19th Century Swedish Gustavian Leather and Birch Stool
Located in New York, NY
19th century Gustavian stool having an original black leather upholstery top resting upon a white birch frame. The border with an inset hard carved bellflower frieze supported by fou...
Leather, Wood
Small Mid-20th Century Tribal Wood Stool, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by ZENA KRUZICK Small Mid 20th Century Wood Stool, China This small, rustic stool sports a gently curved seat and sturdy legs, mortise and tenon construction.
Wood
Wooden Meditation Stool from Burkino Fasso, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
This ancient meditation stool is crafted from a lovely weathered piece of hardwood. Its simple form is given life by the depth of grain, surface cracks and patina throughout. It woul...
Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Lobi Figurative Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
The lobi peoples of Ghana and Burkina Faso have a deep focus on agriculture, leaving less of their time for artistic endeavors. A notable exception is their figurative stool designs....
Wood
Sold|$2,600
Arts and Crafts Concave-Seated Stool
By James Shoolbred
Located in Chireno, TX
Arts and Crafts concave seated stool, circa 1890-1910, by James Shoolbred and Company. Sturdy decocative stool that can also serve as a drinks or small side table. Perfect amount of ...
Metal, Enamel
18th Century Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Stools
Located in IT
18th century pair of Italian neoclassical giltwood stools The fine pair of neoclassical stools, made in Sicily, Italy, in the second half of the eighteenth century, consists of a...
Giltwood
Chair and Stool by Thomas Tempte, Sweden, 1991
Located in London, GB
This intriguing handcrafted chair and stool were designed and made by artist Thomas Tempte. Tempte is known for creations depicting rural Swedish landscape, through the manipulation ...
Rope, Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Side Table or Stool
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hand carved African side table or stool with lovely patina and added tin appliqué on the top The entire piece is hand carved out of a single block of wood.
Wood
Unique 19th Century Natural Form Oak Child's Stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unique 19th century natural form oak child’s stool, circa 1880. Rare children's stool in the form of a long necked bird, horse or dinosaur, made from oak in its natural shape, wit...
Oak
18th century Rare Swedish Rococo Period Long Stool 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite, rare 18th century period Rococo sofa bench/stool with hand-carved and richly decorated in scrolling carvings to three sides, Scraped to original cream white finish and ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pre-hispanic Limestone Stool From Mexico, Circa 16th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Pre-hispanic limestone stool from the Popoloca indigenous culture of Mexico which is now located in the southern region of the state of Puebla. The carving on this rare and unusual p...
Limestone
Small Tribal Wooden Stool from Tanzania, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small Tribal wooden stool from Tanzania. 10 dia by 9.25 tall, mid-20th century. This small wooden stool served primarily as a milking stool, and comes from any one of a number of pa...
Wood
Vintage Tribal Wooden Stool from Tanzania, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage tribal wooden stool from Tanzania, mid-20th century. Measures: 10.5 inch diameter x 6.5 inches tall. This wooden stool possesses a very nice grain pattern and a lovely color...
Wood
Pair of American Classical Mahogany Curule Stools, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Classical mahogany Curule stools with carved molded edges, turned bulbous stretchers and resting on scrolled flanking scrolled legs, Early 19th century. Stools are u...
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,636 / set
Contemporary dressing table and stool in cherry
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Contemporary dressing table and stool in cherry circa 1990. Well made in cherry wood, concave shaped dressing table with decorative brass fittings for the adjustable mirror. 3 draw...
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Italian Garden Stools in Limestone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-carved limestone garden seat in the shape of stacked cushions with detailed hand-sculpted rope decorations, tassels and buttons on the corners.
Limestone
Serge Roche Manner Coral Painted and Gilt Stool
By Serge Roche
Located in Astoria, NY
Serge Roche (French, 1898-1988) manner coral red painted and parcel gilded stool or tabouret, 1950's or later, the seat rails and legs in the form of ribbon-tied palms, likely later ...
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$1,650 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Foot Stool or Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of early 20th century French Louis XV style foot stools or benches made of walnut with nice carved floral details. Newly reupholstered. Please refer to photos for more details...
Walnut
Sculptural SWood Side Table/Stool in Solid Hardwood(walnut), Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
This sculptural bench is a study in purity and contrast, carved from a single piece of solid hardwood and shaped into a bold geometric form. Its tapered legs and monolithic profile a...
Wood, Walnut
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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
Rustic Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Burnt Black Wood, Rustic, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Chainsaw carved side table/stool. Crafted from burnt wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade design will highligh...
Wood
Sold|$1,100
African Ashanti Stool
Located in New York, NY
African "Ashanti" stool. Hand carved from ebonized African hardwood.
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool Indonesian
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar stool or table. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted using and adz (axe) tool and retains adz marks all over from the proc...
Hardwood
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar table or Stool African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar stool or table. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a small table or stoo...
Hardwood
Sold|$1,650
Antique Rustic Carved Wood Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unique Indian carved wood plinth table base or stool. Beautifully hand-carved with wonderful wood patina showing remnant of green paint.
Lacquered Suar Wood Side Table/ Stool, handcarved - IDN 2024
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary modern organic wooden side table or stool, artfully handcrafted out of Suar wood by a javanese artist. This unique side table/ stool has been carved out of one piece an...
Teak
Antique Chinese Traveling Scribe Folding Stool / End Table
Located in Forney, TX
An unusual profusely carved Asian hardwood (possibly mahogany) collapsible / folding campaign style stool or small table. Designed for traveling scribes, the antique stool was handcr...
Wood
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Set of Five Large Wooden Bar Stools in Black Hide Leather
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of five large fabulous black hide covered bar or counter stools with elegant carved armrests, made of solid hand-carved wood.
Cowhide, Wood
Tribal Wood Stool with Lizard Motif, Niger, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small tribal wooden stool, 19.5" long. With lizard motif. Fulani people of Niger, mid-late 20th century. This playful rustic wooden stool was fashioned by hand from a single piece of...
Wood
Antique Rustic Carved Wood Side Tables, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two very similar Indian carved wood pedestal, plinth, table bases or stools.
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Mahogany Wood Side Table or Stool
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Mahogany
Sold|$14,500 / set
Italian 1920's Walnut Armchairs / Lounge Chairs with Foot Stools
Located in New York, NY
(Newly re-upholstered and restored). A uniquely hand-carved timeless and elegant set. Northern Italy, circa 1920 Size: Pair of Chairs: 34 1/2" back height x 14" seat height x 2...
Walnut
Andrianna Shamaris African Mahogany Wood Side Table or Stool
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood.
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris African Mahogany Wood Side Table or Stool
By Senufo
Located in New York, NY
Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of mahogany wood.
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Antique Primitive Rustic Large African Wooden Mortar Stool Table
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a plant holder or as a large bowl or ...
Hardwood
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, 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, Oak
Antique Primitive Rustic Large Mortar wooden table or Stool African
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful primitive rustic wooden mortar stool or table. Made from hardwood, this piece has been hand crafted. The piece is very versatile and can be used as a small table or stoo...
Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Wooden Drum Stools or Side Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Of traditional drum stool form with generous proportions. The wide, squat bodies formed as four joined quatrefoil openwork cartouches, creating a visually striking effect with the u...
Elm, Hardwood
Sold|$16,434 / set
Exceptional 1937 King George VI Coronation Chair and Stool Fully Stamped
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare 1937 King George VI Coronation chair and stool, both fully stamped original Westmins...
Velvet, Oak
Chinese Rosewood Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Tea Table with Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking intricately inlaid tea table, crafted from high quality hongmu rosewood. This tall table features a large scene of Chinese beauties relaxing in an outdoor court with a pond....
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Primative 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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
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, Oak
Solid Burnt Wood, Side Table, Stool, Original Contemporary Design, Logniture
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, Oak
Stunning Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Table with Swivel Side Mirrors and Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade solid Mahogany Edwardian Dressing table with swivel side mirrors and stool made A very good looking and well-made piece, I'...
Mahogany
Tribal Wood Stool Lizard Motif, Fulani of Niger, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small tribal wooden stool with lizard motif. 15" long. Fulani people of Niger, mid-late 20th century. This playful rustic wooden stool was fashioned by hand from a single piece of wo...
Wood
Solid Hardwood Sculptural Stool / Side Table, Deep Red Finish by Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Blunt, dense, and completely sure of itself, this stool is one of the most elemental objects in the Logniture collection. Carved from solid hardwood into a compact, blocky form, it c...
Wood
Sold|$13,147 / set
Henry Holmes Gillows Lancaster George III Armchair and Stool HH Stamped
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Very rare original HH stamped Henry Holmes armchair and stool Gillows Lancaster, circa 1820 A very rare and desirable find, the chair is stamped HH to the back base bar for Henry Ho...
Oak
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