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Antique Pub Stools

Oak Pub Stool, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Charming 1920's pub stool from England. The seat is upholstered in what appears to be faux leather
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Oak Pub Stool, Circa 1920
Oak Pub Stool, Circa 1920
$450
H 20 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted with care and boasting a rich history, these 19th century English pub stools feature well
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
$2,800 / set
H 15.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
19th Century English Pub Stool
Located in Denton, TX
Handcrafted solid elm tripod stool with iron stretcher from an English pub.
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19th Century Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century English Pub Stool
19th Century English Pub Stool
$900
H 18.13 in W 12.63 in D 14.38 in

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Arts and Crafts Oak Stool Side table by Gaskell & Chambers, 30s
By Gaskell & Chambers Ltd
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A superb all-original Arts & Crafts oak pub stool crafted in Birmingham by Gaskell & Chambers in
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Lines of London Rocking Horse
By G & J Lines
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
, horses' heads for pubs and shops, tricycle horses, stool horses, pole horses, horse and carts and other
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1920s English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Antique English Pub Stools
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Set of four antique English elm pub stools with cross stretcher and beautiful turned legs.
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19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Elm

Early 19th c. English Walnut Pub Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sturdy early 19th c. English pub stool is in excellent and untouched condition. Very nice
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19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Walnut

English elm pub stool, c. 1820-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English elm pub stool with an oval single board seat centered on a pierced hand grip. The seat is
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Elm

English elm pub stool, c. 1820-40
English elm pub stool, c. 1820-40
H 22.5 in W 12.5 in D 10.5 in
Set of Four 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the rustic charm of late 19th-century England with this set of four pub stools, each a
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Three 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
These three 19th-century English Arts & Crafts pub stools with nailhead trim are a stunning blend
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century English Oak Leather Top Pub Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome pair of antique oak pub stools with leather seats from the end of the 19th century
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Group of English Oak and Iron Joint Pub Stools Late 19th Century (3 available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Priced individually. A grouping of five oak pub stools from the end of the 19th century, England
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Late 19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Oak

Elm & Ash Stools, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Elm & Ash Stools England circa 1890 Classic pub stools with thick round top on turned legs
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash, Elm

Elm & Ash Stools, England circa 1890
Elm & Ash Stools, England circa 1890
H 21.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Set of Four Early 1900s Bar Stools from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture. Fantastic condition and very comfortable. These amazing pub stools came out of a early tavern in
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Pub Stools

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Wood

19thc English Pub Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc oak pub bar stool has good height and is very sturdy condition. It is always hard to
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

19thc English Pub Bar Stool
19thc English Pub Bar Stool
H 26 in W 13 in D 13 in
English 19th Century Oak & Leather Pub Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Sold as a set of three, these 19th century oak and leather chairs are in amazing condition. The leather is supple and durable, varying in shade depending on where it has been most us...
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19th Century English Rustic Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Brass

Antique English Tavern Stool/Table
Located in Bellport, NY
Hand carved English Pub or Tavern stool/table. Solid oak wood,can be used as a stool or small table.
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

Antique English Tavern Stool/Table
Antique English Tavern Stool/Table
H 18 in W 16 in D 10 in
c.1890 Antique English Oak Tavern Stool w/Iron Stretcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting antique English oak 3-legged pub/tavern stool with a hand-wrought iron stretcher. If
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

c.1890 Antique English Oak Tavern Stool w/Iron Stretcher
Located in Chicago, IL
Interesting antique English oak 3-legged pub/tavern stool with a hand-wrought iron stretcher. If
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Rustic Ox Yoke & Wagon Wheel Reclaimed Timber Bar Stools
Located in Forney, TX
An incredible pair of rustic, Adirondack style / Western style bar stools / pub counter chairs with
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19th Century Adirondack Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

19th Century English Pub Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century pub stool is in fine condition and retains its original finish. The stool is in
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19th Century English Adirondack Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Pub Stool
19th Century English Pub Stool
H 24 in W 13 in D 13 in
19th Century Irish Pub Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
A slightly unmatched (one seat is a bit more oval than the other) pair of elm and yew wood pub
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19th Century Northern Irish Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Yew

19th Century Irish Pub Stools
19th Century Irish Pub Stools
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
19th Century English Turned Pub Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful early 19th century English pub stool with elaborately turned legs and stretchers
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19th Century British Rustic Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

19th Century English Turned Pub Stool
19th Century English Turned Pub Stool
H 19.5 in W 12.5 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely pair of 19th century English pub stools with turned legs, and crossed pass through
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19th Century British Primitive Antique Pub Stools

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Wood

Pair of 1920's Oak Pub Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of charming 1920's pub stools from England. The seats are upholstered in what appears to be
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of Early 19th Century Walnut English Pub Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of fantastic and sturdy early 19th century English pub stools in great original surface. These
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of English bar stools, England, circa 19th century. Solid and sturdy with clean lines and
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
H 31 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Group of Three Early 19th Century Pub Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cool early set of three stools are probably English and in very good condition. They all have
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Early 19th Century English Adirondack Antique Pub Stools

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Wood

Set of Four Early 20th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century English oak counter height bar stools epitomize the timeless charm of pub
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1920s English Primitive Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

19th Century Pair of English Oak Pierced Stools
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of English carved oak pub stools with central handles in the tops, surrounded by
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

Pair of Irish Elm Wood Saddle Seat Stools Perfect for American Kitchen Counters
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Antique Irish Pub Stools from around, circa 1900. The Pair of Stools are an ideal height
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Early 1900s Irish Country Antique Pub Stools

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Elm

Pair of Bar or Pub Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of early 20th century twisted iron bar or ice cream parlor stools have a great Industrial
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Pub Stools

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Iron

Pair of Bar or Pub Bar Stools
Pair of Bar or Pub Bar Stools
H 28 in W 12 in D 15 in
Lovely 18th Century Dutch Stool with Handle Cut Out in the Top Bar Pub Study
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 18th century Dutch oak artist bar stool with
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18th Century Danish Georgian Antique Pub Stools

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Oak

English pub stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
English pub stool, circa 1870. Two available, $1,200 each. To see more items from
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English pub stool
English pub stool
H 30.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
English round pub stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
these English pub stools are firm, sturdy and quite comfortable. They sit 28" High and could be cut
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English round pub stools
English round pub stools
H 28 in Dm 12 in
English Pub Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is part of a collection of pub stools at painted porch. Each piece is unique and different
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1880s British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Pub Stool
English Pub Stool
H 25.75 in W 15 in D 11.25 in
English Victorian Pub Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
English Pub Stool with a very clean mahogany top with nice wear and patina. The base is made of
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

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Mahogany, Ash

English beautifully grained pub stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
This set of three pub stools came from a pub in the south of England , near Brighton. The grain is
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Pine

English beautifully grained pub stools
English beautifully grained pub stools
H 26.75 in W 13.25 in D 9.5 in
19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
These are a pair of lovely !9th Century English Pub stools. The stools would look lovely in a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pub Stools
19th Century English Pub Stools
H 28 in W 16 in D 13.25 in
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Oakland Park, FL
This item is part of our 7Th Anniversary SALE: Pair of 19th century English pub stools Round torn
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19th Century English Country Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
Pair of 19th Century English Pub Stools
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
English pub stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stool came from an English pub , in the south of England and the unique part of the stool
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English pub stool
English pub stool
H 30 in W 16 in D 13 in
English Pub Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This sturdy wood stool is part of a collection at painted porch of wood stools from English pubs
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Late 19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Pub Stool
English Pub Stool
H 26 in W 15 in D 9.75 in
3 English Pub Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each stool comes from an English Pub. We don't believe in matched stools at Painted Porch. We think
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19th Century Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

3 English Pub Stools
3 English Pub Stools
H 31 in W 15.75 in D 11.25 in
English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
These stools come from an English pub in Northern England and are the sturdiest stools we have ever
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
H 30 in W 16 in D 13 in
English saddle top pub stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
We collect English stools, from pubs, throughout England. this is one of them, with a saddle top
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Pine

English saddle top pub stool
English saddle top pub stool
H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in
English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
These stools come from a pub, the south of England and have what is called a saddle seat. the seat
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
English Saddle Seat Pub Stools
H 30 in W 16 in D 13 in
English 19th Century Pub Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
Produced in Yorkshire and made of beech with an elm top, these types of stools were made by windsor
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19th Century British Country Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Beech, Elm

Unique English Leather Seat Pub Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
All of the stools at Painted Porch come from English Pubs. they make the sturdiest stools. We have
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19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Ash

English Round Wood Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
These English pub stools are part of a larger collection at Painted Porch. We collect pub stools in
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Early 20th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Round Wood Stools
English Round Wood Stools
H 28 in Dm 12.25 in
Adjustable Industrial Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This unique stool was from a pub in England. It is quite unique, sturdy and stylish. The seat turns
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Early 1900s English Antique Pub Stools

Adjustable Industrial Stool
Adjustable Industrial Stool
H 27.5 in Dm 13.5 in
English Pine bub stool, with shelf
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is about the most unique pub stool we have ever bought. it came from an English pub and
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Pine

English Pine bub stool, with shelf
English Pine bub stool, with shelf
H 29.5 in W 14.5 in D 11.5 in
English Stools from a Pub
Located in Sheffield, MA
This pair of stools come from a pub in the UK. We have many stools in the store and all of them
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1880s English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Elm

English Stools from a Pub
English Stools from a Pub
H 27 in W 15 in D 13 in
English Pub Saddle Seat Bar Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is part of a larger collection at Painted Porch of English stools, all from Pubs throughout to
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19th Century British Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

English Pub Saddle Seat Bar Stool
English Pub Saddle Seat Bar Stool
H 30 in W 16 in D 14 in
Pair of English Saddle Stools from a Pub
Located in Sheffield, MA
These rich, comfortable saddle stools came from an English pub and are our most comfortable stools
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Early 20th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Pair of English Saddle Stools from a Pub
Pair of English Saddle Stools from a Pub
H 30 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in
english bar stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
This stool came from an English pub in the south of England. The opening was used to move the stool
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

english bar stool
english bar stool
H 26 in W 14 in D 11.5 in
English Oak and Elm Pub Stool, circa 1870
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Oak and Elm Pub Stool, circa 1870
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19th Century English Antique Pub Stools

English Oak and Elm Pub Stool, circa 1870
English Oak and Elm Pub Stool, circa 1870
H 20.75 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Early 19th Century English Pub Stools
Located in Fairhope, AL
Pair of 19th century English pub stools with leather cushions. These are very sturdy stools and are
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19th Century Antique Pub Stools

Stools from English pubs
Located in Sheffield, MA
These 4 assorted stools are from English pubs. They are $375 each for the first 3 and $325 for the
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1890s English Antique Pub Stools

Materials

Wood

Stools from English pubs
Stools from English pubs
H 26 in W 15 in D 13 in
Saddle Stools from English Pub
Located in Sheffield, MA
stools come from English pubs. We find that the UK pubs have the most interesting stools in either France
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Antique Pub Stools

Saddle Stools from English Pub
Saddle Stools from English Pub
H 29.75 in W 16 in D 13 in

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$7,000
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Wenge

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Antique Side Table, Solid Wenge
$900
H 16.75 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
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Antique Pub Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique pub stools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique pub stools — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique pub stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique pub stools made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Pub Stools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $700, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $3,200 highest priced.

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.