered piece of hardwood.
Wood
Sold
H 13.78 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
it is said that kjaerholm got inspiration from an ancient Egyptian folding stool from around 1500 bc. but especially the twisted steel frame makes this stool a true, very recognizabl...
Steel
Charles Tatham Design Console Table
Located in Reepham, GB
Tatham visited Rome in July 1794, staying for two years in order to gather material for his designs of ancient ornamental architecture. The original stool design is based on a marble...
Walnut
Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Chairs in Cognac, a Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in View Park, CA
An iconic Bauhaus triumph which recalls the ancient folding stools of Egypt, grace à it’s x-shaped structure, and which fuses hard and soft sensibilities with chrome-plated steel and...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Blonde Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjærnulf 'Attributed', Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
The inspiration for this model is an ancient type of folding chair, originally a folding stool with straight or curved legs.
Bouclé, Oak
Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Ancient piano stool or console, Black Forest style, end of 19th century.
Walnut
Liberty Thebes Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
The black and silver decoration is aftermarket and very deco-inspired showing the great excitement after the discovery of the tomb for all things Egyptian yet the rub areas on the pi...
Wood, Bentwood
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