Bobbin Stool
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Wood
H 19.75 in W 22 in D 14.5 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Stools
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swivel Piano Stool with Red Velvet Seat, Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This charming early 20th century four-legged upholstered swivel 'Bobbin' stool in ebonised wood
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Stools
Materials
Wood
French Oak Bobbin Bar Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall French bar stool or table has playful bobbin oak legs with a stretcher base. Would work well
Category
20th Century French Other Stools
Materials
Oak
Antique English Bobbin Turned Hexagonal Upholstered Stool Ottoman, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Antique English Bobbin Turned Hexagonal Upholstered Stool Ottoman circa 1920.
In good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Tudor Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 14.57 in W 14.18 in D 16.15 in
Early 18th Century Oak Box Stool
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak box stool, the moulded edge hinged top opening to reveal a large compartment
Category
Antique 1740s British George II Stools
Materials
Oak
Early 18th Century Oak Joint Stool
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 18th century oak joint stool, the rectangular solid top above a deep frieze with a reeded
Category
Antique 1720s British George I Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of 17th century Rustic Walnut Stools
Located in Troy, NY
Charming pair of small stools, bobbin turned legs, joined by box stretchers, octagonal tops
Category
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Stools
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Vintage octagonal solid wood stool, 1960
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A wonderful probably French vintage stool with chunky bobbin legs.
Estimated to be mid-late 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Materials
Bentwood
H 23.5 in W 22.75 in D 15 in
English Tudor Style Bobbin Turned Walnut Leather Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
features peg joinery and bobbin or spool turned legs conjoined to turned stretchers. The legs have block
Category
20th Century English Tudor Benches
Materials
Brass
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Antique Chippendale Style Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Chippendale Style piano stool. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1890-1900 period.
It is of fine quality, the frame has beau...
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Antique 1890s British Chippendale Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rustic Painted Hoop Back Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Windsor style rustic painted hoop back bench with a triple arched back with turned slats and arms and turned uprights, the shaped seat above turned splayed legs. Inspired by an 18t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Benches
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Silk
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonlight' cream sheepskin and features oile...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
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Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann, Fritz Grospietsch
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019.
These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Plywood
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ancora-W2 Contemporary Brass and Rattan Wall Light, Flow Collection
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
Our bestseller, the Ancora-W2, is a handcrafted articulating wall light fixture composed of a solid brass structure adorned with a sheathed leather detail hand-sewn by artisan saddle...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Brass Modern Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant all brass form with wonderful patina.
Made in Italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standard L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Materials
Brass
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Hardwood
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Category
2010s American Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps
Materials
Iron
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Antique English Regency Bobbin Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency walnut bobbin leg X-frame stool with cross stretcher, upholstered in an ecru silk damask.
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Regency Rosewood Bobbin Foot Stool with Leather Seat, circa 1830
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Good quality Regency bobbin leg stool, covered in good quality leather with buttoning and nailed
Category
Antique 1820s British George IV Stools
Materials
Rosewood
English Bobbin Stool, Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stud trim seat bobbin stool of petite proportions with double stretchers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Early 20th Century French Ecclesiastical Bobbin Stool
Located in Wembley, GB
An ecclesiastical bobbin stool with recessed hymn book shelf. French, early 20C.
Stock ref. #2210
Category
Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Oak French Mid-Century Bobbin Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of French late deco to mid-century aged bobbin stools.
France, c1940s.
Turned wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of English 1880s Wooden Bobbin Stools with Side Stretchers and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English wooden bobbin stools from the late 19th century, with side stretchers and new
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
H 18.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
French Pair of Vintage Bobbin Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
stools has attractive, relief carved tops featuring a double circular design pattern. Splayed “bobbin
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th c. English Rope Bobbin Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 20th century English stool with bobbin turned legs, box stretcher and hand woven hemp rope
Category
Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Rope, Wood
English Midcentury Low Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish bobbin style low wooden stool, ideal for use as a low side table.
English, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish wooden oak mid-century stool or side table.
Bobbin style legs with nice circular rims
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Bobbin Mid-Century Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A small bobbin stool.
France, c1960s.
Likely oak, lovely turned feet and circular
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Bobbin Leg Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tall Bobbin leg stool with new upholstery.2 stools available of this height, priced seperately.
Category
Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Bobbin Leg Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Bobbin leg stool with muslin upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
English Bobbin Leg Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
English bobbin leg stool with upholstered top.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Bobbin leg Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of bobbin leg stools with new muslin upholstery.
Category
Early 20th Century Stools
Materials
Wood
Round Antique Bobbin Legged Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
An eye-catching bobbin legged stool, newly upholstered in gray linen. Nice comfortable height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak
Oval Antique Bobbin Legged Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
An eye-catching bobbin legged stool, newly upholstered in gray linen. Nice comfortable height
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Bobbin Leg Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French bobbin leg stools with new muslin upholstery.
Category
20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Oak Bobbin Dairy Stools
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century French oak bobbin dairy stools,
circa 1860.
French oak bobbin dairy stools
Price per
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Bobbin Bar Stools, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of french tripod wooden bobbin leg bar stools.
They can also be used as a plant stand
Category
Vintage 1960s French Stools
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Ebonized Bobbin Turned Stool/Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century English ebonized bobbin turned stool/bench with linen upholstered seat with box
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Wood
Bobbin-Turned English Early 20th c. Rope Top Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English oak stool with a woven hemp rope seat on bobbin-turned legs joined by a bobbin-turned
Category
Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of Spanish Bobbin Leg Stools with String Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Spanish Stools with bobbin legs and string seats.
Category
20th Century Spanish Stools
Materials
Wood
English Late 19th c. Cotswold School Rush Bobbin Turned Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome late 19th c. English bobbin turned stool with box stretcher having its original hand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak, Rush
Antique "Dog Holding Cane" Needle Point Bobbin Base Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
A delightful decorative accessory, the early needlepoint is in very good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian elm bobbin wavy milking low stool, 60s 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A delightful Elm milking stool
Gorgeous carved bobbin legs
A lovely Scandinavian Mid Century Elm
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Italian Walnut Bobbin Legs Stools with Side Stretchers from the 1840s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian walnut bobbin legs with joint stools from the mid-19th century. Each of this pair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 18.5 in W 13.75 in D 10 in
Pair of English Bobbin-Legs Oak Stools, circa 1880 with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English William and Mary style bobbin-leg oak stools from the late 19th century, with new
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English William and Mary Stools
Materials
Brass
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
French 1900s Louis XIII Style Oak Stool with Bobbin Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style oak stool from the early 20th century, with bobbin legs and new
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 15 in
English 1900s Oak Footstool with Bobbin Legs, New Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak footstool from the early 20th century, with bobbin legs and new upholstery. Born in
Category
Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
Located in LYON, FR
Brutalist tripod stool with natural bark bottom edge, scalloped top and bobbin Legs. Made in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools
Materials
Oak
French Oak Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage oak tripod stool with beautiful bobbin legs from France. Circular seat with original light
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Stools with Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of bobbin leg stools with leather seats.
Category
20th Century English Stools
19th-c. English Upholstered Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English oak stool with nicely turned bobbin-type legs and stretchers. Newly upholstered in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools
Materials
Oak, Linen
Rare 17th Century Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare late-17th century walnut stool of lovely color and surface patination, circa 1680.
On bobbin
Category
Antique 1680s English Stools
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XIII stools
Located in Troy, NY
Very fine pair of stools, beautifully proportioned with bobbin-turned legs and H-stretchers, with
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Stools
Materials
Walnut
Antique Dressing Stool, Caned Top Seat, Beechwood, Antique Furniture REDUCED!
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique dressing stool, caned top seat, beechwood bobbin foot, antique furniture, scotland, 1900
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Stools
Materials
Beech
H 14 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Wood Stools in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s stools in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Three dark carved bobbin wood legs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Antique Joint Stool English Late Georgian Oak Seat, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique joint stool. An English, late Georgian, oak seat dating to circa 1800.
Good
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Stools
Antique English Carved Bench Stool End Table Square Display Stand Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English carved bench stool end table square display stand renaissance
~Direct from England
Category
Early 20th Century British Renaissance Stools
Materials
Wood
H 12.25 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
An oak stool from the timber of H.M.S. Britannia
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An oak stool from the timber of H.M.S. Britannia, of rectangular form, the baluster-and-block legs
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Stools
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Foot Stool, Rush Seat, Bench Bottom Legs, Scotland 1930, B2406
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage oak foot stool, rush seat, bench bottom legs, Scotland 1930, B2406
Scotland 1930
Solid
Category
Vintage 1930s Scottish Stools
Materials
Oak
Antique English Carved Oak Bench Stool End Table Jacobean Joint Style Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English carved oak bench stool end table Jacobean Joint style
~Direct from England
Category
Early 20th Century British Jacobean Stools
Materials
Oak
H 15.5 in W 15 in D 11 in
An Early 20th Century Ebonised Moorish Window Bench Seat - Liberty & Co
By Liberty of London
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
, this really has it all. Curved inviting arm with bobbin detail leading to a bobbin gallery flanked by
Category
Early 20th Century British Moorish Stools
Materials
Hardwood
1920's Pair French Bobbin Leg Foot Stools
Located in New York, NY
Classic spool leg foot stools covered in muslin ( pair )
Category
Early 20th Century French Footstools
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Hexagonal Black Walnut Side Table Stool with Bobbin Turned Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table or stool features hexagonal top with beveled
Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Tables
Materials
Wood
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1870c Ebonized Spool Leg Foot Stool, England, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
1870c English ebonized square shaped foot stool.
Four bobbin turned legs, finished on a raised
Category
Antique 1870s English Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Heathfield, GB
tulips. Chip carved boarded seat and set on bobbin turned legs joined by original stretchers.
Great
Category
Antique 17th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
17th Century Oak Wainscot Chair with Provenance
Located in Heathfield, GB
tulips. Chip carved boarded seat and set on bobbin turned legs joined by original stretchers.
Great
Category
Antique 17th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Mid-Century Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A French bobbin stool.
Three legs, with lovely natural patina.
Nice turned detailing to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Mid-Century Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A French bobbin stool.
Three legs with a stretcher,
France, c1950s.
Nice turned detailing
Category
Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Oak
Low French Midcentury Wooden Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
An unusual turned bobbin stool which would work as a side table or plant stand.
French, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Bobbin Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish mid 20th century bobbin stool.
France, c1960s.
Tripod base.
Can be used as a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
English Turn of the Century Oak Stool with Bobbin Legs and H-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bobbin leg stool from the early 20th century, with H-form stretcher and new
Category
Early 20th Century English Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 20 in W 23.5 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Bobbin Leg Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French bobbin leg stools with carving and scalloped apron.
Category
20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
French Louis XIII Style Oak Stool with Bobbin Legs and Side Stretcher, 1860s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style oak bobbin leg stool from the mid-19th century, with polygonal seat and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Materials
Oak
H 21.5 in W 15 in D 10 in
Pair of 1960s Italian Bobbin Stick and Stone Cord Woven Rope Chairs Stools
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Stylish pair of 1960s Mid-Century Modern chairs or stools in wood and cord or woven rope
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
H 28.75 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
French 1900s Oak Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs, Rush Seat and H-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French oak stool from the early 20th century, with turned legs and rush seat. Born in France
Category
Early 20th Century French Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 15.75 in W 18 in D 13 in
French Wood Tripod Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wood tripod stool with beautiful bobbin legs from France. Circular seat with original wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Turned Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century French oak stools with pitch pine seats. The seats have routed edges and are
Category
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Materials
Oak, Pine
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Bobbin Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bobbin stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and fabric, every bobbin stool was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bobbin stool, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A bobbin stool, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Bobbin Stool?
Prices for a bobbin stool start at $375 and top out at $6,387 with the average selling for $1,500.
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.
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Barley Twist Renaissance