Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Antique Victorian Brentwood Bobbin Legs Vanity Bench, Stool, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Victorian brentwood vanity bench, stool,
Bobbin legs, Circa 1890s.
Measurements: 22.75
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Bentwood
H 23.5 in W 22.75 in D 15 in
19th century French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV Piano
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French bench seat with lovely carvings throughout and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Cane, Oak
H 24 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Elegant Vanity Seat or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique Victorian period gold gilt cast iron metal bench. Seat is newly recovered in diamond
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
Art Nouveau Cast Iron Vanity Bench W/ Cheetah Printed Hide
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Art Nouveau cast iron vanity bench with newly upholstered seat in a cool Cheetah printed
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1920s Art Nouveau Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Vanity Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted vanity stool. Featuring nice
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Cane, Wood
19th Century French Empire Upholstered and Gilt Painted Stool Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
charming vanity chair in a master bathroom, used as a piano bench, or simply as extra seating in a den or
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Walnut, Upholstery
Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze
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1920s American Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Stool with Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
fruitwood stool in your den for extra seating. It could also be used as a small vanity bench.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Velvet, Walnut
Italian Antique Wooden Grotto Stool w/Carved-Shell Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
perhaps its originally intended use), vanity bench, or a decorative accent seating option for a living
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Wood
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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Custom White Biomorphic White Canvas Duck Upholstered Bench and or Settee
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful custom backless channeled floating organic kidney shaped bench and or settee is re-upholstered with white duck canvas. There are 7 tufted buttons. The square white blo...
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1980s American Modern Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Canvas, Oil
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet.
*Alternative upholstery options als...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Mohair, Oak
Art Deco Cast Iron Cat by Hubley
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Stamford, CT
An Art Deco cast iron doorstop in the form of a cat by Hubley Manufacturing Company.
Signed "Hubley" on underside.
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors.
M...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Fabric, Wood
19th Century Walnut Bobbin Stool
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very ornate late 19th century walnut turned bobbin and rush seat stool or armchair. Beautifully turned bobbin frame with triple stretchers.
The dimensions are:
Height: 75cm (29...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Rosewood Queen Bed brings to life the neoclassical revival that occurred during the reign of Napoleon III. Executed in exotic imported rosewood, it fea...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Rosewood
Custom Vanity Stool in Pink Shearling with Burgundy Trim
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Say hello to "Cupcake" - your new best friend. This vanity stool is a modern girl. She'll always be there to make you comfortable when prepping for the day or for that special night,...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Hide, Wood
Caned Regency Sleigh California King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style Anglo-Indian bed. With a modestly scrolled headboard and footboard with caned panels. Reeded rails, flowerhead carved roundels, scroll carvings and turned tapered leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Cane, Wood
Original Studio54 Newyork Art Deco Theater Seat Bench Chairs
By American Seating
Located in Bensalem, PA
These are original 1920s art deco seating from Studio54 Newyork which have the original Cheetah upholstery underneath the existing. There is providence letter, stating where they cam...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
Pair of Carved Giltwood Mexican Folk Art Vanity Mirrors
Located in Forney, TX
A striking pair of antique hand carved gilded solid wood table mirrors. Inspired by Italian design, this magnificent Mexican folk art features elegant oval shaped mirrors with brilli...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Mirror, Giltwood
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Caned Regency Sleigh King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Regency style Anglo-Indian bed. With a modestly scrolled headboard and footboard with caned panels. Reeded rails, flowerhead carved roundels, scroll carvings and turned tapered leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Wood
English 1880s Ebonized Wood Splaying Legs Bobbin Stool with Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English ebonized wood bobbin stool from the late 19th century, with cross stretcher. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this ebonized stool features a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Wood
H 19.75 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany dressing table mirror having a quality oval shaped mahogany framed adjustable swing mirror supported by two shaped carved mahogany supports raised ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Mahogany
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Antique Victorian Revival Walnut Foot Rest Stool Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
or vanity stool. Measures: 22"..
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Chippendale Foot Stool Piano Bench Vanity Seat Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique footstool, piano bench or vanity seat. Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Giltwood and Cane Vanity Bench or Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century Italian gilt wood vanity stool features hand carved details of acanthus
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
Antique French Empire x Bench Seat Footrest Stool Ottoman Vanity Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique French Empire style foot stool or bench. A Bohemian green featuring the
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sheraton Style Mahogany Piano Bench Foyer Vanity Stool 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century mahogany bench. Features an upholstered seat and contoured legs connected by
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Early 20th Century Sheraton Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Mahogany
H 16.5 in W 13 in D 24 in
Art Deco Walnut Piano Foyer Window Bench W/ Storage Paisley Fabric Vanity Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful art deco vanity bench or piano stool. Made from walnut with matchbook veneer along the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Fabric, Walnut
H 19.5 in W 28.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Bench, Vanity Stool with Needlepoint Seat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-nineteenth century Louis XIV style vanity stool or bench features a gilt wood base formed
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Tapestry, Giltwood
H 19.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
19th Century Victorian Gothic Vanity Bench
Located in Forney, TX
, vanity bench, hall or entry bench, chair, ottoman, footrest, accent chair or place glass over it for use
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
1890-1900 VANITY SEAT/BENCH
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1880'S BLACK FOOT STOOL upholstered in 19thc french homspun linen
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19th Century Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Wood, Linen
Vanity with Attached Gilt Mirror, Inlaid with Exotic Woods, Italian, circa 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, stool or bench, with a shaped and slightly stepped apron, strung with satinwood inlay, on tapering legs
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Kingwood
H 58 in W 48.5 in D 15 in
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Vanity Stool or Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis XVI style hand carved walnut vanity stool from the late nineteenth century
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Walnut
French Vanity Stool Louis XVI Style
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Early 20th century vanity stool or piano bench in the Louis XVI style. Solid walnut construction
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Arm Bench - Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
bench or stool is ready to upholster in your favourite fabric or to stay as deconstructed look!
circa
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Caned Hand Carved Bench, Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV solid walnut arm bench or stool was beautifully hand carved from the
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Walnut
19th Century French Empire Carved and Painted Stool Bench with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant fruit wood bench was crafted in Southern France, circa 1890. The antique chair stands
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Walnut
Secessionist Glasgow School Bench
Located in New York, NY
Fumed Oak stool with original fabric seat ( worn ). Arts and Crafts period stool, Vanity, Window
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Oak
Antique Neoclassical Rosewood & Needlepoint Hour Glass Vanity Seat Ottoman c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neoclassical vanity stool or ottoman offers hourglass form with floral needlepoint
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Cream Painted Cottage Bench
Located in Essex, MA
A small Arts and Crafts period bench in cream painted wood, the flared sides with carved slats
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Early 20th Century American Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Italian Deco Stool in Iron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Deco Stool in Iron from Parma, Italy
Keywords: foot stool, bench, vanity stool
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Bench with Cane Seating
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique piano bench was crafted in France, circa 1920. The small chair features two
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Cane, Oak, Paint
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in L 22.5 in
Mid 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Style Bench in Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
anywhere in your home. This would make a perfect vanity stool, or a great little ottoman for a single
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Painted Metal Curule Form Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
gold painted finish. Use this unique bench as a vanity chair, or as extra outside patio seating
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Iron, Metal
French Louis XVI Style Banquette in Painted Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming French late 19th century Louis XVI style banquette or vanity stool in painted wood
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Late 19th Century French Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Walnut Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
a vanity bench as well! Upholstery is in great condition but easy to replace with your coordinating
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1890s French Louis XIV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Walnut
Carved Lion Head Paw Footed Gilded English Regency Foot Stool Vanity Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved giltwood. Figural. Upholstered. Measures: 26" H x 34 1/2" W x 23 1/2" D. Seat height 17 1/2".
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1920s English Regency Revival Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Beech
H 26 in W 34.5 in D 23.5 in
Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pagoda Red Collection #: BJB041
Keywords: Chair, stool, bench, side, desk chair, slipper, vanity
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Elm
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Chauffeuse or Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
. This beautiful and comfortable chair, stool or bench has been professionally upholstered in high
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Frame Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass frame cabriole leg vanity bench, circa early 1900s. Measurements
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Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Vanity Bench, Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century French walnut Louis XVI style vanity bench or banquette features Classic
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
H 26 in W 24 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Walnut Vanity Bench, Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Louis XIV style banquette or vanity bench features fluted and
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1880s French Louis XIV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Banquette Vanity Stool Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Louis XVI style giltwood vanity stool from the early 20th century features carved
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Giltwood
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 15 in
Antique Victorian Cast Iron Gilt Piano Bench Vanity Stool Paw Feet Upholstered
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian vanity seat or piano bench with a gilded iron trestle base, paw feet and an
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron
H 17 in W 24.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique Art Deco Walnut Foot Rest Stool Vanity Piano Bench Seat Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Art Deco era walnut foot rest or bench featuring rectangular form with fluted accents and padded
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Vanity Stool or Bench in Walnut
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This beautifully hand-carved bench's X-frame construction makes it sturdy enough for daily use
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Antique Victorian Black Adjustable Piano Organ or Vanity Stool Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian piano stool, circa last quarter 19th century. A hardwood frame finished in black
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Hardwood
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Adjustable Piano Stool Storage Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 1900s Edwardian artists organ, vanity or piano stool. A rectangular form made from mahogany
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Metal
H 26 in W 21.5 in D 15 in
Antique Edwardian Oak Needlepoint Upholstered Stool Bench, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
, as vanity bench or piano Stool. This bench Stool is sturdy, beautiful and clean. A true gem. Measures
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Tonk Chicago NY Victorian Adjustable Birch Piano Organ or Vanity Stool
By Tonk Mfg. Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Tonk Victorian Modernist piano, organ or vanity stool. Circa last quarter of 19th cenutry. Made
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Birch
H 24 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Regency Style Hand-Carved Walnut Piano Bench Banquette Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th French Regency style piano bench or banquette features hand carvings on all sides. A
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19th Century French Régence Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Walnut
H 19 in W 34 in D 18 in
Antique French Second Empire Period Arm-Bench with Ormolu, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century French Empire Style Armbench makes the perfect seat for the vanity stool or as
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Oak Ottoman or Vanity Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century French Regency style oak ottoman or vanity stool features hand carved
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Upholstery, Oak, Mohair
H 17 in W 22 in D 22 in
French Art Deco Geometric Ottoman Upholstered in Leather
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Maison Dominique
Located in Houston, TX
Period French Art Deco geometric bench, stool or ottoman newly upholstered in leather with brass
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
beautiful and comfortable chair, stool or bench has been professionally upholstered in high quality neutral
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Vanity with Original Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic 19th century French vanity complete with its original stool. Made of walnut with
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19th Century French Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Wood, Mohair
Early 20th C Vanity Stool or Bench In Bronze
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Ornate detailed Renaissance Revival Bench or vanity chair which would look great in a Spanish or
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Early 20th Century American Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Spectacular 19thC Campaign Dressing Table Vanity, English
Located in Miami, FL
matchig vanity stool / bench.
Very similar piece has sold at Southeby's.
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19th Century English Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Brass, Sterling Silver
19th C French Vanity Bench
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Wonderful vanity bench with caning and carved bows.
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19th Century French Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Wood
Elegant 19thC French LXVI Style Setee/Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
of a bed.
For addtional chairs, armchairs, dressers, commodes, vanities, benches, stools
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19th Century French Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Walnut
Early 20th C Iron Bench
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
good looking iron bench with leather top--great for a vanity
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Early 20th Century American Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Iron, Brass
Maurice Dufrêne Superb Carved Solid Walnut Stool Newly Covered in Silk
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maurice Dufrêne superb carved solid walnut vanity stool newly covered in silk
with refined gold
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Bronze
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
French Style Painted Vanity Bench
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great Early 20thC French style stool or vanity bench with vintage silk covering
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Early 20th Century American Antique Vanity Bench Stool
Materials
Wood
Pair of English wing back club chairs
Located in Miami, FL
, chandeliers, bureaus, buffet, consoles, stools, vanities
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vanity Bench Stool
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Antique Vanity Bench Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique vanity bench stool available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every antique vanity bench stool was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique vanity bench stool — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique vanity bench stool, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Antique Vanity Bench Stool?
Prices for an antique vanity bench stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $3,400, while the average can fetch as much as $698.
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.
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