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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Early George II walnut stool c. 1735 the rectangular seat with…

1735 Walnut Stool with Floral Upholstery and Carved Legs

Early George II walnut stool c. 1735 the rectangular seat with floral upholstery, above four carved cabriole legs, re-railed with original nails

A set of three French Directoire style footstools, 20th century…

Set of Three Directoire Style Footstools with Gold Silk Upholstery

A set of three French Directoire style footstools, 20th century bespoke made to match lot 34, upholstered in gold Thai silk with down cushion, once in the ballroom of the Pierre Hotel Fairfax penthouse, New York, 73 cm wide, 49 cm deep, 58 cm high

Generous size upholstered stool, with carved hairy paw feet

Hairy Paw Upholstered Stool

Generous size upholstered stool, with carved hairy paw feet

George III mahogany stool, c. 1790, the padded seat upholstered…

George III Mahogany Stool with Cream Linen Upholstery

George III mahogany stool, c. 1790, the padded seat upholstered in cream linen fabric above a shaped apron, raised on four cabriole legs, height 50 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Martyn Cook, Sydney

Corner lounge, designed by Grant Featherston, modular five…

Corner lounge, designed by Grant Featherston, modular five piece in coral pink upholstery, including footstool, height 90 cm, depth 85 cm

A pair of Louis XVI yellow painted stools, French, 18th century,…

Louis XVI Yellow Painted Stools with Elaborate Carvings

A pair of Louis XVI yellow painted stools, French, 18th century, upholstered in cotton printed chintz supported on elaborately carved cabriole legs. 46 cm high, 46 cm square. Provenance: Christie's 17/4/2013 lot 171, Private Collection from St Tropez

Parchment stool, in the Art Deco style, parchment, and timber,…

Art Deco Parchment Stool with Blue Velvet Upholstery

Parchment stool, in the Art Deco style, parchment, and timber, with pale blue velvet upholstery, height 56 cm, width 61 cm, depth 41 cm

Parchment stool, in the Art Deco style, parchment, and timber,…

Art Deco Parchment Stool with Deer Hide Upholstery

Parchment stool, in the Art Deco style, parchment, and timber, with deer hide upholstery, height 56 cm, width 61 cm, depth 41 cm

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 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

A Charles II style dressing stool, with silk upholstery and a…

Silk Upholstered Charles II Style Dressing Stool

A Charles II style dressing stool, with silk upholstery and a loose cushion, on S scroll legs, with a shell carved stretcher. 54 cm high, 91 cm wide, 53 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 rare Australian cedar footstool with tapestry top, circa 1840,…

1840 Australian Cedar Footstool with Tapestry Top

A rare Australian cedar footstool with tapestry top, circa 1840, labelled 'Hill & Sons, Cabinet, Upholstery and Bedding Warehouse, 48, King Street Sydney, 45 cm high, 49 cm wide, 47 cm deep

A painted and gilded stitched leather upholstered ottoman stool…

18th Century Ottoman Stool with Paint and Gilding

A painted and gilded stitched leather upholstered ottoman stool in the 18th century style, 54 cm high, 84 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A rare Louis XIV walnut and tapestry rectangular footstool,…

Louis XIV Walnut & Tapestry Footstool (1700)

A rare Louis XIV walnut and tapestry rectangular footstool, French circa 1700, 37 cm high, 50 cm wide, 39 cm deep

A Regency mahogany stool. Rectangular period tapestry…

Regency Mahogany X-Stool with Tapestry Upholstery

A Regency mahogany stool. Rectangular period tapestry upholstery on X supports. 33 cm high

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 turned walnut and tapestry covered stool, Italian circa 1680,…

Italian Walnut Tapestry Stool, 17th Century

A turned walnut and tapestry covered stool, Italian circa 1680, 51 cm high 43 cm wide, 32 cm deep

A good George I walnut stool. Rectangular form with tapestry…

George I Walnut Stool with Tapestry Upholstery and Carved Legs

A good George I walnut stool. Rectangular form with tapestry upholstery on cabriole legs with carved shell terminating pad feet 43 cm high, 56 cm wide, 44 cm deep.

Australian Colonial cedar Curule stool, c. 1845, the curved…

Australian Colonial Cedar Curule Stool, c. 1845

Australian Colonial cedar Curule stool, c. 1845, the curved x-frame joined by a ring turned stretcher, the rectangular seat with black horsehair upholstery, height 40 cm. Provenance: W. Shugy, NSW. Private collection, Sydney

A turned leg stool upholstered in antique carpet, height 49 cm,…

Antique Carpet Upholstered Turned Leg Stool

A turned leg stool upholstered in antique carpet, height 49 cm, width 102 cm, depth 73 cm

Pair of chrome stools, French c. 1960 with velvet upholstered…

French Chrome Stools with Velvet Cushion Seats (Pair)

Pair of chrome stools, French c. 1960 with velvet upholstered cushion seat (2). Height 51 cm. Width 58 cm. Depth 45 cm

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century,…

18th Century French Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Cover

A small walnut barley twist footstool, French, 18th century, covered in tapestry, 36 cm high, 50 cm wide and 38 cm deep. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

An upholstered stool on bobbin and turned stretcher base…

Brown Leather Upholstered Stool on Bobbin Base

An upholstered stool on bobbin and turned stretcher base upholstered in brown leather, 57 cm high, 147 cm wide and 50 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 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:…

An Italian rococo stool, mid 18th century, the close nailed…

Italian Rococo Stool with Cream and Gold Decorations

An Italian rococo stool, mid 18th century, the close nailed velvet upholstered seat on moulded cabriole legs with scroll toes decorated cream and gilt, height 41 cm, width 44 cm, depth 44 cm

A stag antler bench seat, upholstered in green and red tartan…

Tartan Upholstered Stag Antler Bench Seat

A stag antler bench seat, upholstered in green and red tartan fabric, 45 cm high approx. 120 cm wide. Provenance: Guinevere, London

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

Georgian style needlework Ottoman, the rectangular ottoman with…

Georgian Needlework Ottoman with Laurel Ribbon and Lion Feet

Georgian style needlework Ottoman, the rectangular ottoman with ring handles to sides, needlework depicting a Bloomsbury laurel ribbon within a geometric border, raised on gilt metal lion paw feet, height 47 cm, width 96 cm, depth 66 cm. Provenance: The…

A pair of gilt-wood stools, Italian, 18th century, upholstered…

Italian Gilt-Wood Stools with Cut Velvet Upholstery

A pair of gilt-wood stools, Italian, 18th century, upholstered in celadon green cut velvet, 47 cm high, 47 cm square. Provenance: John Dunn Antiques, Melbourne

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…

A rare pair of eighteenth century walnut stools, French, circa…

18th Century French Walnut Stools with Tapestry Seats

A rare pair of eighteenth century walnut stools, French, circa 1710 with tapestry seats. 42 cm high, 61 cm wide

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