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Early 20th Century American Empire Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and handsome early 19th century American Empire mahogany stool with a tapered fluted
Category

Antique 1840s American American Empire Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century American Empire Stool
Early 20th Century American Empire Stool
$2,450
H 19 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial drafting stool designed by Charles E. Miller for American Cabinet Co. features an
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century American primitive milking stool, with its rustic charm, embodies the
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

20th Century American Antique Industrial Metal Stool by Charles E. Miller
By American Cabinet Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Industrial American stool made of hand crafted steel designed by Charles E. Miller and
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Industrial stool in cast iron and carved oak, it adjusts via an acme thread and the seat leather
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique American Industrial Metal Drafting Work Stool with Oak and Cane Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American industrial metal drafting work stool with oak and cane seat. Item features a
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine

Pair of 1920s American Adjustable Artist's Stools with Black Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American adjustable artist's stools from the early 20th century, with black finish. Made
Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Barley Twist Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American stool exudes timeless charm with its Tudor-inspired design updated
Category

Vintage 1920s American Tudor Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a cozy yet stylish touch to your space with this Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool. Featuring a
Category

Early 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool
Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool
$1,320 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Antique Painted Craftsman Artist Stool
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Wooden artist/painters stool circa 1920's. Knob handle with steel rods. Lots of old paint and
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Steel

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940s, adjustable height, oak, architect drafting stool features a slat back and swivel seat. There
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Oak

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
$1,200
H 43 in W 17 in D 16 in
Industrial Apothecary Hospital Examination Swivel Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel, hospital, examination stool features a 14 inch
Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Antique Rustic Early American Shaker Woven Rush Milking Foot Stool Jute Seat 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century rustic early American / country farmhouse / Shaker style milking stool / foot
Category

Early 20th Century Shaker Footstools

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American style pine two step bedstep / stool / library steps featuring hand cut nails
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Ladders

Materials

Pine

Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
Antique American Pine Two Step Bedstep Library Foot Stool w Handle 41"
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
H 41 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Upholstered American Mahogany Curule Stool, c. 1900-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Mahogany curule stool with arched crossed legs joined at the pivot point by turned stretcher. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Queen Anne Style Slip Seat Mahogany Stool, 1900-1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Academic Revival Queen Anne style mahogany bench/stool with upholstered slip seat seat. The
Category

Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
We just love this antique, craftsman made table and stools. A true wabi sabi set. It appears to
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
$4,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Early American Primitive Stool
Located in Woodstock, NY
A single American stool with generously proportioned plank seat, and oak tripod legs. Very solid
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Stools

Early American Primitive Stool
Early American Primitive Stool
$900
H 24 in W 22 in D 10 in
Antique American Swivel Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American swivel stool with porcelain base, original upholstery and adjustable height 21"-27".
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique American Swivel Stool
Antique American Swivel Stool
$685
H 21 in Dm 15 in
Antique American Suede and Horn Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American suede and horn stool.
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Horn, Suede

Pair of American High Stools
Located in Culver City, CA
Two American high stools in oak, circa 1900, standing on four splayed legs. Each stool has a
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of American High Stools
Pair of American High Stools
$1,850 / set
H 32.5 in Dm 18 in
Unique Studio Crafted Bar Stool, American, Turn of the Century
Located in Maastricht, NL
A unique, American wooden studio crafted bar stool from the turn of the century. An interesting
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Rustic Farm Stools with Original Paint
Located in Cardiff, CA
These two stools somewhat stand as a pair and yet are different in their paint. One stool has
Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early American Rustic Folk Art Leather & Wood with Hand-Forged Detail Bar Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
Very unique and solid handmade early American stools constructed of wood with sturdy tanned leather
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Iron

Early American Country Windsor Stool or Occasional Table
Located in Essex, MA
An early American country black painted windsor stool, also the perfect height for a side table
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Wood

American Leather Foot Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming American deeply-patinated leather foot stool in the form of an elephant with upswept
Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Leather

American Leather Foot Stool
American Leather Foot Stool
$1,875
H 22 in W 33 in D 12 in
American Wood Work Stools
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden work stool with turned oak legs. 3-available, priced individually.
Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

American Wood Work Stools
American Wood Work Stools
$900
H 24 in Dm 13 in
American Industrial Factory Stool
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
American industrial iron stool with shaped oak wood seat in the best beautifully aged overall old
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

American Industrial Factory Stool
American Industrial Factory Stool
$275
H 38 in W 14 in D 15 in
American Oak Thebes Stool
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with stretchers and gilt and ebonized ring turned legs.
Category

Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Oak

American Oak Thebes Stool
American Oak Thebes Stool
$1,075
H 12.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Primitive American Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century American stool made from burl walnut and hickory. This stool is most likely Southern
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hickory, Burl

19th Century Primitive American Stool
19th Century Primitive American Stool
$695
H 14.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
19th Century American Milking Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and sculptural early 19th century American oak milking stool with three through-pegged
Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century American Milking Stool
19th Century American Milking Stool
$850
H 9 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Antique American Oak Counter Bar Stool Chair Farmhouse Country
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique country style oak counter or bar stool. Marked Rec Ins along the back of seat. Measure: 36".   
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Stools

Materials

Oak

American Bronzed Iron "Scimitar" Stool By Aurora
By Aurora
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual bronzed cast iron stool by Aurora foundry having scimitar legs supporting cushioned seat
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Original Vintage Industrial, American Optometrist Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of Original Vintage Industrial, American Optometrist Stools. Adjustable and move with spring
Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Four Early 1900s Bar Stools from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture. Fantastic condition and very comfortable. These amazing pub stools came out of a early tavern in
Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory high back bar stools with a woven saddle seat and back with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Hickory, Willow

Three-Legged Stool with a Woven Rush Seat by Wallace Nutting
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful early 20th century American three-legged stool with turned legs and stretchers, and a
Category

Early 20th Century American American Colonial Stools

Materials

Maple

Brutalist / Futurist Revival Chrome Barstools, early 1990s
Located in View Park, CA
Pair of Brutalist /Futurist style vintage bar stools in treated chrome and black leather circa
Category

Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Stools

Materials

Chrome

Petrified Wood, Triassic Period
Located in Saint ouen, FR
disappeared from the planet. These trees represent a very small part of the petrified forests of North America
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Petrified Wood, Triassic Period
Petrified Wood, Triassic Period
$1,759
H 16.54 in W 10.83 in D 13.39 in
Petrified Wood 2, Triassic Period
Located in Saint ouen, FR
North America that we know today. Polished finish on it Measures: H40 x D32,5cm 71kg.
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Petrified Wood 2, Triassic Period
Petrified Wood 2, Triassic Period
$1,759
H 15.75 in Dm 12.8 in
Vintage Early American Style Turned Wood Foot Stool Rest Ottoman 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage early American style foot stool or ottoman featuring turned wood posts, flared legs and
Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

An American early 20th Century Leather Upholstered Horn Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a leather upholstered and nailhead trimmed square top with canted corners resting on four horns
Category

Early 20th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Horn, Wood

18th Century American Stool
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century American Stool
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Primitive Table / Stool
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American primitive table or stool ( sturdy enough to sit on ) with great old color and
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique American Primitive Table / Stool
Antique American Primitive Table / Stool
$450
H 19 in W 24 in D 22 in
American Federal Classical Mahogany Foot Stool with Eagle-Head Handles
Located in Downingtown, PA
American Federal Classical mahogany foot stool with eagle-head handles, Early 19th century
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Juan Clara Art Noveau Girl on Stool Bronze Sculpture Holding Shoe in Hand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juan Clara Art Noveau girl on stool sculpture holding shoe in hand. This bronze has great weight
Category

Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Foot Stool, American 1830's
Located in New York, NY
American Sheraton foot stool. Likely NY circa 1930's. Retaining original finish and needlepoint
Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique American Industrial Drafting Stool
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
A very good example of an early 20th century American industrial architect mechanical adjustable
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Antique American Industrial Drafting Stool
Antique American Industrial Drafting Stool
$1,150
H 48 in W 25 in D 25 in
Rare Eight Spring Antique Industrial Stool
By American Cabinet Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique, turn of the century cast iron dental stool, adjustable height, from approximate 22"-34
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron, Steel

Early Empire Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Early Empire mahogany adjustable piano stool.
Category

Antique 1830s North American Empire Stools

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Stool or Bench with Decorative Carved Design, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
American mahogany stool or bench with decorative carved design, 19th century. Newly upholstered in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Five Early 20th Century Industrial Oak and Cast Iron Stools
Located in Haarlem, NL
Set of five 1910 antique heavy industrial elevator cab or car operator's revolving stools with
Category

Early 20th Century Central American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Twisted Steel Wire Stools
Located in San Mateo, CA
Turn of the 20th century twisted steel wire stools. These are adjustable and raise to a height of
Category

Early 20th Century North American Stools

Materials

Steel

Industrial Twisted Steel Wire Stools
Industrial Twisted Steel Wire Stools
$175
H 18 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Antique Iron and Wood Industrial Stools
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
Nice early pair of American Industrial factory stools in beautifully aged original old surface to
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Queen Anne Mahogany Foot Stool, American, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely Queen Anne style mahogany stool with carved cabriole legs ending in carved pad foot, and
Category

Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Early American Painted Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American round painted stool with hexagonal bevel sides.
Category

Vintage 1940s Stools

Materials

Wood

Early American Painted Stool
Early American Painted Stool
$795
H 13 in Dm 13.5 in L 13 in
Early American Rustic Tall Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early American rustic tall stool, with four turned legs. Seat measures: 13".
Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Early American Rustic Tall Stool
Early American Rustic Tall Stool
$850
H 33.75 in Dm 15.5 in
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Early American Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic early American stool available at 1stDibs. An early American stool — often made from wood, metal and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the early American stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each early American stool bearing Industrial, Neoclassical or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made early American stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by American Cabinet Company, Aurora and George Nakashima are consistently popular.

How Much is a Early American Stool?

Prices for an early American stool start at $175 and top out at $7,079 with the average selling for $850.

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.

Questions About Early American Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify early American furniture, you can evaluate your piece on your own or seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Although many pieces from the Colonial era are unmarked, double-checking your furniture for signatures, stamps and labels is still a good first step. Using trusted online resources, you can research any markings to determine if the maker was active in America during the 16th and early 17th centuries. When identifying unmarked furniture, it's generally necessary to consider the style and details of the piece. Due to its handcrafted origins, early American furniture tends to have visible tool marks and irregularities in its carvings. Early American furnishings tended to be simple in style but often had one or two refined details, such as cabriole legs. Looking at images of authentic early American furniture can be helpful when making an identification. On 1stDibs, find a collection of 18th-century American furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    The early American furniture style is often called the Colonial style. During the 17th century, American craftsmen drew inspiration from medieval and Renaissance furniture. By the 18th century, the William and Mary style that had emerged in England began to heavily influence the American Colonial style. Characteristics of Colonial-style furniture include turned legs, ornamental carvings and richly finished cherry, walnut and mahogany wood. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Colonial-style furniture.