Cast iron is produced by heating iron with a high carbon content until it liquefies, and then casting the iron into moulds of compressed sand.

Cast iron was invented in China in the 5th century BC and poured into moulds to make ploughshares and pots as well as weapons and pagodas. Although steel had been invented, was in use, and was more desirable, cast iron was cheaper and thus was more commonly used for warfare in ancient China.

In the west, cast iron did not become available until the 15th century, and its earliest uses included cannon and shot, and more...

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 more...

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An antique industrial cast iron stool with elm seat, early 20th…

Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron Stool with Elm Seat

An antique industrial cast iron stool with elm seat, early 20th century, 81 cm high.

Tito Agnoli a pair of stools for Matteo Grassi; black stitched…

Tito Agnoli a pair of stools for Matteo Grassi; black stitched leather and metal. Stamped.; Italy; c 1980s; 73 cm high, 39 cm wide, 39 cm deep.

A 19th century American adjustable stool, with metal eagle claw…

A 19th century American adjustable stool, with metal eagle claw feet on glass balls and a heavy patina. Lowest height 48 cm, depth 36 cm, max height approx. 61 cm

Design Warehouse wrought iron stool 73.5  x 48 cm, 49 cm high

Design Warehouse wrought iron stool 73.5 x 48 cm, 49 cm high

An Industrial timber framed and black leather upholstered stool,…

An Industrial timber framed and black leather upholstered stool, Australian circa 1940, height 77 cm, width 35 cm

Antique cast iron based stool 43 cm diameter, 50 cm high

Antique Cast Iron Stool - 50cm High

Antique cast iron based stool 43 cm diameter, 50 cm high

Carved low stool, India? with pressed metal flower design 40 x…

Metal Flower Carved Stool from India

Carved low stool, India? with pressed metal flower design 40 x 41 cm

Two industrial metal stools with wood tops, 47 cm x 47 cm, 52…

Industrial Metal Stools with Wood Tops (10 words)

Two industrial metal stools with wood tops, 47 cm x 47 cm, 52 cm high

A pair of Bonox cast iron stools. having wooden top. Height 42…

Bonox Cast Iron Stools with Wooden Top (42cm)

A pair of Bonox cast iron stools. having wooden top. Height 42 cm.

A pair of cast iron John Deere tractor stools. Height 75 cm.

John Deere Tractor Stools - Cast Iron Pair (75cm)

A pair of cast iron John Deere tractor stools. Height 75 cm.

Metal adjustable stool with upholstered seat, to adjustable…

Adjustable Metal Stool with Upholstered Seat and Tri-Footed Base

Metal adjustable stool with upholstered seat, to adjustable brass column, on decorative tri-footed iron base, height 60 cm.

Mouseman timber bar stool with iron leg rail, circa 1930,…

Mouseman Timber Bar Stool with Iron Leg Rail

Mouseman timber bar stool with iron leg rail, circa 1930, designed by Robert Thompson with his trademark carved timber mouse to the inside leg, 78 cm high, 37.5 cm wide, 29.5 cm deep

An Austrian revolving piano stool, bentwood construction with…

Bentwood Revolving Piano Stool, Late 19th Century

An Austrian revolving piano stool, bentwood construction with cast iron mechanism, late 19th century, 50 cm high, 42 cm diameter

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

An American revolving piano stool, carved walnut with iron claw…

Walnut Revolving Piano Stool with Iron Claw Feet, 1895

An American revolving piano stool, carved walnut with iron claw feet clutching glass pads, circa 1895, 45 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

A pair of Restoration hardware 'Toledo' black metal, timber top…

Adjustable Toledo Bar Stools with Timber Top

A pair of Restoration hardware 'Toledo' black metal, timber top adjustable bar stools, height 75-85 cm

A red metal & timber adjustable stool, height 71 cm

Red Metal & Timber Adjustable Stool - 71cm Height

A red metal & timber adjustable stool, height 71 cm

Three industrial bar stools 85 cm high

Set of 3 Industrial Bar Stools - 85cm Height

Three industrial bar stools 85 cm high

Antique piano stool, England, circa 1900s, with a square red…

Antique English Piano Stool with Red Upholstered Seat

Antique piano stool, England, circa 1900s, with a square red upholstered seat, raised on a turned pedestal on cast iron tripod feet, 48 cm high

An American rise and fall piano stool, shaped wood seat, turned…

American Piano Stool with Cast Iron and Crystal Feet

An American rise and fall piano stool, shaped wood seat, turned legs with cast iron and crystal ball and claw feet. 36 x 48 cm.

Pair vintage adjustable bar stools each with upholstered seat,…

Vintage Adjustable Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats

Pair vintage adjustable bar stools each with upholstered seat, and height adjustable metal frame.

French forged iron stool 72 cm x 41 cm, 61 cm high approx

Forged Iron Stool - French Design (8 words)

French forged iron stool 72 cm x 41 cm, 61 cm high approx

Six metal bar stools, each 75 cm high (6)

Set of 6 Metal Bar Stools, 75cm High

Six metal bar stools, each 75 cm high (6)

Vintage Singer machine operator stool, with cast iron base and…

Vintage Singer Operator Stool with Cast Iron Base

Vintage Singer machine operator stool, with cast iron base and wooden seat, 54 cm high approx

An English cast iron Ferry stool with circular top and triform…

Cast Iron Ferry Stool with Circular Top and Triform Base

An English cast iron Ferry stool with circular top and triform base. Height 42 cm. Diameter 30 cm

An American walnut piano stool with iron glass feet, 38 x 47 cm

Walnut Piano Stool with Iron Glass Feet

An American walnut piano stool with iron glass feet, 38 x 47 cm

Classic style iron stool,

Vintage Iron Stool

Classic style iron stool,

Vintage cast metal revolving stool, with gimble column

Revolving Metal Stool with Gimble Column

Vintage cast metal revolving stool, with gimble column

Two Industrial steel stools with original wooden seats (2)

Vintage Steel Stools with Wooden Seats (Set of 2)

Two Industrial steel stools with original wooden seats (2)

Cane & metal stool

Cane and Metal Stool

Cane & metal stool

Two vintage industrial French stools (2)

French Industrial Stools (Set of 2)

Two vintage industrial French stools (2)

A painted metal and timber stool. 62 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Metal and Timber Stool

A painted metal and timber stool. 62 cm high, 30 cm diameter

Victorian piano stool on three iron legs

Iron-legged Victorian Piano Stool

Victorian piano stool on three iron legs