September 7, 2008
Stools and benches have slimmed down dramatically over the years from the days of heavy, plain wood slatted Victorian benches with iron frames (and sometimes velvet or needlework cushions). Mid-Century, Eames, and Scandinavian designs became very sparse, with thin legs and simple cushions. Benches disappeared somewhat from the interior decor palette, and the few that were made were essentially cushioned versions of very simple designs.
Chuck LaChiusa's wonderful guide to the architecture and history of Buffalo, NY, also happens to host an impressive… [more]
John Werry's in-depth blog on rare Victorian Furniture, with detailed, informative and often humorous posts on doze… [more]
This beautiful site showcases the collection of Stanley and Polly Stone of Fox Point, Wisconsin, consisting of earl… [more]
Steven Cabella's personal homage to Charles and Ray Eames. This site is as clean and visually appealing as the Eame… [more]
This huge online database from the Speed Art Museum is a rich trove of beautiful photos and reference information o… [more]
The Index of American Design project (1935-1942) was an effort to catalog American decorative arts objects from the… [more]
This microsite from the LA County Museum of Art provides a good overview of the Arts and Crafts movement in Europe … [more]
An overview by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts of the design movements between 1880 and 1940 that comprised Moder… [more]
This website showcases several hundred pieces of furniture, held by thirteen museums, that were designed for Herman… [more]
This Library of Congress microsite is an overview of the postwar modern design work of Charles (1907-78) and Ray (1… [more]
Scott Geyer's blog on the innovative Victorian furniture designs of George Jacob Hunzinger, who began manufacturing… [more]
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Isamu Noguchi Pair Of Rocking Stools 85t With Pillows$510.00 Ends Tuesday 20 bids
61: George Nelson For Herman Miller Slat Bench$400.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids
4 Mid-century Modern Drafting Lab Bar Stool Chairs Nice$399.99 Ends Friday 1 bid
2 Hollywood Regency X Base Stools Benches Modern Wow$320.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Rare Art Deco Stylized Ram Foot Stool Cast Wrought Iron$230.49 Ends in 3 hours 9 bids
Original 17th Century Carved Oak Stool C1680 No Reserve$228.16 Ends Sunday 8 bids
Antique Carved Mahogany Loveseat Sofa Settee Bench Nr !$217.50 Ends Tuesday 13 bids
Saarinen Tulip Stool Original Knoll Buy it Now$200.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Vgc Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Vanity Bench Stool$195.00 Ends in 44 mins 1 bid
Koken Barber Chair 1930's With Childs Foot Stool$177.50 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
225: Two Antique Spanish Benches, 17th C. Style,$150.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Danish Mid Century Modern Slat Wood Bench Eames Era$150.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Vintage Shabby Iron Bench French Blue Country Fabric$126.59 Ends Monday 6 bids
Vintage Eames Era Mid Century 60s Patent Leather Stool$102.00 Ends in 1 hour 2 bids
2240: Pair Of Gothic Style Benches With Loose Cushions,$100.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
448: Jacobean Style Carved Oak Bench - 20 X 48 X 15 - O$100.00 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Mid Century Modern Slat Bench Expand Table$100.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Danish Eames Era Buy it Now$99.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Vintage Eames Eero Saarinen Era Tulip Base Stool Chair$99.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Antique Primitive Oak Wood 3 Seat Bench / Chair Leather$99.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Pair Hollywood Regency Benches Ottomans Pink Stripe$99.99 Ends in 57 mins 1 bid
Samsonite Shwayder Brothers Folding Chair Step Stool$95.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Antique Wooden Claw And Crystal Ball Foot Piano Stool$82.50 Ends in 2 hours 14 bids
Vintage Oak Piano Stool W/glass Ball Claw Feet "nice"$63.99 Ends in 23 hours 1 bid
Antique Roses Needlepoint Carved Footstool / Bench$56.00 Ends Wednesday 2 bids
Antique Holtzman & Sons Piano Stool W/ Claw Glass Feet$56.00 Ends Monday 4 bids
Chair/stool For Drafting Table, Vintage, Toledo Company$52.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Vintage Piano Organ Stool Glass Ball Claw Foot$50.77 Ends in 2 hours 10 bids
Hollywood Regency French Provincial Pouf/vanity Stool$49.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid
Koch Hollywood Regency Iron Velvet Bench Draper Era Nr!$49.99 Ends in 37 mins 1 bid
2 Danish Modern Slat Bench End Coffee Table Eames Era $49.95 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Bench, Antique, Maple, Bench, Needlepoint 80 Yrs Old $49.95 Ends in 22 hours 1 bid
Antique Ottoman Bench Stool French Velvet Pillow Chair $49.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Toledo Industrial Chair Stool Machine Age #2$45.00 Ends in 50 mins 1 bid
Retro Green Rustic Vintage - Solid Wood Stool $40.00 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Carved Wooden French Style Hollywood Regency Foot Stool$35.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Danish Modern Eames Mid Century Mccobb Stool Ottoman Nr$34.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
Rustic Cherry Log Stool Cabin Table Chair Plant Stand$33.33 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Early Primative Foot Stool W/ Orginal Upholstery Wow!$31.00 Ends Wednesday 5 bids
Chair/stool For Drafting Table, Vintage (toldedo)$31.00 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Wood Adjustable Piano Stool !$30.00 Ends Saturday 5 bids
4 Vintage Chrome Swivel Vinyl Bar Stools Mid Century 50$26.01 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Gorgeous Antique Victorian Piano Stool Mahogany/ Cherry$26.00 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Antique High Back Piano Organ Stool Bench Claw & Ball$26.00 Ends Saturday 4 bids
Glamorous Blue Stool Bench Hollywood Regency French$25.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid
Old English Barley Twist Piano Chair/bench/needlepoint$21.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Eastlake Sewing Stool Bench$21.49 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Vintage Chrome Medical Industrial Stool$20.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Vintage Shabby Chippy Wood/metal Drafting Stool~antique$19.99 Ends in 3 hours 2 bids
Vintage Mid Century {chic Shabby} Vanity Stool / Chair$19.99 Ends Monday 2 bids
Franco Albini Stool Ottoman Hollywood Regency Eames Era$19.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid
Antique Wood & Needlepoint Stool Fireplace Ladies Bench$19.95 Ends in 20 hours 1 bid
Rustic Stool Barn Log Stump Table Pottery Stand Chair63$19.33 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
Tonk Piano Bench Organ Stool Antique Wood Player Old S1$19.00 Ends Friday 1 bid
Old Cast Iron And Oak Seat Soda Fountain Stool$18.50 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
2113: *a Tulip Stool, Designed By Eero Saarinen, Height$15.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
2114: *a Tulip Stool, Designed By Eero Saarinen, Height$15.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
