$2,170Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Footstool, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique fireside stool. An English, walnut footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Upholstered Footstool, English, Pitch Pine, Fireside Stool, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, pitch pine fireside or lounge stool, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1905.
Cotton, Pine
$1,450
19th Century Stool
Located in New York, NY
Can be used for seating or display, makes a great fireside stool. Rustic patina, natural, in very good condition.
Poplar
Pair of English 19th Century Country Oak Upholstered Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
They work equally well as fireside stools, extra seating in a living room, footstools beside an armchair, bedroom seating at the foot of a bed, or tucked beneath a console or dressin...
Brass
Italian 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Footstool with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
Versatile in use, this piece functions well as a footstool, fireside stool, or low occasional seat, and works comfortably in both traditional interiors and more eclectic settings whe...
Brass
$1,936Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Carriage Stool, English, Tweed Upholstery, Fireside Rest, Georgian, 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage stool. An English, flame mahogany and tweed upholstered raised fireside rest, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
Upholstery
A Fine Victorian Mahogany Fireside Fendering Stool English, Circa 1860–1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
A Fine Victorian Mahogany Fireside Fendering Stool English, Circa 1860–1880 An exceptionally long and elegant Victorian mahogany fireside kneeling stool (also known as a fender stool...
Mahogany
$2,900
Oak Bobbin Long Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sturdy and ideal as a luggage stool or a fireside low bench.
Oak
Mid Century Spanish Brutalist TriPod Milk Stool Witco Styling
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
The thick saddle-style leather cushion adds warmth and authenticity while enhancing the stool’s rustic lodge aesthetic. Perfect as an accent stool, fireside seat, or decorative scul...
Leather, Wood
English Oak and Rush Stool with Pad and Ball Feet, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rich in texture and patina, the oak displays warm brown tones and visible grain, reflecting a century of age and use. Whether used as a fireside perch, a dressing stool, or a decora...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Early Baroque Style Tabourets, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
The upholstery complements the warm walnut frames and lends the stools a timeless, traditional character. Versatile in both function and style, these stools can serve as footstools, ...
Walnut
$6,350Sale Price|42% Off
John Vesey Aluminum and Walnut Folding Directoire Bench / Stool, circa 1958
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as a side chair, dining, cafe or breakfast table bench, bedside chair, fireside stool, dressing or changing room bench, hallway chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursi...
Aluminum
Charles Dudouyt France Stool Footstool Fireside Leather Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Stool in oak and leather from the 1950s. Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned ...
Leather, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over recessed feet, turned stretchers, arch...
Straw, Rush, Oak
!9th Century Itallian Walnut Fireside Benches in Brown Velvet Rabbit Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
Together, frame and fabric create a piece of exceptional warmth and decorative presence. Well-suited as fireside benches, bedroom stools, dressing room seating, or occasional accent ...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Painted Footstool with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Compact yet visually substantial, the stool would be ideal as a footrest, fireside accent, low vanity stool, or decorative piece beneath a console table.
Tapestry, Oak
Fireside Stool by Peg Woodworking
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each fireside stool has a oiled walnut wood finish with bridle and peg joint detailing.
Unavailable
H 17.5 in W 19.25 in D 15.25 in
Vintage Walnut Dressing, Music, Fireside Stool, Footstool, Scotland 1930, H507
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Walnut Dressing, Music, Fireside Stool, Footstool, Scotland 1930, H507 Scotland 1930 Solid Walnut Original Finish Rectangular top with lift out upholstered seat Standing on...
Walnut
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H 16.125 in W 16.25 in D 8 in
Brutalist Spanish Fireside Stool with Tripod Legs and Decorative Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Spanish fireside stool with tripod legs and decorative carving.
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Carved, Painted & Gilt Fireside Stool
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 18th century Italian carved, painted & gilt fireside stool. Raised on later 18th or 19th century hoof feet.
Muslin, Wood, Paint
Antique mahogany coaching or fireside stool
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique mahogany coaching or fireside stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. a lovely stool with low, wide profile.
Mahogany
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H 7.68 in W 43.12 in D 10.04 in
Long Antique Fireside Stool, English, Walnut, Upholstered Footstool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique fireside stool. An English, walnut upholstered footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
A Pair of 1920s Fireside Stools for Coal and Logs An attractive pair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 1920s Fireside Stools for Coal and Logs An attractive pair of circular bentwood Stools, they are covered in Rexine, ( an oil cloth material which looks like Leather ) The...
Bentwood
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H 18.71 in W 19.3 in D 15.16 in
Antique Dressing Stool, English, Music Recital, Fireside, Footstool, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dressing stool. An English, rosewood music or fireside stool, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Wood
Pair of Adolf Loos Style Stools
By Adolf Loos
Located in Cambridge, US
Shockingly comfortable and perfect as occasional seating or fireside stools. Both in overall very good vintage condition with sturdy (and professionally done) old repairs.
Mahogany
Pair of Fur Covered English Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th-century English fireside stools have been given a second life—and it’s absolutely scandalous.
Fur, Oak
French Foot Stool Antique Tapestry Pouf
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Compact yet decorative, this piece would work well as a footrest, fireside stool, or small occasional seat, bringing colour and period charm to an interior Circa 1920 Offered in grea...
Tapestry
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H 13.78 in W 14.57 in D 9.85 in
Rustic Spanish Milking Stool, Handcrafted Wood, Original Patina, 1940s
Located in Valencia, VC
Also works beautifully as a plant stand, a fireside stool, or a decorative accent in staircases.
Wood
Pitch Pine Stool
Located in Baltimore, MD
A pitch pine “cracket” or fireside stool, with splayed ends, cut-out feet and a finger hole in the seat for easy carrying.
Pine
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H 5.12 in W 16.34 in D 12.21 in
Antique Footstool, English, Needlepoint, Fireside Footrest, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique footstool. An English, mahogany and needlepoint fireside footrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Of good proportion with an appealing foliate d...
Tapestry, Wood
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H 7.68 in W 37.41 in D 11.03 in
Long Antique Foot Stool, English, Coaching, Fireside, Early Victorian circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique foot stool. An English, mahogany coaching or fireside stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Mahogany
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H 8.67 in W 43.71 in D 10.44 in
Antique Duet Stool, English, Walnut, Fireside Carriage Rest, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique duet stool. An English, walnut and rosewood fireside carriage rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Walnut
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H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Antique Coal Bin Stool, Victorian, Brass, Fireside, Box, Needlepoint, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coal bin stool, a Victorian, brass, fireside box with integral liner and needlepoint seat pad.
Brass
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H 11.03 in W 47.84 in D 12.01 in
Antique Fireside Foot Rest, English, Mahogany, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside foot rest. An English, mahogany kneeling stool, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Wood
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H 8.47 in W 48.63 in D 8.47 in
Antique Fireside Foot Rest, English, Oak, Kneeling Stool, Victorian, Circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside foot rest. An English, oak and mahogany kneeling stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
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H 8.67 in W 44.3 in D 9.65 in
Antique Carriage Stool, English, Walnut, Fireside Foot Rest, Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carriage stool. An English, walnut and silk cotton raised fireside foot rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Walnut
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H 6.3 in W 54.73 in D 11.03 in
Antique Edwardian Leather Fireside Fender Foot Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Edwardian brown leather stool Wonderfully characterful original studded brown leather that tells its own story of many generations of open fires. Raised on mahogany bun ...
Brass
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H 6.11 in W 54.34 in D 9.06 in
Antique Serpentine Foot Stool, English, Walnut, Fireside Rest, Regency, C.1830
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique serpentine foot stool. An English, walnut fireside rest, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.
Walnut
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H 6.7 in W 33.86 in D 9.06 in
Antique Fireside Foot Rest, English, Walnut, Kneeling, Gout Stool, Mid Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside foot rest. An English, walnut kneeling or gout stool, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Walnut
Pierre Chapo Inspired Brutalist Fireside Stool or Side Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Brutalist guitar shaped solid wood fireside stool or side table. In original condition with visible patina consistent with their age and use.
Wood
Pair of Oak Barley-Twist and Bergère Fireside Stools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of oak barley-twist and bergère fireside stools A very attractive pair of stools, they have oak barley-twist turned legs and stretchers They sit on a broad oak plinth maki...
Oak
Petite Pierre Chapo Inspired Brutalist Fireside Stool
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This little Brutalist solid oak fireside or milking stool with heavy patina. It can be used as a little seat or side table, and has a simple and crude construction with visible wear ...
Wood
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H 13.39 in W 17.52 in D 15.56 in
Antique Fireside Stool, English, Needlepoint, Footstool, Early Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside stool. An English, mahogany and needlepoint footstool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 7.68 in W 13.98 in D 13.98 in
Antique Embroidered Footstool, English, Gilt Brass, Fireside, Stool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, gilt brass fireside or bedroom stool, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Brass
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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.
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