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Art Deco Style Stool (Walnut Finish)
Located in Houston, TX
Our Stunning Custom Residence stool is offered in a walnut or natural finish with a vintage caramel
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Style Stool (Natural Finish)
Located in Houston, TX
Our Stunning Custom Residence stool is offered in a walnut or natural finish with a vintage caramel
Category

2010s North American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Stool Handcrafted in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
'Aragonez do Cerrado' is a handcrafted wooden stool designed by Ricardo Graham. It was inspired by
Category

2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Stool in Brazilian Hardwood Design by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary stool in Brazilian Hardwood hand carved by woodworking artist Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Category

2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Wood

2010s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Counter Stool in Green 2x Avail
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Catifa 46 bar stools. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2004, these particular
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Black Vinyl Bar Stools
By Admiral Chrome Corporation
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four mid century modern bar stools feature original black vinyl upholstery, swivel seat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Finnish Design Pirrka Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, Finland
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Artek
Located in Renens, CH
Pirrka Series stool in pine produced by Artek, Finland. Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914) was a Finnish
Category

Early 2000s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood, Birch, Bentwood, Lacquer

Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Plywood and Metal Stool, The Netherlands, 1970s Originally produced in the Netherlands in the
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Stool - The singularities of the Uçá animal are represented in the elongated lines and forms of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
, continually rejuvenating the life of our coastlines. Experience the Counter Stool Aratú and enjoy its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Grasso All Black Stool by Stephen Burks
Located in Geneve, CH
Grasso all black stool by Stephen Burks. Dimensions: diameter 39 x height 80 cm. Materials
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Jamaica All Black Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Jamaica All black stool by Pepe Cortes Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm Materials: A steel
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Steel

Vintage Adjustable All-Wood Piano Stool, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
Stable whole wooden vintage stool with original patina. The hight is adjustable. The upper part has
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Finnish Modern "Apila" Pine Stools by Rauni Peippo, Oy Stockmann, 1950s
By Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 "Apila" pine stools by Finnish designer Rauni Peippo made in the 1950s at Kervo Snickers
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

1960's Vintage 2 or 4 Original Leather stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Markington, GB
These are the rarest stools by Charlotte Perriand available! Sought after two or four leather
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Stool - The singularities of the Uçá animal are represented in the elongated lines and forms of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 3 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
Set of 3 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Stool - The singularities of the Uçá animal are represented in the elongated lines and forms of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 2 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
Set of 2 Counter Stool Uçá. All solid wood.
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of 3 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
, continually rejuvenating the life of our coastlines. Experience the Counter Stool Aratú and enjoy its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 3 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
Set of 3 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
, continually rejuvenating the life of our coastlines. Experience the Counter Stool Aratú and enjoy its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 2 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
Set of 2 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Stools Model no 60, Black Laminate, Artek 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 Alvar Aalto model 60 stools in birch and black laminate, designed by Alvar Aalto in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Laminate

Modern Stool or Seat Handcrafted in all Wengé Hardwood by DUVALD
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
This small stool in all wengé hardwood gets it’s character from a playful geometry and
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wenge

All Around Cedar Stool, Designed by Marco Piva, Made in Italy
By Marco Piva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
) Stool made from a single block of scented cedar featuring almost archaic essential forms. This product
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Stool by Miduny, Made in Italy, Carved Top
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the MiMi Series, this Minimalist, versatile stool or end table accents the home and office
Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch, Oak, Plywood

Ralph Rye All Triangles Tall Oak Stool with Wool Upholstery Fabric Arts & Crafts
By Ralph Rye
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern Arts & Crafts style tall oak stool designed by Ralph Rye – referred to as the “All
Category

Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Hand Carved Elephant Stool with Ornate Decoration All over Must See Pics
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand carved Elephant stool with ornate detailing
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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
Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Gemla 1930's stool in solid birch painted + red stripes All Original Decorative
By Gemla, Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
This is a stool made by the Swedish company Gemla. Produced in the 1930's, made out of solid birch
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

19th C Oak Stool with Leather Strap Top all handmade, Arts & Crafts period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good handmade stool with a well turned solid oak frame and a woven leather strap top, all
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Axel Larsson 1930's stool in solid birch and rope All Original Decorative
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
This is a stool made by the Swedish architect Axel Larsson. Produced in the 1930's, made out of
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Burl

Bamboo Stool
Located in New York, NY
A blonde bamboo stool, circa mid-20th century, Asia. Stool is all bamboo with great bold legs; use
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Stool
Bamboo Stool
H 12.5 in W 15.5 in D 12.38 in
Clint Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Clint all handmade in solid suar wood.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stools

Materials

Wood, Teak

Clint Stool
Clint Stool
H 16.93 in Dm 14.97 in
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar Why buy Bertu Home stumps? Kiln Dried Our stumps
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Catane Travertine Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Catane travertine all made of travertine, on 3 feet. Exceptional piece.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Travertine

Catane Travertine Stool
Catane Travertine Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 14.18 in
Multifaces Gilded Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool multifaces gilded all made in ceramic in a gilded finish. Also available on request in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Multifaces Gilded Stool
Multifaces Gilded Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 14.57 in
Liguria Travertine Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool liguria travertine all in polished travertine marble.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Travertine

Liguria Travertine Stool
Liguria Travertine Stool
H 17.92 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Seyna Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Seyna Cedar all in natural solid cedar wood. With solid natural aromatic cedar, treated with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Cedar

Seyna Cedar Stool
Seyna Cedar Stool
H 17.92 in Dm 15.75 in
Lincoln Counter Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
of brass shine from within. Handcrafted stool manufactured in Brooklyn, NY by Asher Israelow. A
Category

2010s North American Stools

Materials

Brass

Lincoln Counter Stools
Lincoln Counter Stools
H 30 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Wicker Stool Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A blonde/tan weaved wicker pedestal stool ottoman seat. An all-wicker weaved stool with a chevron
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Stools

Materials

Wicker

Wicker Stool Ottoman
Wicker Stool Ottoman
H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in
Softo Oak Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Softo Oak all in solid hand-crafted carved oak in soft finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Oak

Softo Oak Stool
Softo Oak Stool
H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Spheres White Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Spheres White all in enameled ceramic in white finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Spheres White Stool
Spheres White Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 15.56 in
Spheres Green Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Spheres Green all in enameled ceramic in blue finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Spheres Green Stool
Spheres Green Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 15.56 in
Spheres Blue Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Spheres Blue all in enameled ceramic in blue finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Spheres Blue Stool
Spheres Blue Stool
H 18.12 in Dm 15.56 in
Compo Travertine Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Compo Travertine all in hand-crafted carved travertine marble, made in France. Also
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Travertine

Compo Travertine Stool
Compo Travertine Stool
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Spadi Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Spadi all in natural rattan, in brown finish, hand-crafted rattan. Seat height: 62cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Rattan

Spadi Bar Stool
Spadi Bar Stool
H 38.59 in W 20.48 in D 24.81 in
Lofi Orange Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Lofi Orange all in hand-crafted ceramic in glazed orange finish. Also available in other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Lofi Orange Stool
Lofi Orange Stool
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Rustic Chinese Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dated to the early 20th century, this rustic stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Rustic Chinese Stool
Rustic Chinese Stool
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 9.25 in
Mooring Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Mooring Cedar all hand-crafted in solid cedar wood. With iron base plate in lacquered finish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Mooring Cedar Stool
Mooring Cedar Stool
H 17.72 in W 16.19 in D 18.78 in
Rattan Style Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool rattan style all in natural rattan in clear finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stools

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Style Bar Stool
Rattan Style Bar Stool
H 41.15 in W 18.9 in D 19.89 in
Alpha Stool, Solid Walnut Contemporary Counter Stool by Made In Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The solid wood Alpha stool elevates the biomorphic profile of its predecessor Alpha Chair. The
Category

2010s British Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modernist chrome Italian stools with stylized bamboo chromed legs. Each stool features a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
H 18 in W 16.5 in D 12.75 in
Mobichalet Brutalist Wooden High Stools
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mobichalet, high stools, stained pine, iron, Belgium, 1950s. These high stools are produced by
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mobichalet Brutalist Wooden High Stools
Mobichalet Brutalist Wooden High Stools
H 31.3 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Danish modern teak dot stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A minimal design
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
H 18 in W 14 in D 14 in
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
African TONGA stool with handle - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African TONGA stool with handle Tribal Art - Brutalist decoration - wooden Stool Measures : Ø 34cm
Category

20th Century African Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The Solid Oak High Bar Stool with Chrome Details – PI combines elegance and durability in a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The Solid Oak High Bar Stool with Chrome Details – PI combines elegance and durability in a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
The Solid Oak High Bar Stool with Chrome Details – PI combines elegance and durability in a
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Primitive Rustic Stools
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 primitive, or rustic, swivel stools with rush seating. Very rare that you can find an
Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Primitive Rustic Stools
Set of Four Primitive Rustic Stools
H 42 in W 16 in D 14.5 in
Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
By Luis Vega
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
A stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves
Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
H 37.01 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
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All Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of all stools available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and hardwood, all all stools available were constructed with great care. Find 9 antique and vintage all stools at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of all stools available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. All stools bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. All stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pepe Cortés, Emeco and Jasper Morrison are consistently popular.

How Much are All Stools?

All stools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,301, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About All Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between chairs and stools is generally that the latter are more compact than the former. Traditional stools are backless and armless, unlike chairs, which usually have backs and often feature arms. However, some contemporary dining stools do have backs for added support. The difference between these dining stools and dining chairs is that the stools usually rest on pedestal bases, while chairs have four legs. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of chairs and stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The point of a garden stool is to provide a place to sit in a garden. You might use one for comfort while you’re pruning low bushes or simply to relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings. People may also place flower pots or sculptures on garden stools. On 1stDibs, find a selection of garden stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    How tall milking stools are varies from piece to piece. However, most of the three-legged wooden stools are 12 inches high or less. This height made them ideal for their original purpose: allowing people to sit comfortably while milking a cow. On 1stDibs, find a selection of milking stools from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Modern saddle stools can be adjustable in variety. Some stools range from 25” to 34” in height. The stool is characterized by its backless, armless A-frame design. You’ll find a variety of saddle stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The Chinese garden stool is a round, barrel-shaped stool with a circular seat. Inspired by traditional drums, these stools often feature decorative elements simulating actual drumheads, such as a ring of faux nails at each end.