Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
work stool. The piano stool is made of black lacquered wood and has a frame with a bentwood ring
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Work Stool
Wood, Braid
Original Thonet Piano Stool, Early 20th Century, Restaured
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
work stool. The piano stool is made of black lacquered wood and has a frame with a bentwood ring
Wood, Braid
Vintage French Industrial Workshop Chair by Paul-Henry Nicolle, 1930s
By Paul-Henry Nicolle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
manufacturing functional and comfortable work stools. In 1933, NICOLLE decided to distribute his fabric seat
Metal
Sold|$4,800
1870s Train Caboose Table and Stools
Located in Peekskill, NY
could be found in a trains Caboose. They were as solid as can be with the pedestal, base and stool arms
Iron
Foot Stool Early Victorian Carved Walnut with Wool-Work Top, English, Circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
good detail. The stool is over stuffed and has a hand stitched wool work top with a floral theme
Fabric, Walnut
All Original Milk Glass and Iron Swivel Stool Industrial Factory Table
By Sani Products Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
You will find reproductions of this early industrial cafeteria table out there. They are easy to spot. This is the original with the iron and wood chair backs and a one inch thick mi...
Iron
Pair of French Napoleon III Bead Work Upholstered Footstools
Located in Hudson, NY
. Unusual to Fine a pair intact after so many years the stools are lovely small treasures and the bead work
Bronze
Deep Buttoned Chesterfield Leather Library Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This sturdy Library Stool would work well in almost any room, it is in good sound condition The Stool
Beech
Victorian Footstool Mahogany frame Hand Embroidered wool-work Top, Circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good quality, English, Victorian Foot Stool, the frame being turned from one solid
Wool, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Stool with Stretcher from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
in southern France, circa 1880, the hand-carved stool features intricate work including shell
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Three Legged Trefoil Design Stools in the Style of Adolf Loos
Located in Dallas, TX
with a trefoil design top mounted on three splayed legs with triangular shelves. The stools would work
Wood
c. 1790 Oak Hand-carved English Stool, Hand-carved Legs, Gros-point Needlework
Located in Louisville, KY
! You'll appreciate every inch of the primitively hand-carved work in this stool! And, the textile color
Brass
Pair of Fine 19th Century Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Open Work Moroccan Stools
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Of the same size and proportions these stools or ottomans feature slightly different ornamentation
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
19th Century Gustavian Foot Stool Pine Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian foot stool Beautiful well worked carvings on the footstool
Pine
19th Century Naga Black Lacquered Bench / Coffee Table
Located in Wainscott, NY
, work, or low utility stools. The species is mango wood and the finish is newly black lacquered.
Wood
Holland Late 19th-Century Pair of Copper and Brass Milk Buckets Farmhouse Style
Located in Brescia, IT
irregularity of the artisan work. The buckets were working stools, but for their beauty they can be find a
Brass, Copper
Sold|$1,635
Antique Country Farmhouse Rustic Bench
Located in Forney, TX
different uses, including as a coffee table, chair side or sofa end table, stepping stool, low work stand
Metal
Sold|$405
Bauhaus Work Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Exceptionally original example of a Rowac work stool. This was the stool of choice for workers
Sold|$680
Tall Factory Work Stools
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
all Wrought iron industrial work stools. Shaped oak seat, early formed hard rubberised back
Antique Victorian Elm Circular Stool, Poker Work Stool, Scotland 1890, B2359A
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian elm circular stool, poker work stool, Scotland 1890, B2359A Scotland, 1890
Elm
c1900 Bent Wood and Cast Iron Adjustable Work Stool
Located in New York, NY
Iron
Sold|$268
Tall Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A tall pine work stool. Hand hole and low stretchers, English, circa 1890.
Sold|$1,600
Industrial stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Near pair of wood and steel height adjustable work stools. Individually priced
Steel
Sold|$377
Singer Stools
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Four singer factory work stools. Cast iron tripod base with corkscrew height adjustment
Iron
Sold|$666
Jewellers Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Sculptural oak jewellers work stool. Thick shaped seat raised on octagonally cut tapering legs
Wood
American Primitive Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a very early american work stool. amazing as a side table or a piece of americana in a contemporary
Wood
Sold|$364
Singer Factory Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A singer cast iron factory work stool, with original thick shaped oak seat. English, 1920s
Sold|$652
Cutlers Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A naive tripod leg work stool removed from a Sheffield cutlers workshop. The thick and roughly
Ash, Oak
Sold|$1,903
19th Century Drawing Table and Stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the lamp. Top dimension: 102cm x 150cm Base dimension: 108cm x 57cm Wrought iron stool with
Wrought Iron
Drafting table with original stool from France 1928
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Fantastic all original drafting table and stool in superb condition made in France. This drafting
Metal
Cast Iron Factory Table with Swing Out Stools, circa 1915
Located in Portland, OR
automotive assembly line. Today, it would make a remarkable kitchen island, home office desk or work station
Extra Tall c1890 Stool in Period Black Paint
Located in New York, NY
standout. It can work well as a stool or re-purposed as a plant stand or platform for a favorite sculpture.
Steel
Four Early 20th Century Thebes Stools Attributed to Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
strutted friezes, all supporting concave rope work seats. These stools are attributed to Liberty & Co
Beech
French 19th Century Elm Wood Table
Located in London, GB
French 19th Century Elm Wood work table or stool
Antique Victorian Pair, Walnut Bead Work Foot Stools, Scotland, 1870, H070
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian pair, walnut bead work foot stools, Scotland, 1870, H070 Scotland 1870 All
Walnut
19th Century Black Forest Style, Pair of Large Chairs and Stool with Tapestry
By Black Forest
Located in Paris, FR
Rare rattan set including one pair of large chairs and one stool. Work of tapestry in the small
Rattan, Tapestry
Sold|$7,500
Period Oak Slant-top Desk
Located in Port Chester, NY
would be expected, for stand-up work, or tall-stool writing. Ivory escutcheons.
Wood
Sold|$4,800
Rare Vintage Three-Legged Butcher Block
Located in New York, NY
19th and early 20th century blacksmiths and butchers used tree trunk stools for work surfaces, as
Wood
Sold|$817
Samson Stool
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A exceptional wrought iron and pine tripostal factory work stool. Industrial designed factory
Square Wooden Stools with Center Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Low squared wooden stools with center handles. The stools can also work as side table
Wood
Vintage Red Lacquer Asian Side Table or Stool
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Red Chinese lacquer round side table or stool. Intricate work depicting flowers and birds. Could
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Red Chinese Lacquer Round Side Tables or Stools
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Pair of red Chinese lacquer round side tables or stools. Intricate work depicting flowers and
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Painted Upholstered Ottomans, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
work wonderfully as both stools and ottomans.
Fabric, Beech
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