Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oak
$2,600 / item
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oak
Rustic Vintage Handcrafted Oak Step Stool with Slatted Top and Curved Sides
Located in Seattle, WA
A charming vintage handcrafted step stool seemingly made of solid oak, featuring a slatted top surface and smoothly curved side panels that lend a sculptural, handcrafted quality.
Wood
Contemporary Step Stool "Steps" in White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture.
Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak
Step Bucket Stool, Low Seat or Side Table with Bentwood Handle in Solid Oak
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Step Bucket Stool is a single sized, low seat, or step stool, and the smallest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection.
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Oak Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
An antique Victorian chamber pot commode, a discrete piece of bedroom furniture dating from the late 19th. Constructed with a square, paneled oak frame, the cabinet features geometri...
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
Bone Ductal, Stool in Oak and White Concrete, Ymer&Malta, France
By Cedric Ragot, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
Bone Ductal is a molded concrete and oak stool, a step up from its marble version on the evolutionary scale.
Concrete
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
Bone Ductal, Stool in Oak and Light Grey Concrete, Ymer&Malta, France
By Cedric Ragot, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
Bone Ductal is a molded concrete and oak stool, a step up from its marble version on the evolutionary scale.
Concrete
Unavailable
H 11.82 in W 20.87 in D 9.06 in
Bone Ductal, Stool in Oak and Dark Grey Concrete, Ymer&Malta, France
By Cedric Ragot, YMER&MALTA
Located in PARIS, FR
Bone Ductal is a molded concrete and oak stool, a step up from its marble version on the evolutionary scale.
Concrete
Sold
H 36.25 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's.
Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 17 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Antique Early American Primitive Oak Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Mission style chamber pot or commode. Made from quartered oak with a paneled top and square form. The top opens to a porcelain chamber with handle and lid, and ...
Oak
Early 20th Century English Oak Step Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century English oak step stool.
Wood, Oak
Swedish Designer, Stepping Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak stepping stool produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Oak
Sold
H 9 in W 16 in D 11.5 in
Antique American Oak Country Farmhouse Footstool Step Stool Rest Ottoman 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive early American oak footstool / foot rest / step stool / ottoman.
Oak
Industrial Pullman Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, Pullman, train conductor, step stool with oak top and steel base. Top measures 17 x 13.5 inches.
Steel
Sold
H 11.25 in Dm 14.25 in
Vintage Industrial Oak + Iron Filing Step Stool Rustic Kitchen Library Pedestal
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In the manner of UHL Toledo Metals Company, but a different US maker of same period. Hardwood seat top has been waxed and polished, 1950s.
Iron
19th Century Antique British Inlaid Oak Folding Step Stool
Located in Concord, MA
Antique British inlaid oak folding a-frame step stool, circa 1820.
Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Pine
$920
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Hand-Crafted Rustic and Organic Oak Tree Stool for Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and heavy little stool made of oak branches. This rustic and perfectly original stool or table is made of natural tree branches and it dates back to the early 1900'...
Oak
$699 / set
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium Pausa oak stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Dimensions: D 27 x W 35 x H 65 cm Materials: oak wood Available in burnt oak version and in 3 sizes. Pausa is a se...
Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”
Pine
Modern White Oak Stool, The Cicely
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern white oak stool - The Cicely - 2422 is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The stool is moder...
Oak
Bertu Stool, Cicely Wood Back Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Wood Back Cicely Counter Stool are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ar...
Oak
French Country Oak & Rush Low Stool, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Country Design Hand Crafted Oak & Rush Low Stool. Made in France, 1940's - 50's period. Solid oak constructed frame with turned legs and woven rush seat. This comes in...
Rush, Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Light discoloration and scratching present throughout stool. Dimensions: 9” H x 13” W x 11.5” D
Pine
$792
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 9.65 in
Handcrafted Rustic Solid Wood Side Table or Stool, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
A rustic European solid wood accent side table or stool, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. Originally made as a farmhouse utility or milking stool, its simple construction and hon...
Wood
$699 / set
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium Pausa oak stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Dimensions: D 27 x W 35 x H 65 cm Materials: oak wood Available in burnt oak version and in 3 sizes. Pausa is a se...
Oak
$320
H 17.52 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in
Charming Old Wooden Stool from Southern France – Rustic 1950s Style
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old wooden stool from the south of France, made around the mid-20th century. A lovely, charming stool featuring an oak veneer seat and a solid oak base; it has a rectangular seat an...
Oak
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Legs and seat present with scratching and wear as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.87"H x 15.62"W x 1...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5" Height x 15.5" Diameter All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood
English 19th Century Oak Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
A simple vernacular oak stool of joint construction with a thick block top. Raised on four stout legs united with parallel stretchers. Strong and sturdy with no rocks or wobbles wi...
Oak
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Trestle Side Table in Solid Oak
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wabi Sabi Style Trestle Side Table in Solid Oak A wonderful antique side table in solid carved oak. Great traditional design with a trestle base with stretchers. Nicely carv...
Oak
Bertu Nightstand, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This White Oak Santa Fe Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in white o...
Oak
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$652Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Hand-Carved Green Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,282 / item
H 9.85 in W 13 in D 16.93 in
Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the size and material. Also available in 43 x 43 x 27 cm.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
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
$8,177 / item
H 26.78 in W 70.87 in D 36.23 in
Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 10 by David Lopez Quincoces
By Gervasoni, David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Upholstery
The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged steel. Every detail is beaten and shaped by hand from the patina on the table to th...
Steel
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Low Back Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair by Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with a sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions and size making it very versatile and well suited for today...
Wool, Beech
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
$3,250 / item
H 18 in W 41.125 in D 18 in
Bench, Cantilever, Mid Century, Walnut, Danish Cord, Weave, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired, hardwood and woven Danish cord bench. The lead time provided is an estimate and may extend up to 12 months. If you require delivery by a specific date, we kin...
Cord, Hardwood
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
Large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top. These are made to order in Italy. They can...
Brass
Fumed Oak Round Top Foundation Side Table / Stool
Located in Portland, OR
Solid wood stool / side table in fumed white oak with round top. The fuming process reacts with the tannins in the wood and results in a color through, rich amber tone. With a clean ...
Oak
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