French Stools

A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Curule Stools Gilt and carved wood, decorated with interlace frieze, acanthus leaves and rosaces The 4 feet linked by a gadrooned stretcher. Louis XVI Style Napoléon III Period In the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814) Attributed to Maison Jansen Circa 1900 Used Petit Point Tapestry Upholstery Maison Jansen, the French luxury: Opulence, refinement, audacity of style marriages… so many words agree with Maison Jansen. Through this name, a whole era sounds like a reminder of a certain French chic… Some names evoke immutable images, atmospheres... Like Jansen, for example. Let’s close our eyes… The 1960s and 1970s are at their peak. France is doing well. It is a country of full employment where everything seems possible. Within the international Jet Set, a carefree crowd of movie stars, public figures, literary idols and crowned heads, we love the Maison Jansen, its taste for styles struck with a good quality exuberance, and its brilliant side. It all began in 1880, when the Dutchman Jean Henri Jansen founded the epon-ymous house in Paris. Jansen is part of the continuity of these world-famous furniture manufacturers and companies that operated under the Second Empire and at the time of the Universal Exhibitions, as the ‘Escalier de Cristal’ teaches. At that time, the Union Centrale des Beaux-Arts appliqués à l'Indus-trie and the Société du musée des Arts Décoratifs merged to form the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs. Supported by both gallery owners, collectors and manufacturers, this organi-zation gives the «la» to the whole profession, and in the prevailing politico-ideological slump (France was defeated by Prussia in 1871 and Napoleon III is in exile), the ‘Union Centrale des Art Décoratifs’ focuses production on the celebration of past styles. While this nostalgia evokes memories of an era that we imagine more stable, an innovative exoticism will be all the rage: the reign of Turkish style and Japonisme. The Jansen house masterfully rushed into the «exotic» trend, but quickly de-veloped a style derived from the ornamental splendor of the eighteenth, then a little later, so-called «imperial» styles mainly intended for royal families. Af-ter the First World War, J.H Jansen was joined by the cartoonist Albert Cazes, by Stéphane Boudin and by Pierre Delbée, who successively directed the house when it disappeared in 1929. At the end of the Kennedy era, Boudin complete-ly redecorated the White House, at the request of the First Lady, Jackie, who had fallen in love with his work after discovering it at Malmaison. In 1971, Jansen joined forces with Leleu-Deshays and continued its quest for excellence. From 1969 to 1979, the dandy decorator Serge Robin took the reins of the house, granting it an eclectic and luxurious style: he revisited the great eras of French art, from the Renaissance to Louis XVI, by modernizing them with more contemporary pieces in Plexiglas or wrought iron. His recomposed and sophisticated style met with resounding success. When Jackie Kennedy, who became the wife of the great Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis, moved to France, the young architect married Louis XVI-style furniture to modernist designs from the 1950s. When the Shah of Iran decided to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Per-sian Empire in 1971, Serge Robin and his teams turned to the grandiose and ephemeral setting of Persepolis. A hundred semi-trailers then left the work-shops on Rue Saint-Sabin to reach Tehran. At the same time, Princess Soraya of Iran commissioned her a sumptuous palace for Avenue Montaigne, the princes Faisal bin Fahd of Arabia and Mubarak Al-Sabah, and the Agnelli snatched it. On the French side, he puts his talent at the service of Brigitte Bardot, for whom he completely revamped the Madrague and the Lannes boulevard. Serge Robin embodies all the audacity of the name Jansen with the most im-probable weddings. With him, Plexiglas tables, Japanese chairs from the 50s, gold thread curtains, zebra sofas...

A beautiful pair of petite stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period. Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covere...

A petite French Louis XVI style stool with worn silk upholstery. The frame has classic carved rosettes with fluted and tapered legs. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the cu...

A large primitive tripod stool constructed from an early 19th century oak chopping block on later legs. The wear from its utilitarian past having carved out the perfect scooped seat....

Antique French milking stool comprised of two wood slats on an iron base.

French 19th century gothic revival pair of stools in oak. These beautifully carved stools have gothic carved molded arches on all four sides; the legs are slightly splayed which mak...

Original handmade folk art milking stool. Made in France around 1870. Solid oak stool with tripod legs so that the stool is never unstable. Simple in design.

Exquisite and refined, this 19th-century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Stool epitomizes the elegance and sophistication of its era. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the sto...

Antique French milking stool with original wood slats mounted on an iron base.

A French oak and tapestry stool made in the 1800’s. This comfortable stool is upholstered in a bright and colorful floral needlepoint tapestry with nailhead trim. Raised on turned so...

A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Stools natural and carved wood. The 4 sheaths feet carved and linked by a stretcher. Louis XIV Style Napoléon III Period Circa 1880 Used Petit Point Tapestry Upholstery If the stool played a great role at the court of Louis XIV, it was also the pretext of a war... that of the stools precisely, recounted by Saint-Simon. The Duchesses fought and the Duchesse became a seat with very curious forms. There were benches and chairs, then armchairs, not to mention stools. A seat dear to the duchesses. Some fought for one, to sit in the presence of the queen. Standing, while others, sometimes cousins, were seated, was intolerable. The Duke of Saint-Simon was pleased to recount the «war of stools». This one was provoked by Mme de Chevreuse who sat, without any way, before Queen Anne of Austria...

A charming upholstered and ebonized piano stool made in France. The top cushion is upholstered in a worn floral-print velvet that compliments the ebonized wooden frame. The center of...

This 19th Century French upholstered stool is a delightful nod to the ornate and meticulous craftsmanship of the period. The dark, richly stained wood boasts expertly carved details,...

TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970 Paire de tabourets en métal doré à patine nuancée et montants à têtes de chevaux. Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes terminées par des sabots et réunies en pa...

A richly carved bench in limed oak with an elaborate leaf and shell motif. Graceful cabriole legs with a charming fleur di lis pattern at each side. This piece as been covered in a p...

Delight in the charm of this French 19th-century Napoleon III style stool or foot bench, featuring an elegant mustard velvet upholstery. The vintage velvet upholstery has been clean...

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...

Refined 19th Century Napoleon III Style Stool or Foot Bench with a distinctive blue linen upholstery. This exquisite stool serves as a comfortable complement to any sofa, doubling a...

Early 19th century French stool beautifully carved. Upholstered with leopard velvet vintage fabric.

each with upholstered saddle seat above a plain frieze over a curule-form base adorned with lappet carving on the legs ending in in-scrolled feet all joined a turned stretcher

A vintage French stool or side table. This stool has sturdy pine legs with a stretcher base for additional support. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, this stool is ready ...

A charming pair of rustic Low Tables - Benches from the Catalan region of France. Nicely constructed from oak each with trefoil motifs.

Single French large wooden armchair in Louis XV style.

A beautiful carved and painted French Stool

Perch yourself on this beautiful stool. Nicely carved with warm, worn paint. A great seat.

Pair of regency style stools ,gilded wood, one of the most beautiful models of the regency elegant and refined ,cushions on the top decorated with pom-poms the quality and the workma...

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...

Extremely unusual French Campaign Style cane and fruitwood folding stool. The side legs are hinged & the stool folds flat.

highly decorative item, can be used as a log basket or as a stool ... or even as a small table ... great patina, dry wood ... chunky, sturdy ...

Primitive Butcher Block Table, Frace 1920s pine base. Discover the rustic charm of this Primitive Butcher Block Table from the picturesque Provence region of France, dating back ...

France / 1850 / stool / rustic / Mid-century An unique stool made in France around 1850. Handpicked from trees in the heart of France, this stool showcases the timeless beauty of na...

Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...

A round French piano stool made of turned wood with an ebonized finish. The top cushion is upholstered with a needlepoint fabric and nailhead trim. ...

Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in Versailles France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on tapered...

This adorable stool from the Napoleon III era in the 19th century is of exquisite sculpture quality, characterised by deep, precise, and lavish carving. Its four legs feature intricate scrollwork adorned with delicate acanthus leaves and ribbons cascading from beneath the leaves, while rosettes embellish the leg tops. The belt is intricately carved with an interlaced frieze. The cream-coloured patina adds to its uniqueness. It is further decorated with a small tapestry...

19th Century stool or piano bench, in molded, carved and stained beech, the baluster armrests decorated with acanthus leaves ending in scrolls, the belt decorated with a frieze of ov...

French painted Louis XV style stool having a shaped frame with natuaralistic carvings C 1890.

A wonderfully stylish 19th century Oriental style stool, with pierced fretwork decoration to the frieze, stuff over upholstered seat, raised on classical carved cabriole legs with my...

A 19th century French Louis XV style adjustable swivel stool made of solid rosewood with hand-carved details, sturdy curved legs and decorative wood finial. Covered in original peti...

A French pair of ornately carved wood and upholstered stools from the 19th century. These antique stools from France each have rectangular-shaped upholstered seats which are presente...

A round French piano stool made of carved rosewood and mahogany in the Louis XVI Style. The top cushion is made of cut velvet upholstery with nailhe...

Robust and primitive French oak stool with unconventional proportions with very solid (elephant) legs and a beautiful rattan seat. Totally unmessed with, as honest as furniture could...

A charming antique French Louis XVI style painted bidet stool (today it would make for a wonderful end table, plant stand or functional stool) Born in Provincial France in the 19th ...

Circular newly upholstered muslin seat with a gouilloch'e carved seat rail and raised on four legs with a stretcher. Property from the estate of William Hodgins Inc. Boston.

Antique oak and iron artist's stand or stool, France circa 1850s. A rare style oak artist's stand with nicely turned legs and iron reinforcements. The complexity of the base is uniq...

A lightweight square stool from the late 1800’s. The comfortable cushion is covered in cut velvet upholstery and has a diagonal quatrefoil design with nailhead trim. Raised on turned...

French alp stool

French alp stool

19th century walnut stool from France with a wonderfully thick top which has a handle design cutout of the top and a multi-level beveled edge, following down to a lovely hand scallop...

Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.

This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture that adds a rustic atmosphere to any room. The stool has three sturdy legs that fo...

This French 19th century oak piano stool is an elegant and classic example of Louis XVI style. Made in France, the piano stool was hand-crafted out of solid oak for a sturdy build, a...

French rustic rectangular milking stool France, 19th century Hand crafted artisanal piece Constructed of solid wood with wonderful joinery and patin...

This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture that adds a rustic atmosphere to any room. The stool has three sturdy legs that fo...

This 19th century wooden stool made from a tree trunk is a unique and authentic piece of furniture that adds a rustic atmosphere to any room. The wood has a brown color that gives t...

Charming antique country French tripod rush seat stool with hand carved slats and legs.

A very pretty 19th century Régence style piano stool in polished walnut, its padded cushion upholstered in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of rosebuds and leaf spr...

Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover. It does have a few slight signs of wear, but it still looks really good. ...