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Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Artist's Stool, English, Pitch Pine, Suede, Gym, Lab Seat, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage artist's stool. An English, pitch pine and suede leather gym or lab seat
Category

Mid-20th Century British Stools

Materials

Suede, Pine

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
sourced from a gym. With its sturdy construction and spacious interior, this basket offers ample storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
H 21 in W 25 in D 16 in
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
sourced from a gym. With its sturdy construction and spacious interior, this basket offers ample storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
H 21 in W 25 in D 16 in
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
sourced from a gym. With its sturdy construction and spacious interior, this basket offers ample storage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
Vintage Upholstered Storage Basket
H 21 in W 25 in D 16 in
Small Vintage Pommel Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. The leathers patina is rich in history. An authentic piece from a European gym.  
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Small Vintage Pommel Horse
Small Vintage Pommel Horse
H 21.5 in W 23 in D 16 in

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Handcrafted 1960s Brutalist Bar-Sideboard by De Coene Belgium
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H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in
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H 19 in W 26.5 in D 16 in
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Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc" Original Leather Barstool, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
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Vintage Hungarian Gym Stool Bench, 1970s
Located in Lábatlan, HU
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Vintage Hungarian Gym Stool Bench, 1970s
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H 10.24 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1940s. It is in good condition, nice patina.  
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1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
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H 19.3 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
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Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
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1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
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Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
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1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Industrial Stool by HRDLA Design Small
By Hrdla Design
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
and leather of vintage gym furniture. Comfortable stools with an industrial look.
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Materials

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Vintage Industrial Stool by HRDLA Design Small
Vintage Industrial Stool by HRDLA Design Small
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 12.21 in
Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
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Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool, 1930s
Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool, 1930s
H 23.23 in W 21.66 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool Bench, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
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Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool Bench, 1930s
Vintage Czech Turnbock Gym Stool Bench, 1930s
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Pair of Gym Bench Bar Stools
Pair of Gym Bench Bar Stools
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Located in London, GB
A pair of tall stools. English, circa 1930s. Metal and suede. Originally used in a gym or
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Pair of Tall English Gym Bench Stools
Pair of Tall English Gym Bench Stools
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Small Vintage Pommel Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation piece. The leathers patina is rich in history. An authentic piece from a European gym.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

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Small Vintage Pommel Horse
Small Vintage Pommel Horse
H 21.5 in W 23 in D 16 in
K700 Paperclip Barstool, 1970s
By Kinetics
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Located in New York, NY
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H 23 in W 24 in D 16 in
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Located in Houston, TX
A small leather gym bench, probably from the 1930s, from France. Beautifully aged padded leather
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Vintage Leather Gym Bench
Vintage Leather Gym Bench
H 16.5 in W 24 in D 15 in
Vintage Czech Leather Turnbock Gym Stool Bench, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Leather Gymnasium Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Iron

Limited Edition Bocca Sofa by Studio 65 for Gufram, Signed Dated Numbered, 1986
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to Marilyn Monroe as well as the owner of the gym, Marilyn Garosci. According to one of its designers
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1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

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1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 24.81 in
1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

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1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 24.81 in
1940s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym stool made in the 1940s in Czechoslovakia. It is in good original condition with patina.
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1940s Leather Gym Stool
1940s Leather Gym Stool
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Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of leather gym stools from the 1930s. They are in good original condition.
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Pair of Leather Gym Stools
Pair of Leather Gym Stools
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Leather Gym Stools
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Pair of leather gym stools from the 1930s. They are in good original condition.
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Materials

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Pair of Leather Gym Stools
Pair of Leather Gym Stools
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 16.54 in
1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

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1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 19.3 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
1930s Leather Gym Stool
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Vintage leather gym stool from the 1930s, leather legs. It is in its very good original condition.
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

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1930s Leather Gym Stool
1930s Leather Gym Stool
H 19.3 in W 25.6 in D 15.75 in
1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1940s. It is in good condition, nice patina.  
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1940s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.3 in W 24.81 in L 19.3 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina.  
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
Category

20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
Category

20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1950s. It is in its original condition, nice patina. More pieces
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20th Century European Industrial Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Leather

1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool or Bench
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
1930s Leather Gym Seat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat from the 1930s with great patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Wood

1930s Leather Gym Seat
1930s Leather Gym Seat
H 20.48 in W 26.38 in D 14.38 in
1950s Leather Gym Seat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat made in the 1950s. Original condition with great patina.
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1950s Leather Gym Seat
1950s Leather Gym Seat
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1950s Leather Gym Seat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat with metal base from the 1950s. Very good original condition, nice patina.
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1950s Leather Gym Seat
1950s Leather Gym Seat
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Mid-Century Leather Gym Seat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat made in the 1950s. Original condition with patina.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Leather Gym Seat
Mid-Century Leather Gym Seat
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 14.97 in
1920s Leather Gym Stool, Czechoslovakia
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym stool made in the 1920s in Brno, Czechoslovakia. Dark leather with nice patina, wooden
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20th Century Czech Industrial Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1920s Leather Gym Stool, Czechoslovakia
1920s Leather Gym Stool, Czechoslovakia
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym stool form the 1950s. It is in its original condition with nice patina.
Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
1950s Leather Gym Stool / Bench
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in
1950s Leather Gym Seat
Located in Cimelice, Czech republic
Leather gym seat made in the 1950s in Germany.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Leather Gym Seat
1950s Leather Gym Seat
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 14.57 in
Small Vintage Reclaimed Leather Pommel Horse Bench
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
We love these old leather gym horses and they make excellent quirky stools.  These are circa
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Vintage 1940s Czech Benches

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Leather, Wood

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Gym Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gym stool for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, wood and leather, every gym stool was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a gym stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A gym stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Gym Stool?

The average selling price for a gym stool at 1stDibs is $3,900, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $3,900 for the highest priced.

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.