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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A fine gilt gesso coiled rope pattern ottoman upholstered in…

Gilt Gesso Ottoman with Original Needlework (9 words)

A fine gilt gesso coiled rope pattern ottoman upholstered in original needlework, French, first half of the 19th century 46 cm high, 65 cm diameter across the top

A carved, giltwood rope ottoman stool, late 18th/early 19th…

Giltwood Rope Ottoman Stool, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

A carved, giltwood rope ottoman stool, late 18th/early 19th century, 48 cm high, 55 cm diameter

A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th…

French Neoclassical Footstools with Gilt Motifs

A rare set of four French footstools, late 19th early 20th century comprising two graduated pairs, with square tapering legs and hairy paw feet, decorated with white paint and gilt neoclassical motifs, 71 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 45 cm high

A gilt gesso coiled rope pattern stool, French, 19th century…

Gilt Rope Stool with Tapestry Upholstery

A gilt gesso coiled rope pattern stool, French, 19th century with original tapestry upholstery

A Duchesse Brisee, French, 19th century

19th Century French Duchesse Brisee Chair

A Duchesse Brisee, French, 19th century

A Louis XV style parcel gilt beech Curule stool, late 19th…

Louis XV Style Curule Stool with Carved Details and Upholstery

A Louis XV style parcel gilt beech Curule stool, late 19th century, the moulded armrests with dog head terminals, above a needlework upholstered seat and shell and foliage carved apron, the cabriole legs with hairy paw feet. Height 83 cm. Provenance:…

A good pair of stag antler and hide stools French, 19th century.…

French 19th Century Stag Antler Hide Stools

A good pair of stag antler and hide stools French, 19th century. 42 cm high and 65 cm wide

A Renaissance revival carved walnut curule seat, late 19th…

Renaissance Revival Walnut Curule Seat with Lion's Head Arms

A Renaissance revival carved walnut curule seat, late 19th century, of typical form, with lion's head arms, the x-base frame terminating in paw feet. The panel seat covered in a tasselled green cushion. Provenance: The private collection of the Count and…

A pair of Regency mahogany and cane foot stools, English, early…

Regency Mahogany and Cane Foot Stools (10 words)

A pair of Regency mahogany and cane foot stools, English, early 19th century. 56 cm high, 45 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Joseph Sly Colonial cedar footstool, mid 19th century, stamped…

J. Sly Colonial Cedar Footstool, Mid 19th Century

Joseph Sly Colonial cedar footstool, mid 19th century, stamped on the inside rail 'J.Sly', 17 cm high, 43 cm wide, 43 cm deep

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

An ebonised circular faux bamboo foot stool, French, 19th…

19th Century Ebonised Faux Bamboo Foot Stool

An ebonised circular faux bamboo foot stool, French, 19th century, 37 cm high, 60 cm diameter

A rectangular stool with double 'C' scroll ends and turned…

Fortuny Silk Upholstered French Stool

A rectangular stool with double 'C' scroll ends and turned stretcher upholstered in Fortuny silk fabric, French, 19th century. 44 cm high, 93 cm wide and 50 cm deep

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster early Victorian mahogany…

Gillows Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Needlepoint Upholstery

Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster early Victorian mahogany piano stool, c. 1840 the circular swivel seat with original needlepoint upholstery, above a gadrooned baluster, standing on a triform base with melon feet

A Victorian mahogany stool

Mahogany Victorian Stool

A Victorian mahogany stool

Pair of 19th century Dutch stools, covered in orange fabric to…

19th Century Dutch Barley Twist Stools with Orange Fabric

Pair of 19th century Dutch stools, covered in orange fabric to the rectangular tops, raised on four barley twist supports (2)

A good giltwood faux bamboo tabouret stool, French, 19th…

French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Tabouret Stool, 19th Century

A good giltwood faux bamboo tabouret stool, French, 19th century, 42 cm high, 61 cm diameter

A French giltwood boudoir stool, 19th century, with green…

French Giltwood Boudoir Stool with Green Velvet Upholstery

A French giltwood boudoir stool, 19th century, with green velvet upholstery, 59 cm high, 69 cm wide, 42 cm deep

A Louis XV style walnut duet stool, French 19th century

19th Century French Walnut Duet Stool in Louis XV Style

A Louis XV style walnut duet stool, French 19th century

A Victorian mahogany Gothic Revival footstool, 19th century,…

Gothic Mahogany Footstool with Fine Wool Tapestry

A Victorian mahogany Gothic Revival footstool, 19th century, with carved fretwork and pierced spandrels, upholstered in a finely worked floral wool tapestry, 40 cm high, 58 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A Victorian Gothic revival oak Kneeler, the sloped needlework…

Victorian Gothic Oak Kneeler with Needlework Top

A Victorian Gothic revival oak Kneeler, the sloped needlework top on a frame composed of trefoil arches with pierced spandrels and carved to the side panels with oak and vine leaves, having a pen inscription to the underside 'Worked by Ruth Harly 1868',…

A 19th mahogany bidet stool by Toogood & Jones of Paramatta,…

Mahogany Bidet Stool by Toogood & Jones

A 19th mahogany bidet stool by Toogood & Jones of Paramatta, the rectangular removable top covering a creamware basin, with maker's paper trade label reading 'Toogood & Jones, cabinet makers Upholsterers Parramatta', 45.5 cm high, 53 cm wide, 32 cm deep

A walnut stool in William and Mary style, 19th century, the…

William & Mary Style Walnut Stool with Carved Frame

A walnut stool in William and Mary style, 19th century, the rectangular, upholstered drop-in seat within carved and moulded frame, on square cabriole legs joined by X-shaped cross stretchers, terminating in scroll feet, 41 cm high, 49 cm wide, 45 cm deep

An antique English oak peg jointed stool, 19th century, 44 cm…

19th Century Oak Peg Jointed Stool

An antique English oak peg jointed stool, 19th century, 44 cm high, 38 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Louis IXVI style carved oak stool, French 19th century shaped…

Louis XVI Carved Oak Stool with Upholstered Seat

Louis IXVI style carved oak stool, French 19th century shaped stretcher base with upholstered seat. Height 45 cm width 52 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: Ros Palmer Interiors, Woollahra

An upholstered rosewood and cedar long stool, Australian,19th…

Australian Rosewood and Cedar Upholstered Long Stool

An upholstered rosewood and cedar long stool, Australian,19th century, 55 cm high, 106 cm wide, 51 cm deep

A Victorian rosewood and parcel gilt piano stool, the circular…

Victorian Rosewood and Gilt Piano Stool with Adjustable Top

A Victorian rosewood and parcel gilt piano stool, the circular adjustable padded top on baluster pedestal and three scrolled swept legs. Height 50 cm, diameter 40 cm

An oak joint stool, English, early 19th century, 40 cm high, 36…

Early 19th Century Oak Joint Stool

An oak joint stool, English, early 19th century, 40 cm high, 36 cm wide, 30 cm deep

A pair of Victorian carved oak foot stools, the fluted, block…

Victorian Carved Oak Foot Stools (Pair)

A pair of Victorian carved oak foot stools, the fluted, block and turned legs joined by x-shape stretcher with central finial, each 40 width x 40 depth x 43 cm height (2)

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.

A pair of French early 19th century fruitwood stools, each with…

Flared-leg Fruitwood Stools with Upholstered Tops

A pair of French early 19th century fruitwood stools, each with upholstered top on flared turned legs, with H stretcher, 49 cm high.

A giltwood cross stretcher upholstered stool, 19th century,…

Acanthus Upholstered Stool with Carved Giltwood Cross Stretcher

A giltwood cross stretcher upholstered stool, 19th century, embellished with carved acanthus leaves and flowers pods throughout, 49 cm high 51 cm wide 41 cm deep

A pair of Georgian mahogany and silk upholstered footstools,…

Georgian Mahogany Silk Footstools

A pair of Georgian mahogany and silk upholstered footstools, early 19th century, with reeded and turned legs, well upholstered in muted green, gold and cream silk with pendant trims, 45 cm high, 58 cm wide, 50 cm deep

A pair of Victorian oak Gothic revival stools late 19th century…

Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Stools with Needlework Tops

A pair of Victorian oak Gothic revival stools late 19th century with needlework covered tops height 32 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm

19th century French carved oak bedroom stool with shaped…

French Oak Stool with Floral Tapestry Covering

19th century French carved oak bedroom stool with shaped stretcher base and floral tapestry covering

A tapestry top turned walnut stool, English, late 19th century,…

Tapestry Top Walnut Stool, Late 19th Century

A tapestry top turned walnut stool, English, late 19th century, 37 cm high, 52 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A gout stool in the form a miniature daybed, blackwood,…

Tasmanian Blackwood Gout Stool

A gout stool in the form a miniature daybed, blackwood, Tasmanian origin, early to mid 19th century, 39 cm high, 44 cm long. Provenance: Ex Nettlefold Collection (25/11/77)

A small Georgian oak footstool, early 19th century, with a…

Georgian Oak Footstool with Bargello Needlework

A small Georgian oak footstool, early 19th century, with a reeded frame and raised on claw feet, covered in wool bargello needlework, 18m high, 37 cm x 37 cm

An oak joined stool in the James I manner But 19th century, the…

James I Style Oak Joined Stool, 19th Century

An oak joined stool in the James I manner But 19th century, the chamfered top above delicate knull carved frieze on spiral turned legs on block and stretcher supports, 46 cm high

A Colonial jarrah square stool most likely 19th century 45 x 48…

Colonial Jarrah Square Stool (19th Century)

A Colonial jarrah square stool most likely 19th century 45 x 48 x 31 cm

A late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany stool with claw…

Chippendale Mahogany Stool with Claw Feet

A late 19th century Chippendale style mahogany stool with claw and ball feet, the upholstered seat framed by a thinly etched detail and raised on four carved legs. Height 45 cm, width 75 cm, depth 49 cm

A 19th century George II style mahogany stool, with carved…

George II Mahogany Stool with Carved Legs

A 19th century George II style mahogany stool, with carved cabriole legs on lion paw feet, 59 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 50 cm high

A fine spatter work stool, kauri pine, 19th century 60 cm high,…

Kauri Pine Spatter Stool (9 words)

A fine spatter work stool, kauri pine, 19th century 60 cm high, 46 cm wide, 34 cm deep

Two Italian Green-Painted and parcel-gilt stools, late 19th…

Italian Green Stools with Floral Designs

Two Italian Green-Painted and parcel-gilt stools, late 19th century, comprising a lyre-shaped stool with hand-painted floral sprays, two scroll arms, padded seat above four cabriole legs (A/F), and a stool upholstered in floral needlepoint (2), height 65…

A Louis XV ottoman, 19th century, the shaped mahogany framed…

Mahogany Ottoman with Blue Speckled Upholstery

A Louis XV ottoman, 19th century, the shaped mahogany framed nicely decorated with floral motifs, covered in a speckled blue upholstery. 35 cm high, 56 cm wide, 74 cm deep

A Victorian walnut footstool, upholstered in a maroon velvet,…

Victorian Walnut Footstool with Maroon Velvet Upholstery

A Victorian walnut footstool, upholstered in a maroon velvet, the cabriole legs with floral knees, fruit and floral decoration to the centre of the frame. 112 x 53 x 42 cm.

19th century cedar upholstered footstool 28 cm high, 110 cm…

Cedar Upholstered Footstool from 19th Century

19th century cedar upholstered footstool 28 cm high, 110 cm wide, 26 cm deep,

A foot stool, late 19th century, the upholstered square top on…

Late 19th Century X-Frame Foot Stool

A foot stool, late 19th century, the upholstered square top on a curving X frame base, 41 cm high, 56 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A French Renaissance style walnut dressing stool, late 19th…

French Walnut Renaissance Dressing Stool

A French Renaissance style walnut dressing stool, late 19th century, of outswept X-shape form, the arms terminating in carved heads, the legs with paw feet, 58 cm high, 75 cm wide, 55 cm deep

Chippendale style mahogany ottoman, 19th century, peach…

19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Ottoman with Peach Upholstery

Chippendale style mahogany ottoman, 19th century, peach upholstered seat, on carved cabriole legs, height 37 cm width 119 cm depth 71 cm

An antique English boudoir stool, carved walnut with blue…

Antique English Walnut Boudoir Stool with Blue Velvet Upholstery

An antique English boudoir stool, carved walnut with blue velvet diamond upholstery, cabriole legs with scroll feet and original brass castors, mid 19th century, 49 cm high, 80 cm wide, 50 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

Footstool: early 19th century with painted finish with striped…

Painted Footstool with Striped Upholstery

Footstool: early 19th century with painted finish with striped beige upholstery

A Victorian ottoman, concave form, upholstered in blue velvet,…

Blue Velvet Ottoman with Floral Tapestry Top

A Victorian ottoman, concave form, upholstered in blue velvet, the top in a floral and geometric tapestry, raised on squat bunt feet and ceramic casters. 80 x 58 x 42 cm.

A carved simulated bamboo giltwood stool, probably English,…

Giltwood Simulated Bamboo Stool, 19th Century

A carved simulated bamboo giltwood stool, probably English, 19th century, 56 cm high, 51 cm diameter

Victorian button upholstered mahogany prayer stool, circa 1880

Victorian Button Upholstered Prayer Stool, 1880

Victorian button upholstered mahogany prayer stool, circa 1880

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

A finely carved Victorian walnut piano stool, mid 19th century,…

Victorian Walnut Renaissance Revival Piano Stool

A finely carved Victorian walnut piano stool, mid 19th century, carved in the Renaissance revival manner with a central fluted and cup form stem with flora details to a spreading base of conforming design, and having three buttress style curvaceous…

Late Victorian walnut revolving piano stool with salmon velvet…

Victorian Revolving Piano Stool with Salmon Velvet Upholstery

Late Victorian walnut revolving piano stool with salmon velvet upholstery circa 1880, height 50 cm

A Victorian walnut tapestry seat piano stool, 50 cm high, 40 cm…

Victorian Walnut Tapestry Piano Stool

A Victorian walnut tapestry seat piano stool, 50 cm high, 40 cm diameter

An unusual Victorian oak stool, shaped seat, scalloped front…

Victorian Oak X-Stretcher Stool with Scalloped Apron

An unusual Victorian oak stool, shaped seat, scalloped front apron, X-stretcher base, club feet. 40 x 37 x 63 cm.

Two antique elm and pine Continental stools, both 19th century,…

Antique Continental Elm and Pine Stools (19th Century)

Two antique elm and pine Continental stools, both 19th century, the larger 32 cm high, 65 cm wide, 38 cm deep

An elm tavern stool, 19th century, with a dished seat above…

19th Century Elm Tavern Stool with Dished Seat and Legs

An elm tavern stool, 19th century, with a dished seat above slightly swollen legs united by a box stretcher, 52.5 cm high

An early cedar stool, Australian, first half 19th century, 72…

19th Century Australian Cedar Stool

An early cedar stool, Australian, first half 19th century, 72 cm high, 42 cm wide, 29 cm deep

Antique 19th century faux bamboo footstool, 19 cm high, 32 cm…

19th Century Faux Bamboo Footstool

Antique 19th century faux bamboo footstool, 19 cm high, 32 cm wide, 25 cm deep

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

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster…

Fiddleback Blackwood Footstool with Oyster Velvet Upholstery

A footstool, fiddleback blackwood and pine with later oyster velvet upholstery, mid 19th century, 18 cm high, 31 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Victorian walnut revolving piano stool with green buttoned…

Victorian Revolving Piano Stool with Carved Base and Leather Top

Victorian walnut revolving piano stool with green buttoned leather top, the finely carved base with three scroll supports and paw feet

19th century cedar revolving piano stool on paw feet

Cedar Revolving Piano Stool with Paw Feet

19th century cedar revolving piano stool on paw feet

American maple piano stool with brass claw sabots and glass…

Late 19th Century Maple Piano Stool with Brass Accents

American maple piano stool with brass claw sabots and glass ball feet late 19th century

A 19th century continental hearth stool carved with c scrolls…

C-Scroll Continental Hearth Stool with Cabriole Legs

A 19th century continental hearth stool carved with c scrolls on cabriole legs with cartouches, 40 cm high, 37 cm deep, and 147 cm long.

Tapestry stool late 19th century mahogany, inset decorated…

Mahogany Tapestry Stool with Fluted Legs

Tapestry stool late 19th century mahogany, inset decorated fluted leg, and stretcher base, height 40 cm, width 55 cm, depth 45 cm

Two Chippendale style foot stools, 19th century, each raised on…

Pair of Chippendale Foot Stools, 19th Century

Two Chippendale style foot stools, 19th century, each raised on carved cabriole legs ending in claw and ball feet (2), height 45 cm, height 42 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

A 19th century French ottoman, rectangular shape, cream striped…

French Cream Striped Ottoman with Carved Legs

A 19th century French ottoman, rectangular shape, cream striped upholstered top raised on carved cabriole legs. 71 cm x 1050.

Victorian rosewood and mahogany circular revolving piano stool…

Floral Victorian Revolving Piano Stool

Victorian rosewood and mahogany circular revolving piano stool with floral upholstered buttoned top, on baluster turned column and scroll legs

George III mahogany stool, late 18th / 19th century, with later…

George III Mahogany Needlepoint Stool

George III mahogany stool, late 18th / 19th century, with later insert floral needlepoint, height 44 cm width 61 cm depth 45 cm

Rare cello or harp stool, 19th century rosewood revolving stool…

Rare cello or harp stool, 19th century rosewood revolving stool of Biedermeier influence, (collection of Dawn Dridan Radtke)

Victorian mahogany footstool, on stretcher base with carved…

Carved Mahogany Footstool with New Upholstery

Victorian mahogany footstool, on stretcher base with carved decoration and new upholstery

An Australian revolving piano stool, late 19th century. 52 cm…

Late 19th Century Australian Revolving Piano Stool

An Australian revolving piano stool, late 19th century. 52 cm high

Victorian wind-up piano seat. 48 cm high

Victorian Wind-up Piano Seat

Victorian wind-up piano seat. 48 cm high

An early Victorian mahogany adjustable harp stool, the…

Victorian Adjustable Harp Stool

An early Victorian mahogany adjustable harp stool, the overhanging top rail above a plain curved cross-rail, drop in revolving seat on a turned support on a platform base, raised on short feet

A rococo style gilt wood stool with arms, late 19th century,…

Gilt Wood Rococo Stool with Teal Velvet Upholstery

A rococo style gilt wood stool with arms, late 19th century, the rectangular stool with acanthus embellished supports and upholstered arms, a shaped carved apron and four curvaceous and relief carved legs upholstered in rich teal velvet, height 68 cm,…

A 19th century fruitwood stool, shaped seat on turned legs with…

Fruitwood Stool with Turned Legs

A 19th century fruitwood stool, shaped seat on turned legs with stretcher base, width 31 cm, depth 27 cm, height 70 cm.

A Victorian walnut piano chair, with swivel seat, round mustard…

Victorian Walnut Swivel Piano Chair with Mustard Velvet Upholstery

A Victorian walnut piano chair, with swivel seat, round mustard velvet upholstered, raised on four scroll feet

Antique French Louis style carved oak footstool late 19th…

Louis Style Carved Oak Footstool, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis style carved oak footstool late 19th century, width 69 cm, depth 32 cm, height 21 cm, original condition

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

French Gilt Bamboo Footstool, 19th Century

A French gilt bamboo footstool, 19th century, 17 cm high

A 19th century country oak stool, pegged construction, turned…

Country Oak Stool with Turned Supports

A 19th century country oak stool, pegged construction, turned supports.

A 19th century fruitwood stool, shaped seat on turned legs with…

Fruitwood Stool with Turned Legs

A 19th century fruitwood stool, shaped seat on turned legs with stretcher base, width 31 cm, depth 27 cm, height 70 cm.

Victorian carved mahogany piano stool

Carved Mahogany Piano Stool from Victorian Era

Victorian carved mahogany piano stool

George III mahogany stool with finely turned legs and antique…

George III Mahogany Stool with Antique Tapestry Top

George III mahogany stool with finely turned legs and antique tapestry top, early 19th century, 55 cm high, 35 cm wide, 28 cm deep

Piano stool, late Victorian mahogany two seater with tapestry…

Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Floral Tapestry Seat

Piano stool, late Victorian mahogany two seater with tapestry floral seat, height 50 cm, length 118, cm, depth 45 cm

Foot stool late 19th century, blue upholstered with fluted…

Blue Upholstered Fluted Leg Foot Stool

Foot stool late 19th century, blue upholstered with fluted square legs, on stretcher base, height 40 cm, width 58 cm, depth 47 cm

Late Victorian piano stool walnut & oak, swivel with tripod…

Victorian Swivel Piano Stool with Green Velvet Upholstery

Late Victorian piano stool walnut & oak, swivel with tripod legs and green velvet upholstery, height 67 cm

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

An Australian square stool, 19th century. 79 cm high, 30 cm…

Australian 19th Century Square Stool - 79cm High

An Australian square stool, 19th century. 79 cm high, 30 cm square