Petrified Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi, 21st Century, Wood Stool
Located in Lisboa, PT
This petrified wood stool is made to order. A low petrified drum, grain cut clean, edges left raw. Worked from a single block of petrified wood — fossilised timber turned to stone ov...
Petrified Wood
$7,347
George I Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved George I design stool with foliate carved cabriole legs on claw and ball feet. To be upholstered in the client’s own material. Please note that we are currently worki...
Mahogany
$2,188
Adam Dressing Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved gilt-wood dressing stool in the manner of Robert Adam, with fluted and turned legs. To be upholstered in client’s own material. Please note we are currently working t...
Giltwood
$1,019
Swedish Stool dated 1815
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Stool dated 1815 With its multiple dates, names, and owner marks, it is an outstanding and unique piece. The oldest date on this incredible stool dates back to 1815. The t...
Pine
$5,800 / item
Nahéma Counter Stool
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Try not to get handsy with the flirty and modern design of the Nahéma counter stool. Her sweet seat and contemporary detached back are bound by a metal and lacquer frame complete wit...
Brass
$5,800 / item
Nahéma Bar Stool
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Try not to get handsy with the flirty and modern design of the Nahéma bar stool. Her sweet seat and contemporary detached back are bound by a metal and lacquer frame complete with tw...
Brass
$6,566
Country House Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptionally well drawn Georgian mahogany, turned and tapered leg stool with brass spoked wheel castors. To be finished in the clients own material. Please note we are currently...
Mahogany
$11,968 / item
Yumi Stool - Ebonized
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Yumi Stool is a handcrafted piece of furniture that combines solid wood and liquid bronze for a unique appearance. The stool is made using traditional techniques such as hand car...
Wood, Ash
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...
Walnut
$985Sale Price|50% Off
Victorian Carved Wood Revolving Piano Stool With Brown Leather Seat Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Classical Victorian Carved Wood Revolving Piano Stool With Brown Leather Seat Finished With Brass Studs Circa 1850's Height to seat: 48cm - 57cm
Brass
Folk Art French Stool - Brutalist Wooden Tripod Stool - Solid Pine Wood - 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
French stool made of solid pine. Hand-carved in France in the 1940s.
Wood, Fruitwood, Pine
$11,011
Gillows Country House Stool
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved mahogany Gillows design library stool/ coffee table.
Mahogany
$1,305Sale 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.
Rosewood
$15,986 / item
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.
Marble
$1,088 / item
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...
Teak
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...
Maple
$5,420Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Cedar
19th Century Swedish Farm Stool
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century Swedish farm stool in wonderful gray-toned naturally sun-bleached wood. This work stool was originally used for many tasks including repairing wheels. Sculptural in shape.
Wood
$1,250 / set
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...
Wood
19thc Adirondack Milk Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dry surface milk stool.Wonderful original surface.
Wood
$1,832 / item
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...
Wood, Wenge
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...
Textile, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Mahogany
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.
Hemp, Elm
$1,250 / item
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.
Wood, Oak
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.
Linen, Walnut
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.
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Oak
Vintage Shandong Elmwood Stool/Accent Piece
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Solidly built of elmwood, hand-carved and constructed of mortise & tenon joinery.
Hardwood, Elm
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...
Giltwood
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.
Wood
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand
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...
Oak
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.
Wood
$11,800
Pair of Oval Walnut Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved walnut oval stools with X stretchers.
Fabric, Walnut
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/...
Pine
Early 19th Century English Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century hand carved walnut stool with newly upholstered seat from England.
Linen, Walnut
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France in a rustic style. Olivetree, beautiful patina. It was made in the 1960s.
Olive
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.
Oak
$880 / item
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...
Teak
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.
Oak
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.
Oak
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, no hardware. Lovely primitive look. Good vintage condition.
Oak
$880 / item
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...
Teak
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.
Oak
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...
Oak
Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Solid carved walnut stool or occasional table with a gouged edge.
Walnut
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...
Wood
Edwardian English Walnut Upholstered Stool, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
The stool is supported on hand turned legs, which are cabriole and have carved shielded knees for added design interest.
Linen, Walnut
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 ...
Wood
$11,000 / item
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.
Maple
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...
Brass
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...
Oak
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.
Cane, Walnut
$18,000 / set
John Eric Byers, "Block", Stools
By John Eric Byers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This monolithic piece from John Eric Byers merges bold, modern geometries with traditional craft. The wood is hand-carved and lacquered with a distinctive textured pattern to give a ...
Maple
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...
Hardwood
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous volcanic rock endemic to Mexico. Its design draws from different historical reference...
Stone
$1,468 / set
Pair Of 1960s Spanish Brutalist Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1960s Spanish Brutalist stools. Superb hand-carved pine chairs with goat skin seats and backs.
Goatskin, Pine
Louis XIV style giltwood stool
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XIV Style giltwood Stool with foliage baluster feet joined by stretchers with Acanthus leaves Upholstered with a white Coton. Can be recovered with customer own fabric on request
Wood
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