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. Late
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Rosewood
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. Late
Rosewood
$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
Teak
$1,613 / 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
Oak
$1,792 / 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
Walnut
$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
Wood
$16,673 / 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
Marble
$629Sale Price|20% Off
19thc Adirondack Milk Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original dry surface milk stool.Wonderful original surface.
Wood
$1,314 / item
Foot Stool in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil
Oak
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
Mahogany
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
$1,314 / 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
Walnut
$1,003Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage Set of 3 Brutalist Marbella Stools-Spanish Colonial Bar Stools - 60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
A sculptural Set of 3 Marbella Stools, reflecting the bold materiality and organic modernism
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
gild, and on with end is an applied hand carved ion's head medallion. This stool is truly wonderful
Textile, Walnut
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
Cedar
$1,015 / 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
Oak
$1,135 / 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
Oak
$1,195 / 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
Oak
$1,911 / 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
Wood, Wenge
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
. This piece is supported on hand turned feet. We photographed this stool before upholstering, in
Linen, Walnut
1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved legs and Claw & Ball feet This piece is a very good looking well made and decorative stool with
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,075 / item
Foot Stool in Black
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil
Chestnut
Brutalist hand carved oak Spanish tripod chair , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 52cm Width , 37cm Height seat, 77,5cm height total , 36cm Depth Condition: Good Material: Oak
Wood
Vintage Shandong Elmwood Stool/Accent Piece
Located in thousand oaks, CA
. Solidly built of elmwood, hand-carved and constructed of mortise & tenon joinery. Wonderful natural
Hardwood, Elm
$1,075 / item
Foot Stool Brown Chestnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from chestnut wood and oil
Chestnut
$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
Wood, Oak
19th Century Swedish Farm Stool
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century Swedish farm stool in wonderful gray-toned naturally sun-bleached wood. This work
Wood
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
Giltwood
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
Oak
French Ebonized & Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fluted legs in dark ebonized effect. Connecting the legs is an elaborate, hand-carved and shaped
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,800 / item
Pair of Beautiful Chinoiserie Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Chinoiserie Stools, carved and hand-painted. Semi attached box cushion covered in Randolph
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Hand-Carved English Regency Mahogany Dining or Side Chairs, 1800-1810
Located in Pasadena, CA
klismos form. The chairs feature a well-carved rope top rail that, together with the foliate brass inlaid
Cane, Mahogany
Italian Walnut Stool, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian walnut stool with an elliptical shaped carved structure supporting the seat; newly
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Joint Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
features turned legs and is constructed to resemble a low-lying table. This hand-carved English joint
Wood
Brutalist, Primitive Tripod Milking Stool
Located in LYON, FR
Rather primitive little milking stool. Hand carved and scalloped. The legs unscrew on wooden
Wood
Antique 1 of 2 18th Century circa 1780 Georgian Claw & Ball Carved Walnut Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
stool with a glorious timber patina. It is just over 240 years old This piece is expertly hand carved
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Wood
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
Oak
Antique Footstool circa 1880s Hand Needlepoint Floral Tapestry + Carved Wood Foo
Located in Portsmouth, VA
carrying over a century of stories. Dating to the late 1800s, this heirloom piece features hand-done
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Lift Top Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century oak stool from England with a lift-top and lovely hand carved panels on three
Oak
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
Pine
$11,800
Pair of Oval Walnut Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved walnut oval stools with X stretchers. New Fortuny upholstery.
Fabric, Walnut
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
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
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
Oak
Brutalist Spanish tripod stool 1960
Located in Herentals, BE
Primitive Brutalist Spanish solid tripod stool with hand carving from the 60s. This beautiful
Wood
French Primitive 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
Oak
French Primitive 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
Oak
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in the 1960s with three
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
Oak
French Primitive 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
Oak
19th Century English Walnut Savonarola Stool
Located in High Point, NC
follows down to a hand-carved apron. The stool is supported on wonderfully shaped and hand carved
Walnut
$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
Teak
$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
Teak
Asymmetrical Walnut Stool, France 1950
Located in New York, NY
Solid carved walnut stool or occasional table with a gouged edge.
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
Wood
18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
down to a lovely hand-carved decorated apron featuring encircled fylfots, which are symbols for
Oak
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
aprons with routed decoration. The stool is supported on the most gorgeous hand turned and carved
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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