Karl Seemuller Studio Craft Stool, USA, 1973
By Karl Seemuller
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Sculpted freeform American Craft stool by Karl Seemuller, USA, 1973. Fast shipping worldwide.
Wood
Robert and Joanne Herzog Studio Craft Guitar Stool
By Robert and Joanne Herzog
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut studio craft stool by California design couple Robert and Joanne Herzog c.1984.
Walnut
Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Stool
By George Nakashima, Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft stool designed by mostly self taught designer, Michael Elkan, c.1970's USA.
Maple, Burl
$1,800 / item
Kai Pedersen Swivel Tripod Stool
By Kai Pedersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft stool made by Kai Pedersen c.1987s, USA.
Oak
Crescent Tripod Stool by P. Goodrich, Maple, Mid-Century Modern, 1995
By Sam Maloof
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft stool made by P. Goodrich c.1995, Rhode Island.
Maple
$4,641 / set
Swedish Stools in Pine
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
A charming set of studio craft stools in solid pine, showcasing a warm, honest expression typical of Scandinavian craftsmanship from the period.
Pine
Mid-Century Modern American Studio Bar Stool by Michael Elkan, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Berlin, DE
This studio crafted stool by Oregon woodworker Michael Elkan captures the meeting point between nature’s irregular beauty and refined craftsmanship.
Walnut, Burl
$2,506 / item
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
$2,506 / item
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$2,924 / item
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$2,506 / item
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
$8,696Sale Price|20% Off
Yumi Stool by Modu Studio
By Modu Studio
Located in New York, NY
The Yumi Stool is a handcrafted piece of furniture that combines solid wood and liquid bronze for a unique appearance. The stool is made using traditional techniques such as hand car...
Bronze
$5,012 / set
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
$7,519 / set
Set of 3 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
$10,025 / set
Set of 4 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool
$2,506 / item
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Jessie Stool by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Wood RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele. The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Ash, Beech
Upholstered RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele. The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Wool, Velvet, Ash, Beech
Violette low stacking stool - Single stool in cherry and cream boucle KLN studio
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette low stacking stools are the perfect compliment to any living room. With a seat height at 10 inches, they are designed with a low coffee table height in mind, and form a ...
Bouclé, Cherry
$4,800 / item
David N. Ebner, Studio Craft Artist, Black Stool #1
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Ebner's stool #1 is made of pigmented walnut wood; simple and beautiful. Also available in other woods. Please see the newly published book "David Ebner: Studio Furniture" by Nanc...
Walnut
Peonara - Lithic Bloom - Sten Studio - 2025 - Natural Stone Stool
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Pink Marble **Marble and onyxes are a natural materials, so variations in markings and coloration are to be expected, adding to the unique beauty of each piece. Additional...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Studio Craft Wooden Stool by Ron Curtis, US, 1960s
By Ron Curtis
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural handcrafted three legged stool by noted studio furniture maker Ron Curtis.
Wood
Stool #1 by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Stool #1 by American studio Craft artist David N.
Bronze
Orvian Stool I - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Queretaro black marble, lava stone, Santo Tomas gray marble, gray onyx The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once spoken a...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Orvian Stool III - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Lava stone, red travertine, Queretaro black marble The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once spoken and the air still hol...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Orvian Stool II - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Jalapa travertine, venetian marble, pink onyx The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once spoken and the air still holds th...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Set of 3 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 3 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Liora Stool III - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Queretaro black marble, lava stone, Santo Tomas gray marble, gray onyx, jasper marble The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows wer...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Liora Stool II - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Red travertine, pineapple onyx, blue calcite, jade onyx, brown onyx The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once spoken and ...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Liora Stool I - The Wedding by Sten Studio - Edition of 20
By Sten Studio
Located in Tampa, FL
Materials: Gray onyx, venetian marble, ice onyx, pink onyx The Wedding Some unions are written in stone. In an abandoned chapel, where vows were once spoken and the air still holds ...
Stone, Onyx, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
Set of 5 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 5 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Set of 4 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 4 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Set of 6 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Luxury Mohair Fabric.
By Proisy Studio
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 6 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Mohair
Hand Crafted Bespoke Workshop/Studio Stools. 2-tone birch and cherry
Located in Buffalo, NY
Hand Crafted Bespoke Workshop/Studio Stools. 2-tone birch and cherry ..
Birch, Cherry
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Studio Furniture American Craft Stool Mid-century modern 1960s USA
By Bobby Falwell
Located in Antwerp, BE
Walnut stool, hand-crafted, studio craft, USA Wendell Castle, Roger sloan, JB Blunk, Jawar, Richard Bronk, Gerald Mccabe, Bobby Falwell, David Scott, Charles Fischer, Howard Osinski...
Walnut
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
American Studio Craft Architectural Bench or Stool by David N Ebner 1992
By David Ebner, David N. Ebner
Located in Troy, MI
A distinctive stool by American studio artist David N. Ebner USA 1992 Curved saddle seat on an arched oak base, hand painted in dark green with carved sawtooth edges The riveted ham...
Metal
$3,000Sale Price|25% Off
American Studio Craft Organic Woodwork Wood Stool by Horace B. Hartshaw
By Horace B. Hartshaw
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Studio Craft Organic woodwork stool by Wharton Esherick student - Woodworker - Horace B.
Hardwood, Cherry, Hickory
Violette low stacking stools - Set of 2 in cherry and cream boucle by KLN studio
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette low stacking stools are the perfect compliment to any living room. With a seat height at 10 inches, they are designed with a low coffee table height in mind, and form a ...
Bouclé, Cherry
Violette low stacking stools - Set of 4 in cherry and cream boucle by KLN studio
By KLN Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Violette low stacking stools are the perfect compliment to any living room. With a seat height at 10 inches, they are designed with a low coffee table height in mind, and form a ...
Bouclé, Cherry
1980s Kai Pedersen Studio Craft Counter stools Ash Cherry - a pair
By Kai Pedersen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1980s counter height stools by Kai Pedersen. Sculpted seats of solid cherry on three ash legs. Designed and made at Kai Pedersen Studios in 1991. Handcrafted by Kai Peder...
Ash, Cherry
Ibbit Stool – Modern Handcrafted Upholstered Stool
By Marmar Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By refining forms to their essentials, marmar creates pieces that align utility and character, where the act of use becomes an expression of personality. The studio’s ethos is to cra...
Fabric, Hardwood
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool ottoman studio craft
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique mid century modern low cane maple blonde stool or Ottoman. studio craft. Great Design very minimalist.
Cane, Maple
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
By Marmar Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By refining forms to their essentials, marmar creates pieces that align utility and character, where the act of use becomes an expression of personality. The studio’s ethos is to cra...
Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Solid Walnut Studio Craft Bar Stools by David Scott
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of New Hope-Style walnut bar stools manufactured by David Scott in 1982. While Scott remains a noted name in woodworking today, these early, scarce examples are uniquely stylish...
Walnut
Mid Century Boho Solid Walnut Rope seat & Iron Foot Rest Hand Crafted Stool
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in San Diego, CA
American solid walnut Artist stool with rope seat and iron footrest solid and sturdy top quality nice craftsmanship no nails simple Mid Century Bohemian style great for a corner art...
Iron
Studio Craft Woven Leather and Iron Stool by Lila Swift and Donald Monell
By Swift and Monell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Studio Craft Woven Leather and Iron Stool, hand made by Lila Swift and Donald Monell, American, circa 1950s.
Iron
Pair of Vintage Studio Craft Windsor-Style Three Legged Low Stools in Cherrywood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of cherry wood studio craft low stools executed in a Windsor-Style (ca. 1970s, USA).
Cherry
Bar stool Pebble by Studio ALM
By Marjolaine Leray
Located in Paddington, NSW
The Pebble Stool by Marjolaine Leray - Signed Handmade in Sydney, Australia The Pebble Stool is part of a collection that responds intuitively to contemporary living. Available in ...
Hardwood
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
Studio Craft Iron and Woven Leather Stool by Lila Swift and Donald Monell
By Swift and Monell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Leather is heavily worn and dry but still usable with gentle uses. Looks amazing and is all original. A survivor.
Iron
$957 / item
Black Stool by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak with black lacquer. Also available in other colors and sizes. Dimensions: 36 x 36 x H 42cm. The Stool from Kristina D...
Oak, Lacquer
$600
Layout Stool
By Studio Super Sunday
Located in Toronto, CA
By Studio Super Sunday Designed By Vincent Le Sauteur Like a grid, Layout is adaptable and structural in nature to meet the different storage needs of the space. The formal flexibi...
Ash
Set Of 3 Hand-Crafted Japanese Style Stools in Solid Oak by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Hand-Crafted Japanese Style Stools in Solid Oak by No Age Studio Dimensions: D 33 x W 48.3 x H 43.2 cm.
Oak
$3,700 / item
Uneven Objects TACTO Counter Stool- Kvadrat Fabric
By Levantin Studio
Located in Toronto, CA
By UNEVEN OBJECTS Designed by Levantin Studio A vertical dialogue of form and structure, the TACTO bar and counter stools extend the poetic lineage of the TACTO family into a new,...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800 / item
Uneven Objects TACTO Bar Stool- Kvadrat Fabric
By Levantin Studio
Located in Toronto, CA
By UNEVEN OBJECTS Designed by Levantin Studio A vertical dialogue of form and structure, the TACTO bar and counter stools extend the poetic lineage of the TACTO family into a new,...
Upholstery, Wood
Daniel Jackson Studio Craft Stool
By Daniel Jackson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A low stool of oak with original harness leather straps, circa 1965. Daniel Jackson is recognized as a key figure in the development and evolution of the American Studio movement ...
Daniel Jackson Rare Craft Studio Low Stool
By Daniel Jackson
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jackson is an important figure in the development and evolution of the studio/craft furniture movement much of which was centred in the Philadelphia area.
S.R.O Memoria Stool #4 by Ewe Studio
By EWE Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
This stool is part of the Sacred Ritual Objects collection, the first by EWE Studio.
Bronze
S.R.O Memoria Stool #2 by EWE Studio
By EWE Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Sacred Ritual Objects is the first collection by EWE Studio. Created out of fascination by the evolving skills of the artisans and their successful execution of exquisite objects, de...
Bronze
S.R.O Memoria Stool #3 by EWE Studio
By EWE Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Sacred Ritual Objects is the first collection by EWE Studio. Created out of fascination by the evolving skills of the artisans and their successful execution of exquisite objects, de...
Bronze
S.R.O Memoria Stool #1 by Ewe Studio
By EWE Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Sacred Ritual Objects is the first collection by EWE Studio. Created out of fascination by the evolving skills of the artisans and their successful execution of exquisite objects, de...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 14 in D 9.25 in
Contemporary Prop Stool Handmade Solid Cherry Wood Seat from CBR Studio
By CBR Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new prop stool is strong and light, easy to move and always there when you need it. Its usefulness is inspired by the pervasive apple-box found throughout the film industry. It's...
Wood, Cherry
Unique Studio Crafted Bar Stool, American, Turn of the Century
Located in Maastricht, NL
A unique, American wooden studio crafted bar stool from the turn of the century.
Wood
Dema stool
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
This stool, meticulously crafted using traditional woodworking techniques, is a heartfelt homage to the creator's grandmother, who served as a significant source of inspiration. Draw...
Hardwood
Alumina Wooden Stool
By Studio Gameiro
Located in Lisboa, PT
Alumina Wooden Stool by Studio Gameiro Small things can come in big batches. What started as a bespoke commission for an award-winning restaurant gained life in a new series, taking ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
6 Empire Bar Stools - Handcrafted Modern Stool with Stained Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Named after one of the most iconic buildings of its era, the Empire collection brings us back to the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of ...
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Empire Low Stool - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Stool with Stained Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Named after one of the most iconic buildings of its era, the Empire collection brings us back to the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of ...
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Empire Bar Stool - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Stool with Stained Legs
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Named after one of the most iconic buildings of its era, the Empire collection brings us back to the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of ...
Upholstery, Wood
21st century Leather Talking Stools
By Studio Lani
Located in Lekki, LA
The Talking Stools celebrate traditional Hand-woven Matts in a contemporary manner by extending it’s use as stools. These sculptural stools are the perfect pieces for inspired inte...
Leather, Bamboo, Raffia, Rattan
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
6 Empire Low Stools - Handcrafted Modern Art Deco Stool with Black Stained Base
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Named after one of the most iconic buildings of its era, the Empire collection brings us back to the majestic lines of Art Deco, imbuing each piece with a splendorous personality of ...
Upholstery, Wood
21st century Woven Leather Bata Stool
By Studio Lani
Located in Lekki, LA
BATA means shoes in Yoruba. Inspired by the concept of Journey and ‘walking in someone’s shoes’. The BATA stool’s identity is emphasized in it’s sculptural legs. It is a lovely addi...
Metal
21st century (Woven) Leather Talking Stools
By Studio Lani
Located in Lekki, LA
The Talking Stools celebrate traditional Hand-woven Matts in a contemporary manner by extending it’s use as stools. These sculptural stools are the perfect pieces for inspired inte...
Leather, Bamboo, Raffia, Rattan
Outdoor Stool 0:1 - Counter Height
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The 0:1 outdoor collection by Studio:Rah, is a culmination of durable materials and refined connections between wood, metal, and upholstery. Each piece of the collection is made with...
Metal
Outdoor Stool 0:1 - Bar Height
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
The 0:1 outdoor collection by Studio:Rah, is a culmination of durable materials and refined connections between wood, metal, and upholstery. Each piece of the collection is made with...
Metal
Hilana Stool by Diego Olivero
By Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hilana Stool is hand-loomed in an artisan community in the Momostenango region of the Guatemalan highlands. The natural wool and the deep pile give it a lush luxurious feel. Each...
Wool, Cotton, Hardwood
Large Soft Stool, Flower Navel
By Studio Simone Post
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Studio Simone post - large soft stool - flower navel.
Cotton, Wood
Medium Soft Stool, Blue Core
By Studio Simone Post
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Studio Simone Post - Overgrown constructions made out of 100%cotton waxed, Vlisco textile rejects. Simone Post took the Vlisco material one step further towards 3D objects. She co...
Cotton, Bentwood
Checkered Wool Stool by Diego Olivero
By Diego Olivero Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Checkered Stool is hand-loomed in an artisan community in the Momostenango region of the Guatemalan highlands. The natural wool and the deep pile give it a lush luxurious feel. E...
Wool, Cotton, Hardwood
Minimal Wooden Stool "Boel" Made in Solid White Oak
By Studio Bermúdez
Located in Mexico City, ME
Boel is a multifunctional coffee table or stool designed by José Bermúdez and Karl Magnus for ILIA. The table is inspired by the Nordic style with a fusion of Japanese design. Boel w...
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 13.39 in D 12.6 in
Rivet Stool II by Bill Amberg, bridle leather stool with hand-set copper rivets
By Bill Amberg Studio
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
Introduced at London Design Festival 2017, the second iteration of the Bill Amberg Rivet Stool is presented in dark brown bridle leather. Handmade at the Bill Amberg workshops in ...
Copper
Contemporary Handmade Wood and Iron Stool
By Studio La Cube
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Studio La Cube Simmis Stool, 2015 Stool Walnut/Chesnut, iron Measures: 45 x 25 x 25 cm On demand with signed certification 2015 Spain Studio La Cube is an art-design studio locat...
Iron
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Black Stool Upholstered with Fur Top & Gold Spheres Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Stool is a luxury stool ideal for any contemporary interior design project. A modern stool design, upholstered in fur with polished brass details, made to enhance your home e...
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.51 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Contemporary Beige Stool Upholstered Suede and Black Anodized Iron
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Eros stool is a modern design with a vintage legacy. The curved seating provides your interior design project with comfort and style. A contemporary stool upholstered in velvet is pe...
Iron
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