Antique oak stools

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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West Australian jarrah stool, having a solid square frame with…

West Australian jarrah stool, having a solid square frame with a later oak seat. Early to mid 20h century. 55 x 35 x 28 cm

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

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

Three French footstools, walnut and oak, two with cane work (3),…

French Footstools with Cane Work - Collection of Handburys

Three French footstools, walnut and oak, two with cane work (3), approx. Height 21 cm length 32 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Mr and Mrs Matthew Handbury, Sydney

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,…

An English Arts & Crafts stool, oak and brass with diamond…

Arts & Crafts Oak Stool with Brass Accents

An English Arts & Crafts stool, oak and brass with diamond registration mark, retailed through Buckley & Nunn, Melbourne, 63 cm high, 56 cm wide, 34 cm deep

An antique 17th century style oak footstool, covered in green…

17th Century Tartan Oak Footstool from John Dunn Antiques

An antique 17th century style oak footstool, covered in green and red tartan fabric, 45 cm high, 40 cm wide. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne