$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
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 Its design draws from different historical reference...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
Late 19th Century French Oak Tripod Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century carved oak tripod stool from France. the top has a beveled and hand carved edge surrounding a hand carved seat.
Oak
$1,502 / 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
Early 19th Century French Giltwood Stool
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Large Early 19th French Century Giltwood Stool. The stool is in very good original condition, ready for reupholstering. The top cover is fraying and will need replacing, if require...
Giltwood
Rustic Handmade oak Stool, France, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A charming example of 19th‑century French rural craftsmanship, this handmade wooden stool embodies the honesty, simplicity, and tactile warmth of traditional provincial furniture. Sh...
Wood
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
Chunky oak stool, France 1950
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Interesting three legged naïve French stool in solid oak with beautiful patina. Colours vary from caramel to deep browns, almost black. A great esthetically interesting interior piece.
Oak
Antique Wooden provincial Rustic Stool, France 1880s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Hand‑carved from solid timber, it carries the tactile warmth and irregular charm that only true vernacular furniture can offer.
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
The apron is wonderfully hand carved on all four sides for easy placement in any room.
Oak
Italian Art Deco Walnut Stool, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian walnut stool with an elliptical shaped carved structure supporting the seat; newly upholstered in an Italian cream cotton fabric. Northern Italy, circa 1940 Size: 18" hi...
Fabric, Walnut
$8,696Sale Price|20% Off
Yumi Stool by Modu Studio
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...
Bronze
19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much wear is evident throughout the seat. All original legs. Rare piece.
Hardwood
French Brutalist Tripod Stool, 1950s
By Jean Touret, Atelier Marolles
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Gouge mid-century stool, 1950s, Jean Touret. Beautiful primitive look. Good vintage condition.
Oak
$1,070 / set
Pair of Brutalist Bar Stools, France, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s. The pieces belong to post-war folk art: rural workshops in the Massif Central then produced sturdy furniture f...
Wood
Mid-Century Tripod Stool, France
By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s. Lovely Vintage look. Good vintage condition. Dimension on the floor between two legs : 35 cm.
Oak
French Brutalist Handcarved 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 legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.
Oak
Early 19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century oak joint stool from England. The top has hand carved stacked beveled edges on the longer sides and pie crust edges on the shorter sides.
Oak
$1,345 / item
Handcrafted Sculptural Bleached Maple Counter Stool
By DBO Home
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, Maple
Early 20th Century Bamum Frog Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and expressive early 20th century Bamum stool carved from one piece of wood with an incredible stylized frog motif supporting a solid top with a large lip.
Wood
A Pair of Turned Walnut Stools from the Late 17th Century
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of solid walnut stools, finely carved. The stools feature four twisted, molded legs, supported by rectangular crosspieces that enhance their stability. The seat, upho...
Fabric, Nutwood
"Bic Blue" Triburete Stool by Marco Calhau, Spain, 2026
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Marco Calhau in 2026, the "Bic Blue" Triburete is part of the TRIBURETES series, a collection of three-legged stools developed from reclaimed offcuts generated in the art...
Wood
"Light yellow" Triburete Stool by Marco Calhau, Spain, 2026
Located in Madrid, ES
Designed by Marco Calhau in 2026, the "Light yellow" Triburete is part of the TRIBURETES series, a collection of three-legged stools developed from reclaimed offcuts generated in the...
Wood
$975 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Elm Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of charming early 19th century elm stools from France. The tops are thickly cut planks of elm and have hand scalloped edges and hand-carved decoration on the tops.
Elm
Italian Folk Art Rustic Walnut Tripod Stool
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Folk Art rustic walnut tripod stool, beautifully carved and hand crafted. Northern Italy, circa 1950 Size: 18" high x 11" diameter.
Walnut
19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
Berlin Iron
Antique Oak Petite Footstool with Barley Twist legs and a Hand Carved Apron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship with a simple and elegant flair, the barley twist legs and hand scribed apron separate this little gem from theack. Originally had a cushion attached and tack...
Oak, Lacquer
Petrified Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi, 21st Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
This petrified wood stool is made to order. A solid stump seat of petrified wood, raw sides, top worn smooth. Worked from a single block of petrified wood — fossilised timber turned ...
Petrified Wood
18th century, Two of Tuscany Walnut Stools
Located in IT
A pair of walnut stools, Tuscany, early 18th century Dimensions: left: D 43 x W 27.5 x H 107 cm; seat height 55 cm Right: D 44 x W 27 x H 101.5 cm; seat height 50.5 cm These two st...
Walnut
Handcrafted Sculptural Blackened Oak Short Stool
By DBO Home
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
Japanese antique pine stool 1800, handcrafted unique
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Unique Japanese pine stool. Lots of patina, it's a true beauty of minimal craftsmanship. Lightweight and easy to move. A true eye catcher in any interior. __________________________...
Pine
19th Century English Oak and Elm Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
The top follows down to a hand carved decorated apron and is supported on hand carved and splayed legs.
Elm, Oak
$3,800 / set
Six Wooden Bamboo Tripod Base Stools
Located in Chireno, TX
Six wooden bamboo tripod base stools. Olive wood seats. Sold together and priced $3,800 for the set.
Brass
EARLY 19th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSIC STYLE STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined pair of solid walnut stools, finely carved. The stools have a rectangular shape, with truncated pyramid legs typical of the neoclassical style, featuring a narrowing under th...
Fabric, Nutwood
Nara Architectural Stool, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By Secolo
Located in Paris, IDF
A sculptural interpretation of minimal Japanese-inspired design, the Nara Stool by combines architectural restraint with soft contemporary comfort through a refined balance of straig...
Wood
Black Forest Modeled Bear Piano Stool, Late 20th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic hand carved bear piano stool with extendable seat.
Wood
Mid 19th century Swedish birch empire stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century birch empire stool circa 1850. Scandinavian empire period stool made in birch. Shaped support handles which flow through to the 4 splayed legs. Original floral ta...
Tapestry, Birch
$884Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian walnut stool having quality shaped solid walnut cabriole legs with pad feet and shaped supports with a newly reupholstered seat in a quality stylish fabric. A ch...
Walnut
Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.
Wood
Contemporary Sculptural Solid Wood Bimbo Accent Stool
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Bimbo Bench is a playful and versatile piece that seamlessly shifts between seating and a side table, adapting effortlessly to residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors....
Hardwood
Mid-Century Hand-Carved Live-Edge Oak Stool or Side Table, Europe, 1950s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
mid-century, 1950s, rustic modern, organic modern, wabi-sabi, live edge, hand-carved stool, side table, solid oak, solid elm, primitive, folk art, studio craft, chalet, French alpine...
Oak
Teak Wood Stool Elegant Textures, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic teak wood stool crafted from teak wood. The contrast of curved and straight lines with Its wood textures and shades make for a very elegant stool.
Teak
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Camel Stool Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A whimsical pair of Mid-Century Giltwood Italian Curule stool benches crafted in the Neoclassical-Empire taste. The stools are styled after Middle Eastern camel saddle stools in a pl...
Fabric, Giltwood
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa, Human and animal figurines Hand carved 1950s
Wood
18th century, Pair of Tuscany Turned Walnut Stools
Located in IT
18th century, Pair of Tuscany Turned Walnut Stools Dimensions: 39 x 39 x H 71 cm; seat 26 x 26 cm This pair of turned walnut stools was made in Tuscany in the early years of the 18t...
Walnut
$3,990 / set
Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools
Located in Ballard, CA
Beautiful, original ivory painted finish. Sinuous hand-carved wood frames with floral motifs. Notable provenance, Lief in Los Angeles ( paid $4745 each stool, did belong to Gene Kell...
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th Century Gustavian Stool with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Folk Art stool from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. A very charming stool. The Stool`s seat is made of wood but is upholstered in a beautiful fabric. Scr...
Pine
Swedish Pine Stool, Brutalist Rustic Design, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish pine stool produced in the 1960s, crafted from solid wood with a slightly concave seat and expressive hand-shaped legs. The sculptural, almost brutalist character highligh...
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,795 / item
QUIN Solid Wood & Upholstery Stool by Gregory Beson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Quin was designed to have a stool without a dedicated front or back, therefore making it great in pairs and packs to have around a table or in the living room. A soft foam and webbin...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut, Black Walnut
Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca 1850-1880
Located in Farsta, SE
A Swedish Primitive Milking Stool ca1850-1880s Featuring a beautiful gray tone acquired through time and sun exposure, along with distinctive quirky legs Sold as is condition Heig...
Birch
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in IT
This pair of center stools was made in Naples towards the end of the 18th century, during the Neoclassical period. The rectangular seats are upholstered in blue velvet fabric, which ...
Wood
$1,011 / set
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.
Oak
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Stool with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Baroque walnut stool with cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher ending in hoof feet. With blue and green Fortuny upholstery. Sturdy and quite comfortable. ...
Walnut, Textile
$773 / set
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.
Oak
Pair Of 1950s French Primitive Brutalist Milking Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s French primitive milking stools Superb and rare hand-carved elm chairs from the Cévennes region.
Elm
$1,070 / set
French Midcentury Tripod Stool, a Pair
By Francis Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Fantastic wood pair of stools from France in the style of Jean Touret. Made in the 1960s with three legs. No hardware. Good vintage condition.
Walnut
$3,213 / set
Pair of of Jean Touret Brutalist Bar Stools
By Jean Touret
Located in Faversham, GB
The stools are rustic, hand carved and exquisitely proportioned.
Oak
Indoor Outdoor Contemporary Organic Sculptural Minimalist Stool Side Table byCEU
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Chess Stool by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory 13" x 18.1" The item is customizable by size and finish The Chess Stool draws its strength from form. With its hourglass silhoue...
Wood
Early 20th Swedish birch long bedroom stool
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th swedish birch long bedroom stool circa 1900. Fine example of swedish simple but elegant design, birch frame with 6 tapering supporting legs with upholstered top. Ideal f...
Fabric, Birch
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