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Hoof Stool

Beautiful Georgian Pony Hoof Mahogany Stool c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very handsome and robust foot stool with substantial cabriole legs terminating in pony hoof
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Fang Deng Stool with Hoof Feet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Much more portable than heavier chairs, stools would be pulled up for use at mealtimes or used in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Elm

Chinese Fang Deng Stool with Hoof Feet, c. 1900
Chinese Fang Deng Stool with Hoof Feet, c. 1900
$1,680
H 20.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
French Walnut Stool with Hoof Feet and Decorative Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French walnut stool with hoof feet and decorative carvings, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Country French Style Cabriole Leg Hoof Foot Upholstered Stools Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Country French style cabriole leg hoof foot upholstered stools. Items feature solid wood
Category

20th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style 1890s Green Painted Stool with Cabriole Legs and Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted Louis XV style stool from the late 19th century, with cabriole legs, distressed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Square Stool with Hoofed Legs and Hand-Painted Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
it was crafted in an elegant and classic style. The stool features hoofed feet and humpback
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Drinks Table or Stool with Carved Apron, Horse Hoof Feet and Side Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small late Qing Dynasty period side table or stool from the early 20th century with waisted top
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square hoofed-foot stools in bleached wood, newly upholstered in neutral linen with brass
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
$2,800 / item
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Qing Dynasty Elm Stool or Drinks Table with Horse Hoof Feet and Humpback Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
stretcher apron, horse hoof feet and warm patina. Discover the enchanting allure of this late Qing Dynasty
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables

Materials

Elm

Recent Sales

Pair of Hoof Foot Chinoiserie Decorated Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of red lacquered and chinoiserie decorated stools with carved hoof feet and leather
Category

20th Century Unknown Regency Stools

Materials

Leather

French Louis XV-Style Stool with Cabriole Legs and Hoof Feet
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a lovely and graceful wooden (quite possibly walnut) stool, made in the style of Louis XV
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Hoof Footstools
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of 19th c. Italian Walnut Footstools with hoof feet and upholstered tops
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Mahogany Frame Stool
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
, the cabriole legs sweeping generously concluding in a hoof base, the stool covered in a flecked green
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Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

19th Century Mahogany Frame Stool
19th Century Mahogany Frame Stool
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Antique French Deer Hoof and Cowhide Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French deer hoof and cowhide foot stool.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Footstools

Materials

Cowhide

Pair of Flush-Sided Meditation Stools with Humpback Stretchers & Horse Hoof Feet
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
Pair of square stools Each with a square frame enclosing a floating top panel, supported on
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Elm

Horse Hoof Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved stool with in pale green with hand-painted black and gold hoofs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stools

Materials

Pine

Horse Hoof Stool
Horse Hoof Stool
H 20 in W 26 in D 22 in
Cloven Hoof Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Italian stool with carved animal legs. This is newer upholstery and in very good condition.
Category

Italian Footstools

Cloven Hoof Stool
Cloven Hoof Stool
H 16.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Zoomorphic Hoof Legged Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical white-painted stools with a curved rectangular padded top above
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20th Century Italian Stools

Italian Style 22-Karat Giltwood Stool with Hoof Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style 22-karat giltwood stool with hoof feet upholstered in silk fabric. This is stool is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

A Pair of Shearling Upholstered Stools with Hoof Feet
Located in NYC, NY
Two vintage stools with carved wooden hooved feet recently upholstered in a white shearling.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Stools

Chinese Rectangular Stool with Woven Seat and Horse-Hoof Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese stool is made from elmwood and features a woven leather seat and horse-hoof feet.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Leather, Elm

French Walnut Stool with Hoof Feet and Decorative Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French walnut stool with hoof feet and decorative carvings, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Tripod Stool w/ Deer Hoof Feet and Hair-on-Hide Cushion
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage three legged stool with an off-white hide upholstered cushion and deer-hoof legs.
Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Textile

Karl Johan Taburettes/Stools with Hoof Feet and Egyptian Heads '3' Dated 1912
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Karl Johan Taburettes set of three (3) stools with hand carved Egyptian heads, hoof feet
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Early 20th Century Swedish Karl Johan Stools

Materials

Burl, Fruitwood

Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Stools with Rams' Heads and Hoof Feet
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Maison Jansen style steel and brass stools from the mid-20th century, with rams
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Italian Brass Hoof Foot Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Period/Style: Mid Century Modern Country: Italy Date: 1970’s Dimensions: 19″H x 26.25″W x 16.75″D Materials: Brass Condition: Excelle...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Brass Hoof Foot Bench
Vintage Italian Brass Hoof Foot Bench
H 19 in W 26.25 in D 16.75 in
Bronze Ottoman with Rams Heads and Hoof Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful black bronze ottoman/stool with brass rams head and hoof feet. This piece needs the
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 th. c. Italian stool with hoof feet.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Stool
Italian Stool
H 16.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.5 in
Steel and Brass Ram's Head Neoclassical Stool by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical steel and brass ram's head stool with hoof feet. Genuine suede sling seat.
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Steel and Brass Mid Century Upholstered Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Mid-Century steel and brass stools with hoof feet and upholstered seats.
Category

20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Neo Classical Stool
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautiful and stylish stool with a hoofed foot. A painted and gold leafed finish accents the
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Footstools

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery

Italian Neo Classical Stool
Italian Neo Classical Stool
H 21 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs
Located in Chicago, IL
ending in hoof feet. Four stools available, sold in pairs. Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA083
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Antique 19th Century Furniture

Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs
Pair of Ironwood Feng Dengs
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
John Dickinson Neoclassical Style Rams Hoof Stool
By John Dickinson, Maitland Smith
Located in Rochester, NY
A beautifully contoured rams hoof foot tall stool / vanity stool. The carved wood frame with
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20th Century Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Hoofed Alpaca Stools
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of low upholstered stools are designed in the style of 18th century French furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Stools

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of Hoofed Alpaca Stools
Pair of Hoofed Alpaca Stools
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
19th Century French Stool with Carved Hoof Feet
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French stool made from oak. The legs are beautifully shaped cabriole, and end in hand
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Industrial Artist Stool, circa 1900s, Amazing Patina, Metal Hoofed Feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
capped hoofed feet, stunning accent piece, work stool, task stool, artist stool, functional sculpture
Category

Vintage 1910s French Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Country French Style Cabriole Leg Hoof Foot Upholstered Stools Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Country French style cabriole leg hoof foot upholstered stools. Items feature solid wood
Category

20th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquer Stool with Drawer and Horse-Hoof Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered stool from the early 20th century, with single drawer and horse-hoof legs
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Stools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pink Distress Painted Italian Regency X-Frame Hoof Foot Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century pink distress painted Italian Regency X-frame hoof foot stool. Item features
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Regency Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Italian Walnut "X" Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Italian Carved Walnut "X" Stool with Flower Motif and Hoof Feet. The Stool is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

19th Century Italian Walnut "X" Stool
19th Century Italian Walnut "X" Stool
H 22 in W 20 in D 15.5 in
Neoclassical Steel and Bronze Stool by Maison Jansen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Neoclassical Polished Steel and Bronze Hoofed Feet Stool by Maison Jansen with Velvet Upholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Late Qing Dynasty Waisted Wooden Stool with Dark Red Patina and Carved Apron
Located in Yonkers, NY
traditional tapering legs that culminate in horse hoof extremities, the stool is structurally connected by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Wood

Square Antique Country Stool, with Hoof Legs
Located in Somis, CA
Rustic charm at its best. Small square stool is made of solid wood, using tenons and mortises
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

John Rosselli Eccentric Horse Hoof Long Leg Bench Stool Ottoman
By John Rosselli
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
John Rosselli Eccentric Horse Hoof Long Leg Bench Stool Ottoman
Category

1990s American Regency Benches

Materials

Wood

Italian Directoire Style Steel and Brass Stool with Ram’s Heads and Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian Directoire style steel stool from the mid-20th century feature a black leather seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Benches

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century French Steel and Bronze Hoof Motif Stool or Bench by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Maison Jansen Bagues style bench will bring a designer look to any seating area. Constructed of solid steel with a central fluted bronze crossbar and hooved bronze feet, this ne...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Hoof stool
Located in Boston, MA
Unusual three legged hoof stool with hide top.
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

Hoof stool
Hoof stool
H 15 in Dm 12 in
Animal Hoof Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
STRIKING STOOL WITH ANIMAL LEGS. ORIGINAL FABRIC
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Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Wood

Animal Hoof Stool
Animal Hoof Stool
H 17 in W 28 in
Pair of Hoof Footed X Frame Stools
Located in Seattle, WA
Wonderful pair of hoof footed X frame stools with tufted leather seats. New "old world" upholstery
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Hoof Footed X Frame Stools
Pair of Hoof Footed X Frame Stools
H 18 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
20th Century Handmade Wood Stool with Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century handmade wood stool with hoof feet.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel Brass Curule Hoofed Bench Faux Leopard
By Maison Jansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classically designed steel and brass foot stool or ottoman with beautifully detailed hairy paw
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Stools
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Good looking carved wood and painted finish with silver leaf stools with hoof feet.
Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stools
Pair of Stools
H 19.5 in W 21 in D 17 in
Pair of Chinese Stools
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese Stools with hoof feet, elm wood original finish Hebei, China
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Chinese Stools
Pair of Chinese Stools
H 20.25 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Stool in the Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Toronto, ON
Classical bronze Rams hoofed and steel stool in the style of Maison Jansen with pony hide
Category

Vintage 1960s French Classical Roman Stools

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Early 20th century walnut cabriole leg stool in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
a carved design on the knee and terminates with a 'slipper' or 'hoof' foot. This stool is in
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of Chinese Walnut Stools/Tables
Located in Sarasota, FL
The best heavy hard wood stools hand made hoof feet with stretchers well taken care of belonged to
Category

20th Century Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Elk Hoof Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elk Hoof Stool, Of circular form, with black leather upholstered top raised on three taxidermy elk
Category

Vintage 1960s American Adirondack Taxidermy

Materials

Horn, Leather

Elk Hoof Stool
Elk Hoof Stool
H 21 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique Deer Hoof and Leather Foot Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique deer hoof and leather foot stool.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Rustic Footstools

Materials

Leather

Antique Deer Hoof and Leather Foot Stool
H 11.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in

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Located in Westwood, NJ
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$4,120 / set
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20th Century Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Amsterdam School Art Deco side table in oak with octagonal top, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Tables

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Oak

Pair of Hollywood Regency X-Frame Stools Gillows of Lancaster style
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Hollywood Regency X-base stools in the style of Gillows of Lancaster.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

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Acerbis LOKUM S Coffee Table in smoked grey by Sabine Marcelis
By Acerbis, Sabine Marcelis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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$3,054 / item
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Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
$4,745
H 40.56 in W 53.75 in D 19.1 in
18th Century Japanese Rinpa Screen. White Chrysanthemums. School of Korin.
Located in Kyoto, JP
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Antique early 18th century Dutch blacked oak two door table cabinet for TV
Located in Casteren, NL
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Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Lacquered Oak
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Hoof Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hoof stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every hoof stool was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the hoof stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hoof stool made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular.

How Much is a Hoof Stool?

The average selling price for a hoof stool at 1stDibs is $1,025, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $9,800 for the highest priced.

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