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Pair of 20th century Spanish Solomonic Carved Solid Walnut Stools
Pair of 20th century Spanish Solomonic Carved Solid Walnut Stools

Pair of 20th century Spanish Solomonic Carved Solid Walnut Stools

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of 20th century Spanish walnut Footstools standing on turned Solomonic legs .

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Stool with Original velvet Upholstery, Italy ca. 1920
Art Deco Walnut Stool with Original velvet Upholstery, Italy ca. 1920

Art Deco Walnut Stool with Original velvet Upholstery, Italy ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined and sculptural Art Deco stool from Italy, dating to the 1920s and crafted in richly toned walnut.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Stools with Original Fabric, Italy, 1920
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Stools with Original Fabric, Italy, 1920

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Stools with Original Fabric, Italy, 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Both stools retain their original 1920s fabric, a textured, warm‑toned textile that complements the walnut beautifully.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

2 antique walnut stools, Gaskell and Chambers United Kingdom, 1890s
2 antique walnut stools, Gaskell and Chambers United Kingdom, 1890s

2 antique walnut stools, Gaskell and Chambers United Kingdom, 1890s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Unique set of 2 antique oak stools, with a hunch of art nouveau by Gaskell and Chambers of Nottingham. Oak wood, handcrafted, heavy Set of 2 very comfortable, yoiu really have the fe...

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Early 1900s British Brutalist Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stool with Floral Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming stool is sturdy and comfortable, with a warm walnut patina that enhances its antique character.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat
Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat

Title: Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with Velvet Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Provence, Southern France circa 1920, this elegant antique Louis XV stool features a beautifully carved walnut frame with a warm and rich patina.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome pair of antique French stools was crafted circa 1880; built in solid walnut, each stool features turned legs joined by shaped stretchers.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut, Tapestry

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Walnut Stool in the Manner of William Kent
Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Walnut Stool in the Manner of William Kent

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Walnut Stool in the Manner of William Kent

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved walnut freestanding stool in the a manner of William Kent having a newly reupholstered seat in a quality fabric above an outstanding qual...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Red Walnut Stool Vienna Sezession by Otto Prutscher Attributed, c 1914 Austria
Red Walnut Stool Vienna Sezession by Otto Prutscher Attributed, c 1914 Austria

Red Walnut Stool Vienna Sezession by Otto Prutscher Attributed, c 1914 Austria

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

A gorgeous stool with grooved and tapered walnut feet. The seat is newly covered with a high-quality structured textile fabric in red orange color, carefully cleaned and polished by ...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Stools with Carved Aprons
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Stools with Carved Aprons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Stools with Carved Aprons

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of French 19th century stools is crafted in walnut and executed in the Louis XV taste, with graceful cabriole legs and a finely carved apron adorned with floral and...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Rustic Hand-Carved Walnut Stool or Side Table, Early-20th Century
Rustic Hand-Carved Walnut Stool or Side Table, Early-20th Century

Rustic Hand-Carved Walnut Stool or Side Table, Early-20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Rustic solid walnut stool or side table featuring hand-carved decorative cut-out details and a sculptural design.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Charles X Walnut Stool
Charles X Walnut Stool

Charles X Walnut Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular upholstered seat raised on turned legs joined by H form stretchers.

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1830s French Charles X Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Stool Walnut Antique Seat
Queen Anne Stool Walnut Antique Seat

Queen Anne Stool Walnut Antique Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Queen Anne style walnut stool. Standing upon shaped legs with pad feet.

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Early 1900s Queen Anne Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion
Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion

Biedermeier 19th Century X-Form Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Cushion

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Austrian Biedermeier period X-form walnut stool from the 19th century, with out-scrolling arms and upholstery.

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Provincial Stool
French Provincial Stool

French Provincial Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century French Provincial carved walnut stool with Scalamandre fabric. Circa 1890.

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19th Century Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Circa 1900 English Walnut Upholstered Stool
Circa 1900 English Walnut Upholstered Stool

Circa 1900 English Walnut Upholstered Stool

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 walnut stool with a double cabriole leg from England.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Stool or Bench
Stool or Bench

Stool or Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English walnut stools is features an unusual curved barrel seat, presenting a unique blend of aesthetic and practical design.

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1880s English Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

19th Walnut Footstool w/ Cane Seat
19th Walnut Footstool w/ Cane Seat

19th Walnut Footstool w/ Cane Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine, handmade walnut stool with cane seat is in fine condition.

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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stool
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stool

19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut stool from France with newly upholstered seat in linen.

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Exquisite 19th Century Italian Walnut and Gild Stool
Exquisite 19th Century Italian Walnut and Gild Stool

Exquisite 19th Century Italian Walnut and Gild Stool

Located in High Point, NC

Exquisitely designed 19th century walnut stool from Italy. The frame is absolutely fabulous!

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19th Century Italian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century walnut stools from France with newly upholstered seats in linen, and finished with a single welt.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Stool
Stool

Stool

$2,475

Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural walnut stool with rich curves and a deeply patinated leather seat, fastened by prominent nailhead trim.

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1860s French Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool
Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool

Early 20th Century Leather Covered Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early dovetailed walnut stool is covered in leather and in very good, sturdy condition.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools
Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools

Pair of Viennese Secessionist Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Austrian Secessionist walnut stools in an Egyptian Thebes revivalist style while having a clover shaped seat atop a sabered tripod leg frame (PRICED AS PAIR) (AVAILABLE INDIV...

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Walnut Stool

19th Century Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Stools with Mouton Legs
19th Century Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Stools with Mouton Legs

19th Century Pair of French Walnut Upholstered Stools with Mouton Legs

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century walnut stools from France with mouton legs. These stools are so elegant and have a beautiful profile from every side.

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Linen, Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

17th Century French Louis XIII Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé.

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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

French Napoléon III 1870s Walnut Upholstered Stools with Scrolling Accents
French Napoléon III 1870s Walnut Upholstered Stools with Scrolling Accents

French Napoléon III 1870s Walnut Upholstered Stools with Scrolling Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Napoléon III walnut stools from the late 19th century, with scrolling accents and new upholstery.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

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 upholstery.

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19th Century French Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs
English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs

English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Egyptian Revival walnut Thebes stool from the early 20th century, with slatted curving seat and faux bamboo legs.

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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE STOOLS
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE STOOLS

EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE STOOLS

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined pair of solid walnut stools, finely carved. The stools have a rectangular shape, with truncated pyramid legs typical of the neoclassical style, featuring a narrowing under th...

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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s
Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This refined Italian Art Deco stool dates to the 1920s and showcases the craftsmanship and elegance characteristic of the period.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s
Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Art Deco walnut stool with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This refined Italian Art Deco stool dates to the 1920s and showcases the craftsmanship and elegance characteristic of the period.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Art Deco walnut stools with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s
Pair Art Deco walnut stools with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Pair Art Deco walnut stools with original velvet upholstery, Italy 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined pair of Italian Art Deco stools from the 1920s, crafted in richly grained walnut and professionally restored to highlight their sculptural geometry and warm tone.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Walnut adjustable piano stool
Walnut adjustable piano stool

Walnut adjustable piano stool

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut adjustable piano stool with leather upholstered seat above turned central carved column, all raised up on scroll cabriole legs.

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19th Century British Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Superb Walnut X Framed Stool
Superb Walnut X Framed Stool

Superb Walnut X Framed Stool

Located in Swadlincote, GB

An outstanding Walnut X framed stool with leather seat, carved lion heads holding steel rings with leather tastles, lion paw feet, in overall great condition. 24" high 30" wide 19" ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Victorian large  Walnut & Carved Stool
Victorian large  Walnut & Carved Stool

Victorian large Walnut & Carved Stool

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Victorian large Walnut & Carved Stool, Rectangular in shape Floral Embossed Pattern Upholstery, with Faded pink Dralon around sides, Carved detail around top of stool frame, 4 ca...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Walnut Oval Stool
Antique Quality Walnut Oval Stool

Antique Quality Walnut Oval Stool

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality walnut oval stool having a newly reupholstered oval seat in a quality fabric above a figured walnut frame standing on shaped carved solid walnut cabriole legs with pa...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Piano Stool
Antique Victorian Walnut Piano Stool

Antique Victorian Walnut Piano Stool

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian walnut piano stool having a circle revolving seat newly reupholstered in a quality stylish fabric.

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19th Century English Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Stool Walnut Seat
Queen Anne Stool Walnut Seat

Queen Anne Stool Walnut Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pretty Queen Anne Style stool Circa 1900 Standing upon typical Queen Anne Legs with Pad feet and Carved Knees. The Stool features a recently reupholstered seat with a very good qu...

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Early 1900s Queen Anne Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut & carved stool / window seat
Victorian Walnut & carved stool / window seat

Victorian Walnut & carved stool / window seat

Located in Dereham, GB

Fine Victorian Walnut & carved stool/ window seat Rectangular in shape, Recently re upholstered & covered with cream Ottoman pattern material, Shaped walnut moulding, with centre ca...

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1850s British Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

19th Century English Walnut Savonarola Stool
19th Century English Walnut Savonarola Stool

19th Century English Walnut Savonarola Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English walnut Savonarola stool with gorgeous hand carving.

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19th Century English Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Period Aesthetics Movement Foot Stool
Walnut Period Aesthetics Movement Foot Stool

Walnut Period Aesthetics Movement Foot Stool

Located in Hudson, NY

This walnut carved and turned footstool was made circa 1875 in the Aesthetic Movement style.

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Late 19thC Circular Walnut Revolving Piano Stool
Late 19thC Circular Walnut Revolving Piano Stool

Late 19thC Circular Walnut Revolving Piano Stool

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Circular Walnut Revolving Piano Stool on turned splayed legs joined by under X-stretcher - 13.5"diam x 18" - 21"h

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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool
Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut revolving piano stool having a circular revolving needlepoint tapestry seat supported on a shaped reeded column raised on three shaped carved walnut ...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Elegant Victorian Art Nouveau Walnut Occasional Stool
Elegant Victorian Art Nouveau Walnut Occasional Stool

Elegant Victorian Art Nouveau Walnut Occasional Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Elegant Victorian Art Nouveau walnut occasional stool. This is a lovely quality stool is made in walnut and set on cabriole legs with attractive scalloped edges it is upholstered ...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Italian Antiques Stool in Walnut Wood, 1600s
Italian Antiques Stool in Walnut Wood, 1600s

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.

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17th Century Italian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Stool
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Stool

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Cabriole Legged Stool

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut cabriole legged stool having quality shaped solid walnut carved cabriole legs with scroll feet, serpentine shaped frieze with a lovely newly reuphols...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Gilt Stool

Located in Suffolk, GB

A pretty antique Victorian carved walnut and gilt stool with an elegant shaped carved walnut and gilt frieze raised on four lovely carved walnut and gilt shaped cabriole legs, newly ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Walnut Dressing Table Stool, England, c1870, Reupholstered
Victorian Walnut Dressing Table Stool, England, c1870, Reupholstered

Victorian Walnut Dressing Table Stool, England, c1870, Reupholstered

Located in High Peak, GB

P0250 Superb quality Victorian dressing table stool in walnut, having newly reupholstered seat with attractive top cover above shaped and carved frieze and turned, tapered legs of tw...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Early 20thc Walnut Foot Stool
Early 20thc Walnut Foot Stool

Early 20thc Walnut Foot Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc foot stool from Pennsylvania in pristine condition. hand woven seat top is in fins sturdy condition.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Wood

Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool
Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool

Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Victorian carved walnut revolving stool, having a quality antique Victorian revolving stool with a circular shaped top turned above a carved walnut column w...

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19th Century Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Child's Stool, Hand Carved
19th Century Walnut Child's Stool, Hand Carved

19th Century Walnut Child's Stool, Hand Carved

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century original walnut child's foot stool that is hand carved. It has a wonderful aged patina.

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique Italian Walnut Side Table or Low Stool
Antique Italian Walnut Side Table or Low Stool

Antique Italian Walnut Side Table or Low Stool

Located in London, GB

An early 20th Century Italian side table or low stool made in Walnut. The cross section lyre shaped legs made in the style of an 18th Century 'Fratino' table.

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900
Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900

Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

Antique Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Window Seat Stool
Antique Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Window Seat Stool

Antique Elegant Victorian Carved Walnut Window Seat Stool

Located in Suffolk, GB

A charming Victorian carved walnut window seat of elegant proportions and attractive design. The serpentine shaped seat with its flowing outline gives the piece a refined and decorat...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Walnut Stool

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Walnut Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique walnut stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique walnut stool — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique walnut stool — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique walnut stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Louis XV and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique walnut stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aubusson Manufacture, Liberty & Co. and Chesterfield are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Walnut Stool?

An antique walnut stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,869, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $52,000.

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.