Louis XIV Stools

Fine Louis XIV-XV Stool, France, C. 1730. Walnut, recently upholstered in Belgian linen. 17½ h × 24 w × 19 d in (44 × 61 × 48 cm)

Important pair of carved walnut stools, Louis XIV style Paris, Faubourg Saint-Antoine, in the style of Fourdinois circa 1870–1890 This important pair of finely carved walnut stools r...

An absolutely stunning antique French carved gilt wood stool of the highest order. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of amazing quality, with...

Outstanding French 19th century Louis XIV style bench (or footstool) with needlepoint upholstery, raised on four Os de Mouton legs with stretcher...

Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in southern France circa 1870 and almost square in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on turned ...

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...

Decorate a den, living room, or bedroom with this elegant antique French stool. Crafted in Versailles circa 1870, the rectangular bench stands on tapered and fluted legs adorned with...

This carved antique fruitwood grotto stool was created in France, circa 1950. Perfect as a piano stool or simply a statement piece, the bench, built of chestnut wood, stands on cabri...

D shaped seat with turned legs and conforming D shape stretcher.

A French Louis XIV stool offers floral needlepoint upholstered seat with kingwood frame having satinwood marquetry and raised on cabriole legs, 20th century Measures - 19"height x...

Easily recognized by its highly shaped legs and stretchers, os de mouton is an elegant style of carving that was first seen during the reign of Louis XIV. Although typically used for chair frames, it was not uncommon to find tabouret stools, such as this oak one from France (circa 1900), carved in the same manner. Four concave legs with scrolled feet are joined by an H-shaped stretcher with arbalete-like curves. The wood has a rich patina that is accentuated by a highly colored upholstery affixed with numerous iron nailheads. Golden and cream flowers with red, brown, green, and orange leaves can be seen amongst the gray and beige background arranged in a geometric pattern. Our os de mouton tabouret...

Embellish your formal living room with this elegant pair of antique curule stools. Crafted in France circa 1920, these stools feature an ornate carved base decorated with two hand carved crossed swords ending with scroll leaf feet. The seats are dressed with a blue silk upholstery, further embellished with decorative trims and fringes around the perimeter. Both stools are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use and adorn a rich patinated gilt finish. Use these 'one of a kind benches...