Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstools with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
footstools. Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1870, these carved stools feature small scrolled feet over a
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Foliate Scroll Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Gilt Iron Foliate Scroll Stools, Mid 20th Century 26.5 inches wide
Iron
Sold|$38,250
A Modernist Gilt Metal Stool
Located in New York, NY
A highly unusual French modernist 'X' frame multiple scroll stool, the end supports having a
Metal
Sold|$1,750
Black and gilt metal C-scroll tufted stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered.
Wonderful Walnut Antique Window Seat Stool with Carved Scroll Arms
Located in Antrim, GB
A wonderful walnut antique window seat stool with carved scroll arms, spiral turned legs and plush
Walnut, Mahogany
Sold|$1,240
Victorian Scroll End Upholstered Window Seat
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian scroll end, upholstered window seat. Raised on elegant, French style, carved cabriole
Sold|$3,200
Bench With Scrolled Arm Gilt Iron
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
This is most likely by Jean-Charles Moreux It came from the same estate as the chair and another small table. Great woven top seat area worn gilt finish
Iron
Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving
Located in Chamblee, GA
Small Scroll Leg Low Table with Bamboo Carving. Scrolled ends of table are dovetailed with the top.
Sold|$9,750
Pair of Swedish Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of birch stools with stylized scroll backs and ebonized trim on sabre form legs
Sold|$1,233
19th Century Carved Stool
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Well carved 19th century walnut rectangular Stool on shapely scroll supports with an elaborate
Sold|$14,000
Pair Regency Mahogany Stools
Located in New York, NY
paterae and joined by ring turned baluster stretchers, on scroll feet. These Grecian style stools derive
Sold|$2,261
William IV Period Rosewood Stool
Located in Cambridge, GB
William IV period rosewood stool with scrolled X-supports and a turned stretcher; the seat re
Rosewood
French Art Deco wrought iron stool
Located in New York, NY
Good quality wrought iron stool with attractive scrolled design reupholstered in goatskin.
French Art Deco wrought iron stool
Located in New York, NY
Good quality wrought iron stool with attractive scrolled design reupholstered in goatskin.
Sold|$2,570 / set
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Stools
Located in London, west Sussex
tapestry seats, supported on cabriole legs with scroll feet. Each stool measures 18 ½ in – 47 cm wide, 16
Walnut, Fabric
Sold|$1,987
19th Century Painted X-Frame Stool
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century cream blue painted x-frame stool, the scrolling frame with spindle supports with
Paint
Sold|$2,900
Mid 18th C Italian Baroque Velvet Stool
Located in Charleston, SC
scroll and foliage decoration. The stool's upholstery that has been replaced with olive velvet.
Paint
Pair of Ultra Modernist Lucite Bar/Counter Stools
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
details. The stools have elegant scrolled bases with tripod leg design and also feature circular chrome
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Biedermeier Birch Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Biedermier birch stools, each with scrolled side rails and ebonized spere
Birch
Sold|$15,000
Pair of Gillows Design Mahogany X-Frame Stools
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
joined by ring turned baluster stretchers, on scroll feet. These Grecian style stools derive from a
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of Ultra Modernist Lucite Bar or Counter Stools
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
details. The stools have elegant scrolled bases with tripod leg design and also feature circular chrome
Chrome
Chinese Kuang Hsu Period Lacquered Hand Painted Square Waisted Stool
Located in Wells, ME
double scroll skirt. This handsome stool is painted on all visible services with scrolling leaves and
Hardwood
Sold|$3,084 / set
Pair of 19th Century William IV Rosewood X Frame Upholstered Stools
Located in Suffolk, GB
terminating with scroll feet. This pair of stools are in very good condition for age, are of stabile
Upholstery, Rosewood
Pair of Ashanti African Tribal Stools in Hand Carved Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
rounded center support measures 12.25"H x 20.5"W x 10"D Stool with scrolled column supports measures 12.75
Metal
Gilt Iron Small Side Table by Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Stunning small stool or table with woven gilt iton tip and thick scrolling iron work foot stool
Iron
Sold|$5,800
19th Century Italian Scroll Arm Stool
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Wonderful Italian carved stool with rare papier mache raised leaf decoration. Dramatic outswept
Sold|$1,650
Scrolled Lucite Bench
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and charming lucite scrolled rolling bench or vanity stool. Please contact for location.
Chrome
Sold|$7,500
Rene Prou Sheepskin stools
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant pair of scroll wrought iron stools covered in sheep skin. Lacquered orange.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,700
Pair of Upholstered Stools
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of "pillbox" shaped stools on scrolling, snail toe legs, the seats upholstered in a vintage
Upholstery
Mahogany Highly Decorative Large Carved Stool
Located in Suffolk, GB
flower & foliage designs leading down to cabriole legs and terminating with scroll feet. This stool is
Linen, Mahogany
Edwardian Novelty Silver Piano Stool Pin Cushion / Trinket Box
By Clark & Sewell 1
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A rare Edwardian novelty silver Pin Cushion / Trinket Box made in the form of a Piano Stool, with
Sold|$2,200
18th. Century Louis XV Walnut Taboret
Located in Houston, TX
Charming French Walnut Louis XV Stool.Simple scrolled skirt with slight molding. Cabriole legs
Walnut
Sold|$2,250
17th Century Oak Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Joined Back stool". Robust scroll design with crescent shaped cross splats. Deeply carved as is typical
Oak
Sold|$1,850
Scrolled Lucite Bench, Mid-Century Modern
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stylish and charming Lucite scrolled rolling bench or vanity stool. New old stock 1970s upholstery
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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.
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