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X Leg Stool

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s

By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

in the 1950s. A rare model, the X-leg stool is one of the simplest yet most brilliant designs by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

Alvar Aalto Stool X600 X-leg or "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

Located in Helsinki, FI

simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail. The X-leg or Fan leg, as called in

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak

William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher
William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher

William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English William and Mary style stool from circa 1900 with turned legs, curving X-Form stretcher

Category

Early 20th Century English William and Mary Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s
Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

$1,134 / item

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Three Stools Model "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Finland, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Milan, IT

Three stools model "X-Leg" "X 601" by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Birch frame with impressive legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Stools

Materials

Birch

Italian Neoclassical style bronze frame Curule stool/ window bench
Italian Neoclassical style bronze frame Curule stool/ window bench

Italian Neoclassical style bronze frame Curule stool/ window bench

Located in London, GB

A fine X frame & curved legs Curule stool or bench inspired by ancient Roman or Greek seating

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1950s Italian Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
Pair of 1950s Italian Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

Pair of 1950s Italian Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

$1,748 / set

H 18.9 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in

Pair of 1950s Italian Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova

Located in London, London

Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, circa 1950s. Defined by their sculptural, X-shaped black metal legs, these

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Ivory Boucle
Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Ivory Boucle

Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Ivory Boucle

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

, Masculine Glamour. The X-leg stool will complement a variety of spaces from the bedroom to the living room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Yellow Boucle
Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Yellow Boucle

Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool Blackened Steel and Yellow Boucle

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

, Masculine Glamour. The X-leg stool will complement a variety of spaces from the bedroom to the living room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool in Brass Plated and Ivory Boucle
Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool in Brass Plated and Ivory Boucle

Custom Made Industrial Glamour X-Leg Stool in Brass Plated and Ivory Boucle

By Casa Botelho

Located in London, GB

, masculine glamour. The X-leg stool will complement a variety of spaces from the bedroom to the living room

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool, Finland, 1954
Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool, Finland, 1954

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool, Finland, 1954

Unavailable

H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool, Finland, 1954

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Gatos, CA

X602 fan legs model Original black leather. Legs of bent massive birch. Patent No 154562 applied

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Antique English Regency Bobbin Stool
Antique English Regency Bobbin Stool

Antique English Regency Bobbin Stool

Unavailable

H 17.7 in W 20 in D 19.5 in

Antique English Regency Bobbin Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Regency walnut bobbin leg X-frame stool with cross stretcher, upholstered in an ecru silk damask.

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954
Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Alvar Aalto, Artek X-Leg/Fan Leg Bench/stool, 1954

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rare model with wider dimensions. Alvar Aalto, X-leg or fan leg bench/stool, Artek, 1954 Artek

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Birch

Sensational X-Base Stool or Bench with Glass Legs in the style of Karl Springer
Sensational X-Base Stool or Bench with Glass Legs in the style of Karl Springer

Sensational X-Base Stool or Bench with Glass Legs in the style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A sensational X-base stool, or bench in nickeled bronze with glass legs in the style of Karl

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Late 20th Century American Modern Benches

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Midcentury Geometric Design X-Leg Stools
Pair of Midcentury Geometric Design X-Leg Stools

Pair of Midcentury Geometric Design X-Leg Stools

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a wonderful pair of midcentury faux leather and crewel geometric design colorful x-leg

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Thread

Alvar Aalto X-601 Modern Fan Leg Stools, Pair
Alvar Aalto X-601 Modern Fan Leg Stools, Pair

Alvar Aalto X-601 Modern Fan Leg Stools, Pair

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H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 17.75 in

Alvar Aalto X-601 Modern Fan Leg Stools, Pair

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Astoria, NY

Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Artek pair of Mid-Century Modern Model X-601 "Fan Leg" stools

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

English 1880s Mahogany Stool with X-Form Spool Legs and New Upholstery
English 1880s Mahogany Stool with X-Form Spool Legs and New Upholstery

English 1880s Mahogany Stool with X-Form Spool Legs and New Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany stool from the late 19th century, with spool legs and new upholstery. Born in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Zinc Vintage Seat Stools with X-Crossed Legs
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Zinc Vintage Seat Stools with X-Crossed Legs

Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Zinc Vintage Seat Stools with X-Crossed Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

whimsical zinc seats and carved wood bases with lightly swagging x-crossed legs at either side. The legs are

Category

20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Zinc

Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench
Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench

Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench

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H 18 in W 23.75 in D 20.5 in

Early 19th Century English Rosewood X-Leg Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

The early 19th century Regency bench in rosewood with upholstered seat, carved X-legs with scrolls

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Victorian Gothic Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Stool
Victorian Gothic Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Stool

Victorian Gothic Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Stool

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Refectory style with pegged carved cross stretcher and carved X legs at each end The stool is good, sound

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Stools

Rare Pair of William and Mary Stools
Rare Pair of William and Mary Stools

Rare Pair of William and Mary Stools

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H 18 in W 20.5 in D 16 in

Rare Pair of William and Mary Stools

Located in Westwood, NJ

A rare pair of William and Mary carved trumpet leg stools with 'X' frame stretcher and needlepoint

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Stools

Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk
Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk

Antique H.T Cushman Oak " Betumal" Telephone Stand Small Childs Desk

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

" H x 18" W x 14" D x 17.5 Seat height x 26" Leg clearance Stool: 17.5" H x 12" W x 10" D.  

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

English Mid-19th Century Upholstered Walnut Stool with X-Style Scrolled Legs
English Mid-19th Century Upholstered Walnut Stool with X-Style Scrolled Legs

English Mid-19th Century Upholstered Walnut Stool with X-Style Scrolled Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstery, over two X-style scrolled legs, connected in their center with a carved medallion. The two legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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

middle of the X of the Curule legs. This stool will be perfect in your Hacienda, or in your Southwestern

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Pair of Stainless Steel X-Leg Stools, Suede Seat
1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Pair of Stainless Steel X-Leg Stools, Suede Seat

1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Pair of Stainless Steel X-Leg Stools, Suede Seat

By Kappa, François Monnet

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional pair of stainless steel X-leg stools designed by François Monnet and edited by Kappa in

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Stainless Steel X-Leg Stool, Suede Seat
1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Stainless Steel X-Leg Stool, Suede Seat

1970s, Francois Monnet, Kappa, Stainless Steel X-Leg Stool, Suede Seat

By Kappa, François Monnet

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful stainless steel X-leg stool designed by François Monnet and edited by Kappa in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Upholstered Stools with X- Leg Design
Pair of Upholstered Stools with X- Leg Design

Pair of Upholstered Stools with X- Leg Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of x-leg stools upholstered in navy blue linen, with nickel head trim.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Pair of X-Feet Velour Stools Mid-Century Modern
Pair of X-Feet Velour Stools Mid-Century Modern

Pair of X-Feet Velour Stools Mid-Century Modern

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful pair of x leg stools , in original mid century velour fabric upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Brown Interwoven Lattice Leather Accent Stools with Iron X-Frame Legs- A Pair
Brown Interwoven Lattice Leather Accent Stools with Iron X-Frame Legs- A Pair

Brown Interwoven Lattice Leather Accent Stools with Iron X-Frame Legs- A Pair

Located in Pasadena, CA

leather seats with the sturdiness of Iron X-frame leg, ensuring both durability and sophistication. The

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Iron

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool
Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool

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H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in

Alvar Aalto X-Leg Stool

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Alvar Aalto 1898-1976. Stool / stool 'X-leg' molded profiled birch. Designed 1954. Literature

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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By Alvar Aalto, Artek

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By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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By Alvar Aalto

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$7,500

H 28.25 in W 53 in D 31.5 in

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By Alvar Aalto

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A fantastic Alvar Aalto fan leg dining table. Birchwood , lovely amber tone which looks lighter in direct sunlight. The graining gives it a unique quality and look.

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$2,572

H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in

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By Alvar Aalto

Located in Argelato, BO

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By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek

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X Leg Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the x leg stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each x leg stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. If you’re shopping for an x leg stool, we have 411 options in-stock, while there are 125 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer x leg stool, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each x leg stool bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made x leg stool over the years, but those crafted by Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Poul Henningsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an X Leg Stool?

Prices for an x leg stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,559.

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.

Questions About X Leg Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Milking stools typically have three legs. The reason for this design is that three legs tend to keep stools stabler on uneven ground in barns and pastures. Shop an assortment of milking stools on 1stDibs.