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Royere Stool

Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère France, CIRCA 1955. Jacques Lacoste & Patrick Seguin (2013) “Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Stools

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Iron

Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère
Yo-Yo Stool by Jean Royère
$45,000
H 31.11 in Dm 13.39 in
Pair of 'Ondulation' stools by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of 'Ondulation' stools by Jean Royère. Made in tubular brass, brass, fabric. Jean Royère took
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of 'Ondulation' stools by Jean Royère
Pair of 'Ondulation' stools by Jean Royère
$80,000
H 15.36 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Rod Iron Adjustable Stool 1920's
By Jean Royère
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Antique adjustable height stool. This stool maintains very strong and simple details beginning
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Rod Iron Adjustable Stool 1920's
Rod Iron Adjustable Stool 1920's
$980
H 16 in W 18 in D 16 in

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Jean Royère Style Stool in Goat Fur
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Jean Royère goat fur stool.
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20th Century Stools

Materials

Fur

Jean Royère Signed Oak Stool with Silk Top
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Royère oak stool with silk top adorable. Signed with J. ROYERE brand on the bottom.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Fabulous Stools in the Manner of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A set of six fabulous stools with ball seat and yo-yo style feet in the manner of Jean Royere, late
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair White Fur Stools, France 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of fine curled fur stools, France 1950s. The fur is soft and clean without any issues
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Stool in the Style of Jean Royère in a Faux Chinchilla Print Fur
By Jean Royère
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A fantastic stool, or ottoman in the manner of Jean Royère upholstered in a luxurious Faux
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Fur

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Sheep Fur Stools, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Delightful pair of sheep fur stools, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition with just the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Royere Style Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
French bentwood stools in the style of Jean Royere with rushed seats and rope detail. Fantastic
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Royere Style Stools
Royere Style Stools
H 17 in W 24 in D 14 in
Royere Style Tripod Stool
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Lovely shaped Royère style stool with 3 wood peg legs. Newly upholstered in pink mohair.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Mohair

Royere Style Tripod Stool
Royere Style Tripod Stool
H 20 in Dm 13 in L 20 in
Pair of Royere Style Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of French bentwood stools in the style of Jean Royere. Curved wood frame with rushed
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Royere Style Stools
Pair of Royere Style Stools
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 14.25 in
Stools in the Style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great shaped stools with Royère style tripod legs. Reupholstered in textured wooly boucle fabric.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton, Oak

'Quilles' Style Cowhide Stool in the Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Dallas, TX
“Quilles’ style cowhide stool in the manner of Jean Royère. The piece was acquired in great
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Oak

Solid Walnut & Hand Carved Stools in the Manner of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of solid walnut and hand carved stools in the manner of Jean Royere. The pair boasts rounded
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Stylish French Gilt-Iron Openwork Cylindrical Stool in the Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish French 1940s gilt-iron openwork cylindrical stool in the manner of Jean Royère; with new
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Faux Fur and Bronze Pouf Attributed to Jean Royere, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare faux fur upholstered pouf with hammered bronze ball feet attributed to Jean Royere
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Tripod Stool by Orange
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great shaped stools with Royère style tripod legs. Reupholstered in sheepskin - Priced
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Tripod Stool by Orange
Tripod Stool by Orange
H 20 in Dm 14 in
Mid-Century Iron Stool
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron stool, upholstered in boucle. France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Iron Stool
Mid-Century Iron Stool
H 20.08 in W 16.93 in D 19.49 in
1940's Italian Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1940's pair of bentwood stools with original woven hemp seats. Italy - 1940's.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Stools

Materials

Hemp, Beech

1940's Italian Stools
1940's Italian Stools
H 20.25 in W 19.75 in D 14.5 in
French Riviera Rattan and Wood Pair of Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Riviera Rattan and wood pair of stools in the style Jean Royère.
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Modernist Stools with Lamb Fur
By Jean Royère
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
In the style of Jean Royère. The frames are genuine Art Deco period, and the seat has been reupholstered in faux lamb fur.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Pair of Modernist Stools with Lamb Fur
Pair of Modernist Stools with Lamb Fur
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Wonderful 1950s Pair of Stools in the Style of Jean Royère
Located in Milan, IT
Wonderful 1950s pair of stools in the style of Jean Royère.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Wonderful 1950s Pair of Stools in the Style of Jean Royère
Wonderful 1950s Pair of Stools in the Style of Jean Royère
H 14.97 in W 17.92 in D 13.59 in L 14.97 in
Swedish solid pine stool/sidetable with Jean Royère like waves, Sweden 1976
By SHEM (Swedish Home Craft)
Located in Ystad, SE
contemporary expression with its playful and Jean Royère like curves. The stool has a beautiful patina from
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Hand Seats in the style of Jean Royere
Located in North Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of sculpted and carved hands serving as bar stools. Thick and solid and each with
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20th Century Unknown Stools

Black Iron Bar Stools W/ Scrolling Accents, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
back legs. Inspired by Jean Royere 'Yo-Yo' Bar Stools We offer cushions made to order with your choice
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Rare French Stool Attributed to Jean Royere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare French stool attributed Royere with four metal legs on hammered bronze ball feet. Upholstered
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

French Modern Curved Splay Leg Stools, 1970
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
French Modern curved splay leg stools with walnut legs and white velvet upholstery. 1970, Original.
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Vintage 1970s French Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Three Midcentury Brass Hairpin Legs Fur Stools, 1950s, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Three very decorative French 1950s goat fur stools. The fur was dyed to intensify the visual depth
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Jean Royère Style Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Jean Royère style stools newly upholstered in wooly boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Jean Royere Style Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of French bentwood stools in the style of Jean Royere. Curved wood frame with rushed
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Jean Royere Style Stools
Pair of Jean Royere Style Stools
H 17.25 in W 22.75 in D 15 in
Fantastic Pair of French Silverleafed Iron Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in North Miami, FL
Vibrant pony hide in rich blue tone, on top of Jean Royere style small stools finished in silver
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Silver Leaf, Iron

Marvelous 1950s Stool in the Style of Jean Royere
Located in Milan, IT
A marvellous 1950's stool in the style of Jean Royere
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Vintage 1950s Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

Stools Wood and Rope, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
attribute these stools to Jean Royere, but it’s is not documented as such in the known literature
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Rope, Beech

Stools Wood and Rope, France 1950
Stools Wood and Rope, France 1950
H 16.5 in W 23.94 in D 13.8 in
Graduated Set of "Yoyo" Side Tables After Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
made in the 1990s and based on Jean Royere's "Yoyo" stools. Top on larger one measures 17.25" across
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Travertine, Brass, Wrought Iron

Shearling and Brass Hairpin Legs Fur Stools, 1950s, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of very decorative French 1950s shearling stools. The three brass hairpin legs serve as a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Brass

Jean Royère Stool, circa 1945
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Jean Royère stool, circa 1945. Varnished wood, fur.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Jean Royère Stool, circa 1945
Jean Royère Stool, circa 1945
H 18.25 in W 26 in D 17 in
Jean Royère (Attributed to) - Pair of Stools 1960
By Jean Royère
Located in Encino, CA
Jean ROYERE,(Attributed to) Rare pair of gilt metal stools with cream leather seats. H.17" x Diam
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Vintage 1960s French Stools

Materials

Metal

Jean Royere Stool with Pig Skin Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
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20th Century French Stools

Jean Royere Pouf
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic Jean Royere pouf upholstered in sheepskin. Provenance-Galerie Neo Senso, Paris
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Jean Royere Pouf
Jean Royere Pouf
H 14 in Dm 16 in
A Set of Three Black Wire and Shearling Stools in the style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
A set of three stools each featuring bases in black steel wire, each which supports a round seat
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Stool
By Jean Royère
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular seat stool covered with a sand-colored fabric by Pierre Frey. X-shaped legs in horn of
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Vintage 1930s French Stools

Materials

Sycamore

Stool
Stool
H 19.3 in W 23.23 in D 16.15 in
Vanity Fur Stools Pair, France, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
Vanity fur stools pair, France, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Fur covered brass stool
Located in Newburgh, NY
Royere inspired stool, covered in mongolian lamb..
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20th Century French Stools

Materials

Brass

Fur covered brass stool
Fur covered brass stool
H 15 in Dm 19 in
Jean Royere "Quilles" Desk and Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic and well documented Jean Royère suite. Great original finish and upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Desks

JEAN ROYERE attribute Mid-Century Bamboo Desk and Stool
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful details in wrapped bamboo and lattice lateral panels. Three drawers and stool - ALL
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Jean Royère Attributed Yoyo Stools
By Jean Royère
Located in Newburgh, NY
Gorgeous pair of Jean Royère attributed Yoyo stools in brass and sheep skin.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stools by Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in London, GB
The oak frame with tapered legs and lambswool upholstered seats.
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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Stools by Jean Royere
Pair of Stools by Jean Royere
H 19.3 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Fuchsia Fur Stools, France 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of fine long haired fuchsia colored fur stools, France 1950s. The fur is soft and clean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Fuchsia Fur Stools, France 1950s
Fuchsia Fur Stools, France 1950s
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in
Set of 6 Leather Barstools in the Style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron and Leather YoYo barstools. In the style of Jean Royère.  
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Petite Sheepskin Fur Vanity Stools after Jean Royère, France 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Delightful petite sheep fur stools after Jean Royère, France, 1950s. In excellent vintage condition
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Royere Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the royere stool you’re looking for. Each royere stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer royere stool, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right royere stool, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one royere stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean Royère produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Royere Stool?

Prices for a royere stool start at $552 and top out at $43,082 with the average selling for $2,800.

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.