19th Century French Napoleon III Square Giltwood Barley Twist Footstool Ottoman
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A 19th century French giltwood and upholstered stool, circa 1850. Displaying a square seat above four out-splayed barley twist legs united by conforming stretchers with a central tur...
Giltwood
Carved Walnut Barley Twist Stool, Europe, 19th C
Located in New York City, NY
This traditional yet chic stool/ottoman consists of barley twist legs and stretchers, cream linen upholstery, and classic nail head trim details.
Wood, Linen
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool in Oak Keywords: foot stool bench ottoman barley twist detail louis 13th
Oak
English Barley Twist Upholstered Wooden Stool from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist stool from the late 19th century. This elegant English upholstered ottoman stands on four barley twist legs with four barley twist side stretchers.
Brass
Victorian Oak Barley Twist Tartan Plaid Upholstered Ottoman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Victorian oak barley twist ottoman in blue and green tartan plaid upholstery, circa 1920's.
Oak, Upholstery
Antique Pair of Barley Twist Upholstered Ottomans, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century antique barley twist ottomans or stools. Newly upholstered.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 20.5 in W 46.5 in D 22 in
Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Needlepoint Louis XIII
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat needlepoint Louis XIII ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely and versatile antique French bench or ottoman~ ~Extra long length wi...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 11.82 in W 30.71 in D 12.6 in
Antique French Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Ottoman Seat Embossed Leather C.1900
Located in London, GB
Antique French oak barley twist bench stool ottoman seat. Embossed Leather, finished with brass stud detailing.
Brass
Sold
H 8.75 in W 14 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Jacobean Barley Twist Small Oak Footstool Ottoman Cane Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Jacobean Carved barley twist small footstool ottoman with cane seat.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 9.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Cane Jacobean Ottoman c1920
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Cane Jacobean Ottoman c1920.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in
Antique William IV Circa 1830 Hardwood Barley Twist Embriodered Ottoman / Trunk
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite circa 1830 William IV hardwood barley twist frame with ornate embroidered panels, ottoman trunk A very rare and well ...
Hardwood
Sold
H 17.75 in W 29.5 in D 18.5 in
Walnut Tudor Style Barley Twist Bench with Linen Upholstery, England, 19th C
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpted walnut barley twist ottoman/bench, upholstered in linen.
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Antique French Barley Twist Ottoman with Embroidered Upholstery, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French ottoman has several interesting details. The base is crafted of oak in a barley twist style with four twist legs joined at the sides and center with coordinating ...
Upholstery, Oak
Walnut Barley Twist Stool
Located in Southampton, NY
Walnut Barley Twist Stool, Seat in French Linen
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Stool with Barley Twist Legs
Located in New York, NY
Stool with Barley Twist Legs and Red Mohair-Velvet Upholstery
Walnut
Antique Giltwood Napoleon 111 Style Rope and Tassel French Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Napoleon 111 Style Carved Giltwood Rope=Twist Stool. This piece was highly popular in the late 19th Century. Heavily inspired by A.M.E.Fournier, a renowned Parisian House. Th...
Giltwood
19th Century English Oak Turned Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak turned stool from England with a newly upholstered seat in linen. The linen top has a decorative single welt surrounding the seat, which accentuates the turned butt...
Linen, Oak
French Napoleon III Style Giltwood Rope Twist Ottoman
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Napoleon III style giltwood rope-twist tabouret (stool or ottoman). The design is famous for its intricate gesso and giltwood frame carved to realistically resemble knotted an...
Gesso, Fabric, Wood
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 12 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut & Upholstered Stool 19thC Measures - 10.5"H x 26.5"W x 12"D This 19th-century French stool is crafted in the Louis XV style, featuring finely ...
Walnut
Louis XIV style giltwood stool
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XIV Style giltwood Stool with foliage baluster feet joined by stretchers with Acanthus leaves Upholstered with a white Coton. Can be recovered with customer own fabric on request
Wood
Early 19th Century Walnut Stool with Ebonized Detail
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine quality walnut stool with upholstered seat above turned and fluted inverted vase-shaped legs, terminating in carved bun feet. Decorated with ebonized, split beads and flutes t...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France. The top has been newly upholstered in linen and finished with a single welt. The top is shaped and has a lovely silhouette. The top is supp...
Linen, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Carved And Gilded Wood Stool Circa 1880
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood footstool. Unusual antique French Napoleon III gilt wood footstool, stool or tabouret with beautiful patina. This great French Louis XVI...
Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style footstool repose pied, gilt gold Large footstool, highly decorative, can also be used as extra seating or as an ottoman instead of a coffee table. A great complement ...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Walnut Piano Stool, Circa 1900.
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France with newly upholstered seat in linen. This stool is lovely! The seat has Benn newly upholstered in linen and finished with single welt decorat...
Linen, Walnut
Exquisite 19th Century Italian Walnut and Gild Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Exquisitely designed 19th century walnut stool from Italy. The frame is absolutely fabulous! The stool is supported on hand carved legs with square caps with hand carved scroll dec...
Walnut
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut stool
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut stool having a circular shaped upholstered seat supported by three shaped carved walnut cabriole legs with scroll feet. D. 1860
Walnut
$3,750
H 22 in W 27 in D 18 in
French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut stool from the 19th century with barley twist base, turned finial and custom linen upholstery. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite walnut stool fea...
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century walnut stool from France. The seat is upholstered in old petit point with a landscape scene including a castle and manor house, including a forefront of fields and anim...
Textile, Walnut
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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