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Pair Of Thebes Stools

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Thebes Stools designed by Edward Wormley manufactured by Dunbar Mahogany legs with
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Thebes Stools
$7,500 / set
H 17 in W 23 in D 23 in
1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar 'Thebes' Stools in Bouclé, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of 'Thebes' stools Model no. 5002 designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar of Berne
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany and leather Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored.
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
$7,500 / set
H 16.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of Dunbar Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley.
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
$7,500 / set
H 16.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Walnut Tripod Thebes Stools in the Manner of Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of walnut tripod Thebes stools in the manner of Liberty & Co. England. Circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vintage English Egyptian Revival White Thebes Stools with Curving Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of English Egyptian Revival white painted wood Thebes stool from the mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

A little pair of Aesthetic Movement oak Thebe stools with leather studded seats
Located in London, GB
A little pair of Aesthetic Movement oak stools with leather studded seats, on Thebes style mushroom
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Oak

Recent Sales

Pair of 19th Century Thebes Stools, Attributed to Liberty
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful and rare pair of late 19th century Egyptian Revival Thebes stools or benches after Edward
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Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Pair of Arts & Crafts 'Thebes' Blackened Wood Stools by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Paris, ile de france
Pair of Arts & Crafts 'Thebes' blackened wood Stools by Liberty & Co.
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Jute, Wood

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools, Original Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Geneva, IL
A pair of square upholstered benches each with a buttoned seat supported by walnut legs with button
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

20th Century English Pair of Thebes Stools by Liberty & Co.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A lovely pair of Thebes stools attributable to Liberty and Company in London. The inspiration for
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20th Century British Egyptian Stools

Materials

Maple

Pair of Thebes Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair Thebes stools after an ancient Egyptian design.
Category

Late 20th Century American Egyptian Footstools

Pair of Thebes Stools
Pair of Thebes Stools
H 21 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Thebes Stools Attributed to Liberty & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of These stools attributed to Liberty & Co. Has been newly relacquered in black. Price is for
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Early 20th Century English Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany "thebes" stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany "thebes" stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Original condition, in
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany Thebes ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany and leather Thebes ottomans designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany "thebes" stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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Vintage 1950s Ottomans and Poufs

Dunbar X-Base Stools by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of “Thebes” stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Based refinished in Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Stools

Dunbar X-Base Stools by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of “Thebes” stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Based refinished in walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Viennese Thebes Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of turn of the century Viennese Thebes stools.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Viennese Thebes Stools
Pair of Viennese Thebes Stools
H 15 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair of Wooden Thebes Stools
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wooden Thebes stools attributed t Liberty and Co.
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20th Century English Stools

Pair of Wooden Thebes Stools
Pair of Wooden Thebes Stools
H 17 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Liberty Thebes Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of stools made in the Egyptian taste was first popularized by the design firm of
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Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pair of  Liberty Thebes Stools
Pair of  Liberty Thebes Stools
H 14 in W 17 in D 17 in
Super Cool Pair of Liberty of London Style Wooden Thebes Stools
By Liberty of London
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of wooden Thebes stools in the style of Liberty of London. Dipped seats and beautiful
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century English Thebes Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome pair of early 20th-century English Thebes stools, embodying the timeless elegance of
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Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of Dunbar Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley. Bleached mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Liberty Style Thebes Stools, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of 1900s Liberty style Thebes stools. Hand crafted after classic Egyptian
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20th Century English Egyptian Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools With Hand Woven Leather Straps, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage Thebes stools. A chic Egyptian Revival style with hand woven leather
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Mid-20th Century North American Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Leather

Edward J. Wormley "Thebes" Red Leather Stools for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of red leather “Thebes” stools designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the United States
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools
By Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
A rare pair of Dunbar stools. Comfortable, handsome and so versatile.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Benches

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A Pair of English Arts & Crafts Ebonized Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Ebonized wood "Thebes" stools attributed to Liberty & Co, London. The Pair is
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Early 20th Century English Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 20th Century Thebes Stools
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Thebes stools Pair of 20th century Thebes stools attributed to the Egyptian revival of the
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Cord

Pair of Edward Wormley Stools Model #5002
By Edward Wormley
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matched pair of Thebes stools Refinished and reupholstered Ready to go.
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Stools Model #5002
Pair of Edward Wormley Stools Model #5002
H 16.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Skokie, IL
A rare pair of "Thebes" stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar of Berne, Indiana. They also work well
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Dunbar X-Base Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of “Thebes” stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Based refinished in Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Mid-Century Modern Stools

Dunbar X-Base Janus Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of “Thebes” stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Based refinished in Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Dunbar Thebes Stools by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully restored pair of Dunbar Thebes stools designed by Edward Wormley.
Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools with Woven Cord Seats by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming pair of Egyptian Revival Thebes stools are attributed to Liberty & Co. of London
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Vintage 1910s British Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Cord, Hardwood

Edward J. Wormley "Thebes" New Full-Grain Boucle Tweed Stools for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of full-grain boucle tweed “Thebes” stools designed by Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Thebes" Stools in Bouclé
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Edward Wormley "Thebes" stools or benches Model no. 5002 for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Thebes Stools in the Liberty Taste, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thebes Stools in the Liberty Taste Circa 1910
Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Pair of Thebes Stools in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Walnut Thebes Stools in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings, new cotton velvet cushions
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ebonized Thebes Stools
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized
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Antique 19th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

A pair of European Thebes stools
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A pair of European Thebes stools.
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Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Wood

A pair of European Thebes stools
A pair of European Thebes stools
H 15 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Pair ebonized oak Thebe stools.
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of ebonized Thebes stools. Late 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair ebonized oak Thebe stools.
Pair ebonized oak Thebe stools.
H 14 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of Persimmon Lacquer Thebes style vintage stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of persimmon lacquer Thebes style vintage stools
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20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Pair of Ed Wormley Thebes Upholstered Stools.
Located in New York, NY
Each square seated upholstered with a nine button seat, raised on slender tapering ebonized legs with button feet and X stretcher.
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Liberty and Co. Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful pair of late 19th C. Thebes stools in the Egyptian Revival style, attributed to Liberty
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Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mahogany Thebes Stools with Woven String Seats
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany stools. Higher height is at the corners, lower at the center. Price is for the
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Early 20th Century English Stools

Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Thebes Stools, Designed by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Suffolk, GB
A pair of early 20th century walnut Thebes stools, designed by Liberty & Co. This pair of stools
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Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Pair of Edward Wormley Thebes Footstools for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of Edward Wormley Thebes footstools for Dunbar.
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Old Pair of Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Old Walnut Square Thebes Stools.
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French Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Pair of Stools
Old Pair of Stools
H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
PAIR Thebes Style Stools. Mid 20th century
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of sculptural Thebes style stools having hand woven cord seats. The concave seat
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20th Century Footstools

Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Washington, DC
Rare Pair of Liberty & Co. Long Form Thebes Stools, C. 1910
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Early 20th Century British Benches

Materials

Ash

Pair of Liberty and Company Egyptian Revival Style Thebes Stools with Woven Seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of "Thebes" stools by Liberty and Company in the Egyptian Revival style with woven seats and
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20th Century Egyptian Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arts & Crafts 'Thebes' Stools by Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Arts & Crafts 'Thebes' stool by Liberty & Co with curved seat. Turned walnut legs and
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Jute, Walnut

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Pair Of Thebes Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair of thebes stools for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair of thebes stools — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Pair of thebes stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of pair of thebes stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern pair of thebes stools are of considerable interest. Pair of thebes stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Liberty & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Thebes Stools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,150, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $8,500 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.