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Early 20th Century American Empire Stool
Early 20th Century American Empire Stool

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 Doric column supported by a flat three legged base, and an octagonal seat with a gray ...

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Antique 1840s American American Empire Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.
Industrial Adjustable Drafting Spring Stools by American Cabinet Co.

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 adjustable height, steel, spring suspension base with original black vinyl seats. The sea...

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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool
Early 20th Century American Primitive Milking Stool

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 essence of simplicity and ingenuity.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921
Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921

Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921

By American Cabinet Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Industrial American stool made of hand crafted steel designed by Charles E.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

American Provincial Rustic Square Wooden Farm Stool
American Provincial Rustic Square Wooden Farm Stool

American Provincial Rustic Square Wooden Farm Stool

Located in Queens, NY

American Country rustic wooden farm stool with square top and splayed peg legs.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Early 20th Century Barley Twist Leather Upholstered Stool
Early 20th Century Barley Twist Leather Upholstered Stool

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 for modern living.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Tudor Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Industrial Drafting / Bar Stool
Antique Industrial Drafting / Bar Stool

Antique Industrial Drafting / Bar Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Distressed Shop / Bar Stool with Footrest Overall Dimensions: 17" deep x 13 1/2" wide x 45" high Seat Height: 31" Footrest Height: 10" Materials: Wood & Steel

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool
Vintage Boho Tufted Low Stool

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 plush, tufted cushion atop a sturdy, low-profile frame, this stool combines comfort wi...

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Early 20th Century North American Bohemian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Industrial Apothecary Hospital Examination Swivel Stool
Industrial Apothecary Hospital Examination Swivel Stool

Industrial Apothecary Hospital Examination Swivel Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Early 20th century, industrial, brushed steel, hospital, examination stool features a 14 inch diameter, swivel seat that is height adjustable from 18 - 24 inches.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Turned Wood Stool with Old World Weavers Fabric, from the Iris Apfel Collection
Turned Wood Stool with Old World Weavers Fabric, from the Iris Apfel Collection

Turned Wood Stool with Old World Weavers Fabric, from the Iris Apfel Collection

Located in Morristown, NJ

A sculptural upholstered stool with richly turned wood legs and stretcher, distinguished by its refined textile covering—likely Old World Weavers, the legendary textile house founded...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Rush Seat Turned Wood Low Stool
Vintage Rush Seat Turned Wood Low Stool

Vintage Rush Seat Turned Wood Low Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of rustic elegance to your interior with this charming vintage Early American style low stool. Expertly crafted from solid wood with a rich, dark walnut-toned finish, t...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Seagrass, Rush

Mid Century Spanish Brutalist TriPod Milk Stool Witco Styling
Mid Century Spanish Brutalist TriPod Milk Stool Witco Styling

Mid Century Spanish Brutalist TriPod Milk Stool Witco Styling

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Rich in texture and character, this sculptural piece embodies the spirit of Adirondack craftsmanship, Black Forest carving traditions, and early American folk art design. The stool’...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools
Antique Craftsman Made Wabi Sabi High Table and Stools

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 be handmade and well loved with tons of character from years of age and use. Crafte...

Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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Early American Primitive Stool
Early American Primitive Stool

Early American Primitive Stool

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H 24 in W 22 in D 10 in

Early American Primitive Stool

Located in Woodstock, NY

A single American stool with generously proportioned plank seat, and oak tripod legs. Very solid splined and doweled construction, reminiscent of Windsor chairs. The canted legs and ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Stools

Antique American Swivel Stool
Antique American Swivel Stool

Antique American Swivel Stool

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H 21 in Dm 15 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 Suede and Horn Stool
Antique American Suede and Horn Stool

Antique American Suede and Horn Stool

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H 16 in Dm 23.5 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
Pair of American High Stools

Pair of American High Stools

Unavailable

H 32.5 in Dm 18 in

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 revolving seat and a circular foot rest.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Oak

Unique Studio Crafted Bar Stool, American, Turn of the Century
Unique Studio Crafted Bar Stool, American, Turn of the Century

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 detail is that one of the spindles has been clearly recut, which makes it possible tha...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Rustic Farm Stools with Original Paint
Pair of Early 20th Century Rustic Farm Stools with Original Paint

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 silver metallic and a beautifully weathered carnelian. Other is Robin's Egg Blue and Car...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Footstools

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early American Rustic Folk Art Leather & Wood with Hand-Forged Detail Bar Stools
Early American Rustic Folk Art Leather & Wood with Hand-Forged Detail Bar Stools

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 seats that have great patina.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Iron

American Leather Foot Stool
American Leather Foot Stool

American Leather Foot Stool

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H 22 in W 33 in D 12 in

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 trunk and floppy ears; stamped "A&B" Abercrombie & Fitch

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Leather

American Wood Work Stools
American Wood Work Stools

American Wood Work Stools

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H 24 in Dm 13 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 Industrial Factory Stool
American Industrial Factory Stool

American Industrial Factory Stool

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H 38 in W 14 in D 15 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 worn pale silver gray blue painted surface, Circa 1930 - 1940. Look at all pictures ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

American Oak Thebes Stool
American Oak Thebes Stool

American Oak Thebes Stool

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H 12.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

American Oak Thebes Stool

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with stretchers and gilt and ebonized ring turned legs.

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Early 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century Primitive American Stool
19th Century Primitive American Stool

19th Century Primitive American Stool

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H 14.75 in W 14 in D 14 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 Americana and is a very rare find. The seat is heart shaped and is made form burl wa...

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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hickory, Burl

Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's
Early Industrial Work Stool, USA, 1940's

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-covered wood.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Milking Stool
19th Century American Milking Stool

19th Century American Milking Stool

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H 9 in W 16 in D 11.5 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 legs, and a wonderful worn surface from over two hundred years of use.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitive Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique American Oak Counter Bar Stool Chair Farmhouse Country
Antique American Oak Counter Bar Stool Chair Farmhouse Country

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
American Bronzed Iron "Scimitar" Stool By Aurora

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, resting on ottoman base with applied cushion, the whole retaining its original finis...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Original Vintage Industrial, American Optometrist Stools
Pair of Original Vintage Industrial, American Optometrist Stools

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 base in any direction. Both with original paint.

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Four Early 1900s Bar Stools from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Set of Four Early 1900s Bar Stools from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Set of Four Early 1900s Bar Stools from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of four matching bar stools are in leather top seats and a turned leg base. The foot rests are in brass and are surround on all four sides. The newly done seats are in a rep...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory and Willow Bar Stools

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 3 tier box stretcher (PRICED AS A SET) (Stamped: INDIANA WILLOW PRODUCTS CO., ...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Hickory, Willow

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool
Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool

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H 43 in W 17 in D 16 in

Oak Craftsman Architect Drafting Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1940s, adjustable height, oak, architect drafting stool features a slat back and swivel seat. There is 5 inches of adjustability in height. The chairs are sold separately as they are...

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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Stools

Materials

Oak

Three-Legged Stool with a Woven Rush Seat by Wallace Nutting
Three-Legged Stool with a Woven Rush Seat by Wallace Nutting

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 woven rush seat.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Stools

Materials

Maple

Brutalist / Futurist Revival Chrome Barstools, early 1990s
Brutalist / Futurist Revival Chrome Barstools, early 1990s

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 early 1990s. Some scruff to the metal (slide 5) and minor wear to leather (slide 6), bu...

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Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Early American Style Turned Wood Foot Stool Rest Ottoman 19"
Vintage Early American Style Turned Wood Foot Stool Rest Ottoman 19"

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 upholstered seat.

Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

An American early 20th Century Leather Upholstered Horn Stool
An American early 20th Century Leather Upholstered Horn Stool

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

Antique Early American Primitive Oak Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool
Antique Early American Primitive Oak Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool

Antique Early American Primitive Oak Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Mission style chamber pot or commode. Made from quartered oak with a paneled top and square form. The top opens to a porcelain chamber with handle and lid, and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Footstools

Materials

Oak

18th Century American Stool
18th Century American Stool

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
Antique American Primitive Table / Stool

Antique American Primitive Table / Stool

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H 19 in W 24 in D 22 in

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 beautifully aged surface from many years of use. Circa 1900. Look at all pictures and r...

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Upholstered American Mahogany Curule Stool, c. 1900-50
Upholstered American Mahogany Curule Stool, c. 1900-50

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 stretcher is defined by turned rosettes at the insertion into the leg crossing point...

Category

Early 20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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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 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.