There are two distinct types of stools. The earliest is the simplest type of seat furniture probably devised by human beings, consisting of a short wooden bench standing either on four legs or sometimes a flat-shaped support at either end. The legs may be square or turned, and in primitive versions simply sticks cut from a tree. Round milking stools usually had only three short legs. The second more sophisticated type of stools, were constructed with a frame joined by mortice and tenon joints. Using this construction method, padded or upholstered stools for use in the drawing room have been made since the 17th century, following the trends in stylistic design over the years.

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Two provincial oak joint stools, 18th/19th century, one of…

Pair of Provincial Oak Joint Stools, 18th/19th Century, Rustic Design

Two provincial oak joint stools, 18th/19th century, one of rustic appearance with hewn flared legs, the other with an extended surface above turned legs, the larger stool 59 cm high

A Provincial style long stool, the studded seat upholstered in…

A Provincial style long stool, the studded seat upholstered in taupe suede, 45 cm high, 183 cm wide, 63 cm deep

Two 19th century three-legged country fruit wood stools,…

19th Century Fruit Wood Stools with Aged Patina

Two 19th century three-legged country fruit wood stools, primitive pegged construction, one stool with centre depression, lovely, aged patina. H,530 and 48 cm.

An antique English walnut footstool with geometric marquetry…

English Walnut Footstool with Marquetry Inlay, 1870

An antique English walnut footstool with geometric marquetry work inlay, circa 1870, 15 cm high, 114 cm wide, 26 cm deep

A rustic elm stool, 19th century, the stool with circular dish…

19th Century Rustic Elm Stool

A rustic elm stool, 19th century, the stool with circular dish form top, raised on turned legs, with cross stretchers. Height 54 cm, diameter: 30 cm

A William IV stretcher-based rosewood silk upholstered stool,…

William IV Rosewood Stretcher Stool with Silk Upholstery

A William IV stretcher-based rosewood silk upholstered stool, circa 1830, with a bowed 'X' form frame with simple carved tulip details, upholstered in crewel work embroidered cream silk, 45 cm high, 71 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Two Australian wooden stools, comprising a tramp art stool with…

Australian Wooden Stools from Hutchinson Collection

Two Australian wooden stools, comprising a tramp art stool with circular top, and a spotted gum milking stool (2), height 40 cm, height 36 cm width 46 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

A hardwood work stool, 30 cm high, 31 cm wide, 25 cm deep

Hardwood Work Stool - Compact and Sturdy

A hardwood work stool, 30 cm high, 31 cm wide, 25 cm deep

A primitive Australian three legged stool, slab red gum top…

Antique Red Gum Stool with Eucalypt Legs

A primitive Australian three legged stool, slab red gum top with eucalypt legs, most likely central Victoria, 19th century, 31 cm high, 41 cm wide

Rustic old iron stool with seat from an early plough or tractor,…

Antique Iron Plough Stool - 50cm Height

Rustic old iron stool with seat from an early plough or tractor, 50 cm high

Contemporary work table & folding stool 70 cm x 70 cm, 102 cm…

Folding Work Table and Stool Set

Contemporary work table & folding stool 70 cm x 70 cm, 102 cm high

Rustic farm stool, with circular wooden swivel top above a…

Swivel Top Rustic Farm Stool

Rustic farm stool, with circular wooden swivel top above a forged iron base, height 49 cm

Rustic elm milking stool 19th century, square seat with handle,…

19th Century Elm Milking Stool

Rustic elm milking stool 19th century, square seat with handle, height 44 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

An Australian primitive bench stool, 19th century 45 cm high,…

19th Century Australian Primitive Bench Stool

An Australian primitive bench stool, 19th century 45 cm high, 94 cm wide, 29 cm deep note for a similar example see Peter Cuffley a survey of Australiana, 1790 - 1940, the Carney McKenna Collections, illustrated pg 88, no. 217

European Wishbone stool late 19th century, primitive…

Primitive European Wishbone Stool

European Wishbone stool late 19th century, primitive construction, with three legs, height 54 cm, length 92 cm, depth 70 cm

Rustic stool, cyprus, with peg & dowell construction, sabre legs

Cyprus Rustic Stool with Sabre Legs

Rustic stool, cyprus, with peg & dowell construction, sabre legs

Stool gum, original condition, c1850

Circa 1850 Stool in Pristine Original Condition

Stool gum, original condition, c1850

Two rustic stools

Rustic Duo Stools

Two rustic stools

Pair of pine rustic stools, largest: 42 high, 72 cm wide, 37 cm…

Rustic Pine Stools - Pair

Pair of pine rustic stools, largest: 42 high, 72 cm wide, 37 cm deep

A long hardwood provincial stool. 142 cm long, 30 cm wide

142cm Provincial Hardwood Stool

A long hardwood provincial stool. 142 cm long, 30 cm wide

A milking stool with poker work seat 29 x 33 cm

Poker-Work Milking Stool - 29x33cm

A milking stool with poker work seat 29 x 33 cm

Rustic stool

Rustic Charm Stool

Rustic stool

Australian cedar work stool, height 60 cm

Australian Cedar Work Stool - 60cm Height

Australian cedar work stool, height 60 cm

A small elm rustic stool, 40 cm high, 41 cm wide and 37 cm deep

Rustic Elm Stool: 40cm High, 41cm Wide, 37cm Deep

A small elm rustic stool, 40 cm high, 41 cm wide and 37 cm deep

A rustic timber long stool

Rustic Timber Stool

A rustic timber long stool

Pair of rustic pine and oak trestle form long stools, approx…

Rustic Pine and Oak Trestle Stools - Long Pair

Pair of rustic pine and oak trestle form long stools, approx 266 cm long, 46 cm high

Nine rustic wooden stools, various shapes, sizes and colours,…

Assorted Rustic Wooden Stools - Set of 9

Nine rustic wooden stools, various shapes, sizes and colours, largest 36 cm high, 52 cm wide, 24 cm deep (9)

Eight rustic wooden stools (8)

Rustic Wooden Stools Set of 8

Eight rustic wooden stools (8)

Seven rustic wooden stools, largest 58 cm (7)

Rustic Wooden Stools Set - 7 Pieces

Seven rustic wooden stools, largest 58 cm (7)

Nine rustic wooden stools (9)

Rustic Wooden Stools Set of 9

Nine rustic wooden stools (9)