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 William IV mahogany stool, circa 1830, the 'X' form…

William IV Mahogany Striped Silk Stool

A William IV mahogany stool, circa 1830, the 'X' form stretcher-based stool upholstered in chartreuse and coral striped silk with a velvet trim, 45 cm high, 52 cm wide, 52 cm deep

A William IV stretcher-based rosewood silk upholstered stool,…

William IV Rosewood Stretcher Stool with Silk Upholstery

A William IV stretcher-based rosewood silk upholstered stool, circa 1830, with a bowed 'X' form frame with simple carved tulip details, upholstered in crewel work embroidered cream silk, 45 cm high, 71 cm wide, 41 cm deep

A William and Mary carved and silvered pine stool, circa 1690,…

Carved Silvered Stool with Needlework Upholstery & Cushions

A William and Mary carved and silvered pine stool, circa 1690, the upholstered top in needlework raised on os-de-mouton supports joined with scrolling cross stretchers. Together with two needlework covered throw cushions, 44.5 cm high, 36 cm wide, 36 cm…

A William and Mary oak joint stool, late 17th century, the…

William & Mary Oak Joint Stool, Late 17th Century

A William and Mary oak joint stool, late 17th century, the rectangular top above a moulded frieze raised on turned supports jointed by peripheral stretchers, 30 cm high, 30 cm wide, 24 cm deep.

A pair of William and Mary oak and upholstered stools, late…

William and Mary Upholstered Oak Stools

A pair of William and Mary oak and upholstered stools, late 17th century, rectangular, each with a padded top and squab cushion, raised on turned supports with conforming H-form stretchers. 54 cm high, 78 cm wide, 67 cm deep. Provenance: purchased from…

Piano stool William IV, rosewood with velvet upholstered…

Rosewood Piano Stool with Velvet Upholstery

Piano stool William IV, rosewood with velvet upholstered revolving top, supported on a turned column Terminating in three down splayed feet, height 49 cm, width 33 cm

A small William IV box ottoman, the rising top with woolwork…

William IV Woolwork Ottoman

A small William IV box ottoman, the rising top with woolwork panel of stag and doe, concave sides on mahogany reeded bun feet, height 41 cm, width 38, depth 38 cm

A William IV piano stool, England, circa 1830s, the circular…

William IV Piano Stool with Fluted Mahogany Stem

A William IV piano stool, England, circa 1830s, the circular leather seat raised on a fluted mahogany stem with a tripod base, 45 cm high

Tasmanian blackwood stool presented to Sir William keys by the…

Tasmanian Blackwood Stool Presented to Sir William Keys

Tasmanian blackwood stool presented to Sir William keys by the Tasmanian RSL branch, length 43.5 cm

William IV mahogany sarcophagus ottoman with lion's paw feet,…

Mahogany Sarcophagus Ottoman with Lion's Paw Feet, 1835

William IV mahogany sarcophagus ottoman with lion's paw feet, circa 1835

William IV rosewood and inlaid revolving piano chair with…

Inlaid Rosewood Revolving Piano Chair

William IV rosewood and inlaid revolving piano chair with scroll moulded vertical splat on slightly splayed four legs joined by x form stretcher

William IV revolving piano stool

Revolving Piano Stool by William IV

William IV revolving piano stool

A William IV X-framed upholstered stool, the base of simulated…

Emerald Green Velvet X-Framed Stool

A William IV X-framed upholstered stool, the base of simulated rosewood, the square top upholstered with emerald green fern-patterned cut velvet.

Antique William IV piano stool, with lotus leaf decoration,…

William IV Lotus Stool - Antique Piano Seat

Antique William IV piano stool, with lotus leaf decoration, approx 47 cm high, 34 cm dia

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

A William Morris style rush seat stool, 35 cm high, 37 cm wide,…

William Morris-inspired Rush Seat Stool

A William Morris style rush seat stool, 35 cm high, 37 cm wide, 33 cm deep

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

Mahogany Footstool with Hidden Compartment

William IV mahogany footstool with compartment

William IV? piano stool. Column on platform supported on 3 bun…

William IV Piano Stool with Upholstered Seat

William IV? piano stool. Column on platform supported on 3 bun feet. Upholstered seat. Height 50 cm

Rosewood piano stool with carved turned pedestal on tri-footed…

William IV Rosewood Piano Stool from Frasers Antiques

Rosewood piano stool with carved turned pedestal on tri-footed platform base,William IV, purchased from Frasers Antiques ($1000.00)

A pair of William & Mary style stools, upholstered in…

Herringbone Upholstered William & Mary Style Stools

A pair of William & Mary style stools, upholstered in herringbone linen, 46 cm high, 60 cm wide and 45 cm deep

A William IV mahogany stool with wool needlework square seat…

Mahogany Stool with Needlework Seat

A William IV mahogany stool with wool needlework square seat raised on a central column. Width 38 cm