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Foot Stool in walnut
Foot Stool in walnut

Foot Stool in walnut

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Foot Stool Designed by Project 213A in 2020 The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Fumed English Oak Stool
Fumed English Oak Stool

Fumed English Oak Stool

Located in Manchester, GB

This beautiful English Oak stool and side table is perfect for any room of the house. The ideal height as a stool for seating, or equally useful as a side table and bedside table. Tu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Stools

Materials

Oak

19th-Century English Walnut Stool with Hand-Cut Central Handle and Pad Feet
19th-Century English Walnut Stool with Hand-Cut Central Handle and Pad Feet

19th-Century English Walnut Stool with Hand-Cut Central Handle and Pad Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English walnut stool from the 19th century with oval seat and central hand-cut handle. This charming 19th-century English walnut stool showcases a timeless design, blending functi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Walnut

Gillows Country House Stool
Gillows Country House Stool

Gillows Country House Stool

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Arc de Stool '52
Arc de Stool '52

Arc de Stool '52

$1,593 / item

Arc de Stool '52

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool '52 Designed by Project 213A in 2022 Side table in solid oak with legs that arch inwards its triangular top. Carved by skilled artisans in northern Portugal. Productio...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Arc de Stool '52
Arc de Stool '52

Arc de Stool '52

$1,770 / item

Arc de Stool '52

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool '52 Designed by Project 213A in 2022 Side table in solid walnut with legs that arch inwards its triangular top. Carved by skilled artisans in northern Portugal. Produc...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Bobbin Stool
19th Century Bobbin Stool

19th Century Bobbin Stool

$1,325Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Bobbin Stool

By English School

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a beautiful hand crafted Bobbin stool from an old English Country House collection.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Bertu Stools, Boca Small Sheepskin Dining Stool, Solid Wood Aged Finish
Bertu Stools, Boca Small Sheepskin Dining Stool, Solid Wood Aged Finish

Bertu Stools, Boca Small Sheepskin Dining Stool, Solid Wood Aged Finish

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Foot Stool in Oak
Foot Stool in Oak

Foot Stool in Oak

$1,299 / item

Foot Stool in Oak

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil finished to have a rich dark brown appearance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Tertio Back Marble Stool
Tertio Back Marble Stool

Tertio Back Marble Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Tertio Back Marble all in carved black marble in polished finish. Also available in ceramic, on request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Marble

Arc de Stool '52
Arc de Stool '52

Arc de Stool '52

$1,298 / item

Arc de Stool '52

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool'52 in Black Varished Chestnut Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The taller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fusing to showcase ex...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Teak Wood Stool, Modern Organic
Teak Wood Stool, Modern Organic

Teak Wood Stool, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully organic teak wood stool. Its wood textures and shades make for a very elegant stool. Hand-crafted by master artisans on the island of Bali it bears a sculptural silhoue...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Arc de Stool '37
Arc de Stool '37

Arc de Stool '37

$1,121 / item

Arc de Stool '37

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool '37 in Oak wood Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fusing to showcase exquisite c...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Arc de Stool '37
Arc de Stool '37

Arc de Stool '37

$1,003 / item

Arc de Stool '37

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool '37 in black painted Chestnut Wood Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fusing to s...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Arc de Stool '37
Arc de Stool '37

Arc de Stool '37

$1,180 / item

Arc de Stool '37

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

Arc de Stool '37 in WalnutWood Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fusing to showcase exquisite...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar

Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar

By Riva 1920

Located in New York, NY

Design and Inspiration Inspiration: The stool takes inspiration from the world of pastry. Its shape and form are reminiscent of a traditional Italian pastry, blending culinary art wi...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Wooden Stools
Pair of Wooden Stools

Pair of Wooden Stools

$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Wooden Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Wooden S.Bent and Bros. stools. Crafted for fine taste. Strong and sturdy stools with amazing patina. This pair of stools is a truly beautiful sight. Everything about these c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

19thc Adirondack Milk Stool
19thc Adirondack Milk Stool

19thc Adirondack Milk Stool

$629Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Adirondack Milk Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original dry surface milk stool.Wonderful original surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Elmwood & Natural Handwoven Hemp Stool
Vintage Elmwood & Natural Handwoven Hemp Stool

Vintage Elmwood & Natural Handwoven Hemp Stool

Located in thousand oaks, CA

A versatile vintage handcrafted stool created from natural elmwood. Primitively constructed of mortise & tenon joinery. Cushioned seat, upholstered in a vintage organic hand-spun hemp.

Category

Vintage 1980s Stools

Materials

Hemp, Elm

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank
Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Carved Wood & Leather Stools, Jean-Michel Frank

By Alexandre Noll

Located in New York, NY

Unique pair of French mid-century hand-carved stools or benches in the style of Jean Michel Frank.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Paris Bench Stool
Regency Paris Bench Stool

Regency Paris Bench Stool

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

This is a fine stool in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter. The Regency Paris Bench Stool has a strict design square-edged upholstered top with brass nail single line decoration. The seat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Stools

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Walnut Stool
19th Century French Walnut Stool

19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

The upholstery is tacked with decorative nail heads in the shape of gorgeous flowers. The frame of the stool is absolutely exquisite. The frame is supported on wonderfully shaped...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Textile, Walnut

1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this sublime circa 1780 George II and later walnut stool with ornately carved legs and Claw & Ball feet This piece is a very good looking well made and d...

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Brutalist Sculptural Dark Wenge Stool Vibrante
Brutalist Sculptural Dark Wenge Stool Vibrante

Brutalist Sculptural Dark Wenge Stool Vibrante

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

The Vibrante Stool is energy, carved in wood. Made from a single block of solid dark wenge, its sculptural silhouette balances volume and precision. The bold hourglass form creates r...

Category

2010s Portuguese Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Foot Stool in Black
Foot Stool in Black

Foot Stool in Black

$1,062 / item

Foot Stool in Black

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil finished to have a rich dark brown appearance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Foot Stool Brown Chestnut
Foot Stool Brown Chestnut

Foot Stool Brown Chestnut

By Project 213A

Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT

The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil finished to have a rich dark brown appearance.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Handcrafted Oxidized Oak Counter Stool
Handcrafted Oxidized Oak Counter Stool

Handcrafted Oxidized Oak Counter Stool

By Daniel Oates

Located in Sharon, CT

The legs and rails of this modern take on a shaker styled stool are turned then carved creating an elegant taper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century French Walnut Stool
19th Century French Walnut Stool

19th Century French Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

The top is supported on hand carved mouton style legs. The legs are cabriole shape and are joined by a complimentary shaped stretcher.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools

Materials

Linen, Walnut

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand carved oak joint stool from England. The top has a nicely beveled edge, following down to a hand-carved decorated apron over slightly splayed legs, which are hand...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Shandong Elmwood Stool/Accent Piece
Vintage Shandong Elmwood Stool/Accent Piece

Vintage Shandong Elmwood Stool/Accent Piece

Located in thousand oaks, CA

Solidly built of elmwood, hand-carved and constructed of mortise & tenon joinery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Elm

The Country House Boudoir Stool
The Country House Boudoir Stool

The Country House Boudoir Stool

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A finely carved gilt wood stool with carved and shaped rails, central foliate sprays on carved cabriole design legs leaf carving to the knees all upon scrolled toes. To be upholstere...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Rococo Stools

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century Oak Stool
Early 19th Century Oak Stool

Early 19th Century Oak Stool

Located in Faversham, GB

A simple vernacular oak stool of joint construction with a thick block top complemented with an oval recess carry handle. Raised on four stout legs united with parallel stretchers. ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Rustic Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique 1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
Antique 1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

Antique 1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1780 George II and later walnut stool with ornately carved legs and Claw & Ball feet This piece is a very good looking well m...

Category

Antique 1780s English George II Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Outstanding 20th Century Bamileke Stool
Outstanding 20th Century Bamileke Stool

Outstanding 20th Century Bamileke Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

An outstanding early 20th century Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood with a wonderful geometric pattern, and with the most beautiful patina that only time can bestow.

Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Brutalist, Primitive Tripod Milking Stool
Brutalist, Primitive Tripod Milking Stool

Brutalist, Primitive Tripod Milking Stool

Located in LYON, FR

Rather primitive little milking stool. Hand carved and scalloped. The legs unscrew on wooden threads so you can throw it in your bag to follow your mountain goats up the pass.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Exquisite Vintage French Wooden Stool: A Rustic Gem from the 1960s Transport yourself to the rustic allure of 1960s France with this captivating wooden stool. Crafted in a truly rus...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Oval Walnut Stools
Pair of Oval Walnut Stools

Pair of Oval Walnut Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand carved walnut oval stools with X stretchers.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s
Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s Beautiful patina and has numerous names and marks, making it a truly intriguing piece. Heigth: 36 cm/14.1 inch Depth: 22 cm/8.6 inch Width: 50 cm/...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Tripod Stool

By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France in a rustic style. Olivetree, beautiful patina. It was made in the 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Olive

French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Tripod Stool

By Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic French rustical stool. Made in the 1940s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Primitive Tripod Stool
French Primitive Tripod Stool

French Primitive Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, no hardware. Lovely primitive look. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.  

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool
1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

1960s French Brutalist Tripod Stool

Located in London, GB

1960s French brutalist tripod stool. Superb primitive oak stool with bobbin legs and carved seat retaining original bark base. In very good solid condition with light and attractive...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool

French Brutalist Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, no hardware. Lovely primitive look. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Primitive Tripod Stool
French Primitive Tripod Stool

French Primitive Tripod Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, no hardware. Lovely primitive look. Good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool
Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool

Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round teak wood stool. This stool is crafted by multiple teak rings of different sizes, stacked. The stool is hollow at its center, however its structure rem...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool
Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool

Sculptural Round Teak Wood Stool

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural round teak wood stool. The stool is hollow in its center, however its unique leg structure allows it to remain robust and sturdy. Its subtle wood textures an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Brutalist Spanish tripod stool 1960
Brutalist Spanish tripod stool 1960

Brutalist Spanish tripod stool 1960

Located in Herentals, BE

Primitive Brutalist Spanish solid tripod stool with hand carving from the 60s. This beautiful handmade stool breathes craftsmanship and tradition. With its robust wooden structure an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950
Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950

Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950

Located in New York, NY

Solid carved walnut stool or occasional table with a gouged edge.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Walnut

Surinamese Tribal Stool, Mid 20th Century
Surinamese Tribal Stool, Mid 20th Century

Surinamese Tribal Stool, Mid 20th Century

Located in Warminster, GB

A carved tribal stool or headrest with brass studwork. Suriname, mid 20C. Stock ref. #3224 In very good order with characterful wear. H: 26 x W: 37 x D: 18 cm H: 10.2 x W: 14.6 x...

Category

Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo
Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo

Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo

Located in Portsmouth, VA

There’s something magical about the little things—like this petite antique footstool, quietly carrying over a century of stories. Dating to the late 1800s, this heirloom piece featu...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Australian Wood Stool Colisión
Brutalist Sculptural Solid Australian Wood Stool Colisión

Brutalist Sculptural Solid Australian Wood Stool Colisión

By Moanne

Located in Almería, ES

At the intersection of paths—where stories, people, and ideas collide—the Colisión Stool finds its shape. Inspired by moments of unexpected connection, this piece captures the quiet ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

17th Century Oak Joint Stool from England
17th Century Oak Joint Stool from England

17th Century Oak Joint Stool from England

Located in High Point, NC

PERIOD 17th century Jacobean oak joint stool from England. The top of the stool has a hand routed banding around the top, and has pegged construction.

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Located in High Point, NC

The stool is supported on the most gorgeous hand turned and carved decorated legs we have seen!

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool
John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool

John Eric Byers, "Drum", Stool

By John Eric Byers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a sophisticated finish to a simplified silhouette.

Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Maple

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s
French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Brutalist Stool, Solid Hardwood, Faceted Top, 1960s. This stool is built from thick solid hardwood with a faceted, chamfered top and hand-shaped tapered legs joined by a circ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood

English 19th Century Bobbin Turned Stool
English 19th Century Bobbin Turned Stool

English 19th Century Bobbin Turned Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

English late 19th century bobbin-turned pedestal/bar stool in deep mahogany tone that becomes a charming and versatile piece of accent furniture anywhere in the home. The slender for...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Beech

18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
18th Century English Oak Joint Stool

18th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Located in High Point, NC

The legs are fluted as well, and are joined by simple stretchers, which are also hand carved decorated. The stool is an unusual square shape, which would be useful as a stool or side...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Stools

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century English Walnut Stool
Early 19th Century English Walnut Stool

Early 19th Century English Walnut Stool

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century walnut stool from England. The seat is caned and is surrounded by a hand carved frame.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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