American Mahogany & Gilt Dolphin Upholstered Harp Stool with Paw Feet, NY C 1815
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany harp stool with a carved molded back, flanking gilt dolphin supports, adjustable upholstered seat with a turned bulbous shaft, and resting on the original gilt carv...
Wrought Iron
American Classical Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Harp Stool w/ Lions Paw Feet, 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Classical mahogany acanthus foliage swivel Harp / Piano stool with a scrolled cornucopia splay back, central turned bulbous ringed support column, carved acanthus spur knee...
Brass
American Kings Wood Octagonal Pedestal Harp / Piano Stool. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Kings wood harp / piano stool with telescopic seat, octagonal pedestal, and terminating on quad base with rounder block feet.
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather and Iron Harp Leg Stools, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional pair of vintage leather and iron stools, crafted in the United States during the 1950s, perfectly balances industrial simplicity with refined mid-century modern desi...
Iron
Vintage Leather & Gilt Brass Harper's Stool 1950s France.
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Leather & Gilt Brass Harper's Stool 1950s France. Vintage leather and gilt brass harpist stool.
Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in W 43.75 in D 14 in
1950s Salvadori Double-Harp Bench Gold Greek Revival Hollywood Regency Stool
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Inspired by a Greek lyre harp form. Retains a metal hang tag marked, Made in Italy.
Steel
Victorian Adjustable Lyre Gold Harp Piano Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian adjustable lyre gold harp piano chair. Measures: Seat height 18 inches.
Sold
H 34.25 in W 16.75 in D 29.5 in
Paul Revere Doll House and Furniture 73 Pc Vintage Wood Accessories Miniatures
Located in Dayton, OH
Attic room 1 - Fireplace, tiered plant stand, 2 garden tools, garden shed, birdhouse, kitchen stove, kitchen sink, leafy plant, flowering plant, 2 chairs, set tea table Attic room 2...
Other
Sold
H 27 in W 19 in D 23 in
Imperial Russian Dolphin and Shell Carved Gilt Wood Harp Stool Circa 1900
By A. Schmidt
Located in Kensington, MD
A fine and rare Imperial Russian carved gilt wood harp stool, circa 1900. The stool bears a stamped mark with the Russian Imperial Eagle emblem and translates as follows: "Court Fact...
Giltwood
Piano Harp Table With 8 Calligaris Bar Stools
Located in LAS VEGAS, NV
The frame has been pinstriped and hand painted with musical notes. 8 refinished Calligaris bar stools are included.
$468 / set
H 14.97 in W 21.66 in D 13.78 in
Set of Two Faux Leather Brown Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful brown high quality faux leather. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Fabric
$2,900 / set
H 30.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Iron
$2,400
H 17.5 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stool with Gilt Rosettes and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier period walnut stool from the 19th century, with upholstered seat and gilt rosettes. Created in Austria during the Biedermeier period, this walnut veneered sto...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,995
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
Early 19th Century French Restauration Period Mahogany and Leather Desk Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period mahogany armchair or bergere features a curved back with scrolled armrests and two turned front legs. The back legs sweep bac...
Leather, Mahogany
$5,733Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 37.41 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
1960'S Vintage Two Original Leather by Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand, DalVera
Located in Markington, GB
These are the rarest tallest stools by Charlotte Perriand available! Sought after 2x leather Charlotte Perriand stools for Les Arcs, 1960. stunning stools very unusual and sought ...
Metal
$1,900
H 30.75 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,000
H 29.25 in W 24.24 in D 20.25 in
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this late 19th-century French Empire style desk chair is crafted in mahogany and distinguished by its elegant barrel-back silhouette. The curved back flo...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
H 40 in W 21.15 in D 20.5 in
Antique Queen Anne Side Chair, Fruitwood & Elm, English, Circa 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination, dating to circa 1700-1720. This is ...
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
$1,086Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in dark red. France, circa ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Period Walnut & Upholstered Stool, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a round upholstered seat raised on solid walnut square tapering legs joined by an x-form stretcher
Walnut
$2,500 / set
H 15 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Leather Stools by Frederick Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Leather Stools by Frederick Weinberg Designer: Frederick Weinberg Manufacturer: Frederick Weinberg Co. Materials: Brass, New Top-Grain Leather _____...
Brass
American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered iron and white leather bar stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Dimensions: 28.25” H x 18.25” Diameter
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wood Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood stool, with nicely upholstered seat, from the 19th century. This antique stool from France has been elaborately carved in Neoclassical e...
Wood
$2,895
H 28 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
French Art Deco Bistro Occasional Table with Octagonal Top of Leather and Wood
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French octagonal top occasional or bistro table from the Art Deco era, featuring a leather-wrapped top with brass nail-head detail, over four wood pedestal supports mounted to...
Metal
$1,093Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Antique Leather Upholstered Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
An elegant antique piano stool from the 19th century made of mahogany wood with luxurious green leather upholstery and brass rivets, it has an adjustable height using a wooden screw ...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Modernist Stools with Metal Bases and Upholstered Seats, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant and sculptural pair of modernist stools, Europe, circa 1970s. Each stool features a tripod-style metal base with tapered legs, supporting a circular disc element that transit...
Metal
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,532 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$3,501 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
$2,083 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$5,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Briar Wood Stools with Cream Linen, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine Italian 1950's briar wood stools, the legs elegantly tapered. The seat newly upholstered in a cream colored linen. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 17 1/2" high x 23 1/2" wi...
Fabric, Wood
$13,458 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$16,551 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
Maple and Leather Midcentury Wood Stools, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of petite midcentury maple and leather stools, Italy, circa 1950-1960. Nice pair of cute wooden stools with original upholstery in good condition. the leather is very soft and...
Leather, Maple
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.
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