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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French provincial oak stool, 18th century, rectangular seat…

18th Century French Oak Stool with Verdure Tapestry Upholstery

French provincial oak stool, 18th century, rectangular seat with French verdure tapestry upholstery raised on four bobbin-turned legs joined by stretchers, height 42 cm width 74 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

Regency mahogany and parcel-gilt footstool, c. 1820, of scroll…

Regency Gilt Footstool with Red & Grey Upholstery

Regency mahogany and parcel-gilt footstool, c. 1820, of scroll shape, with a gilded metal rim, upholstered in red and grey fabric, on bun feet, height 28 cm width 44 cm depth 31 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney

A 17th century (and later) oak joint stool, plank top, turned…

17th Century Oak Joint Stool from Swanton Estate

A 17th century (and later) oak joint stool, plank top, turned legs joining in a stretcher base. Height 44 cm, width 46 cm, depth 27 cm. Provenance: from the contents of Swanton (built 1827), Sutton Forrest, NSW

George III mahogany stool, c. 1790, the padded seat upholstered…

George III Mahogany Stool with Cream Linen Upholstery

George III mahogany stool, c. 1790, the padded seat upholstered in cream linen fabric above a shaped apron, raised on four cabriole legs, height 50 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

Georgian style needlework Ottoman, the rectangular ottoman with…

Georgian Needlework Ottoman with Laurel Ribbon and Lion Feet

Georgian style needlework Ottoman, the rectangular ottoman with ring handles to sides, needlework depicting a Bloomsbury laurel ribbon within a geometric border, raised on gilt metal lion paw feet, height 47 cm, width 96 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: The…

George III oak square stool c. 1770, with needlepoint seat, on…

George III Oak Stool with Needlepoint Seat

George III oak square stool c. 1770, with needlepoint seat, on square chamfered legs joined by stretchers, height 46 cm width 44 cm depth 44 cm. Provenance: John Wilson Antiques, Melbourne, October 2004. The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury,…

A Georgian style upholstered stool, Australian cedar, early…

Georgian Cedar Upholstered Stool, Early 20th Century

A Georgian style upholstered stool, Australian cedar, early 20th century, 46 cm high, 59 cm wide, 42 cm deep

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

Australian Colonial cedar stool, Tasmania, 19th century, on…

Colonial Cedar Stool from Tasmania, 19th Century

Australian Colonial cedar stool, Tasmania, 19th century, on turned baluster legs joined by stretchers, height 70 cm. Provenance: Warwick Oakman Antiques, Hobart. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

Anglo Indian mahogany folding stool, 19th century, with brown…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Folding Stool with Leather Straps

Anglo Indian mahogany folding stool, 19th century, with brown leather straps, height 33 cm. Provenance: Christopher Clarke Antiques, Gloucestershire, England. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

An English Regency rosewood footstool, circa 1825, 42 cm high,…

Regency Rosewood Footstool, Circa 1825

An English Regency rosewood footstool, circa 1825, 42 cm high, 55 cm wide, 55 cm deep. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A Chippendale style carved walnut footstool, English, circa…

Chippendale Style Walnut Footstool, 1765

A Chippendale style carved walnut footstool, English, circa 1765, 49 cm high, 69 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A George III footstool opulently carved with claw and ball feet…

George III Claw Footstool, 19th Century

A George III footstool opulently carved with claw and ball feet of generous proportion, 19th century. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

A George III Chippendale style mahogany stool, English, circa…

Chippendale Mahogany Stool, George III, 1760

A George III Chippendale style mahogany stool, English, circa 1760. 46.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 49 cm deep. Provenance: Westbury Antiques, Melbourne

A pair of gilt-wood stools, Italian, 18th century, upholstered…

Italian Gilt-Wood Stools with Cut Velvet Upholstery

A pair of gilt-wood stools, Italian, 18th century, upholstered in celadon green cut velvet, 47 cm high, 47 cm square. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century,…

18th Century French Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Cover

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century, covered in tapestry, 36 cm high, 50 cm wide and 38 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

A fine Georgian ottoman, with shaped apron and cabriole legs…

Georgian Ottoman with Provenance from St David's Cathedral

A fine Georgian ottoman, with shaped apron and cabriole legs with pad foot upholstered in 19th century paisley fabric. Provenance: St David's Cathedral, Hobart