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Spanish Revival Stool

Vintage Spanish Gothic Revival Pine Three-Legged Stool, c. 1930s–1950s
Vintage Spanish Gothic Revival Pine Three-Legged Stool, c. 1930s–1950s

Vintage Spanish Gothic Revival Pine Three-Legged Stool, c. 1930s–1950s

Located in Lisse, NL

Truly medieval looking, little antique stool in the Gothic style. A striking rustic Gothic Revival stool, made in Spain in the early to mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Victorian Spanish Revival Cast Iron Piano Vanity Bench Stool 24"
Antique Victorian Spanish Revival Cast Iron Piano Vanity Bench Stool 24"

Antique Victorian Spanish Revival Cast Iron Piano Vanity Bench Stool 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian cast iron piano bench / footstool / ottoman featuring Spanish Revival styling with a chevron flame stitch upholstered seat. Dimensions: 24" x 11" x 15" (Width x De...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Iron

Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

$1,468Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 9.45 in D 9.85 in

Spanish Colonial Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Wood Stool or Small Side Table, Spain, 1940s This eye-catching Spanish Revival wood stool has squared top and four legs with hand-carved scalloped details.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s
Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

$1,457Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 11.82 in

Spanish Colonial Tripod Stool / Side Table in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Overall Measures: 37 cm H x 32 cm W x 30 cm D // 14,56 in H x 12,59 in W x 11,81 in D Spanish Rustic Wood Stool // Spanish Revival Wooden Stool or Side Table //

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Spanish Colonial Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1940s
Pair of Spanish Colonial Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1940s

Pair of Spanish Colonial Stools / Side Tables in Carved Wood, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of Carved Wood Stools or Small Side Tables, Spain, 1940s Eye-catching unmatching pair of Spanish Revival wooden stools.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique and Strong Spanish Oak Gothic Stool wiRush Seat, Arts & Crafts Era
Antique and Strong Spanish Oak Gothic Stool wiRush Seat, Arts & Crafts Era

Antique and Strong Spanish Oak Gothic Stool wiRush Seat, Arts & Crafts Era

Located in Lisse, NL

One very stylish, medieval looking, little antique stool created in the Arts & Crafts era. In the Arts & Crafts era many artisans experimented with incorporating different styles in...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vintage Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Swivel Bar Stool Set-Burnt Orange Vinyl
Vintage Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Swivel Bar Stool Set-Burnt Orange Vinyl

Vintage Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Swivel Bar Stool Set-Burnt Orange Vinyl

Located in Omaha, NE

Crafted in the Spanish Revival / Hollywood Regency style, these pieces showcase bold scrollwork backs, twisted wrought iron legs, and ring stretchers, paired with vibrant original bu...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Two Spanish Revival
Vintage Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Two Spanish Revival

Vintage Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Two Spanish Revival

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of two barstools, heavy iron Spanish Revival Mexican bar stools with great age patina.

Category

20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Six
Spanish Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Six

Spanish Wrought Iron Barstools with Back Set of Six

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six barstools, heavy iron Spanish Revival Mexican bar stools with great age patina.

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20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Renaissance Revival Ebonized Wood Stools, Spain, 1930s
Renaissance Revival Ebonized Wood Stools, Spain, 1930s

Renaissance Revival Ebonized Wood Stools, Spain, 1930s

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H 30.52 in W 23.63 in D 17.52 in

Renaissance Revival Ebonized Wood Stools, Spain, 1930s

Located in Valencia, Valencia

Renaissance Revival ebonised wood stools, Spain, 1930s - Handcrafted wood, with the typical renaissance spyral legs - Original Upholstery - Upholstered rails from bottom has bee...

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico
Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico

Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico

By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century leather and wood Spanish revival stool made in Mexico. Light tan leather with dark brown wood frame.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair Heavy Wrought Iron Spanish Revival Swiveling Stools
Pair Heavy Wrought Iron Spanish Revival Swiveling Stools

Pair Heavy Wrought Iron Spanish Revival Swiveling Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Spanish revival swiveling low stools with fresh charcoal wool felt upholstered seats.

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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Iron

20th Century Spanish Gilt Decorated and Carved Foot Stool in Wood and Leather
20th Century Spanish Gilt Decorated and Carved Foot Stool in Wood and Leather

20th Century Spanish Gilt Decorated and Carved Foot Stool in Wood and Leather

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Spanish carved Savonarola wooden armchairs leather seat Beautiful Savonarola country foot stool It come of the Monte Picayo Casino, in Valencia, Spain.  

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Footstools

Materials

Paint, Wood

Vintage Spanish Revival Scrolled Iron Leg Stool
Vintage Spanish Revival Scrolled Iron Leg Stool

Vintage Spanish Revival Scrolled Iron Leg Stool

By Arthur Umanoff, Russell Woodard

Located in Trenton, NJ

Introducing this Vintage Scrolled Iron Spanish Revival Style Stool, a captivating piece that transports you to the rustic charm of a Mediterranean villa.

Category

20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Iron

Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s
Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s

Spanish Revival Carved Stool or Bench in Walnut, 1940s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved Walnut Curule Stool with Arms, Spain, 1930s-1940s. Curule base with carved decorative details and arms at both sides.

Category

20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Spanish Revival Carved Wood & Velvet Stool w/ Nailhead Trim
Spanish Revival Carved Wood & Velvet Stool w/ Nailhead Trim

Spanish Revival Carved Wood & Velvet Stool w/ Nailhead Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Upholstery Recommended Materials: Walnut-Stained Mahogany, Original Green Velvet Upholstery This 1940s Spanish Revival Carved Wood & Ve...

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Vintage 1940s American Revival Stools

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs  Spanish Revival
Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs  Spanish Revival

Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs Spanish Revival

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The sculptural silhouette is elevated by hand-applied nailhead trim and subtle gold leaf accents, giving the set a refined Spanish Revival or Mediterranean character. The warm camel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Colonial Revival Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Custom Made Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 8
Vintage Custom Made Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 8

Vintage Custom Made Spanish Revival Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 8

Located in Esperance, NY

Vintage custom made Spanish revival wrought iron bar stools - set of 8.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Curule Stool in Wanut and Green Velvet Upholstery
Spanish Curule Stool in Wanut and Green Velvet Upholstery

Spanish Curule Stool in Wanut and Green Velvet Upholstery

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Renaissance Curule walnut stool in green velvet upholstery, Spain, 1880s. Elegant Curule X-shape carved walnut footstool /ottoman with green velvet upholstered fringed seat. ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Trimming, Wood

Vintage Stool, Footstool, Camel Bench, Camel Saddle Foot Stool, Solid Wood, 1970
Vintage Stool, Footstool, Camel Bench, Camel Saddle Foot Stool, Solid Wood, 1970

Vintage Stool, Footstool, Camel Bench, Camel Saddle Foot Stool, Solid Wood, 1970

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage camel saddle foot stool, bench with a leather removable saddle with studded legs and brass caps with Egyptian figurative style as well. The saddle bench is in good condition ...

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Brass

Artes De Mexico Spanish Revival Curule Foot Stool Ottoman Leather Seat & Straps
Artes De Mexico Spanish Revival Curule Foot Stool Ottoman Leather Seat & Straps

Artes De Mexico Spanish Revival Curule Foot Stool Ottoman Leather Seat & Straps

By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA

Located in Topeka, KS

You need this awesome Spanish Revival foot stool or ottoman! It is fabulous.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Baroque Tan Leather and Turned Wood Stool
Spanish Baroque Tan Leather and Turned Wood Stool

Spanish Baroque Tan Leather and Turned Wood Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully crafted Spanish Baroque style footstool or ottoman featuring tan leather upholstery and turned wood base finished in a rich dark stain. The original leather upholstery ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Bench or Stool with Arms in Wrought Gilt Iron and Red Velvet
Spanish Bench or Stool with Arms in Wrought Gilt Iron and Red Velvet

Spanish Bench or Stool with Arms in Wrought Gilt Iron and Red Velvet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sculptural hand forged iron stool with arms upholstered in burgundy red velvet, Spain, 1920s-1930s. This gorgeous two handled bench is beautifully constructed in hand forged iron fi...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Benches

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

1920s Spanish Revival Small Stool With Griffin Motif
1920s Spanish Revival Small Stool With Griffin Motif

1920s Spanish Revival Small Stool With Griffin Motif

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H 18.75 in W 14.75 in D 12.25 in

1920s Spanish Revival Small Stool With Griffin Motif

Located in Pasadena, CA

Circa 1920's iron stool with new upholstery. Griffin motif.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Stools

Materials

Iron

19th Century Hand Carved Spanish Gothic Stool
19th Century Hand Carved Spanish Gothic Stool

19th Century Hand Carved Spanish Gothic Stool

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H 16.5 in W 11.5 in L 16.5 in

19th Century Hand Carved Spanish Gothic Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

• Hand carved details • Trefoil design • Patinated wood finish • 19th century • Spain • Set of 3 available (pending availability) • Measures: 11.5" W x 11.5" D x 16.5" H.

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

Stool Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Benche, Spain
Stool Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Benche, Spain

Stool Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Benche, Spain

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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 17.72 in

Stool Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Benche, Spain

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Original and unusual piece made of chestnut wood and with turned legs in the shape of an onion and a seat made of string. This bench also has a small footrest with the same shape and...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Stool  with Footstools Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat
Stool  with Footstools Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat

Stool with Footstools Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat

Located in Mombuey, Zamora

Rare stool and footstools with turned legs and natural fiber seat.It is not at all common to find the two-piece set, very unusual Chestnut wood Seat size: W 62 x D 45 x H 70, Seat...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Oak Spanish Revival Style Stools - Set of 3
Oak Spanish Revival Style Stools - Set of 3

Oak Spanish Revival Style Stools - Set of 3

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Oak Spanish Revival Style Stools - Set of 3 20th Century, Turned Legs with Connected Stretcher Base, Flared Style Arms, in Solid Oak Construction.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Baroque Revival Stools

Materials

Oak

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Spanish Revival Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Spanish revival stool you’re looking for. Each Spanish revival stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, iron and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a Spanish revival stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Spanish revival stool bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Spanish revival stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Spanish Revival Stool?

The average selling price for a Spanish revival stool at 1stDibs is $2,095, while they’re typically $581 on the low end and $3,250 for the 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.