Antique French stools - price guide and values

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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Small French walnut carved footstool, 19th century, rectangular top with geometric motifs, on turned legs joined by H stretchers, height 18 cm, width 29 cm, depth 18 cm. Provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney

An Italian Louis XV stool, the rectangular upholstered top above a flowerhead scroll carved apron on cabriole legs with scroll toes, decorated in white and blue. Height 44 cm, width 85 cm, depth 55 cm. Provenance: The Robert Compton Jones collection

A dressing stool with tapestry seat French 19th century 60 cm long 45 cm deep 45 cm high, French 19th century, 60 cm long 45 cm deep 45 cm high