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L and J.G Stickley Stool #397
L and J.G Stickley Stool #397

L and J.G Stickley Stool #397

$1,850

H 20 in W 16 in D 16 in

L and J.G Stickley Stool #397

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

L and J.G Stickley Stool Original finish Decal present Re-upholstered in Black Leather

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Stools

Materials

Oak

Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900

Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional antique Arts & Crafts stool or ottoman By Gustav Stickley (#797 "India Seat

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Brass

Wooden stool, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, 1910s
Wooden stool, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, 1910s

Wooden stool, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, 1910s

$3,583

H 15.75 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in

Wooden stool, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, 1910s

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Paris, FR

Superb wooden stool from the 1910s or 1920s; Arts and Crafts period, Art Nouveau. . Unidentified

Category

Vintage 1910s French Stools

Materials

Wood

Side Table by Gustav Stickley for Stickley Brothers, 1910
Side Table by Gustav Stickley for Stickley Brothers, 1910

Side Table by Gustav Stickley for Stickley Brothers, 1910

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A beautifully refinished three-legged low stool or small table with circular cutouts.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool C1920
Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool C1920

Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool C1920

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.75 in

Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool Unsigned C1920 Measures - 10.25"H x 16.5"W x 14.5

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Oak

Lakeside Craft Shops Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool, Circa 1900
Lakeside Craft Shops Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool, Circa 1900

Lakeside Craft Shops Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Footstool, Circa 1900

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool By Lakeside Craft Shops USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with green leather upholstery. Measures: 14.75"W x 8"D...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stools or Ottomans, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts stools, benches, or ottomans By L. & J.G. Stickley

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

$180Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163 This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY
1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY

1900s Knaus Furniture Co Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Knaus Furniture Co Wood Foot Stool Distressed Leather Oneida, NY 9 tall x 12 x 12 Maker's brass

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts stool, USA circa 1900
Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts stool, USA circa 1900

Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts stool, USA circa 1900

Unavailable

H 14.97 in W 20.08 in D 16.15 in

Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts stool, USA circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

An American Arts & Crafts Oak Stool by Gustav Stickley. Rectangular top on square legs joined

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Oak

B Series Stool / Side Table, Contemporary, Minimal, Powder-Coated Steel Metal
B Series Stool / Side Table, Contemporary, Minimal, Powder-Coated Steel Metal

B Series Stool / Side Table, Contemporary, Minimal, Powder-Coated Steel Metal

By James Stickley

Located in London, GB

Powder-coated tubular steel contemporary stool / side table . The B-series takes the graphical

Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905
Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905

Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905

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H 15.25 in W 16.38 in D 20.38 in

Gustav Stickley Stool, circa 1905

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gustav Stickley stool, circa 1905 #300. Oak with arched aprons & through tenons. Old finish (not

Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Stickley Bar Stools
Set of Three Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Stickley Bar Stools

Set of Three Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Stickley Bar Stools

By Stickley Brothers

Located in San Francisco, CA

Set of three contemporary mission oak & leather Stickley bar stools Classic Arts & Crafts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Gout Stool, Signed, C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Gout Stool, Signed, C1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Gout Stool, Signed, C1910

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts gout stool by Gustav Stickley offers upholstered seat raised on flared

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Arts & Craft Oak Stool, USA, 1940's
Arts & Craft Oak Stool, USA, 1940's

Arts & Craft Oak Stool, USA, 1940's

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H 15 in W 21 in D 13.5 in

Arts & Craft Oak Stool, USA, 1940's

By Charles Stickley

Located in New York, NY

Elegant "Curule" Arts & Craft oak stool attributed to Charles Stickley, Made of solid oak and held

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910
Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stool C1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique JM Young Stickley School Arts and Crafts Mission Oak and Leather Foot Stool C1910 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Square Tabouret Stool, c1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Square Tabouret Stool, c1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley School Square Tabouret Stool, c1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts taboret stand in the manner of Stickley offers quarter sawn oak

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Stickley Inspired Arts & Crafts Cutout Oak Phone Stand & Stool C1920
Antique Stickley Inspired Arts & Crafts Cutout Oak Phone Stand & Stool C1920

Antique Stickley Inspired Arts & Crafts Cutout Oak Phone Stand & Stool C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** Antique Stickley Inspired Arts & Crafts Cutout Oak Phone Stand & Stool C1920 Measures - Stool 16 3/4" x

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Oak

Stickley Mission Bar Stools
Stickley Mission Bar Stools

Stickley Mission Bar Stools

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H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Stickley Mission Bar Stools

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stickley mission bar stools A modern configuration of Stickley original Mission designs, this bar

Category

Late 20th Century North American Mission Stools

Materials

Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Upholstered Gout Stool, circa 1905
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Upholstered Gout Stool, circa 1905

Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Oak Upholstered Gout Stool, circa 1905

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Big Flats, NY

Early antique Gustav Stickley Mission oak upholstered gout footstool features traditional Arts and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Tabouret Stands, Roycroft by Stickley, 20th C
Pair of Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Tabouret Stands, Roycroft by Stickley, 20th C

Pair of Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Tabouret Stands, Roycroft by Stickley, 20th C

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

A pair of Roycroft Arts & Crafts Mission tabouret stands by Stickley offer oak construction with

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

California Mission era Tooled Saddle Leather Stool
California Mission era Tooled Saddle Leather Stool

California Mission era Tooled Saddle Leather Stool

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Classic California Mission era piece. Finely handcrafted stool with intricately tooled saddle

Category

Early 20th Century Mission Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1930s Oak Drafting / Bar Stools, Set of 3
1930s Oak Drafting / Bar Stools, Set of 3

1930s Oak Drafting / Bar Stools, Set of 3

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H 41 in W 19.5 in D 15 in

1930s Oak Drafting / Bar Stools, Set of 3

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great set of adjustable stools, can be raised and lowered about 3-4". Stools show great patina

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Counter Stools
Set of 4 Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Counter Stools

Set of 4 Contemporary Mission Oak & Leather Counter Stools

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Germantown, MD

Set of four contemporary mission oak and real leather counter stools Classic Arts & Crafts style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherrywood Green Leather Ottoman Stools
Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherrywood Green Leather Ottoman Stools

Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts Cherrywood Green Leather Ottoman Stools

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Stickley Mission Arts & Crafts cherrywood green leather ottoman stools. Listing includes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Rare Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900
Rare Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900

Rare Early Gustav Stickley "India Seat" Stool or Ottoman, Circa 1900

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Arts & Crafts stool or ottoman By Gustav Stickley (#797 "India Seat" in

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Brass

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Mahogany Foot Stool Circa 1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Mahogany Foot Stool Circa 1910

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Mahogany Foot Stool Circa 1910

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Arts and Crafts Mission foot stool offers mahogany construction with square and straight

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Cushion Stool Ottoman Footstool
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Cushion Stool Ottoman Footstool

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Cushion Stool Ottoman Footstool

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Stickley mission Oak Arts & Crafts upholstered cushion stool ottoman footstool. Item features solid

Category

Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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$5,503

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Stickley Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stickley stools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct stickley stools — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. Stickley stools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Stickley stools made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made stickley stools over the years, but those made by Gustav Stickley and Stickley Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Stickley Stools?

Prices for stickley stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, stickley stools begin at $550 and can go as high as $3,750, while the average can fetch as much as $1,650.

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.