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...

A seat or bench for use especially by pianists. There are two types The first type, which are mainly Victorian, and of English origin, have a circular upholstered adjustable screw seat, able to be wound up or down. They are decorative in their way, but very restricting to the performer.

The second type, popular after around 1890, were commonly made in Australia, and is of a simpler bench design, sometimes with arms, sometimes not, and the seat may or may not be upholstered. Frequently the seat has a lift up lid and a box for holding music.

Duet stools (seating more...

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A French giltwood button Tufted piano Duet stool, circa 1900,…

French Giltwood Button Tufted Piano Duet Stool, Circa 1900

A French giltwood button Tufted piano Duet stool, circa 1900, the carved giltwood and painted duet stool with rounded corners, beaded borders and rosettes, raised on tapering fluted lags, with satin pink upholstery. Height 54 cm, length 108 cm, width 45 cm

French Duet bedroom stool, upholstered in toile

Toile Upholstered French Duet Bedroom Stool

French Duet bedroom stool, upholstered in toile

A George II style duet stool, the oblong top with gros point…

Gros Point Tapestry Duet Stool with Cabriole Legs

A George II style duet stool, the oblong top with gros point tapestry decorated with leaves and animals dropped into a shaped frieze, raised on six cabriole legs with carved scroll detail. 102 cm x 47 cm x 41 cm

A Victorian duet stool, the top upholstered with gros point…

Victorian Tapestry Duet Stool with X-Frame Legs

A Victorian duet stool, the top upholstered with gros point trellis patterned tapestry, raised on X-frame legs joined by turned stretchers. Old repairs. 82 cm x 56 cm x 51 cm

A Louis XV style walnut duet stool, French 19th century

19th Century French Walnut Duet Stool in Louis XV Style

A Louis XV style walnut duet stool, French 19th century

French giltwood piano duet stool, with floral satin pink and…

Floral French Piano Duet Stool

French giltwood piano duet stool, with floral satin pink and cream upholstery. Width 90 cm

Antique Edwardian rosewood inlay duet stool with lift up seat,…

Edwardian Rosewood Inlay Duet Stool with Lift-Up Seat

Antique Edwardian rosewood inlay duet stool with lift up seat, 100 cm long