French Louis XVI Style Oak Piano Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in France, the piano stool was hand-crafted out of solid oak for a sturdy build, and is accented with
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Oak Piano Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in France, the piano stool was hand-crafted out of solid oak for a sturdy build, and is accented with
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Pearland, TX
splayed legs, stretchers, and lovely hand carved apron. This charming stool would be great for extra
Oak
Sold|$2,000
Hawk & Stone Claro Walnut Milking Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned claro walnut milking stool by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk
Walnut
Sold|$1,100
French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful antique stool was hand-crafted in France, circa 1900. Square in shape, the stool
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand carved mesquite stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato, circa 1960s. Markings register how the
Hardwood
Primitive Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive styled mesquite stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato from the 1920s. One piece, tripod
Hardwood
Sold|$1,362
19th century Chinese Qing hardwood stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic traditional Chinese elm stool circa 1890. Made using naive mortise and tenon joints
Hardwood, Elm
Sold|$1,362
19th century rustic Chinese hardwood stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic Chinese hardwood stool circa 1890. Shaped hardwood seat, made with character
Hardwood
Mesquite Stool from Mexico, circa 1930s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite four legged work stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato.
Hardwood
Sold|$2,500
Hawk & Stone Norfolk Island Pine Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand turned Norfolk Island Pine stool by contemporary Los Angeles designer, David O'Brien of Hawk
Pine
Mesquite Stool with Handle from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite stool form Cerritos, San Luis Potosi, Mexico with tin original tin patch.
Hardwood
Primitive Low Platform Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive low platform mesquite stool from the Sierra Gorda of Guanajuato, Mexico. Surface shows
Hardwood
Hardwood Stool from Mexico, circa 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand carved mesquite hardwood stool from Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1970's.
Hardwood
Sold|$3,400
19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Italian Empire style walnut stool. Interesting carving with a gold gilt
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,362
19th century rustic Chinese hardwood stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic chinese hardwood stool circa 1890. Shaped hardwood seat, made with character
Hardwood
Late 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak joint stool from England with a plank seat, following down to a hand carved
Oak
Sold|$5,400 / set
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully styled pair of 18th century Venetian shaped-top stools. Hand-carved with leaves scrolls
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,450 / item
Primitive Dugout Wooden Stools, France, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive dugout wooden stools, France, 19th century. Hand carved seats with tree branch legs.
Wood
Handmade Mesquite Stool from Mexico, circa 1950s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
hand carved.
Hardwood
Sold|$895
19th Century Oak Stool with Lift Top
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carved stool from England made from oak. The top is beveled, and lifts for access to a
Oak
Sold|$1,716 / item
Pair of folding stools 1950 Italy
Located in Nice, FR
pair of stained beech, walnut stools. This is the foldable stool. The seat is in brown velvet. They
Velvet, Fruitwood
Sold|$2,012
Rare Swedish Stool from Dalarna, dated 1852
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Swedish Stool from Dalarna, dated 1852. Carved from a single piece of pine wood and are full
Pine
Sold|$1,380
Senufo Stool from the Ivory Coast
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, each Senufo stool retains a unique personality as a
Wood
Demi-Lune Stool from Mexico, circa 1980s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive styled stool / bench from San Luis Potosi, Mexico circa 1980s. One of a kind piece, hand
Hardwood
1920's Primitive Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hand carved primitive hardwood stool from Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. The piece is unusually heavy
Hardwood
English 19th Century Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling English Regency style stool circa 1880. The solid walnut frame showcases swirling and
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Mesquite Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Antique mesquite stool from Venado, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, hand carved, circa early 1900s
Hardwood
Antique Primitive Rustic African Mortar Stool
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted
Hardwood
Primitive Stool from Mexico, circa 1920s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive style mesquite stool from Guanajuato, Mexico. Formed by machete. One piece.
Hardwood
Mesquite Stool from Mexico, Early 1900s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite, rugged one piece work stool from San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico, early 1900s.
Hardwood
Sold
Senufo Stool
By Senufo
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A good hand-carved Senufo wood stool from Mali having a dished seat and four unique oval legs, with
Wood
Sold|$1,125
Asante Stools
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved tradtional Asante (Ashante) Stools from Ghana. Metal stripped tacked onto seat add
Sold|$1,200
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful stool perfect for any space. Made in France, this 19th century stool has a brightly
Leather, Wood
African ‘Dogon’ Stool, Mali, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original hand carved African 'Dogon' stool, Mali early 20th century. Very nice design carved out of
Wood
Sold|$2,800
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Stool
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare late 16th or early 17th century Italian walnut stool. The sides showing signature baroque
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Painted Vanity Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV painted Vanity stool features boldly scrolled legs and apron carved with
Fabric, Wood
Hardwood Stool From Mexico, Circa 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite stool from the Sierra Gorda region of Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 1970's. Used beeswax to
Hardwood
Primitive Japanese Wooden Stools, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A small, rugged stool made of cherry wood and iron legs. The thick seat is slightly concave toward
Wood
Lovely Childrens Sun and Moon Hand Painted Stool Very Decorative Well Made
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and decorative piece, the stool is hand carved all over and hand painted, it’s a lovely little find
Wood
Exceptional Swedish/Norwegian Birch Stool, circa 1760
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish/Norwegian Birch Stool, circa 1760 This gray, smooth patina, along with its axe
Birch
Sold|$7,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Italian Handled Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian handled benches (stools) with gilt hairy foot and lion's head details. The seat is
Fruitwood, Giltwood
19th Century Mahogany Upholstered Piano Stool
Located in London, GB
This very handsome and beautifully carved mahogany piano stool features an adjustable seat
Textile, Mahogany
Large 19th Century Walnut Upholstered Centre Stool
Located in Benington, Herts
A very large 19th century walnut upholstered centre stool on original Copes & Collinson castors
Walnut
Over Vintage Suzani Upholstered Wood Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholstered with beautiful antique hand embroidery
Cotton, Silk, Wood
English Pitch Pine Clover Stool Circa 1920
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Charming folk art stool from England, circa 1920 with a clover (or trefoil) design piercing the
Pine
Sold|$1,595
Early 20th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular oak joint stool from 1900s England. This stool features excellent patina from years
Oak
Sold|$1,150
Early 20th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular oak joint stool from 1900s England. This stool features excellent patina from years
Oak
French Early 19th Century Upholstered Walnut Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The heavy solid walnut frame showcases hand-carved elements throughout. The well turned Louis XIII
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$3,550 / set
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 18th century Louis XV rectangular stools Four feet carved with shells, flowers and
Wood
20th Century Six Leg African Nupe Stool
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th Century 6 leg African Nupe Stool /table 14.5"Diam x 11.25"H
Wood
Sold|$7,500 / set
19th Century Pair of Irish Mahogany Stools
Located in High Point, NC
upholstered in linen, and are supported on hand carved cabriole legs with hand carved shells on the knees
Linen, Mahogany
Sold|$8,180
19th Century Chinese White Marble Drum Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of white marble, this early 19th-century garden stool has a traditional
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Oak & Cane Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful oval oak stool with cane seat, done in the Louis XVI style. Its refined design affords
Cane, Oak
Swedish Brutalist pine stool, Freeform, 1950s, Handmade
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
shows various shades of brown/brownish colors and honey tones. Elegant and brutalist describe that stool
Hardwood, Pine
Mesquite Stool from Mexico, Circa 1930's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Rustic stool from the Sierra Gorda region of Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1930's. Originally fractured
Hardwood
Antique African Senufo Wooden Stool, 1930's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Handmade antique stool from West Africa, probably Ivory Coast or Mali. This beautiful piece of
Wood
Sculptural Charred Wood Stool, Geometric Base, Solid Hardwood, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This bold charred wood stool blends elemental strength with modern geometric refinement. Hand
Wood, Oak
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