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Industrial Painted Steel Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, painted steel, train conductor's step stool that tapers at the top to 15.5 x 13.5
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

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Steel

Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

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Aluminum

Vintage Cosco Step Stool Counter Chair, Circa 1950s
By Cosco
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century antique white Cosco step stool chair. Good condition. The chair steps pull out smoothly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal

Vintage Red Metal Kik Step Stool by Marc Adnet, Blanc, Mesnil, France, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
underneath. The vintage metal stool shows wheels for an easy moving and is fixed on the ground when you step
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of the object and it can also be used as step stool or side table. Despite the solid and industrial
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal

Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool Stool in the style of the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. Beautifully carved
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Retro Stepping Stool

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Wood

Retro Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
Ashanti Style Tribal Stool
H 14.5 in W 22 in D 11.25 in
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
By Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Exquisite Vintage French Wooden Stool: A Rustic Gem from the 1960s Step into the rustic allure of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Oak

Retro French Brutalist Tripod Stool
French Brutalist Tripod Stool
H 12.21 in Dm 8.67 in
Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elevate your seat game with this 1970s Art Deco style black metal bar stool. It's the velvet
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal, Iron

Retro Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
Bar Stool by DIA, 1970s
H 40 in W 19 in D 18 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Stools
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of Italian midcentury stools or small benches, standing on trapezoidal legs with a framed and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Wood

Retro Pair of Italian Midcentury Stools
Pair of Italian Midcentury Stools
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in D 13.78 in
Dark Wooden Stool with Turned Legs
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Solid dark wooden stool with turned legs. Nice detail to this accent piece. Use as
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1960s American Rustic Retro Stepping Stool

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Wood

Set of 4 Art Deco Stools, 1970s
By Ycami Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
art. These chrome and leather stools bring a sense of nostalgia to your modern-day gatherings. Step up
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1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Stepping Stool

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Chrome

Set of 4 Art Deco Stools, 1970s
Set of 4 Art Deco Stools, 1970s
H 31 in W 16 in D 16 in
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
known as the Akan. Beautiful carved details with a traditional curved carved stool top and stepped base
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Wood

Brass, Metal and Faux-Zebra Stool, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Nice-quality stool, with brass details. The stepped base is made of hammered brass, and the foot
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal

Art Deco Figured Walnut Dressing Table Stool, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish Art Deco dressing stool dating to the 1930s, can be used for dressing table or
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Retro Stepping Stool

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Walnut

Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by
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1960s Italian Space Age Retro Stepping Stool

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Plastic

Pair of italian vintage stools Attr. to Vittorio Introini in aluminum
By Vittorio Introini
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the realm of visionary design with this iconic pair of stools from the 1960s, attributed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Steel

Vintage Black Plastic and Chromed Metal Revolving and Adjustable Stool, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These stools feature a chrome-plated metal frame and a black plastic seat
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal, Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
the original black leather . Stool is stamped and displays the early stepped joints at the corners of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
vintage tan leather. Stool is stamped and displays the early stepped knuckle joints at the corners of the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Stools 'Small' by Castiglioni Gaviraghi Lanza for Valenti, 1980s
By Lanza, Achille Castiglioni
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the world of Space Age Furniture Design with this exceptional set of four ‘Small’ stools
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1980s Italian Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

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Plastic

1970s Restored Vintage Maple Bar Stools: White Leather Seating with Black Piping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and elevate your interiors with our set of three vintage bar stools from the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Brass

Postmodern Pair of Round Bamboo Stools attr. to Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. These rare stools feature a bamboo frame. They are vintage, therefore
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Bamboo

Restored 1960s Vintage Bench with Carved Rope Design and Tassel Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the unique charm of the 1960s with our beautifully restored vintage bench, a piece that
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Retro Stepping Stool

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Lacquer, Bouclé, Paint, Foam, Fabric

Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
By Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milano, IT
noble material: wood. In fact, he defines it: 'in its full body it is already a step towards this spirit
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Wood

Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
H 19.69 in W 20.48 in D 13.98 in
Vintage Polished Stainless Steel Bench/ Side Table
Located in Waxahachie, TX
as a step stool. Contemporary and classic design makes a strong design statement. Polished stainless
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Steel

Kitch Foot stool , 1960’s France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Amazing step from the 60s covered with brown faux fur it opens to develop a small 2 steps in order
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Stepping Stool

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Textile, Acrylic

Kitch Foot stool , 1960’s France
Kitch Foot stool , 1960’s France
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 25.6 in
Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
By Robert Lemariey
Located in New York, NY
An important pair of stools/benches in Macassar d'Ebony in a post-modern/modern neoclassical spirit
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Bronze

Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
Rare Pair of Stools by Robert Lemariey
H 15 in W 17.75 in D 15 in
Pair of Italian pouf or stools vintage in velvet pink and brass
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping into a time capsule, where the craftsmanship of 1950s Italy unfolds before your
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Brass

Postmodern Bamboo Bookcase with Smoked Glass Shelves by Vivai del Sud, Italy
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
shelves. This set includes 4 bamboo and wicker stools. They might show slight traces of use since
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Bamboo, Glass

Big Library Stairs Mid-20th Century Library Steps Ladder Carved Wood Leather
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & luxurious 1960s old classic Library steps, the circular step ladder features four
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Retro Stepping Stool

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Leather, Wood

Pair Arthur Court Style Polished Aluminum Chinese Coin Hexagon Tables, 1970's
By Arthur Court
Located in Bainbridge, NY
tables. stools. plant stands. Featuring fine quality, Eastern motif balanced, welded and hand assembled
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1970s American Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Aluminum

Slim Aarons, Fruit Cocktail (Estate Edition)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
submerged bar stool in the Villa Vera Spa & Racquet Club pool, Acapulco, Mexico, January 1961. Estate
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1980s Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Lambda

Folding Step Stool with Steps Tacke 550, 1969
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Simple, comfortable and practical, the upholstered folding step stool with steps Tacke
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1960s German Retro Stepping Stool

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Fabric

Folding Step Stool with Steps Tacke 550, 1969
Folding Step Stool with Steps Tacke 550, 1969
H 17.72 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Railroad Train Conductor Step Stool Original Blue
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage railroad train conductor’s step. In original blue paint. It is 20" wide x 18" deep and 10.5
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1950s American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

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Steel, Iron

Industrial Aluminum Train Station Step Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, light weight, aluminum, train station, step stools in varying degrees of work worn
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1950s American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Midcentury Step Stool of Chromed Steel by Awab 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish Mid-Century Step Stool of Chromed Steel by Awab, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and for ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish Midcentury Step Stool of Chromed Steel by Lindqvist, Motala, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish midcentury step stool Stockholm of chromed steel by Awab 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish midcentury step stool Stockholm of chromed steel by Awab 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish Midcentury Step Stool of Chromed Steel with Elephant Pattern 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and ever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made by
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Swedish Step Stool with Flower decor and Chromed Steel by Awab 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Swedish classicer - and forever useful step stool of steel with a classic chrome finnish made
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Vintage elm low stool footstool step stand, 70s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century vintage Farmhouse Style Rustic Kitchen or Bathroom Step Stool. Handmade from elm. Circa
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Elm

Vintage French Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France, circa 1960, this vintage wooden stool gives an extra step or a place to rest. The
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1960s French Rustic Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Stool
Vintage French Stool
H 20.5 in W 14.6 in L 20.5 in
Four Postmodern Camel Color Leather & Walnut Plywood Revolving Stools, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. These stools feature a walnut plywood frame, brass details and a camel color
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Brass

Space Age Stool by Olaf Von Bohr for Gedy, Italy 1960s
By Olaf von Bohr
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Step into the iconic Space Age era with this vintage stool designed by Olaf Von Bohr and crafted by
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1960s Italian Space Age Retro Stepping Stool

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Plastic

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An early PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with original slung canvas seat and additional loose
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Steel

Backless Bar Stool Wood and Metal Adjustable Vintage Industrial Bar Shop
Located in Oakville, CT
required, simply hold stool to floor by stepping on lower part of legs, lift seat to desired height, to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Metal, Steel

French Mid-Century Saddle Leather, Brown, Chrome Bar Stools, Perriand, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century saddle leather, brown, chrome bar stools, Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set of 2
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Chrome

French Mid-Century Chrome Bar Stools with Brown Saddle Leather by Perriand 1960s
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Vienna, AT
French mid-century chrome bar stools with brown saddle leather by Perriand, 1960s. Stunning set
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Chrome

3 Vintage Tropitone Aluminum 1987 Post Modern Bar Stools Boho Chic Floria
By Tropitone
Located in Dayton, OH
coated aluminum finishes to the industry. Utilizing a multi-step wash process that ensures a lasting
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1980s Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage French Low Profile Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table which can be used as a stepping stool, plant pedestal or platform. Sold individually.
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Mirror
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare floor mirror by Guillerme et chambron in French oak with floating mirror and small step stool
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1950s French Retro Stepping Stool

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Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Mirror
Guillerme et Chambron Floor Mirror
H 70 in W 15.75 in D 16.5 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Corner Cabinet by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Not visible though unless you stand on a step stool to view the top. The brass surface bolts on the
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak Six-Leg Side Tables or Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
walnut patina, and could be used as a small table holding a plant, a one step ladder to reach tall
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Retro Stepping Stool

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Oak

" Gli Scacchi " by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Modular Black Coffee Table
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Discover the timeless charm of the Mario Bellini-designed "Gli Scacchi" Side Tables/Stools, a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Rubber

Modern to Post Modern Henry Massonnet Red Plastic Stacking Chairs Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
French designer. He is particularly known for being the designer of the "Tam Tam" stool in 1981. He was
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Retro Stepping Stool

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Plastic

Vintage Railroad Step Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great vintage railroad step stool with original orange painted steel frame and raw wood steps
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Steel

Vintage Railroad Step Stool
Vintage Railroad Step Stool
H 15.5 in W 17 in D 12 in
Industrial Pullman Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, midcentury, Pullman, train conductor, step stool with oak top and steel base. Top
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Steel

Large Industrial Aluminum Train Conductor Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, mid-20th century, aluminum, train conductor, step stool features open handles on two
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Stepping Stool

Materials

Aluminum

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Retro Stepping Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro stepping stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, every retro stepping stool was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the retro stepping stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro stepping stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, industrial and folk art styles are sought with frequency. Alvar Aalto, Cosco and Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy each produced at least one beautiful retro stepping stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Retro Stepping Stool?

A retro stepping stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,675, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $18,750.

Finding the Right seating for You

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.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro Stepping Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best step stool is lightweight, foldable, safe with an anti-skid footpad and uses less space. Step stools are necessary for everyday tasks like reaching out to a cabinet at a height, cleaning corners, changing bulbs and many more. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage step stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of other names that a step stool can be called and these include footrest, stepladder, footstool and ottoman, to name a few. You can shop a collection of step stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Other names for step stools include footstool, step chair, footrest and hassock stool. Step stools come in many different materials and designs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top sellers.