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Technique: Hand-Crafted
Ironwood Stool Modern Organic, Hand Crafted with Artisanal Wood Joinery
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round stool hand-crafted from reclaimed Ironwood by local Balinese artisans. Its neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. The wood joinery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood
Blackash Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool Blackash with structure in solid ash
wood in blackened finish (stained). Seat upholstered
and covered with high quality fabric in grey finish (Cat. C),
backrest in genuine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
$5,032 / item
Mid Century Black Wool Vintage Stool, Denmark, 1960
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful black high quality faux leather. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Wool
Stool in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass
$5,125 / item
Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural stool was crafted using mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
$745 / item
Pair of Midcentury Violet Purple Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful purple violet high-quality upholstery. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteris...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
$575 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Three 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$898 / set
Giorgio Collection Charisma Swivel Gold Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Charisma Bar Stool, an exquisite piece that embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted with a stunning gold chrome stainless steel swivel base, this bar stool sho...
Category
2010s Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Gold, Stainless Steel
Andhrímnir Oak Bar Or Counter Height Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Andhrímnir Solid Oak Stool is a stunning piece of minimalist furniture that exudes an architectural charm. Handmade with precision and care, each stool is crafted from solid oak ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Oak
Walnut and Copper Wood High Stool with Custom Teal Felt Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut, copper and teal felt upholstery.
Wood type is avai...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Clover Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Clover Cedar made in natural solid cedar
wood with natural pine extract wax treatment.
Solid cedar wood include movement,
cracks and changes in wood conditions,
this is t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Cedar
$1,677 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Two Mid Century Mustard Yellow Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful mustard yellow high quality velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, char...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric
Two Mid-Century Style Acqua Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
$479 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim Chair
Located in Leuven , BE
Ashanti People, Ghana Asipim chair, outstanding item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood
$5,750 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wood Elm Writing Console Entryway Table Pi Stool
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Possibly Late 19th century, heavily patinated, still usable, not loose, but with cracks and chips to wood. Mainly decorative uses recommended. There is a split to one leg, pictured.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Elm
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Rattan Counter Stool in Graphite Ash Frame and Velvet Seat Cushion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made to last, the solid wood structure of this counter stool combines the perfect mix of a contemporary design with vintage twist. The detailed woven-work technique on the back promi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Pair, Pierre Guariche French Black Benches Steel & Distressed Faux Leather 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Pierre Guariche French black benches or stools in steel & distressed faux leather 1960 designed.
Hand stitched Faux Leather with rivets decoration.
In all original distress...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Bar Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted dark green italian upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and steel black legs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Steel
DOOQ! New! Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Grey Fabric Fully Upholstered
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ New Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Gray Fabric Fully Upholstered
Product sizes may vary up to 2cm!
Introducing Camelia, a chair that gracefully embodies the essence of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton
Saddle Small Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This splendid stool is a modern and elegant interpretation of a horse saddle, showcasing refined craftsmanship. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the structure is crafted of tubul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,932 / item
Set of Three 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$718 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Mustard Yellow Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$431 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Polished Stainless Frame And Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern and elegant piece designed for both comfort and style. It features a robust stainless steel frame in that ensures durability and longevity. The stool is characterize...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cut Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool cut Cedar made in natural solid cedar
wood with natural pine extract wax treatment.
Solid cedar wood include movement,
cracks and changes in wood conditions,
this is the esse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Cedar
$3,534 / item
Set of Two 20th Century Mini Black Velvet Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful black velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet
Trame Small Round Red Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Used as a relaxing pouf or as a splendid coffee table, this red-lacquered pouf is exquisitely crafted of steel boasting a striking laser-cut work on the surface of the two cylindrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Steel
$3,099 / item
Built-in Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Built-in Cedar in natural solid cedar wood,
Wood treated with natural pine extracts wax.
Solid cedar wood include movement,
cracks and changes in wood conditions,
this i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Cedar
$1,976 / item
Funky Vintage Painted Wood Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative stool made of carved wood, hand painted , newly upholster with beautiful vintage hand loom silk - organza Textile .great decorative item for any room.
Category
20th Century Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa bar stool.
Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass, Metal
Black, Red and Blue Seats Low Bar Stools, 1950s France
Located in Antwerp, BE
These fifties tri-colored low stools in wrought iron and reupholstered leather was designed in France 1953. Price a set.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,341 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio.
Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio. The handcrafted gouge carving work makes each piece unique tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Stool in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Legs by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Dandy Stool by Kifu Paris is a masterclass in modern elegance, featuring a sophisticated blend of luxurious materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The top is exquisitely finishe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern Yellow Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted yellow Italian upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and steel black legs. Not ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Ebonized Stools with Silk Upholstery
By Paul McCobb
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful and fabulous set of 4 matching stools with various colors in silk upholstery. One top has a split and tear at the corner, green colored, see pic. Looks like these were refu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Paint
Scandinavian / Norwegian Stool Model 522 Collection in Pine by Krogenaes Möbler
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Norwegian Krogenæs Möbler’s solid pine stool set of three, model nr 522.
It comes in a stable, three legged construction with patinated untreated surface. Two of the three stools are burn marked “Krogenæs Möbler” on the underside of the seat.
Model nr 522 was manufactured in a short period, manly in the second half of 1960s. Designed by an unknown designer as a milking stool, easy to carry out on the mountain when the free-ranging cattle are to be milked.
It has a three-legged construction with a wide base and carved cupped seat.
Perfect for its purpose!
Cows, goats and sheep graze freely in the mountains during the bright summer months and the model is still used today in some places.
The stool has also become popular for furnishing, for example as a bedside table or as a useful furniture in sports cabins.
The seller offers...
Category
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Teak Wood Stool Stunning Textures, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully organic and sculptural teak wood stool crafted from a single block of wood. The contrast of curved detailing with Its wood textures and shades make for a very elegant s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Teak
Fuga Stool in Solid Cedar
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Fuga in solid natural aromatic
cedar wood. Made in one block of cedar wood.
Treated with natural pine extracts wax.
Solid cedar wood include movement...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Cedar
$1,485 Sale Price / item
20% Off
French Mid-Century Brutalist Tripod Stool – Hand-Carved Primitive Folk Art, 1950
Located in BRIGHTON, AU
A striking example of French mid-century brutalist design, this hand-carved tripod stool dates to the 1950s and embodies the raw, organic aesthetic of primitive folk art. Crafted in ...
Category
1950s Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood
Two Mid-Century Style Orange Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,080 / item
Classic Stool Pair in Textured "Habanero Collection Fabric and Solid Brass Legs
By Montage
Located in Wilton, CT
Introducing our Classic Foot Stool Pair in stunning textured "Habanero Collection" fabric and solid brass legs. Upholstered in Romo's "Onetti Chilli" fabric from "Habanera Collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass
MCM Lucite Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind custom waterfall stool. This piece features an authentic classic Monogram Louis Vuitton...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Chrome
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Two Black Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in red color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, charact...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Designer Handcrafted Round Stools in Wood, by E. Gizard Paris, pack of 2
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Pair of 2 round stools in solid Ash wood
Diameter: 40 cm / 15.75''
Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs each
Displaid price is for 2 stools
Mon Petit Meuble Français provides exclusively 10...
Category
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + Counter stool with their inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
$1,679 / item
Set of Two Black and Blue Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Exotic Wood Contemporary Stool in Floral Leather from Costantini, Ecco
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine rosewood, the Ecco Stool has a low, angular ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
19Thc Plank Stool With Three Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Plank Seat stool with three legs similar to shaker style.This super comfortable milking stool is in great condition with a nice mellow patina.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
LATE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF WALNUT STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in blond bride wood, finely set and twisted. The wood boasts a beautiful patina and their shape is characterized by a refined pattern of carving and turning. T...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$2,875 / set
Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set.
The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1910 hand made milking stools that work well as little side tables.
A very good looking and well made pair with a wonderful t...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Walnut
Two Mid-Century Style Burgundy Velvet Triangle Medium Stools, by Vintola, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Comfortable and stabile triangle stools.
They are contemporary stools inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as a bar stools.
Stool was designed by Vintola Studio, a Polish bran...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
$479 Sale Price / set
20% Off
MNAMA Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool in metal lacquer frame complete with two hand details
Structure: High gloss black lacquer with gold brass detail
Fabric: Satina lux smoked grey
Options
Structure: Any R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass
$6,949 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Capri Pouf Ottoman, Nubuck, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capri Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary.
The Capri leather pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both styl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille, Wood, Oak, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Side Tables or Stools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Low Bamboo Stools or End Tables, Mid 20th Century.
If to be used as side tables, the inside measurements are 44.25 by 44.25 centimeters. Glasstops are not included.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Bamboo
$870 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Twenty Bar Stool with Cotton Velvet Oak and Aged Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool Twenty made upholstered and covered with deep
red cotton velvet fabric.
Structure in solid ash wood with walnut stained and with aged
brass details. Nails in bronze Renais...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Biege Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a beige/gold fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Leather, Fabric
Swift + Monell Iron + Woven Leather Minimalist Stool (Lila Swift Donald Monell)
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron and woven leather stool by Lila Swift & Donald Monell. Beautifully simple, three-legged construction with heavy patina to original, thick leather straps of assorted widt...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bamboo Tall Swivel Bar Stools Vintage Sunbrella Fabric
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of bamboo tall swivel bar stools, off-white woven sunbrella fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Crafted Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Bamboo
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