Sold|$5,375 / set
Pair of Sculptural 1960s Ethiopian Wooden Hand Carved Chairs & Stool
Located in London, GB
Two 1960s geometric high back Ethiopian chairs and a stool are all hand carved from one piece of wood.
Wood
Sold|$1,600
Pair of Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved Arts & Crafts stools, the unique and rare pair have been kept in the original condition with intricate woven seams.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,200
Pair of Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved Arts & Crafts stools - the unique and rare pair have been kept in the original condition with intricate woven seams.
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Side Table, Charred Wood, Hand-Carved, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This multifunctiona piece that acts as a side table or stool is a unique work of art, carved from a single piece of wood to ensure its structural permanence.
Wood
Sold|$2,475
French Carved Giltwood Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional example of a French or Italian Rococo footstool. The stool features beautifully carved legs ending in hoof feet, double row of serpentine nailheads and Scalama...
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Side Table, Charred Wood, Hand-Carved, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Carved from a single solid log, this piece has the weight and presence of something ancient. The top surface preserves the full end-grain of the timber, with growth rings, natural ch...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Caned Hand Carved Bench, Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV solid walnut arm bench or stool was beautifully hand carved from the finest wood in Europe, with graceful, naturallistic form and scrollwork, floral and ...
Walnut
French Louis XIV Solid Hand Carved Walnut Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful antique French Louis XIV stool in solid hand carved walnut with brass nail head trim.
French Hand-Carved and Painted Vanity with Stool
Located in Redding, CT
French Hand-Carved and Painted Vanity with Stool accentuated by floral bouquets.
Mirror, Wood
Pair Italian 19th Century Hand-Carved Modern Neoclassical Wood Benches or Stools
Located in New York, NY
A Unique, Hand Made Pair of Italian Modern Neoclassical hand-carved wood stools or benches.
Hardwood, Walnut
Sold|$3,200
Extraordinary Primitive Carved Wood Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
An extraordinary 19th century or earlier primitive carved wood stool or side table with a wonderful hour-glass form. A natural imperfection in the tree trunk adds a bit of wabi-sabi ...
Wood
Sold|$435
Ceremonial Carved Turtle Stool
Located in New York, NY
Ceremonial hand-carved wooden turtle stools. Only larger item still available.
Hand-Carved Koa Wood Chess Table with Intricate Horsehead Pedestal and Stools
By William Billy Haines
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Hand-Carved Koa Wood Chess Table with Intricate Horsehead Pedestal and Stools - Complete Chess Set Included In the style of Billy Haines Experience the elegance of this vintage han...
Wood
19th Century, Gothic Revival Oak Stool with Hand Carved Elements
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Unique and decorative seat / footstool with quality carvings. This oak stool is surrounded by a number of very well designed and executed gothic elements. It has a marvellous pati...
Oak
Hand-Carved Danish Folk Trestle Table, Heart Shaped Stool in Solid Oak, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
1 set of Danish folk trestle table and chair in solid oak. Both table and chair are from the 1920s - both in solid and heavy oak. The chair is characteristic with a heart-shaped ...
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Log Stools “Kubbestol” with Turkeys
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of early 20th-century hand-carved log stools, or “kubbestol,” each featuring carved and painted turkeys.
Wood
Pair of African Bamileke Hand Carved Wood Tables or Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two African Bamileke hand carved wooden tables or stools.
Sold|$1,164 / set
Pair of Wooden Hand-Carved Indian Low Stools Representing Elephants
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of wooden hand-carved Indian low stools representing elephants.
Wood
Hand Carved Battle Scene Chinese Oval Table With Six Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese made race track oval carved mahogany and fruit wood table with carved top battle scene, dragon apron and ball and claw feet. Custom made in Hong Kong, imported to Hawaii by t...
Wood, Glass
Sold|$1,690 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved cerused teak wood side table or stool with a subtle smooth hourglass shape that celebrates the cracks and crevices found in reclaimed teak.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Sold|$1,690 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved cerused teak side table or stool with a subtle hourglass shape.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
ViNTAGE OAK ARTS & CRAFTS HAND CARVED HOME BAR & CHESTERFIELD LEATHER STOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The leather seat pads are new, they are upholstered it premium Italian russet leather which is upholstered plain then hand dyed traditionally, this process includes six coats of dye,...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$1,290 / item
Andrianna Shamaris Hand Carved Teak Wood Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved teak side table or stool with a subtle smooth hourglass shape that celebrates the cracks and crevices found in reclaimed teak.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Sold|$1,695
African Bameleke Carved Wood Table or Stool
Located in Troy, MI
Round table or stool from Bameleke people in Cameroon is made of dark stained carved wood with an open work grid with knobs pattern. Other similar stools/tables available in slightly...
Wood
Sold|$1,695
African Bamileke Carved Wood Table or Stool
Located in Troy, MI
Round table or stool from Bamileke people in Cameroon is made of dark stained carved wood with an open work grid with knobs pattern, circa 1980s.
Wood
Sold|$1,295
English 19th Century Carved Oak Joint Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely English oak "joint stool" with hand-carved motifs, two scalloped edges, and turned legs.
Oak
Sublime Quality Burr Walnut Hand Carved Dressing Table & Stool Part of Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this finest quality, hand carved Burr Walnut dressing table with tri folding mirrors and original matching stool This pair are part of a large b...
Mirror, Walnut
Stunning Victorian Hand Carved Cabriolet Leg Stool with Green Velour Seat Pad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely hand carved Victorian stool with ornate cabriolet legs A very good looking well-made and decorative piece, this is like art furniture to me, you c...
Velvet, Hardwood
George II Hand Carved Mahogany Floral Embroidered Stool for Dressing Table Piano
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved George II style mahogany stool with original floral embroidered upholstery A very good looking well made and decorative ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s Spanish Hand Carved Ornate Walnut Wood "Prie-dieu" Prayer Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1920s Spanish hand carved ornate walnut wood "prie-dieu" prayes stool.
Walnut
c.1840 Hand-Carved Antique French Gilded Faux Rope Stool/Pouf
Located in Highwood, IL
Authentic original antique French carved and gilded, twisted and knotted rope stool. One of the finest knotted rope stools we have seen, they are few and far between. Antique ones li...
Giltwood, Fabric
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Hand-Carved Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This antique hand-carved panel was originally part of an outside structure. We bleached the teak wood and added the legs for a bench or side table. Perfect for inside or outside livi...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Bleached Teak Wood Hand-Carved Side Table or Stool
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
This antique hand-carved panel was originally part of an outside structure. We bleached the teak and added the legs for a bench or side table. Perfect for inside or outside living. ...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Large Very Rare 1884 Chateau De Landreville Estate Made Hand Carved Walnut Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind estate made Chateau De Landreville 1884 hand carved walnut stool Chateau De Landreville is situated in the Champagn...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$500
African Carved Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Primitive African carved stool or drinks table featuring carved figural supports. The top edge and base have decorative geometric patterns. The table is heavy and solid carved from o...
Hardwood
Ethiopian Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional carvings, with a braided leather handle.
Teak
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional carvings, with a braided leather handle.
Teak
African Hand Carved Teak Wood Headrest
Located in New York, NY
A headrest or stool, hand carved out of a single piece of teak wood, and decorated with traditional carvings, with a braided leather handle from Ethiopia, late 20th century.
Teak
Carved Hardwood Bench or Stool with Carved Seat Simulating Cushion by Sutherland
By Sutherland
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This is a fun and sculptural piece which can be used both indoors and outdoors. The seat is carved simulating an upholstered cushion and resting on four paneled splayed legs. Branded...
Hardwood
Sold|$1,795 / item
Bamileke Cameroon Pedestal Style Carved Stool or Side Table
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1980s hand carved narrow pedestal style stool or side table was made from a single piece of wood by the Bamileke people of Cameroon.
Wood
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood.
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century French Louis XV style carved walnut stool. Upholstered in a beautiful velvet fabric with a leopard print. Creates an elegant touch!
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century French Carved Walnut and Leather Round Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet up with style and comfort with this elegant Louis XV foot stool! Crafted in France circa 1960 and round in shape, the stool stands on cabriole legs ending with scroll ...
Walnut, Leather
1940s Hollywood Hand-Carved Bench or Stool by Grosfeld House in Ebonized Walnut
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
1940's Hollywood hand-carved bench / stool by Grosfeld House in ebonized Walnut featuring sloped design arms that extend up from the fluted surround featuring a sunburst design cente...
Burnt Wood Stool, Side Table, Carved Furniture, Original Design, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a stool or a side table. Carved from a single piece of oak wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring dur...
Wood, Oak
Sold|$3,200 / set
Late 19th Century Pair of Italian Carved Rococo Style Stools
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of ornately carved Italian beechwood stools with a faux leopard fabric seat, late 19th century.
Beech
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Rustic, Burnt Wood, Black, Carved, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved side table/stool. 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
Antique French Bench Stool Gothic Renaissance Coffee Table Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Bench Stool Gothic Renaissance Coffee Table Carved Oak c1890.
Oak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Porcelain Garden Stool on Carved Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in China, circa 1960, the decorative porcelain stool is round in shape; it sits on a carved stand, and features cut out or pierced design, embellished with high relief knobs ...
Porcelain, Walnut
Carved Solid Rustic Organic Tree Trunk Table Stool, Africa, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A solid wood carved trunk that can be used as a stool or table. Most likely made in the middle of the 20th century.
Palmwood
19th Century French Louis XV Tan Leather Carved Giltwood Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique gilt wood bench in your den or living room for extra seating. Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1890, the large traditional stool stands on cabriole legs de...
Leather, Giltwood
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Wabi Sabi, Chainsaw Carved, Handmade
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden rustic stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such uniqu...
Wood, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Wabi Sabi, Chainsaw Carved, Handmade
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden rustic stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such uniqu...
Wood, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Wabi Sabi, Chainsaw Carved, Handmade
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique chainsaw carved wooden contemporary rustic side table/stool. Carved from a single piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generation...
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Puppet and Stool
Located in London, GB
His hand carved shoes also have small lead soles to add weight and help movement.
Wood
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Shreveport, LA
Solid oak construction, with hand carved foliate motif top and beveled edge, British barley twist legs and barley twist stretcher.
Oak
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Shreveport, LA
Solid oak construction, with hand carved foliate motif top and beveled edge, British barley twist legs and barley twist stretcher.
Oak
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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.
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