A French Belle Époque Curule Stool circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Belle Époque Curule Stool with armrests Gilded wood richly carved with scrolls, shells and acanthus leaves Red damask upholstery in perfect condition Louis XV Style Circ...
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century Impressive Carved Oak Hall Bench
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An impressive 19th century renaissance revival carved oak hall bench. Tall and elaborately carved open backrest, a highly decorative design with a moulded and carved top rail over la...
Oak
Pair of English c 1900 Cutler / Silversmiths Stools
Located in Southampton, GB
A wonderful example of a pair of antique Cutler Stools from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Fantastic colour and wear from years of use, these are unique to the Sheffield cutlery and sil...
Ash, Elm
19th Century Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Stools
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish footstools from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen and wearing a soft blue-gray paint.
Linen, Paint
20th Century Dark-Brown French Art Deco Cherrywood Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French Art Deco stool made of hand carved Cherrywood with metal nailheads, in good condition.
Metal
Primitive Styled Hardwood Stool From Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 1930´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive styles 3 legged hardwood stool from Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1930´s
Hardwood
English Beech Wood Thebes Stool with Cerused Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Classic Thebes stool in beech wood, the concave slatted seat over incised turned legs joined by undulating turned stretchers and vertical supports. The cerused finish gives this exam...
Beech
Sold|$1,895 / set
Rustic Hickory by Rittenhouse Plank Seat Bar Stools
By Rittenhouse Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic pair of stools are in amazing condition. The base is made from hickory and the stool has a rustic modern feel. Very clean lines. Condition is very good. Made in Sheboygan...
Wood, Hickory
Sold|$1,850 / item
Sap Wood and Saddle Leather Campaign Stool, Erik Gustafson
By Erik Gustafson
Located in New York, NY
This pair of 1740s inspired campaign stools are a one-of-a-kind creation by Erik Gustafson. The legs are made from the sap wood of a French walnut log and saddle leather for the seat...
Leather, Walnut
Antique Primitive Stool 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old wooden stump stool made in Indonesia. We estimate that it was made between the 1860s and the 1920s. This stool has beautiful gentle curves. You can feel the dynam...
Wood
Primitive Styled Stool from the Puebla Highlands, circa 1980s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Wooden milking stool from the Popoloca culture.
Wood
Mesquite Hardwood Stool From Guanajuato, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite hardwood stool from Guanajuato, Mexico, circa 1940´s.
Hardwood
Solid Burnt Wood, Stool, Japanese Style, Original Contemporary Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden contemporary rustic side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Suc...
Wood
Sold|$1,645 / item
Burnt and Natural Cedar Stool in Natural Cedar Wood
Located in Paris, FR
Stool burnt and natural cedar in solid natural aromatic cedar wood and burnt cedar wood. Made in on block of cedar wood. Elegant and original piece. Solid cedar wood include moveme...
Cedar
Logniture, Handcrafted Charred Wood Stool with Sculptural Geometric Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This exquisite handcrafted stool is a captivating blend of artistry and functionality, featuring a bold, charred wood finish that adds a striking, sculptural presence to any space. M...
Wood
Logniture, Sculptural Blackened Wood Stool with Bold Architectural Design
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Make a statement with this striking sculptural stool, meticulously crafted from solid wood and finished with a bold blackened charred effect. The piece features a substantial, rectan...
Wood
19th Century French Shepherds Stool with Handmade Metal Repairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
H: 11 -12 in. Diam. 11.5-12" Legs are 15" apart
Elm
Sold|$6,200 / set
Fine Pair of 19th Century Gustavian X Frame Stools
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian X frame stools in their original color and padding, circa 1800, Sweden. Good original condition, not upholstered. Wear and tear consistent with...
Wood
Vintage Eames Time Life Walnut Lounge Stool Model B
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Gorgeous Walnut Time Life Lounge Stool Model B by Ray & Charles Eames Elevate your space with a piece of design history! We are thrilled to offer an exquisite Walnut Time ...
Walnut
19th Century Pair of Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Stools
Located in IT
19th Centurypair of Italian Neoclassical lacquered wood stools. The refined pair of stools, in good condition, was made in the early of 19th century in Naples (Italy) in carved wo...
Wood, Giltwood
Wooden Bench Carved from One Piece of Mesquite
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive style bench carved from one piece of mesquite trunk. Shows considerable age. The stool-like piece was located in the Sierra Gorda region north of San Luis de la Paz. Visibl...
Hardwood
Sold|$1,469
Ancient Curved Granite Stool
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Original hand carved Ancient Curved Granite stool. Very nice stool carved out of one solid piece of Granite.
Granite
Sold|$1,600
Pair African Senufo Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Dark wood, hand carved Senufo Stools from Africa make a great seat or side table.
Sold|$1,250
Primitive Three Legged Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
East coast hand-carved Primitive stool bench, made in USA, circa late 1800s.
Wood
Sold|$975
Early 19thc Pueblo Indian Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pueblo Indian pine hand carved pine child's foot stool or bench.The condition is very good and strong.
Wood
Studio Stools in Blond Wood by Robert Roakes, USA, 1970s
By Robert Roakes
Located in London, GB
Blond maple stools from a series of handcrafted wooden stools. A characteristic of Roakes work are the expressive wood connections, Roakes is a craftsman and designer from Oxford, ...
Wood, Maple
Mid 19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany and Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A mid-19th C. English Chippendale style carved mahogany stool with leather-upholstered seat above cabriole legs. The legs are detailed with shell-carved knees and terminate in ball a...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$1,690
African Sinufo Tribe Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s hand-carved wooden stool or side table made by the Sinufo tribe in Mali.
Wood
Sold|$1,650
Louis XVI Upholstered Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style stool in hand carved beechwood, green patina with gold leafed details. reupholstered in a dove grey linen blend.
Beech, Linen
Sold|$1,375 / set
Early 19th Century Foot Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing and very early 19th century hand carved from Pennsylvania foot stools are in Fine condition.
Wood, Cane
Sold|$1,400
Early African Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
Antique African "Ashanti" stool. Hand carved from one piece of wood. Ghana, early 19th Century.
Wood
English Primitive or Rustic Three-Legged Milking Stool of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Primitive or rustic three-legged milking stool from England, of finely patinated oak - Makes a great side or occasional table.
Wood, Oak
Sold|$156 / item
Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table School Lab Stool
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Mid Century Wooden School Lab Stool Fantastic original wooden lab stools salvaged from a school in Wales. Practical and sturdy for a kitchen, art studio or children’s playroom or co...
Elm
Sold|$3,900 / set
20th Century, Italian, Yellow Sheepskin Pair of Round Walnut Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian round stools made of hand crafted walnut, standing on three straight wooden feet, in good condition. Newly upholstered in yellow sheepski...
Animal Skin, Fur, Walnut
Vintage French Handcarved Solid Wood Stool with Heart-Shaped Backrest, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
The smooth curves and natural wood grain bring warmth and character to the piece, while the hand-carved details reflect the skill and artistry of its maker.
Hardwood
Sold|$1,290
Antique African Wooden Stool
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful museum quality African stool hand carved from a single block of wood. Lovely patina and markings through out celebrating time and loving use.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Art Deco wooden stool with leather top, Belgium ca. 1920
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920 / stool / wood and leather / art deco An Art Deco stool with tapered square section legs, elegant graving and leather top with decorative nailing. Made in Belgium aro...
Leather, Wood
Tall Pine and Bent Plywood Swedish Stool with Foot Rest
Located in Chireno, TX
Tall pine and bent plywood Swedish stool, or working chair, with foot rest constructed circa 1920-1939. Barstool height.
Pine, Plywood
19th Century Chinese Round Elm Stool – Rustic Antique with Distressed Patina
Located in IT
This 19th-century Chinese round elm stool combines rustic charm with traditional craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully aged, distressed patina. Made from solid elm wood, this antiqu...
Elm
Americana Folk Art Carved Wood Dog Form Footstool
Located in Astoria, NY
Americana Folk Art carved wood sculptural footstool in the form of a hound. Dimensions: 20" H x 26" W x 7" D. Dealer: S138XX
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Tapestry Large Stool Banquette
By Aubusson Manufacture, Georges Jacob
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th century Louis XVI style moulded and carved giltwood and silk and wool polychromed flowers tapestry large stool banquette.
Tapestry, Giltwood
Rustic Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood, Unique, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design will...
Wood, Oak
Louis XV-Style Giltwood X-Shaped Folding Stool / Curule Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV-style carved and gilded X-shaped folding stool / curule seat with a plump red and gold Damask printed velvet cushion / pillow with elaborate passementarie embellishments i...
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
17th Century Choir Stool Seat Side Hallway Walnut Rustic Chair Antique Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The craftsmanship on this carved wood stool is incredible, could be used in an entryway as a chair, in a library or even your bathroom as a side table for your magazines or towels.
Walnut
20th Century African Ten-Legged Nupe Stool or Table, Nigeria c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage 20th Century African hand-carved ten-legged stool or table, originating from the Nupe tribe of Nigeria, Africa and dating from circa the 1950s.
Wood
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Stools Reproduced by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant pair of Italian, Baroque style stools hand-carved by master craftsmen and hand finished with an antique gilded patina using traditional methods and materials.
Giltwood, Wood
Late 19th Century Mezquite Milking Wood Stool with Thick Round Top
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Antique natural mezquite milking stool wood stool with thick round top found in Western Mexico. Great for side table or next to a tub.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Stool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, carved fruitwood stool was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1890. The square stool has four cabriole legs and a wooden frame embellished with detailed leaves and shel...
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Petite French Painted Louis XV Style Vanity Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century Petite French painted Louis XV style vanity stool with original chippy paint in a soft pink, cream exposing original natural wood tones underneath. Upholstered in a bl...
Wood
Italian Walnut and Leather Upholstered Adjustable Stool, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Retaining, seemingly, its original leather upholstery on its round adjustable seat, the circular frame resting atop shaped legs ending in straight feet.
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Painted Curule Stools with Orange Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This expressive pair of mid-century benches was crafted in Italy circa 1970, showcasing a sculptural curule-form base with faux bamboo detailing and hand-painted orange and gilt acce...
Fabric, Wood
Logniture, Log Furniture, Rustic Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Oak Wood
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design will...
Wood, Oak
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Oak Stools, Charlotte Perriand Style, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Set of Two Mid Century Modern Stools Tripod stools crafted in solid oak in the 1950s Clean lines and warm patina ! Very reminiscent of the style of Charlotte Perriand's stools. ...
Wood, Oak
Fine 17th Century Barley or Solomonic Twist Baroque Walnut Stool with Tapestry
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Dating from the last quarter of the 17th century and with a period tapestry fragment cover, this walnut stool certainly has a presence. Raised on the original solid walnut bun fe...
Walnut
Sold|$3,125
Asante Stool End Table, Large
Located in New York, NY
A large Asante Stool, hand carved. Metallic strips hand tacked on the seat add a dimension to this strong piece.
Wood
Sold|$950
Antique English Tavern Stool/Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Hand carved English Pub or Tavern stool/table. Solid oak wood,can be used as a stool or small table.
Oak
“Marco” Stool in Hardwood and Cane by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available in New York City TODAY including FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING, this “Marco” Stool in Rosewood and Cane by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960s is beautiful! This stool is made with Brazil...
Cane, Hardwood
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