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Nacre, 3D Printed Concrete Dual Purpose Seating and Planters
Located in London, England
-match series of three heights. As seats, you can have a step, a stool, or a bar – each able to be
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

English Regency Period Mahogany Converted Bedstep Commode with Leather Treads
Located in Wells, ME
extra table that can also double as a step stool. Circa 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Custom Faux Shagreen Steps
Located in Livingston, NJ
as a side table with things displayed on each step, step stool or steps along side your bed for a
Category

2010s American End Tables

Materials

Faux Leather

Eliofante Footstool
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante A chair for children A step stool for adults The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Plywood

Eliofante Footstool
By OLDER
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Eliofante A chair for children A step stool for adults The “ELIOFANTE” was conceived upon
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Plywood

1900s French Wooden Step Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This handy wooden step stool was made in France circa 1900. Three short steps, reinforced with
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Stools

Materials

Wood

1900s French Wooden Step Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This handy wooden step stool was made in France circa 1900. Three short steps, reinforced with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Stools

Materials

Wood

Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Train Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Original, Vintage Industrial, American Made, Train Step Stool with P.R.R. for Pennsylvania Railroad
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Vintage 1930s American Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Aluminum Train Station Step Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, light weight, aluminum, train station, step stools in varying degrees of work worn
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Industrial Wood Cast Iron Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Industrial Wood & Cast Iron Step Stool. 24" x 18" x 23" tall. 1st Step Measures 12" in
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Step Stool
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A diminutive yet sturdy industrial step stool in enameled steel having perforated steps and a
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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Industrial Maple and Galvanized Steel Train Step Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, train conductor, step stool features an ebonized maple base with galvanized steel edges
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

18th Century Italian Spool-Turned Walnut Wood Step Stool Two Steps
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut step stool from the 18th century. This antique two-step stool from Italy has a
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Uniquely Formed Chair / Stepping Stool
Located in Culver City, CA
Chair / stepping stool, unique form.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original, Vintage Wooden Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage wooden seating. Vintage wooden step stool. Seat height is 23".
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Pullman" Train Station Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage "Pullman" Train Station Step Stool
Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Step Stool for New York Central Railroad System C1938
By Morton Manufacturing Co.
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic industrial step stool manufactured by Morton Manufacturing Chicago Illinois from the Art
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Folk Art Dog Profile Step Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic Folk Art two-step stool or library step with dog profile uprights hand carved with charming
Category

20th Century Folk Art Ladders

Materials

Wood

Vintage Step Stool or Library Ladder
Located in Houston, TX
A multifunctional three rung step stool or library ladder from France. The open position is locked
Category

20th Century French Ladders

Provincial Chinese Step Stool, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
stool likely doubled as a step-ladder. Crafted in Henan province in the early 20th century, the stool
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Original Vintage, American made Train Station Step Stool
Located in Oakville, CT
Original Vintage, American made Train Station Step Stool. Stamped "Rio Grand" underneath. Top
Category

20th Century American Footstools

Materials

Metal

Vintage French Step Stool Side Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
Sturdy and functional, this old handmade step stool would make a unique side table. 4 steps provide
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pine Step Stool in Original Cream Paint
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Step Stool in original, worn cream paint. Pine construction with crossed back support.
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Antique 19th Century North American Stairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique 19th Century Library Step Stool with Leather Insets
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique library step stool in rich wood with patinated leather insets on each step. The piece
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20th Century American Stairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Japanese Antique "Rabbit" Hard Wood Step Stool
Located in South Burlington, VT
scampering rabbit step stool, Usagi. This was sourced from a large Shiga Japanese collection this past
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Wood

"Social Climber" Lucite Step Stool by Dragonette Private Label
By Dragonette Private Label
Located in Chicago, IL
A three-step stool of clear lucite with a modern design attributed to Dragonette Private Label of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Footstools

Materials

Lucite

Fantastic 19thc Foot/step Stool In Old Stain Surface
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THIS WONDERFUL STEP STOOL OR FOOT STOOL HAS WONDERFUL CUT OUTS AND FORM.THE TOP HAS A FINGER HOLE
Category

Antique 19th Century American Footstools

Materials

Pine

Antique Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Chamber Pot Commode Bedside Step Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Needlepoint Chamber Pot Commode Bedside Step Stool. Item featured has
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , great design
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s -30s Industrial Pressed steel step stool, wonderful patina , old factory green paint
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Ladders

Materials

Steel

Primitive Antique Rustic Yellow Painted Shoe Shine Box Step Stool Farmhouse Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wooden shoe shine box or step stool painted in pale yellow gloss.  
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Footstools

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Painted Stepladder Chair Library Chair, Transforming Chair and Step Stool
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
The transforming chair/step stool has been around since the 1700s and continues to be useful to
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Poplar, Paint

Vintage English Library Step Stool
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A well-proportioned set of 20th century European library steps featuring neoclassical-inspired turned and fluted legs, incised square corner details, and shaped scroll side supports....
Category

20th Century British Neoclassical Ladders

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. Victorian Crotch Mahogany Chamber Pot Commode Toilet Step Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
. Features a pull out needelepoint steep stool and matching embroidered top. The top opens to a porcelain
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Porcelain, Textile, Mahogany

19th Century French Oak Metamorphic Folding Library Ladder or Step Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French oak metamorphic library ladder or step stool, France, c. 1890's. This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Vintage French Foldable Step Stool Chair
Located in High Point, NC
, letting the person on the step-ladder stabilize themselves easily. The distressed patina of the wood gives
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ladders

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Elm Step Ladder, Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully rustic, old Elm wood step stool or ladder. Mortise and tenon construction. Sturdy and
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Japanese Street Vendor Step/Stool
Located in London, GB
A Taishō period street vendor stool/step, built from patinated pine which has weathered beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Pine

VINTAGE HARDWOOD LIBRARY LADDER FOLDING STEP STOOL WiTH TURNED POLE HANDLE
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superbly crafted folding mahogany library step ladder, featuring a warm
Category

20th Century British Ladders

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Fully Complete Victorian American Bed Step Stool with Built in Chamber Pot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely complete and original American Victorian bed stool
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mahogany

Step Bucket Stool, Low Seat or Side Table with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
By Yvonne Mouser
Located in Oakland, CA
The Step Bucket Stool is a single sized, low seat, or step stool, and the smallest of four versions
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Wooden Step
Located in High Point, NC
aesthetics in mind, this step stool offers a warm, provincial touch to any room. Whether used to reach those
Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Petite Square Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Raised seating first appeared in China in the form of portable stools used by commanders on the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Elm

H Stool 30 in Matte Ivory by Chantal Andriot and Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
convivial moment around the coffee table. It is also a solid step stool for safely reaching items stored up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Steel

H Stool 30 in Essentiel Vernis by Chantal Andriot and Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
convivial moment around the coffee table. It is also a solid step stool for safely reaching items stored up
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Steel

Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
of the object and it can also be used as step stool or side table. Despite the solid and industrial
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Early Victorian Bed Step, Foot stool This is a Victorian piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early Victorian Bed Step, Foot stool This is a Victorian piece, it is made in light walnut and is
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of American MCM Two Step Back Rattan Bar Stools in the Style of Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of American MCM two step back rattan bar stools in the style of Paul Frankl circa 1960's
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Upholstery

Sturdy walk-in closet chair / stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stepping stool to reach up to top shelves (15 in. seat).
Category

20th Century American Chairs

19th Century French Upholstered Pet Step or Seat
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century French upholstered pet step or seat.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
stepped apron for this square stool, known as a fang deng. Expertly crafted from elm foraged from the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Stools

Materials

Elm

English Victorian Library Stool with Leather Top, c. 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
17" wide x 18" deep x 14.75" high (23.25" deep with step extended) English Victorian Library Stool
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Walnut Antique Architects Artists Stool Height Adjustable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
useful. This stool has the step so it can be used by shorter adults and Children. The height adjustment
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Painted Library Steps
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Painted Library Step Stools. Great to use as plant stand or side tables.
Category

20th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Low Profile Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
table which can be used as a stepping stool, plant pedestal or platform. Sold individually.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Floor Mirror
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare floor mirror by Guillerme et chambron in French oak with floating mirror and small step stool
Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Georgian Revival Flame Mahogany Chest on Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
-detailed original brass pulls. Includes a stepping stool to allow you to see your socks in the top drawers.   
Category

Early 20th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

French Bookstore Chair Ladder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from a chair into a step stool / ladder, circa 1940s - originally from an old French bookstore
Category

Vintage 1940s French Ladders

Materials

Oak

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Step Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the step stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each step stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and steel. If you’re shopping for a step stool, we have 175 options in-stock, while there are 41 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer step stool, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each step stool bearing mid-century modern, modern or industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made step stool over the years, but those crafted by Chantal Andriot, Tolix and Established Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Step Stool?

A step stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,492, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $173,813.
Questions About Step Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of other names that a step stool can be called and these include footrest, stepladder, footstool and ottoman, to name a few. You can shop a collection of step stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Other names for step stools include footstool, step chair, footrest and hassock stool. Step stools come in many different materials and designs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best step stool is lightweight, foldable, safe with an anti-skid footpad and uses less space. Step stools are necessary for everyday tasks like reaching out to a cabinet at a height, cleaning corners, changing bulbs and many more. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage step stools.