East African Carved Wood and Leather Pastoralist Headrest
Located in Elkhart, IN
A striking East African pastoralist headrest or monopod stool, hand carved from wood and partially wrapped in aged leather.
Leather, Wood
Set of two stools made of ebonized wood in the Neoclassical style of the 1950s
Located in IT
These stools have hand-carved wooden bases and are covered with new original green upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Hand carved into a drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood.
Wood, Teak
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Reclaimed teak wood side table or stool. Hand carved with soft rounded sides, into a drum shape whilst respecting the natural organic wood.
Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Set Bedroom Chairs Art Nouveau, Walnut Hand-Cared
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th century Italian set bedroom armchairs Art Nouveau, curved walnut hand-carved. Pozzetto chairs and stool with springs, restored, polished shellac and re-upholstered.
Walnut
Monumental Chinese Limestone Drum, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental drum stool was hand-carved from solid limestone by artisans in Shanxi province over two centuries ago.
Limestone
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Footstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved foot stool with newly upholstered leather top.This beauty is in amazing condition and sturdy too.The base is made from walnut wood.
Leather, Wood
Side Table in Solid American Walnut by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hand Carved White Ash Stool with Copper Plated Ring Support A place where the forest meets the sea, the 'Findhorn' collection of tables and stools contain details from both.
Brass, Steel
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Ebonized Hand-Carved Stool, United States, 2016
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Wood
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Hand-Carved Limed Oak Stool, United States, 2013
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Oak
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Hand-Carved Walnut Stool, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Walnut
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Contemporary Marble Stool, United States, 2017
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Carrara Marble
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Sculptural Bronze Stool, United States, 2014
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand-carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship.
Bronze
Price Upon Request
Carol Egan, Yellow Fiberglass Sculptural Stool, United States, 2012
By Carol Egan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural hand carved stool is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with Fine traditional craftsmanship.
Fiberglass
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. Yet his work as a furniture...
Wood
Chinese 19th Century Hardwood, Mother of Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century Chinese hardwood garden seat, having an inset marble-top, mother of pearl inlay, carved and fretted trellis decoration to the sides.
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Louis XIV style Ottoman, Beautiful Louis XIV style bench or stool raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved walnut legs with stretcher, Spain, 1930s.
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut
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