1950's Mexican Modernist Low Stool in Leather & Walnut Rustic
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare hand carved solid walnut , low Mexican stool great as a corner piece or just to rest feet, beautiful solid and unique nice leather top in great condition..
Leather, Walnut
2 Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and High Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style hand carved, hand painted bar stool with rush seat and high back.
Rush, Wood
Sold|$2,450 / set
Brutalist Elm Wood Bar Stools by Olavi Hänninen, Finland 1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Hand-carved with precision, each bar stool is a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Elm
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Mahogany Wood African Stool or Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved African mahogany wood stool or side table.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Ceremonial Yoruba Stool, West African, Hardwood, Side, Lamp Table, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Striking West African tribal craftsmanship Displaying a desirable aged patina - split to top adds to the character Hand carved hardwood displays dark russet hues Ovoid top with ...
Hardwood
19th Century French Carved Ebonized Footstools with Red Velvet, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted circa 1870, these six footstools were found in a private chapel in France. Each hand carved stool has cabriole legs and a scalloped apron, demonstrating their superior style ...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antiqued Solid Wood Elephant Stools from the Sinatra Estate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very unusual and chic pair of Elephant Stools hand carved from solid wood that belonged to the rancho Mirage Estate of Ms Barbara Sinatra.
Vintage Coastal Regency Cerused Carved Shell Scalloped Back Barstool’s-Set of Th
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Add a touch of coastal elegance to your space with this stunning set of three vintage barstools. Each stool features an exquisitely carved shell backrest, reminiscent of the opulent ...
Wood
Pair of Danish Teak and Leather Cowhorn Bar Stools After Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Peabody, MA
Rich original patina to the teak, The hand carved nature of these stools, in particular of the cowhorn backs, makes for slight variations in size and detail.
Leather, Teak
Karl Johan Taburettes/Stools with Hoof Feet and Egyptian Heads '3' Dated 1912
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Karl Johan Taburettes set of three (3) stools with hand carved Egyptian heads, hoof feet with exceptional details of the hock, fetlock and animals fur and beautiful decorativ...
Burl, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Modern Chairmasters Leather Webbed Bar or Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
The frame of the stools is hand carved of quality pine wood. the tampered legs are connected with bronze bars creating a rectangular shape and matching the bronze leg tips.
Bronze
Ethiopian-Style Stool with Scrolled Legs, Norway, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Based on its visual qualities, this pair of hand carved Ethiopian-style stools could have inspired Loos’s design.
Wood
Pair of Hand Seats in the style of Jean Royere
Located in North Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of sculpted and carved hands serving as bar stools. Thick and solid and each with five fingers with nails.
Sold|$2,230
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Side Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved stool or side table from a single reclaimed teak log.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Camel Saddle Seat Footstools with Cowhide Cushions
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of vintage Moroccan camel saddle shape stools. Traditionally used to ride camels in the desert, this camel saddle could be used as a foot stools or just as an accent piece in a...
Cowhide, Wood
Pair 19th century French Upholstered Footstools in the Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of lovely antique (19th century) hand carved oak stools in the Louis XV style with their original upholstery by Eugene Salagnad of Paris.
Oak
Sold|$350
Butaca Chair from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Old, butaca scissor stool carved in hardwood from a tree trunk, rural Jalisco, Mexico.
Wood
Sold|$2,350 / set
Neoclassical Manner Wood Ottomans, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical manner antiqued painted wood stools with four columnar legs carved with foliate leaf motifs and surmounted by florettes, conjoined by an x-form stretcher, upon f...
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$1,650
19th Century Butcher Block Plank Seat Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century thick and butcher block plank seat. Very strong sturdy stool. The plank is curved for comfort. This bench is cool as a side table or a stool to sit on like as in a kitchen.
Hardwood
Sold|$900 / item
Alma Brown Solid Wood Bar Chairs with Back
Located in Naperville, IL
The alma bar stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...
Wood, Ash
Rare H Brooks of London Rosewood and Walnut, circa 1875 Piano
By Henry Brooks Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Rosewood and walnut Piano Stool with iron fitting stamped H. Brook Patent, London to adjust the seat height The seat can normally be...
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish folk meat chopping bench Dated late 1800 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Swedish meat chopping bench made of massive pine circa the late 1800. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Remarkable as a side table in any room...
Pine
Sold|$375
Mesquite Side Table, circa 1980s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mesquite side table from Santa Maria Del Rio, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, circa 1980s. May also be used as a stool.
Hardwood
Sold|$2,600 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Footstool
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming pair of square in shape, Louis XVI style stool with legs tapered flutings and joining dies decorated with a classical daisy motifs. Upholstered in linen fabric, France, ci...
Linen, Oak
Lovely Pair of Very Small Victorian Mahogany Footstools New Bordeaux Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of very small oak framed with new Bordeaux leather upholstery footstools A very good looking sweet pair, originally designed to...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$2,381
19th Century French Giltwood Window Seat
Located in Hastings, GB
Classical French giltwood window seat. Louis XVI style. The stool has raised arms, scrolled corner details, acanthus carvings and reeded legs. The seat is deeply padded and ext...
Giltwood
Sold|$1,701
Louis XV Giltwood Upholstered Window Seat
Located in Worcester, GB
Louis XV Giltwood Upholstered Window Seat Measures: Width: 120 cm Depth: 78 cm Height: 78 cm Hand crafted giltwood window seat of handsome proportions made in the mid to late t...
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Wabi Sabi Stump Chair in Pine, Made by a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous rustic antique stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker. A nice wabi sabi piece, perfectly sutied for the modern interior. A warm c...
Pine
Set of Four Mid-20th Century Coastal Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel C
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A rare and fabulous find—this set of four Mid-20th Century Venetian Grotto counter stools features iconic shell-carved backs and elegant cabriole-style legs. Each stool swivels smoot...
Metal
Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa
Located in Odense, DK
This 20th-century upholstered footstool originates from North Africa, Morocco, and reflects the region’s long tradition of functional yet decorative seating. The stool features a ric...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$2,100
French Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Charleston, SC
A small, elegant French Louis XVI style banquette with armrest, carved tapered legs with rosette carving at the conerblocks, upholstered in linen. France, circa 1900. More than eve...
Linen, Oak, Paint
Sold|$993
Antique French Tabouret Seat
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite piece of furniture is an Antique French Tabouret Empire Style, crafted from high-quality mahogany wood in France during the period of 1900-1919. The chair features bea...
Hardwood
Solid Burnt Wood, Sculptural Side Table, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for gen...
Wood, Oak
Sold|$1,976 / set
END OF THE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF DIRECTORY BENCHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of exceptionally elegant benches, dating back to the Directory period, around the end of the 18th century, approximately 1790. These unique pieces were made by skilled craftsmen...
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Sold|$1,680
Chinese Mill Stone, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual stone pedestal is actually a late 19th-century cylindrical mill stone. Hand-carved of solid limestone with a textured and ribbed surface, the stone was used for threshin...
Limestone
Flemish Gothic Revival Oak Footstool, Belgium, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 19th century / Footstool / oak and fabric / Gothic revival / Flemish A sculptural testament to 19th-century historicism, this Flemish footstool channels the romantic gran...
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Bleached French Oak Curule Bench with Lion Heads and Iron Rings, Circa 1920
Located in Dallas, TX
Although our bleached curule bench is not collapsible, it was crafted with the same curvaceous X-shaped stretcher (ours has canted edges) seen on most curule. Hand-carved from oak w...
Metal, Iron
18th Century, Venetian lacquered and giltwood bench
Located in IT
Elegant and rare finely carved, lacquered and gilt wood bench Venice (Italy) early 18th century This elegant and rare bench was created in Venice (Italy) in the first half of the 18...
Lacquer, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century Regency bench in rosewood with upholstered seat, carved X-legs with scrolls and brass-mounted lion heads.
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Primitive Mexican Mezquite Wood Milking Bench, circa 1900
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
19th century Primitive Mexican milking bench. Distressed and weathered finish. Found in Western México.
Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Petit Footstool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming early 20th century French carved walnut Louis XVI style petit footstool that has been newly upholstered in mid-night blue silk velvet and nailheads.
Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
English 19th Century Oak & Leather Pub Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Sold as a set of three, these 19th century oak and leather chairs are in amazing condition. The leather is supple and durable, varying in shade depending on where it has been most us...
Brass
Sold|$1,400
Hand Carved Rustic Stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Size : W 470 D 420 H 420 mm ? Vintage rustic stool. A carved sculpture stool that is almost like sculpture art. It has a power that is not found in product stools made by machine work.
Oak
Sold|$950
Hand-Carved Elephant Wooden Stool
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved wooden elephant stool, or occasional table, very nice abstract hand-carved on one piece of wood.
Wood
Sold|$1,400
Regency Style Hand Carved Wood Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HAND CARVED WALNUT STOOL. UPHOLSTERED IN LEATHER WITH BRASS NAILHEADS.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$975
Antique Hand Carved Foot Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional antique French style foot stool made of hand carved wood, upholster with beautiful printed floral textile.
Cotton, Wood
Sold|$545
Hand-carved primitive stool
Located in Houston, TX
Charming, simple hand-carved bench.
Vintage Asian Elephant Hand-Carved Wooden Stool
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved vintage wooden South Asian elephant stool, or side table, very nice hand-carved on one piece of wood.
Wood
Sold|$950
Elephant Stool, Hand-carved Wood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved wooden Elephant stool, or occasional table, very nice abstract hand-carved on one piece of wood.
Wood
Sold|$850
French Hand Carved Foot Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. late 19th century - early 20th century French hand carved foot stool, featuring 6 legs, floral upholstery & brass studded edges.
Brass
Sold|$700
Hand Carved Thai Elephant Stool
Located in Asheville, NC
This elegant elephant stool is made of carved acacia wood. Acacia wood is very dense and takes on a wonderful polish. Elephants have been revered in Thailand for many centuries. Famo...
Hand-Carved Aesthetic Movement Floral Design Stool, Table
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful, hand-carved floral stool/table. An exuberant stylized flower and leaf pattern covers the top of the table.
Wood
Hand-Carved Teak Ashanti Stool, Ghana, Late 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved from a single piece of teak wood.
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved African Three-Legged Wooden Stool
Located in Topeka, KS
This antique African tribal three-legged or tripod stool is hand-carved from a single piece of wood with tin adornment.
Wood
Hand Carved Aesthetic Movement Table/ Stool with Floral Design
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful, hand carved floral stool/table. An exuberant stylized flower and leaf pattern covers the top of the table.
Wood
Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Side Table, Charred Wood, Hand-Carved, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This versatile side table or stool is a functional work of art, carved from solid hardwood to ensure absolute structural integrity and a monolithic presence.
Wood
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