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Pair of Well Carved French Louis XV Style Tabouret Stools with Silk Upholstery
Pair of Well Carved French Louis XV Style Tabouret Stools with Silk Upholstery

Pair of Well Carved French Louis XV Style Tabouret Stools with Silk Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

The yellow background material is punctuated by blue and white bands that are adorned with intermittent white, pink, and red flowers. Our well carved French tabouret stools with s...

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20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century French Walnut Stool
19th Century French Walnut Stool

19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut stool from France. The seat is upholstered in old petit point with a landscape scene including a castle and manor house, including a forefront of fields and anim...

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Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Carved Elm Stool in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s
Carved Elm Stool in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s

Carved Elm Stool in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron, France, 1950s

Located in London, England

Super tactile low stool or side table in solid Elm. In the style of Guillerme et Chambron. France 1950s H 35cm x W 30cm x D 25cm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Wood, Elm

19th Century French Walnut Stool
19th Century French Walnut Stool

19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut stool from France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools

Materials

Linen, Walnut

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool
1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

Located in London, GB

1960s French brutalist tripod stool. Superb primitive oak stool with bobbin legs and carved seat retaining original bark base.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Louis XV Style Carved Stool with Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, France ca 1880
Louis XV Style Carved Stool with Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, France ca 1880

Louis XV Style Carved Stool with Needlepoint Tapestry Seat, France ca 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming Louis XV–style carved walnut stool dating to around 1880, ideal for decorators seeking a compact accent piece with both sculptural presence and textile richness. Its silho...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950
Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950

Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950

Located in New York, NY

Solid carved walnut stool or occasional table with a gouged edge.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Pine Stool with Rush Seat and Carved Legs, Circa 1950
Vintage French Pine Stool with Rush Seat and Carved Legs, Circa 1950

Vintage French Pine Stool with Rush Seat and Carved Legs, Circa 1950

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage country French pine stool with rush seat. Carved legs and stretchers with a light wash.

Category

20th Century French Country Stools

Materials

Rush, Pine

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest
19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

19th Century Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Black Forest

Located in North Miami, FL

19th Century carved walnut piano stool, Black Forest in the shape of a faun, which is a mythological half human half goat creature from Roman mythology. The height is adjustable to u...

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Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Stools

Materials

Metal

Stool circa 1950 in carved beech
Stool circa 1950 in carved beech

Stool circa 1950 in carved beech

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Stool circa 1950 in carved beech

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Carved Wood Stool, Oak, 1950-1960
Carved Wood Stool, Oak, 1950-1960

Carved Wood Stool, Oak, 1950-1960

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Carved Wood Stool, Oak, 1950-1960. Carved wood stool from the middle of the 20th century, 1950-1960, mountain work. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. Dim...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Chunky oak stool, France 1950
Chunky oak stool, France 1950

Chunky oak stool, France 1950

Located in Amstelveen, NL

Interesting three legged naïve French stool in solid oak with beautiful patina. Colours vary from caramel to deep browns, almost black. A great esthetically interesting interior piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Gilt Wood Foot Stool Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Gilt Wood Foot Stool Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Gilt Wood Foot Stool Tapestry

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautifully executed with fine attention to details, French Louis XV style carved gilt wood stool on cabriole legs ending with snail feet, decorated with foliage and with original ne...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Stools

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

19th c. French Louis XVI Stool
19th c. French Louis XVI Stool

19th c. French Louis XVI Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a 19th century French Louis XVI stool, making it an antique piece with historical and cultural value. This stool represents the elegant and ornate style of the Louis X...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Tripod Stool, France
Mid-Century Tripod Stool, France

Mid-Century Tripod Stool, France

By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s. Lovely Vintage look. Good vintage condition. Dimension on the floor between two legs : 35 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool

By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Four French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Carved Wood Stools, circa 1940
Four French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Carved Wood Stools, circa 1940

Four French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Hand-Carved Wood Stools, circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

Two elegant pairs of French Mid-Century stools or benches in the modern neoclassical spirit with an X-frame stretchers and carved tapering legs ending in ball feet.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

French Brutalist Tripod Stool, 1950s
French Brutalist Tripod Stool, 1950s

French Brutalist Tripod Stool, 1950s

By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Gouge mid-century stool, 1950s, Jean Touret. Beautiful primitive look. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Stools / Benches, Louis XIV, circa 1930
Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Stools / Benches, Louis XIV, circa 1930

Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Stools / Benches, Louis XIV, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A pair of French Mid-Century Hand Carved stools or benches in the Style of Louis XIV, Each in walnut and delicately carved and channeled into a perfect harmony of soft curves.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool
Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool

Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Large Early 19th French Century Giltwood Stool.  The stool is in very good original condition, ready for reupholstering. The top cover is fraying and will need replacing, if require...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Stools

Materials

Giltwood

French Provincial Stool
French Provincial Stool

French Provincial Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century French Provincial carved walnut stool with Scalamandre fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool
Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool

Brutalist Leather and Carved Oak Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

beautiful stool with nice leather patina from the 1960's/ 1970's, missing one stud.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Brutalist Style Oak Stool, C. 1960
French Brutalist Style Oak Stool, C. 1960

French Brutalist Style Oak Stool, C. 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking example of mid-century French craftsmanship, this solid oak stool embodies the raw, sculptural appeal of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructed from thick, substantial lumbe...

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s
Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s

Brutalist Oak Bar Stools, French c. 1970s

Located in Warminster, GB

A pair of brutalist oak bar stools or stands. French, c. 1970s. Stock ref. #3220 In good sturdy order with light cosmetic wear. Height: 77.5 cm (30.5 ") Top diameters: 35 cm (1...

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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Hand-Carved Oak & Bouclé
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Hand-Carved Oak & Bouclé

Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Hand-Carved Oak & Bouclé

By Proisy Studio

Located in Paris, FR

Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool

Mid-Century French Louis XV Painted Stool with Carved Shells and Stretcher Base
Mid-Century French Louis XV Painted Stool with Carved Shells and Stretcher Base

Mid-Century French Louis XV Painted Stool with Carved Shells and Stretcher Base

Located in Dallas, TX

This decorative mid-century French stool, crafted circa 1960 in the Louis XV style, features a hand-carved beechwood frame with a soft cream-toned painted finish accented by silver-l...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Beech

Late 19th Century French Oak Tripod Stool
Late 19th Century French Oak Tripod Stool

Late 19th Century French Oak Tripod Stool

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century carved oak tripod stool from France. the top has a beveled and hand carved edge surrounding a hand carved seat.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Brutalist Bar Stools, France, 1950s
Pair of Brutalist Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Pair of Brutalist Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s. The pieces belong to post-war folk art: rural workshops in the Massif Central then produced sturdy furniture f...

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s
French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s. This stool is built from thick solid hardwood with a faceted, chamfered top and hand-shaped tapered legs joined by a circ...

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood pair of stools from France in the style of Jean Touret. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools
Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools

Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of charming early 19th century elm stools from France. The tops are thickly cut planks of elm and have hand scalloped edges and hand-carved decoration on the tops.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Elm

Rustic Handmade oak Stool, France, 19th Century
Rustic Handmade oak Stool, France, 19th Century

Rustic Handmade oak Stool, France, 19th Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A charming example of 19th‑century French rural craftsmanship, this handmade wooden stool embodies the honesty, simplicity, and tactile warmth of traditional provincial furniture. Sh...

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden provincial Rustic Stool, France 1880s
Antique Wooden provincial Rustic Stool, France 1880s

Antique Wooden provincial Rustic Stool, France 1880s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully authentic example of late‑19th‑century French rural design, this wooden rustic stool from the 1880s embodies the quiet elegance and practicality of provincial craftsman...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Hardwood, France, 1950s
Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Hardwood, France, 1950s

Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Hardwood, France, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Hardwood, France, 1950s. This primitive stool is built from solid hardwood with a thick live-edge seat set on three splayed cylindrical legs. The...

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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools
Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools

Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools

Located in London, GB

Pair of 1950s French primitive milking stools Superb and rare hand-carved elm chairs from the Cévennes region.

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Elm

Louis XIII walnut stool with carved turned stretchers and upholstered seat, Fran
Louis XIII walnut stool with carved turned stretchers and upholstered seat, Fran

Louis XIII walnut stool with carved turned stretchers and upholstered seat, Fran

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully crafted Louis XIII walnut stool, exemplifying the robust elegance and refined craftsmanship of seventeenth-century French furniture.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool, a Pair
French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool, a Pair

French Brutalist Handcarved Tripod Stool, a Pair

By Francis Jourdain, Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France reminiscent the work of Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Louis XVI Stool
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Louis XVI Stool

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Louis XVI Stool

Located in Hudson, NY

Created in the last decade of the 19th century, the stool's apron is carved in a twisted ribbon that centers on the two long sides but twists in opposite directions from the center.

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Oak

Rustic Design Low Oak & Rush Stools, France 1940's
Rustic Design Low Oak & Rush Stools, France 1940's

Rustic Design Low Oak & Rush Stools, France 1940's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Rustic Design Low Oak & Rush Stool set of 2. Made in France, 1940's / 50's period.

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Elegant French Oak Stool, Woven Rush Seat, 1930s
Elegant French Oak Stool, Woven Rush Seat, 1930s

Elegant French Oak Stool, Woven Rush Seat, 1930s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Infuse your space with a stylish and sophisticated touch with this authentic French stool, dating back to the 1930s. Crafted from solid oak, this beautiful piece showcases a tripod d...

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Oak, Rush

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s
French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Primitive Three-Legged Stool, Solid Wood, Turned Legs, 1950s. This rustic stool is built from a thick slab of solid wood forming a free-edge seat with an adzed, ribbed surfac...

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Vintage 1950s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Late 19th Century French Antique Elm Piano Stool
Late 19th Century French Antique Elm Piano Stool

Late 19th Century French Antique Elm Piano Stool

Located in Southampton, GB

Antique Elm Piano Stool. Adjustable height , great soft wear and colour. France, circa 1900. Height - 44 cm - 60 cm Seat Diameter - 31 cm Please message if any further info or pho...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Stools

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool
19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool

19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood stool. Upholstered in a nice creme colored fabric. Adds an elegant touch. Circa 1880. 26w x 19.5d x 18h

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

French 19th Century Giltwood Neoclassical Stool with Rosette Corners
French 19th Century Giltwood Neoclassical Stool with Rosette Corners

French 19th Century Giltwood Neoclassical Stool with Rosette Corners

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French 19th-century stool is a refined example of neoclassical design, combining architectural clarity with delicate carved ornament.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

french primitive hand made three legged wooden stool
french primitive hand made three legged wooden stool

french primitive hand made three legged wooden stool

Located in Rümmingen, BW

Available is a vintage hand-carved three-legged wood stool sourced from France, featuring a rich dark wood patina and an intricately carved seat top.

Category

Late 20th Century French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Wooden stool with a fish-shaped carved seat - c. 1950
Wooden stool with a fish-shaped carved seat - c. 1950

Wooden stool with a fish-shaped carved seat - c. 1950

Located in Madrid, España

Wooden stool with a fish-shaped carved seat - c. 1950 Dimensions: 31 x 35 x 28 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Hardwood Adirondack Stool or Base Lamp, Rustic Design
Vintage Hand-Carved Hardwood Adirondack Stool or Base Lamp, Rustic Design

Vintage Hand-Carved Hardwood Adirondack Stool or Base Lamp, Rustic Design

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1346 - Vintage wooden rustic rectangular stool in hardwood (like that one I published round) - Very solid. Footprint of the legs is cm. 53 x 47. - Indispensable for Your porch or ...

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Mid-20th Century French Adirondack Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Wood

French Midcentury Oak Stool, Tripod Flared Feet, 1920s
French Midcentury Oak Stool, Tripod Flared Feet, 1920s

French Midcentury Oak Stool, Tripod Flared Feet, 1920s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a captivating midcentury stool from France, exhibiting tripod flared feet and a gracefully simplistic design. Crafted from solid and raw natural oak, this stool embodies ...

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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880
Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880

Antique French wooden stool with rattan top, ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This charming antique stool from France, circa  late 19th century, combines rustic elegance with refined craftsmanship. Made of dark wood with a woven rattan seat, it reflects the ar...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
19th Century Painted French Foot Stool

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Berlin Iron

Brutalist French Walnut Stool, Jean Touret-Inspired, 1960s
Brutalist French Walnut Stool, Jean Touret-Inspired, 1960s

Brutalist French Walnut Stool, Jean Touret-Inspired, 1960s

By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a captivating midcentury wooden stool, meticulously crafted in France during the vibrant 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Adjustable Piano Stool
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Adjustable Piano Stool

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Adjustable Piano Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, this elegant antique Louis XV piano stool features a finely carved walnut frame with a warm, rich patina.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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French Carved Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of French carved stools available for sale. The range of distinct French carved stools — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. We have 353 antique and vintage French carved stools in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. French carved stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. French carved stools are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XV, Louis XVI and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many French carved stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture, Charlotte Perriand and Atelier Marolles produced popular French carved stools that are worth a look.

How Much are French Carved Stools?

Prices for French carved stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French carved stools begin at $1 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

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.