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Jean Michel Frank Stool

French Modern Neoclassical / Art Deco Mahogany Stool / Bench, Jean-MIchel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
mahogany in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The piece is a classic, sober X-Frame design with the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Michel Frank Design X Base Leather Sling Stool
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural X Base Leather Sling Stool, originally designed by Jean Michel Frank in the 1930s, this
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jean Michel Frank Design X Base Leather Sling Stool
Jean Michel Frank Design X Base Leather Sling Stool
$1,850
H 17.5 in W 20.5 in D 17.25 in
Pair of French Bronzed Iron Stools / Benches after Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
by Jean Michel Frank. The wrought iron frame is in the Classic X form and the apron is in the form of
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Stools / Benches style of Jean-Michel Frank 1930
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
French master designer, Jean-Michel Frank , circa 1930-1940. The low lying X frame form is exquisite in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Set, 3 French Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Bar Stools, Jean Michel Frank, 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
composed of interlaced leather straps in the style of Jean Michel Frank circa 1940. These rare and timeless
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set 6 French Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Bar Stools, Jean Michel Frank 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
craftsman traditions in creating their distinctive aesthetic. Designers such as Jean Michel Frank were able
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stool in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank, white oak base with cognac leather seat
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stool in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank, white oak base with cognac leather seat
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of French Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Bar Stools, Jean MIchel Frank 1940
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman bar stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank with
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stool in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank, white oak base with cognac leather seat
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Stool, style Jean Michel Frank
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Midcentury / Late Art Deco, Hand Made Stool or Bench in the style of Jean Michel Frank
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of Art Deco Stools
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of stools in the style of Jean Michelle Frank.
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Vintage 1930s Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Stools
Pair of Art Deco Stools
$9,500 / set
H 24 in W 31 in D 15.5 in
Six French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood and Leather Strap Bar Stools, 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
, craftsman and rustic traditions in creating their distinctive aesthetic. Designers such as Jean Michel Frank
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Parson's Stools Hollywood Regency Patterned Pillow Top Stool Set
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman style Parsons ottomans. A gorgeous midcentury modern print, these stools are
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

French Art Deco Ash Wood Stool or Ottoman
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined French Art Deco Stool or Ottoman, in the manner of Jean Michel Frank, unsigned, France
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ash

French Art Deco Ash Wood Stool or Ottoman
French Art Deco Ash Wood Stool or Ottoman
$1,250
H 15.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
X-Shaped Oak Bench after JM Frank with Caramel P. Frey Mohair - France 1940's
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
1940s stool with a cross-shaped frame. Solid oak with raised edges. New upholstery in Pierre Frey
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Ebonized Wood Benches /Stools, Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. The pieces have pure lines and a sober form free of decoration
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Set of 4 Italian Mid-Century Handmade Hardwood Stools, style Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
the style of Jean-Michel Frank circa 1940. These Sober, modern and elegant pieces in the Directoire
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Benches or Stools, style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical style benches or stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-century Neoclassical Iron & Gilt Benches / Stools, Jean Michel Frank
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
benches or stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank and attributed to Maison Baguès. The pieces are
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Pair of Stools by Jean-Michel Frank, 1932
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of stools in black varnished beech (not original color), with rectangular seat stretched with
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair of Stools by Jean-Michel Frank, 1932
Pair of Stools by Jean-Michel Frank, 1932
H 19.3 in W 13.78 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Jean Michel Frank Style Bronzed Finish Iron Stools
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Jean Michel Frank style bronzed finish iron stools in nice as found vintage condition
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20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Stool in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wrought iron stool in the styel ofJean Michel Frank. these stools have a rare and
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cerused Oak Bench / Table, in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With shaped top and base joined by concave supports flanking a central cylinder, this neutral and versatile piece may be used as a bench or a side table to add movement to your space...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Style Parchment Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Style Parchment Stools
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20th Century Unknown Stools

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Elegant Pair of Stools/Benches After Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Chrome Stools with Tan Leather Seats. A Similar Form is Pictured in Jean-Michel
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Vintage 1960s French Stools

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Unusual Oak Stools, Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Doylestown, PA
A very unusual pair of modernist-inspired tabourets in oak, the inset cushions upholstered in African Kuba cloth, on ebonized angular bases.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Oak, Fabric

A pair of X stools, France, 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of stained oak stools with cowskin seating In the style of Jean-Michel Frank France, 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Animal Skin, Oak

A pair of X stools, France, 1940
A pair of X stools, France, 1940
H 17.92 in W 31.11 in D 17.33 in
Pair of French Steel X Stools with Greek Key in Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Chicago, IL
Jean-Michel Frank. Generous proportions of the seat. Produced in the 1970s or 1980s.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Parchment covered stool or end table in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The well known Diablo Pergamino circular table design was created by Jean-Michel Frank about 1930
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Early 2000s Argentine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Parchment covered stool or end table in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The well known Diablo Pergamino circular table design was created by Jean-Michel Frank about 1930
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Early 2000s Argentine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Solid Oak & Upholstery Stool, France 1940s
By Jacques Adnet, (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Small stool by french designer Jacques Adnet. Solid oak wood and upholstery. Made in France in
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Parchment covered stool or end table, manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Contemporary
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Parchment covered stool or end table in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank. Contemporary.
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2010s Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Paul Rodocanachi Art Deco 'Rodo' Chairs for Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jean-Michel Frank leather and Oak 'Rodo' stools, French Art Deco. France, circa 1930.  
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of chic leather stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic leather stools in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
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Vintage 1940s Footstools

Handsome Ebonized and Cerused Oak "X" Stool or Side Table
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Jean Michel Frank. Will work in a modern or more traditional interior.                           
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Vintage 1980s American Side Tables

Materials

Oak

A parchment covered stool or end table
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A parchment covered stool or end table in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Parchment Paper

A parchment covered stool or end table
A parchment covered stool or end table
H 18.25 in W 21.75 in D 15.5 in
Cerused Oak and Leather Stools in the Style of Jean Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, NY
tailored supple cognac leather seats in the French, 1940s style of Jean Michel Frank. Fine quality rock
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20th Century Stools

Materials

Brass

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and extremely well made bar stools, solid oak and beautiful cognac leather with a great
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and extremely well made bar stools, solid oak and beautiful cognac leather with a great
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

1940's Iron Tassel Stools
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Rochester, NY
Solid iron painted tassel stools in recently upholstered high quality commercial grade soft cream
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Steel

1940's Iron Tassel Stools
1940's Iron Tassel Stools
H 18 in W 19.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair French Modern Neoclassical Nickel Benches / Stools, Style Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of French Mid-Modern Style Nickel stools in the style of Jean Michel Frank. These
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Parchment covered stool or end table.
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This wonderful geometric table / stool is from a hotel in Buenos Aires. Perfect for a side table or
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Parchment covered stool or end table.
Parchment covered stool or end table.
H 18 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Pair of 1950s Scoop Seat Stools
By Alfred Parsons, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Parson style scoop seat stools custom painted in paper white. Shaped, contoured seat with
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 1950s Scoop Seat Stools
Pair of 1950s Scoop Seat Stools
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 13.75 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Blue & Orange Tie-Dye Parsons Style Ottomans Stools
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
style similar to Milo Baughman (or originally Jean Michel Frank!) this phenomenal pair of ottomans is
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Reproduction Jean -Michel Frank stools
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Reproduction Jean-Michel Frank x stools. Just needs a seat cover.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

A Tall Pair of X-Form Stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Each with a circular upholstered seat, above an x-form base with molded edging. More seating also available at: www.hmluther.com These pieces @ H.M. Luther Antiques Greenwich ...
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20th Century French Stools

Pair of Modernist Stools in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
, whose series of African tribal form furniture was inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Frank.
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Parchment Paper, Wood

Limited Edition X-Form Stools in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Long Island City, NY
X-Form Stools in the Manner of Jean-Michel Frank Painted in a Faux Parchment Finish. Note: We can
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Jean Michel Frank Style X-Frame Stools
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Contemporary X-Frame Iron and Leather Stools after a Design by Jean-Michel Frank. French
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20th Century French Benches

Materials

Iron

Jean Michel Frank Style X-Frame Stools
Jean Michel Frank Style X-Frame Stools
H 19 in W 30.75 in D 18 in
Greek Key Stools with suede In the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant pair of stools/ benches in steel newly reupholstered chocolate suede.
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20th Century French Benches

Materials

Steel

Vintage Jean Michel Frank Style Stool, 20th Century, France
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Vintage x-style stool in the style of Jean Michel Frank in the designer's signature French modern
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20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

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Jean Michel Frank Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jean michel frank stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A jean michel frank stool — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a jean michel frank stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A jean michel frank stool made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular.

How Much is a Jean Michel Frank Stool?

The average selling price for a jean michel frank stool at 1stDibs is $5,934, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $230,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.