What is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat?

Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.

Wooden Hand Seat

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Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Rope, Wood

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

H 18.51 in W 46.07 in D 17.72 in

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

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Late 20th Century Spanish Benches

Materials

Rope, Wood

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

H 14.57 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 in

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

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Late 20th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Wooden Stool with Hand-Braided Rope Seat

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in

Hand-carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat Cushion

By Rafael Prieto

Located in New York, NY

Unique, hand-carved reclaimed wood bench with archival textile and handmade glass buttons. Seat

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21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Pine, Wood, Glass

Hand-carved Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat Cushion

H 21 in W 78.5 in D 25.75 in

Cubist Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Seated Nude, France, 1960

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-Century Modern, Cubist style hand carved mahogany wooden sculpture of a seated nude, France

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Mahogany

Cubist Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Seated Nude, France, 1960

H 11.82 in W 7.09 in D 4.34 in

18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French three seated hand carved and painted in white wooden canapé Louis XVI period

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Cane, Wood

18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period

H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.47 in

19th Century, Antique Khmer Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Khmer wooden seated Buddha. Age: Cambodia, 19th Century Size: Height 46 C.M. / Width 25

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Khmer Wooden Seated Buddha

H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Budapest, HU

. Accordingly, form and function collide in this stool. From Charlotte Perriand to Axel Einar Hjorth, wooden

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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Stools

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Wood

European Mid-Century Wooden Stools with Hand-Carved Scoop Seats, Europe ca 1950s

H 14.18 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in

Set of Ten 1950s Spanish Hand Carved Wooden Chairs w/ Embroidery Seats

Located in Marbella, ES

Set of ten 1950s Spanish hand carved wooden chairs with embroidery seats.

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Vintage 1970s Spanish Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Ten 1950s Spanish Hand Carved Wooden Chairs w/ Embroidery Seats

H 40.16 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

18th Century, Antique Khmer Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Khmer wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

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Antique 18th Century Cambodian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Antique Khmer Wooden Seated Buddha

H 9.93 in W 3.55 in D 3.04 in

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base

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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

H 9.81 in W 7.68 in D 2.76 in

Wide Seat Small Wooden Make-Up Stool

By Martelo and Mo LTD

Located in Hertford, GB

Designed with function and elegance in mind, the Wooden Vanity Stool delivers both making it the

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2010s British Minimalist Stools

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Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Wide Seat Small Wooden Make-Up Stool

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

leather seat and leather back. Minimalist and robust silhouette with comfortably soft, warm brown

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Wooden Leather Seat Chair, 1960s

H 32.09 in W 20.48 in D 17.52 in

Baika Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

. This wooden frame offers long-lasting durability and superior quality. Baika Three Seater Sofa adds

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Baika Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail

H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Laos wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

Category

Antique 19th Century Laotian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

H 11.82 in W 3.08 in D 2.37 in

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Laos wooden Buddha sitting on a base. Age: Laos, 19th century Size: Height 46.8 cm / width 12.5 cm

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Antique 19th Century Laotian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

H 19.22 in W 4.93 in D 3.15 in

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Laos wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

Category

Antique 19th Century Laotian Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Laos Wooden Seated Buddha

H 20.28 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Pair of 1920s Spanish Hand Carved Painted Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Bulrush Seats

Located in Marbella, ES

Pair of 1920s Spanish hand carved painted wooden chairs w/ woven bulrush seats.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1920s Spanish Hand Carved Painted Wooden Chairs w/ Woven Bulrush Seats

H 37.01 in W 17.92 in D 15.95 in

19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Lanna Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base

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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

H 11.5 in W 4.53 in D 2.49 in

18th Century, Mon, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Mon, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 17.92 in W 7.25 in D 5.52 in

18th Century, Mon, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Mon, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 17.64 in W 7.68 in D 6.3 in

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Happy Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Thai wooden happy Buddha sitting on a base. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height 24.3

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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Happy Buddha

H 9.57 in W 5.44 in D 2.45 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 17.64 in W 6.66 in D 3.94 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 17.33 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 20.48 in W 9.38 in D 5.71 in

Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat

Located in Yonkers, NY

An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with hand-woven twine and carved

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Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Chairs

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Twine, Wood

Antique Indian Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Twine Seat

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in

19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Lanna Thai wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Antique Lanna Thai Wooden Seated Buddha

H 8.27 in W 3.82 in D 2.05 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 16.15 in W 7.56 in D 3.15 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 23.23 in W 9.97 in D 6.11 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base, with

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 9.97 in W 7.92 in D 6.11 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 11.62 in W 3.04 in D 1.58 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 21.07 in W 8.08 in D 3.94 in

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

15th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 23.63 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in

Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat

Located in Yonkers, NY

An old Indian rustic wooden low chair from the early 20th century, with handwoven rope seat and

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Indian Antique Rustic Low Seat Wooden Chair with Carved Rosettes and Rope Seat

H 29 in W 20 in D 20 in

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s. The pictures

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Vintage 1960s Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s

H 39.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a glorious early 20th century Indonesian carved wooden seated gentleman. This is

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Indonesian Carved Wooden Seated Gentleman

H 12 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture

Located in Miami, FL

A playful wooden sculpture. Seated, holding what appears to be a piece of fruit, this intricately

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20th Century Senegalese Animal Sculptures

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Mahogany

Hand-Carved Wooden African Monkey Sculpture

H 15 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

17th - 18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

17th - 18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 27.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.63 in

17th - 18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

17th - 18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 20.48 in W 10.91 in D 4.34 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 6.89 in W 4.97 in D 3.86 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 5.12 in W 3.39 in D 1.66 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 2.64 in

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

17th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 13 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 9.85 in W 5.36 in D 5.44 in

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age

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Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue

H 22.6 in W 11.82 in D 5.32 in

19th Century, Rattanakosin, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Thai wooden seated disciple with gilded gold. Age: Thailand, 19th Century Size: Height

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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Rattanakosin, Antique Thai Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk

H 10.95 in W 6.11 in D 3.94 in

Baika Beige Velvet Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail

By LAGU

Located in İSTANBUL, TR

. This wooden frame offers long-lasting durability and superior quality. Baika Three Seater Sofa adds

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Foam

Baika Beige Velvet Three Seater Sofa with Wooden Detail

H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

H 17.56 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Height 25 C.M

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 6.58 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden seated disciple, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 6.19 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Burmese wooden seated disciple, with gilded gold and inlay of colorful glass pieces on the

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

H 10.04 in W 9.26 in D 8.55 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size:height 27.2 cm

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Monk / Disciple

H 10.71 in W 12.68 in D 9.77 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden crowned Buddha with gilded gold or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

H 11.03 in W 5.32 in D 2.96 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden lotus Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Lotus Buddha

H 6.89 in W 4.97 in D 2.37 in

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese wooden crowned Buddha with gilded gold or sometimes known as 'King Buddha's, wearing diadem

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

H 12.52 in W 6.86 in D 3.55 in

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Burmese wooden seated disciple. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 18th Century Size: Height 50.4 C.M

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Disciple / Monk

H 19.85 in W 6.97 in D 6.03 in

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare antique Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing

Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha

H 25.99 in W 9.85 in D 7.68 in

Late 19th Century Wooden Foldup Train Station Bench Seat

Located in Port Jervis, NY

storage. Black paint over old yellow makes for a great patina. Spindle back with slatted seat rests. Iron

Category

Antique 1890s American Industrial Benches

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Wooden Foldup Train Station Bench Seat

H 31.75 in W 75.5 in D 18 in

Danish Modern Hand-Crafted Wooden Bench, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade midcentury Danish modern wooden bench with a slightly higher seat than the average dining

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Hand-Crafted Wooden Bench, 1950s

H 33.47 in W 47.25 in D 17.92 in

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Antique Tai Lue Burmese wooden Buddha sitting on a base. Tai Lue is a tribal people living in

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Shan, Antique Tai Lue Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

H 23.75 in W 7.88 in D 5.63 in

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Wooden Hand Seat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wooden hand seat available at 1stDibs. A wooden hand seat — often made from wood, natural fiber and twine — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wooden hand seat, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wooden hand seat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wooden hand seat, designed in the Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Questions About Wooden Hand Seat

What is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.

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