Curvy Stool
Curvy High Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool curvy high made in a block of natural cedar
trunk. Treated with wax with natural pine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Cedar
Curvy High Burnt Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Curvy High Burnt made in a block of natural cedar
Trunk, in burnt wood finish. Treated with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Cedar
Curvy Cedar Stool in Natural Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool curvy cedar made in a block of natural cedar trunk.
With concave seat. Treated with wax with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Materials
Cedar
Niemeyer II Stool by InsidherLand
Located in Geneve, CH
Woollen Ref. 1 fabric.
15 kg.
Available in different fabrics.
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Armless Bar or Counter Stool with Relaxed Backrest
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This armless bar or counter stool features a curvy and relaxed backrest. Upholstered in a
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Niemeyer II Stool, Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Niemeyer II Stool, Fur and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fur, Oak
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Niemeyer II Stool, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Danish Large Stool Upholstered in 'Casentino' Woollen Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
and comfortable stool has been designed and manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s.
It is in excellent
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 16.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Hollywood Regency Brass Vanity or Dressing Stool in Soft Zebra Print Cowhide
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Regency vanity or dressing stool made of brass and finished in zebra print cowhide. Put on that sexy silk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Brass
H 24.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
By Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak Stool or Tabouret
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak stool or Tabouret
Square and upholstered seat
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Materials
Oak
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Pair of 1750s Italian Piedmontese Rococo Blue-Painted and Parcel-Gilt Stools
Located in Palm Desert, CA
softness of the blue paint. With their curvy lines and lovely finish, these Italian Piedmontese stools
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 18.25 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Italian Rococo Style, 1860s Walnut Stools with X-Form Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the stool. With their elegant curvy Rococo lines and lovely walnut patina, this pair of Italian
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 16.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Maui Armchair Terry Dwan Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Terry Dwan
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. A sculptured monolith with a curvy and sinuous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
H 18.51 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Chunky Stool & Side Table
Located in Carrara, Toscana
Introducing Chunky, a magnificent side table that exudes elegance and sophistication with its curvy
Category
2010s Italian Other Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine
Austrian 1850s Biedermeier Upholstered Stool with Out-Scrolled Arms and Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This adorable Austrian Biedermeier walnut stool from the mid-19th century features high out
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 23.75 in
Italian Bamboo Sofa and Stool with French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful bamboo sofa and stool from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera era are bursting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
Danish Three Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a two seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Danish Two Seater Sofa Upholstered in 'Casentino' Tuscan Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Part of a living room set comprehensive of a three seater sofa and a large stool, this beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 59.85 in D 35.44 in
Italian Bamboo Living Room Set French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful bamboo living room set, including a sofa, two armchairs and a stool, are from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Wool, Bamboo
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Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of poufs or stools circular shaped with
stained beech feet 1930s Austria.
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Stools
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"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
'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
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Textile
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...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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Set of Six Adjustable Architect Stools Designed by Friso Kramer
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Adjustable and swivel Industrial architect stools with seats are made in plywood, the base in gray lacquered metal.
The height is adjustable from 55 cm to 74 cm.
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Textile, Wood
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique Cylindrique Petite' Wall Lamp in White
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'applique cylindrique petite' wall lamp in white.
Perriand's iconic 'Applique Cylindrique' features a unique pivoting shade that combines form with function, allo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
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Metal, Aluminum
Dice Stool in Natural Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool dice in natural solid cedar wood,
Size L : L40xP40xH40cm, price: 1650,00€
Size XL : L35xD35xH70cm, price: 2950,00€
Wood treated with natural pine extracts wax.
Solid cedar w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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Wood, Cedar
Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table Shou Sugi Ban 15" by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
This Asian Style Black Solid Wood Cube Side Table in Shou Sugi Ban is simple and versatile. The sturdy "Hyo" Table is handcrafted from Alabama urban pine and "burned" using the Japan...
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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Pine
H 20 in W 15 in D 15 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Curved Stool or Chair in Natural Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool or chair curved made in natural solid cedar wood
with natural pine extract wax treatment. Original
subtle decoration piece.
Solid cedar wood include movement,
cracks and chang...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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Cedar
Cedar Heart Stool in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Cedar Heart made in natural solid cedar
wood with natural pine extract wax treatment.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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Cedar
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone.
Three stone b...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine
20th Century Italian Silver Table. Top is in brown Slab Fossil American Sequoia
By Argenterie di Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
The table base is in solid silver 925°°/°°° gr. 6.000 in Italian Baroque style bearing the typical embossed and chiseled shells, with three layers of leaves and ovules. The central s...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Tables
Materials
Silver
H 27.56 in Dm 34.26 in
Straight Burnt Cedar Stool in Solid Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool straight burnt cedar made with natural
solid cedar burnt wood. Treated with natural
pine extract wax.
Solid cedar wood include movement,
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
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Cedar
Magnussen Ponte Mactan Stone Coffee or Fossil Stone Table, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely Postmodern 1980s design, coffee or side table by Magnussen Ponte.
The base of this cute table is made of rough edged brick motif Mactan stone or Fossil Stone.
Six stone bal...
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Pair of Original Gio Ponti Stools, circa 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
lightweight Superleggera chair and the curvy La Pavoni coffee machine of 1948. He was an enthusiastic leader
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Mid-20th Century Italian Stools
Materials
Wood
Italian Barstools with Plaid Seat Cushions
Located in Cookeville, TN
curvy stretchers. They have rush seats and plaid upholstered pads. They all three have ladder backs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Stools
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Rush, Wood
Sugarplum 'Sit and Store' in Polyurethane by Best of Year Winner Esti Barnes
By Esti Barnes
Located in London, GB
This sleek and curvy storage stool works as an ottoman or kids’ chair and even as an occasional
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
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Other
Bow Tall Armchair in Velvet Fabric by Mool
By Mool Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
distinctive curvy shape creates an embrace of extreme comfort and its tailored look blends in with any setting
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Curvy Wooden Stool by Rene Herbst 90's Postmodern Oak
By René Herbst
Located in GOOR, NL
his experimentation with materials and forms.
The curvy wooden stool is a notable design by Herbst
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1990s French Post-Modern Stools
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Wood, Oak
19th Century Oak One Slab Stool
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great milk stool. Stools as these were used for centuries as multifunctional pieces. Often these
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Antique Early 19th Century French Stools
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Oak
Awesome Industrial Adjustable Carved Mahogany & Iron Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome beautifully crafted adjustable carved wood industrial stool having saddle shaped seat and
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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Stools
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Mahogany
Art Deco Walnut Stool with Ebonised Edges
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930 French stool with blond burled walnut and contrasting ebonised edges and dramatic, curvy
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
French 19th Century Mahogany Stool with X Base
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic petite stool is the perfect antique to dress up any space. Hand-crafted in France
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
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Velvet, Mahogany
Set of Two Bar Height Bar Stools by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, USA, c. 1964
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
the early 60's. Constructed of walnut intricately bent in fabulous curvy shells, upholstered in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Walnut
H 44 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
Pair of French Style Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cute and curvy benches. Fabric is a light oatmeal color. Curvy legs are lacquered black
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20th Century American Stools
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Wood
French 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic petite stool is the perfect antique to dress up any space. Upholstered with golden
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Antique 19th Century French Other Benches
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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Teak & Red Lacquered Stool / Side Table by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, A. Mikael Laursen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Scandinavian Modern side table or stool by Danish architect Illum Wikkelsø. The stool is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
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Leather, Teak
H 11.03 in W 24.02 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Biedermeier Austrian Bassinet-Shaped Stools from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
lovely curvy silhouette and warm finish, these Biedermeier stools / benches circa 1880 would be a great
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
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Wood, Upholstery
H 27 in W 27 in D 17.5 in
Elegant Queen Anne Style Armchair & Footstool Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Queen Anne style dark wood arm chair having beautiful silouette with slat back, curvy arms
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Vintage 1930s North American Queen Anne Armchairs
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Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Velvet Splay Leg Bench/ Slipper Chair/ Pouf/ Seat
Located in New York City, NY
, flowing and curvy shape is highly architectural, featuring a continuous whole form with clean and simple
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
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Velvet, Wood
H 17 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
Chaise longue "Djinn" by Olivier Mourgue, Airborne France 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Renens, CH
futuristic and ergonomic shape is an invitation to rest for all our senses. The sleek and curvy lines as well
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Vintage 1970s French Chaise Longues
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Steel
Art Deco, Curvy Stool in Beech Wood, Italian Cabinetmaker, Made in the 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming curved Art Deco stool, beech wood veenered. Made by a Italian cabinetmaker in the 1940s
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Stools
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Fabric, Wood, Beech
H 16.15 in W 16.93 in D 11.62 in
French Painted & Upholstered Stool with X Base
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic stool is the perfect antique to dress up any space. Hand-crafted in France in the
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
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Wool, Wood, Paint
French Early 20th Century Os De Mouton Stool or Bench
Located in Troy, MI
Classic Os de Mouton stool with dark wood frame, sage green velvet upholstery and brass nail head
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Stools
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Italian Pair of X-Frame Rococo Style Bleached Wood Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
curvy lines, making this pair of Italian carved stools an excellent choice for any home, perhaps placed
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Stools
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Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Italian Ottoman Stool, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Pair of Italian 19th Century Rococo Style Walnut Stools with Suede Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite pair of 19th century Italian walnut stools. This pair of Italian stools features four
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Stools
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Suede, Upholstery, Walnut
H 20 in W 21 in D 18 in
Pair of Carved Wood and Upholstered Stools with Cabriole Legs by Minton-Spidell
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Atlanta, GA
. These wonderful pair of stools feature four nicely carved cabriole legs, supported with a curvy X
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20th Century American Stools
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Wood, Linen, Upholstery
H 20 in W 21 in D 21 in
French Mid-20th Century X-Frame Stool with Upholstered Seat and Faded Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French vintage upholstered stool features an exquisite X-frame body made of two reversed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Erik Buch for France and Son Set of 4 Model 61 Barstools Walnut and Leather
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s, this high quality reproduction of the Buch Counter Stool has an
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Art Deco Pink Mauve Beech Velvet Vintage Pouf Ottoman Stool 1930s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pouf or ottoman or stool from beech and pink velvet fabric Austria 1930s.
Very
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Italian Small Gilt Metal Bench with Leopard Chenille
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this circa 1950s gilt iron stool has a curvy forged iron frame with extended sides
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Benches
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Modular "Nuclear" Bench + Coffee Table in the Manner of Harvey Probber 1940s MCM
By Harvey Probber
Located in Basel, BS
37cm /14.56" overall diameter of stool
34cm /13.38" height.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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H 13.38 in Dm 33.85 in
Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Veneered Bench with Curule Base, circa 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
refinement of the curvy lines make this Viennese Biedermeier stool or bench an excellent accent piece for any
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Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Italian Ottoman Stool, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy
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Wrought iron garden lounge chairs France 1940
By René Drouet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
from the past. The chairs are nice to look at with their curvy edges on the front and back. The part
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1968, Exceptional Set of Pop Art Bar Stools
Located in Antwerp, BE
air.
The rather radical pop art approach combined with curvy softness makes it a truly must have for
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Vincent Cafiero Leather Lounge Chair with Stool, Knoll International, 1960s
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
aluminum frame.
Measures: B 75 cm, T 77 cm, H 80 cm, SH 43 cm. Stool: B 59 cm, T 58 cm, H 43 cm.
Good
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
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Curvy Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the curvy stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A curvy stool — often made from wood, fabric and bamboo — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a curvy stool, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a curvy stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each curvy stool bearing modern, mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curvy stool over the years, but those crafted by InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa and Terry Dwan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Curvy Stool?
Prices for a curvy stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $888 and can go as high as $20,048, while the average can fetch as much as $3,380.
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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