Sold|$1,200
A French Oak Joint Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The top follows down to a lovely hand-carved decorated apron, and the stool is supported on splayed and hand-turned legs, joined by simple stretchers.
Oak
Sold|$1,410 / set
Pair of scalloped wood stools, Art Deco, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of oak stools, made in France in the early 20th century (circa 1920-30s). Art Deco period. Scalloped seats with central cut, nice wood joints. Good condition, one of the st...
Wood
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These hand-carved stools/chairs are more than just seating; they are a form of functional art.
Wood
Sold|$687
Nigerian Nupe Stool Side Table
Located in New York, NY
A small low wood stool, hand carved, with intricate pattern on seat.
Set of 5 Visibility New York Champ Stacking Stools Metal Frame Oak Top
By Visibility Studio
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely nice suite of five matching Visibility Champ stacking stools made in New York A very good looking well made set of stools, they have...
Metal
Sold|$2,041
1960’s /Ashanti /Ashanti stool
Located in London, Lambeth
The Asante consider these beautiful hand carved wood traditional stools to be quite significant.
Other
Single Wooden Stool by Jean Touret and the Artisans of Marolles
By Atelier Marolles, Jean Touret
Located in New York, NY
Jean Touret (1916-2004) and the artisans of Marolles. There are a few spots of candle wax on one of the two stool but otherwise condition is pristine.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Banquette Bench, Vanity Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style hand carved and painted vanity stool, bench, or banquette features classic carved rosettes on the die joints above its tapered cab...
Velvet
Antique English Barley Twist Footstool Small Bench Carved Top Oak
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Antique English solid Oak footstool, Hearth Bench or stool with barley twist splayed legs, carved beveled edge top, bobbin twist stretcher and desirable "up" finial. Circa 1920's,...
Oak
Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative Scandinavian stool with organic shape in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Pine
Mesquite Stool from the Sierra Gorda of Guanajuato, Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Early 20th century mesquite stool from Mexico, fully restored.
Hardwood
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School piano stool with a sculptural design, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An evocative example of early 20th-century Dutch design, this Amsterdam School adjustable stool embodies the sculptural boldness and artisanal craftsmanship that defined the movement...
Oak, Walnut
Zela Caryatide Stool held by a Female sculpture covered with with scarifications
Located in Leuven , BE
The stool represented here is a typical Caryatide stool of the Zela people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stool is carved out of wood and is held up by a kneeling woman cov...
Wood
Empire Stool with Giltwood Lion Heads and Paw Feet, Sweden, Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic Swedish Empire stool with giltwood lion heads and paw feet, Sweden, circa 1810. Featured in our gallery windows (photographs attached) photographed by David Prince and J...
Giltwood
Lovely Pair of Toddlers Children's Solid Wood Stools with Little Tractors on
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of children’s solid wood stools depicting tractors a good looking and well-made pair in perfect condition throughout Dime...
Oak
Sold|$7,950 / set
Horace B. Hartshaw Set of 3 Stools /Student of Wharton Esherick
By Wharton Esherick, Horace B. Hartshaw
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 3 Horace B. Hartshaw Three-legged Stools. Two date to 1986 and the 3rd was commissioned in 1993. All signed on bottom. Hartshaw was a student of Wharton Esherick. These ar...
Walnut, Hardwood, Hickory
Pair of English Regency Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Inlaid Stools Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English Regency black lacquered upholstered stools with mother of pearl inlays, quilted floral upholstery, carved scalloped skirts, and resting on shaped knees with cabriole ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
African Bamileke Stool or Drink Table from Cameroon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Interesting African hand-carved Bamileke stool or drinks table from Cameroon.
Hardwood
Heals Attributed, Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Oak Stool with a Hidden Drawer
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals attributed, an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with secret drawer designed with no handle so it looks hidden, with a little chamfer on the bottom inside the drawer fron...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Stools with Velvet Cushions
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique French stools, crafted circa 1880, embodies the graceful curves and refined ornamentation of the Louis XV style. Each stool features a beautifully carved...
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of Polished Walnut Tripod Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polished walnut tripod stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Robust design in solid walnut. Also great as small side tables.
Walnut
Tall “Magrini” Stool in Hardwood and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available TODAY in NYC including FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING, these stool s in Rosewood & Leather by Sergio Ropdrigues, 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! The body of this stool is mad...
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Original Industrial Singer Cast Iron Fully Stamped Square Base Stool Worker
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Singer workers cast iron stool specially cut down for a machinist A great looking and seriously cool piece in excellent co...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Oak H M The Queen's Carving School Sandringham Stools Royal Interest
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous and quite rare pair of oak stools from HM The Queen's Carving School at Sandringham. Circa 1945. Free U.K. shipping. Overall they are in very good condition, and have be...
Oak
Brutalist Sculptural Stool/Side Table, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Unique 1/1, Jownik
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade ...
Wood, Oak
Rare 19th Century Solid Elm Metamorphic Library Steps into a Stool Stunning Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 9th century solid elm metamorphic library steps into a stool These steps are very rare, highly collectable, when accompanying a l...
Elm
Sold|$1,195
Pair of Early 20th Century Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved oak stools with a old natural stain surface.
Oak
Antique English Tavern Stool / End Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Hand carved English Tavern Stool,or end table.Barley twist legs,strong base,solid oak wood.
Sold|$1,600
French Antique Louis XIII Style Stool
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Louis XIII style solid hand carved walnut stool with fine Argentine leather upholstery and brass nailheads.
Walnut
Pair of ER II 1953 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Stools Regal Velvet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original ER II Coronation stamped Queen Elizabeth II stools 1953 A very good looking and well-made pair, custom made for the Queen'...
Velvet, Oak
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Cerused Oak Upholstered Stools
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of Antique hand carved/cerused stools.New upholstery in an of white heavy cotton twill.Barley twist bottom cross bar,perfect for any room setting.
Upholstery
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Stools with Beige Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of 1930s stools from France, with shaped apron and cabriole legs. With a beige painted finish, these stools have been reupholstered with a contemporary thick beige fabri...
Brass
Sold|$4,245 / item
Louis XV Leather Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XV style hand carved scoop back swivel bar stool, the padded scoop back and upholstered tooled leather seat and back, with scroll arms and legs and a verdigris brass f...
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century, French, Louis XIII Walnut Stools with Ralph Lauren Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of antique stools in fruit wood from southern France, circa 1880; reupholstered with a Ralph Lauren fabric in beige and brown palette, new trim and nailheads, turned legs a...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Bar Stools with for Alligator Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of hand-carved oak bar stools have a Spanish style feeling and custom upholstery of leather that is a for Alligator.
Pair of French Style Carved and Upholstered Curule Benches, circa 1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of French style carved and upholstered curule benches, circa 1940s Measures: 21" wide x 15" deep x 18" high Very good condition.
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Roy McMakin Maple Bar Stools for Domestic Furniture Co, circa 1990’s
By Roy McMakin
Located in Milford, NH
A fine solid set of four carved maple bar stools by Roy McMakin (b. 1956). McMakin is a San Diego-based artist, designer, furniture maker, and architect. In 1987, he opened his first...
Maple
Sold|$2,900
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful pair of French Empire style mahogany stools, hand carved details.
Mahogany
Four 19th Century French Carved Barstools with Back and Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a Gothic look to your bar or counter with this elegant set of four antique stools. Crafted in France circa 1870, the high chairs are the perfect height for a 42 to 45" bar surfac...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$1,900
French Louis XVI Style Pair of Stools
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style pair of stools. Hand-carved legs with gray patina, professionally reupholstered in a gray velvet blend.
Wood
Antique African Sinufo Tribe Stool/Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique hand-carved iroko wood stool or small table from the Sinufo tribe in Mali.
Wood
Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina.
Wood
Mid-Century Oak Stool Model 80a by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50 x 36 x 44cm. The model 80A ottoman, designed in 1963 by Niels Møller is a minimalistic ottoman or footrest made out of teak wood with the original woven danish pape...
Birch, Oak, Papercord
Classic Traditional Wooden Bar Stools Made in Italy by Scappini & C - Set of 3
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 3 classic traditional high wood Bar stools with footrest, The company Scappini & C was founded in 1980, thanks to the initiative and talent of Giovanni Scappini, dedi...
Brass
Hannah Vaughan Contemporary Carved Sculptural Chair, 2019
By Hannah Vaughan
Located in Chicago, IL
New York artist Hannah Vaughan chain saw carved baby chair. Hannah Vaughan is currently working on chairs and tables that are carved with a chain saw and then hand finished by oilin...
Wood
Mid-Century Oak Stool Model 80a by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 19.7 × 14.2 × 17.3 in (Width × Depth × Height) This authentic Danish stool was designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. Mollers Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. Model 8...
Papercord, Birch, Oak
19th Century French Carved Oak Barstools Set with Back and Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a Gothic look to your bar or counter with this elegant set of six antique stools. Crafted in France circa 1890, the high chairs are the perfect height for a 42 to 45" bar surface...
Leather, Oak
Gilt Painted Neoclassical Style Stools by William Switzer- Set of 2
By William Switzer
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of carved wood stools hand painted in crackle paint and gilt detailing.
Giltwood
19th Century Spanish Carved Walnut Chairs with Embossed Leather, Set of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining or breakfast table with this elegant suite of antique chairs. Crafted in Spain circa 1880, and built of walnut wood, each chair stands on carved and fluted legs ending...
Leather, Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Stool or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African teak stool or side table with lovely patina and carvings.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Rose Tarlow French Provincial Style Giltwood Carved Footstool
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent carved French provincial style round footstool by Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles, CA. The petite stool is supported by elegant cabriole legs ending with scrolled feet....
Fabric, Giltwood
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CLAW & BALL CHESTERFIELD PIANO OR DRESSiNG TABLE STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite fully restored circa 1920 hand carved Piano or Dressing table stool with Chesterfield tufted ...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold|$5,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Hand Painted Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted benches. This pair has beautiful carved and painted wood and they are upholstered with very nice linen fabric. Gorgeous!!
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Oak Stool Model 80A by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50 x 36 x 44cm. The model 80A ottoman, designed in 1963 by Niels Møller is a minimalistic ottoman or footrest made out of oak wood with woolen upholstery and slightly ...
Birch, Oak, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Mid-Century Oak Stool Model 80A by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 50 x 36 x 44cm. The model 80A ottoman, designed in 1963 by Niels Møller is a minimalistic ottoman or footrest made out of teak wood with woolen upholstery and slightly...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Birch, Oak
Sold|$2,000 / set
Set of Six Jean of Topanga California Carved Barstools
By Jean of Topanga
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six carved bar height stools handcrafted by Jean of Topanga California. The stools feature a carved saddle style seat supported by elegant, long legs ending with hoof sty...
Metal
Hollywood Regency Style Carved and Painted Tabouret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical hand-carved painted and gilded Italian stool.
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.
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