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Hand-Carved African Wooden Stool
Hand-Carved African Wooden Stool

Hand-Carved African Wooden Stool

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand-Carved African wooden stool.

Category

Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style
Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style

Mid-20th Century Oromo African Stool, Hand-Carved Wood, Tribal Style

Located in Odense, DK

The simplicity of form and the subtle elegance of its hand-carved details make it a timeless example of East African tribal art.

Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Senufo Hand-Carved Wood Bench, Vintage African Stool, Mid-20th Century
Senufo Hand-Carved Wood Bench, Vintage African Stool, Mid-20th Century

Senufo Hand-Carved Wood Bench, Vintage African Stool, Mid-20th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their chunky and/or tapered legs and concave tops. They are traditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

early 20th Century Africa Bamileke Hand Carved Wooden Stool
early 20th Century Africa Bamileke Hand Carved Wooden Stool

early 20th Century Africa Bamileke Hand Carved Wooden Stool

Located in Las Vegas, NV

early 20th century central Africa Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Central African Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century
Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A fine hand‑carved African stool dating to the mid‑20th century, beautifully executed from a single piece of dense hardwood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Hand-Carved African Stool from Cameroon, Wood, Openwork Design, 1950s
Hand-Carved African Stool from Cameroon, Wood, Openwork Design, 1950s

Hand-Carved African Stool from Cameroon, Wood, Openwork Design, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

This stool was made in the 1950s in Africa. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, these stools feature an openwork base and a round seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Stools

Materials

Wood

Carved wood stool or headrest - 20th century - Africa
Carved wood stool or headrest - 20th century - Africa

Carved wood stool or headrest - 20th century - Africa

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 60x14cm H:9cm Traditional African stool or headrest carved from a single block of solid wood. Origin: Frequently associated with the Senufo p...

Category

20th Century Central African Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Ashanti Stool, West African Hand Carved Hardwood Stool, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century
Ashanti Stool, West African Hand Carved Hardwood Stool, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Ashanti Stool, West African Hand Carved Hardwood Stool, Wabi Sabi, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A highly decorative handcrafted Ashanti stool, made in West Africa(Ghana) in the 1970s. A unique design making it a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. A beautiful wabi sabi object w...

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Folk Art, African Design, 1950s
Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Folk Art, African Design, 1950s

Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Folk Art, African Design, 1950s

Located in London, GB

This is a low, hand-carved wooden stool featuring a gently curved, oval seat supported by three sturdy, tapered legs. The surface of the front legs is richly decorated with carvings ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa
Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa

Mid 20th Century, Hand-Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Odense, DK

A sculptural hand-carved stool from the Lobi people of West Africa, most likely originating from Burkina Faso and dating to the mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand-carved Ashanti Tribal Leaders stool from Ghana, West Africa.
Hand-carved Ashanti Tribal Leaders stool from Ghana, West Africa.

Hand-carved Ashanti Tribal Leaders stool from Ghana, West Africa.

Located in London, London

Hand Carved Ashanti Tribal leaders stool; West Africa Early 20thC Stools such as this hold deep cultural and spiritual significance, representing the owners wealth and rank This ex...

Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style
Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style

Antique Mid-20th Century African Dogon Hand-Carved Wood Stool, Wabi-Sabi Style

Located in Odense, DK

This exceptional 20th century Dogon stool, hand-carved in Mali, West Africa, embodies the authentic artistry and cultural heritage of the Dogon people.

Category

Mid-20th Century Malian Stools

Materials

Wood

Decorative Carved African Hardwood Stool / Tribal Art Piece, Mid-20th Century
Decorative Carved African Hardwood Stool / Tribal Art Piece, Mid-20th Century

Decorative Carved African Hardwood Stool / Tribal Art Piece, Mid-20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A remarkable example of African tribal art, this hand-carved hardwood stool is an authentic ethnographic object, crafted from a single solid piece of wood with no assemblies or joint...

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa
Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

Antique ASHANTI Queen Mother Carved Wooden Stool Ghana Africa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique GHANA, ASHANTI "Queen Mother" type hardwood hand carved stool. Hand-carved stool made by the Ashanti People of Ghana, West Africa.

Category

Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s
Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool, Mid Century in Wabi Sabi Style, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

Sculptural solid wooden vintage stool. Made in Africa, mid 20th century. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as either a foot...

Category

Mid-20th Century African Stools

Materials

Hardwood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Walnut Finish Bar Stool
African Carved Wooden and Iron Walnut Finish Bar Stool

African Carved Wooden and Iron Walnut Finish Bar Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Dark Walnut Finish Bar stool, 4 in Stock Dimensions: Seat: 9.5"W X 15"D Height: 36"

Category

Early 2000s American Stools

Materials

Wood

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century
West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This sculptural stool is carved from a single block of solid wood, showcasing a distinctive, monolithic form.

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African
Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African

Early 20th Century, Carved Wooden Lobi Stool, Burkina Faso, African

Located in Odense, DK

The stool’s naturally aged patina, subtle surface irregularities, and hand-carved imperfections highlight its authenticity, offering a striking wabi-sabi character that celebrates im...

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood African Stool
Antique Wood African Stool

Antique Wood African Stool

Located in New York, NY

Lovely patina on this beautiful African stool hand carved from a single piece of wood.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's
African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's

African tribal stool amileke, Cameroon Africa, 1950's

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice African tribal stool amileke tribe Cameroon Africa, Human and animal figurines Hand carved 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Folk Art Stools

Materials

Wood

Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's
Original vintage Ashanti African stool  1920's

Original vintage Ashanti African stool 1920's

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Lovely Ashanti stool with good colour and patina dating to around 1920. These stools were status symbols and wre typically carved out of a single block of wood.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana

Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana

Located in Den Haag, NL

Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is of traditional form with the elephant stood on a flat base with a curved seat on his...

Category

Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Senufo Stool, Hardwood from Ivory Coast, 20\" H
Hand-Carved Senufo Stool, Hardwood from Ivory Coast, 20\" H

Hand-Carved Senufo Stool, Hardwood from Ivory Coast, 20\" H

Located in Linkebeek, BE

These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo tribe in Ivory Coast. Senufo stools are known for their chunky and/or tapered legs and concave tops. They are traditio...

Category

Late 20th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's.

Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

African Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Curved Seat and Architectural Base, 1970s
African Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Curved Seat and Architectural Base, 1970s

African Sculptural Hardwood Stool, Curved Seat and Architectural Base, 1970s

Located in Odense, DK

This sculptural African stool is carved from solid wood, presenting a strong form with a balanced and grounded presence. The wide, gently curved seat rests on a central arched suppor...

Category

Late 20th Century North African Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool
Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Large Tribal Brown Hand-Carved Early 20th Century Ashanti Stool

Located in Plainview, NY

An exceptional and unusually large early 20th century African Ashanti hand-carved wood stool from Ghana featuring scalloped and geometric forms on one side with a stylized bird on th...

Category

Vintage 1920s Ghanaian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl
Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl

Antique African Stool, Side Table or Bowl

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand carved African teak stool, side table or bowl with lovely patina and added tin overlay.

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Small Hand-Carved Kamba Tripod Stool, Elephant Motif, Kenya, Mid 20th Century
Small Hand-Carved Kamba Tripod Stool, Elephant Motif, Kenya, Mid 20th Century

Small Hand-Carved Kamba Tripod Stool, Elephant Motif, Kenya, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A small hand-carved African stool attributed to the Kamba (Akamba) people of Kenya, dating to the early–mid 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood, Beads

Vintage Handmade African Stool, 3-Legged Triangular Form, Cowhide, 20th Century
Vintage Handmade African Stool, 3-Legged Triangular Form, Cowhide, 20th Century

Vintage Handmade African Stool, 3-Legged Triangular Form, Cowhide, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A rare and beautoful vintage African stool, handcrafted from natural cowhide and painted wood. This three-legged triangular stool exemplifies traditional tribal craftsmanship, where ...

Category

Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso
Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso

Lobi - African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso

Located in Linkebeek, BE

"Lobi" African tripod wooden stool from Burkina Faso ethnic furniture - wabi sabi decoration Measures : 100x35cm H:70cm SH:25cm Wear consistent with age and use

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Stools

Materials

Wood

Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe
Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe

Sculptural African Low Stool of the Lobi Tribe

Located in Fort Collins, CO

It was carved from a single piece of African hardwood, and has a beautiful, weathered patina.

Category

20th Century Burkinabe Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Tonga (Batonga) Hardwood Stool with Geometric Motifs, 20th Century, 1960s
Carved Tonga (Batonga) Hardwood Stool with Geometric Motifs, 20th Century, 1960s

Carved Tonga (Batonga) Hardwood Stool with Geometric Motifs, 20th Century, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

This fine Tonga stool, also known as a Batonga stool, is a finely hand-carved example of traditional craftsmanship from the Tonga people. Carved from a single block of dense hardwood...

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Male Lion Stools with Ornate Decoration All over
Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Male Lion Stools with Ornate Decoration All over

Pair of Vintage Hand Carved Male Lion Stools with Ornate Decoration All over

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of hand carved African Lion stools with ornate detailing all over.

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa
Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa

Dark Red Upholstered Moroccan Camel Saddle Footstool, 20th Century, North Africa

Located in Odense, DK

This 20th-century upholstered footstool originates from North Africa, Morocco, and reflects the region’s long tradition of functional yet decorative seating. The stool features a ric...

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood
Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood

Anthropomorphic Stool From West or West Central Africa, Hand Carved Wood

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden stool is carved with quiet assurance, its low, circular seat resting on four stout legs shaped by hand rather than rule.

Category

Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table
Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table

Hand-carved Senufo Stool Side Table

By Senufo

Located in Carmel, NY

Crafted from a single block of wood, this exquisite antique side table or bench boasts stunning hand-carved details that have gracefully aged over time, creating a captivating patin...

Category

20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Wood

African Bamileke Stool
African Bamileke Stool

African Bamileke Stool

Located in East Hampton, NY

From Cameroon these single piece of wood carved stools make wonderful side tables as well....

Category

Mid-20th Century African Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast
Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast

Organic Handmade African Tribal Art Folk Art Hand Carved Wood Stool Ivory Coast

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Senufo Style African tribal art very unique wood stool, bench, side table or headrest from a single block of wood with stunning wood grain and patina. Sturdy and firm with co...

Category

Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa
Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa

Located in Leuven , BE

Ashanti Headrest Stool Carved Wood Tribal Art Ghana Africa Carved from a single piece of wood, the African Ashanti head rest, Ghana, has a curved top raised on a pedestals depicti...

Category

Early 20th Century Ghanaian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Peak Of A Century Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab
Peak Of A Century Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab

Peak Of A Century Sculpture by Markus Friedrich Staab

By Markus Friedrich Staab

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: Wood, paint. African hand-carved stool, ca. 1900, painted. Markus Friedrich Staab Furniture has always surrounded us.

Category

2010s German Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Organic Modern Style, 1940s
Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Organic Modern Style, 1940s

Mid-Century Hand-Carved Wooden Stool, Organic Modern Style, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage sculptural wooden stool, made in Africa. Mid 20th century organic modern form. A charming decorative object for the modern interior with a fine patina. Perfectly suited as...

Category

20th Century Central African Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Oromo Tri-Leg Stool
African Oromo Tri-Leg Stool

African Oromo Tri-Leg Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand-carved from a single, solid block of wood, this antique African stool has a unique personality and abstract form - as much a work of sculpture as it is a seat or table.

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990
Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

Senufo Round Stool, Hand-Carved Hardwood, Ivory Coast, Circa 1990

Located in Centreville, VA

These Senufo stools are hand carved from hardwood by the Senufo Tribe in the Ivory Coast.

Category

Late 20th Century African Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s
Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s

Pair of Oromo Carved Hardwood Stools, Ethiopia, 1970s

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of hand-carved hardwood stools attributed to the Oromo people of Ethiopia, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Side Table or Stool
African Side Table or Stool

African Side Table or Stool

Located in New York, NY

Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Side Table or Stool
African Side Table or Stool

African Side Table or Stool

Located in New York, NY

Antique African side table or stool hand carved from a single block of wood.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century
African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century

African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

"African Prestige Stool – Zambia (bemba/lunda), Mid-20th Century" African Prestige Stool – Zambia (Bemba/Lunda), Mid-20th Century A finely carved four-legged prestige stool from Zam...

Category

Mid-20th Century Zambian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch
Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch

Antique Tribal West African Stool Chair with Brass Patch

Located in New York, NY

This hand-carved wooden stool was made in Tanzania by hand with native repair.

Category

Late 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Cameroon Stools
African Cameroon Stools

African Cameroon Stools

Unavailable|$1,900 / set

African Cameroon Stools

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved, wood, African Cameroon stools, pair.

Category

Late 20th Century African Stools

Antique African Nupe Stool
Antique African Nupe Stool

Antique African Nupe Stool

Unavailable|$1,500

Antique African Nupe Stool

Located in Northbrook, IL

Antique African Nupe stool from Nigeria. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, this stool boasts richly carved surfaces.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Stools Made from One Solid Piece of Wood
Hand-Carved Stools Made from One Solid Piece of Wood

Hand-Carved Stools Made from One Solid Piece of Wood

Located in New York, NY

Hand-carved stools made from one solid piece of wood.

Category

20th Century African Stools

Materials

Wood

Orange Painted Cameroon Stools
Orange Painted Cameroon Stools

Orange Painted Cameroon Stools

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved African stools with spider web design pattern.

Category

Vintage 1940s Cameroonian Stools

African Stool-Headrest
African Stool-Headrest

African Stool-Headrest

Unavailable|$793

African Stool-Headrest

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the wood,worm color palet, very decorative piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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African Hand Carved Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African hand carved stool you’re looking for. Each African hand carved stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are 61 variations of the antique or vintage African hand carved stool you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African hand carved stool — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right African hand carved stool, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one African hand carved stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hiroyuki Nishimura, Zogei and Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Hand Carved Stool?

Prices for an African hand carved stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $390 and can go as high as $24,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.