Hand Carved Stool
21st Century and Contemporary African Rustic Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Faux Leather, Cedar
2010s Italian Stools
Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Stools
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Stools
Seagrass, Wood
20th Century English Jacobean Stools
Oak
20th Century Unknown Stools
Wool, Cotton, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Rustic Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Rustic Stools
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XIV Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Stools
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Stools
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Stools
Brass
20th Century French Modern Stools
Elm
Vintage 1970s English Stools
Wood, Paint, Leather
2010s English Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
Antique 1880s Dutch Victorian Stools
Oak
Vintage 1910s American Stools
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century African Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Stools
Wood
2010s English Organic Modern Stools
Textile, Ash
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools
Hardwood
20th Century American Stools
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique 17th Century Danish Stools
Wood, Oak
2010s Australian Organic Modern Stools
Composition, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood
2010s Australian Organic Modern Stools
Composition, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Stools
Wood
Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Stools
Wood
Antique 1840s Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Wood, Cedar
Vintage 1950s Stools
Wood
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Hand Carved Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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