Early 20th Century Barley Twist Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century American stool exudes timeless charm with its Tudor-inspired design updated for modern living.
Leather, Wood
Antique English Footstool Bench Stool Joint Stool Barley Twist Carved Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Joint Stool Footstool Bench c. 1900 Classic British flair with barley twist legs with carved apron~~A must have decorator piece 18"...
Oak
English Jacobean Revival Barley Twist Upholstered Stool with Stretcher Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well-proportioned English footstool raised on finely turned barley twist legs, joined by a continuous barley twist stretcher forming a distinctive square base.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Barley-Twist Stools with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome pair of English oak stools from the 19th century, featuring richly turned barley-twist bases and newly upholstered seats.
Brass
Antique Barley Twist Stool with Cream Linen Upholstery, Europe, 19th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Antique Barley twist stool with cream linen upholstery, Europe, 19th Century This traditional yet chic stool/ottoman consists of barley twist legs and stretchers, cream linen upho...
Wood
2 Vintage Spanish Revival Country French Barley Twist Stools Rush Saddle Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
The standout architectural feature is the heavily carved barley twist legs that end in simple turned feet.
Rush, Hardwood
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two French Barley Wood Stools in Louis XIII Style, ca. 1870s It looks like it is still the original cover.
Metal
Turn of the Century Barley Twist English Stool with Zebra Hide Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century barley twist stool from circa 1900 with zebra hide upholstery and X-Form cross stretcher.
Zebra Hide, Upholstery, Wood
Walnut And Leather Stool, Barley Twist Legs, Brown Leather With Nail Head Trim.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Walnut And Leather Stool, Barley Twist Legs, Brown Leather With Nail Head Trim.
Brass
Barley Twist English 19th Oak Stool with Cross Stretcher and Custom Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak barley twist stool from the 19th century with cross stretcher and custom linen upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut stool from the 19th century with barley twist base, turned finial and custom linen upholstery.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th-Century English Barley Twist Hardwood Stools with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century English stools showcases the timeless elegance of barley twist craftsmanship.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood
French Walnut Decorative Carved Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
French walnut upholstered stool with brass nail head trim, decorative carved scrolled foliage apron, and resting on the original barley twist legs with connecting stretchers.
Brass
Danish Baroque Oak Barley Twist Stool with Red Leather Seat, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite early 20th‑century Danish oak stool, beautifully crafted with barley twist turnings and a richly upholstered leather seat.
Metal
English Barley Twist Oak Stool with Caned Seat and Turned Legs, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in England around 1920, this rectangular oak stool showcases the enduring appeal of traditional joinery and decorative carving.
Cane, Oak
French Walnut Footstool, Carved with Barley Twist Legs, 20th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful French walnut footstool, 20th century, with ribbon-twist or barley twist carving on the turned legs. The rectangular top is formed with two planks, studded at each corne...
Iron
Antique Oak Petite Footstool with Barley Twist legs and a Hand Carved Apron
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship with a simple and elegant flair, the barley twist legs and hand scribed apron separate this little gem from theack. Originally had a cushion attached and tack...
Oak, Lacquer
17th Century French Louis XIII Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 17th century French Louis XIII walnut stool with barley twist legs and stretchers, and newly upholstered in a wool and linen bouclé.
Bouclé, Walnut
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Provincial Milking Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Provincial Milking Stool, Barley Twist, Low Stool, Oak, Sweden, 1900s This early 20th-century Scandinavian provincial milking stool is crafted from solid...
Oak
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Barley Twist Bench/ Stool With Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc barley twist stool or bench with a leather seat cushion on the top of the bench.
Leather, Wood
$5,900Sale Price / set|32% Off
Set of Six Baroque Style Oak Barley Twist Dining Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century set of six English oak dining chairs repurposed and designed by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The chairs were crafted in the baroque or Louis XIII taste featurin...
Brass
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet
Located in Buchanan, MI
English Walnut Stool, Barley Twist Legs With Stretchers Raised On Bun Feet Upholstered In Black Leather With Nail Head Detail.
Brass
English Jacobean Revival Oak Stool or Side Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900's
Located in Casteren, NL
This characterful English stool or side table was crafted around 1900 in the Jacobean Revival style.
Oak
19th Century Italian Leather Stools with Walnut Legs and Brass Studs
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian pair of leather stools. Turned, barley twist walnut legs and stretcher.
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Barley Twist Stool - A
Located in Port Chester, NY
A long stool or bench with visually arresting oak barley twist supports.
Oak
Barley Twist Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th Century three-legged stool with a newly upholstered suede seat....
Walnut, Suede
French Barley Twist Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 3 French barley twist stools.
Wood
Giltwood Barley-Twist Stool
Located in Chireno, TX
Giltwood barley-twist stool circa 1860-1879, France. Barley-twist X-stretcher with upright center finial.
Wool, Upholstery, Giltwood
English Open Barley Twist Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
English stool with open barley twist legs and curved stretcher.
Wood
Pair of Barley Twist Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Barley twist stools with nice stretchers. New muslin seats.
Wood
c.1930 English Barley Twist Stool
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage English barley twist stool made from oak with the original old varnish finish and the original leather.
Oak, Leather
19th Century English Barley Twist Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th-C. English oak stool with newly upholstered linen top. The legs are beautifully turned and are joined by barley twist stretchers.
Oak, Linen
English Stool with Open Barley Twist Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English stool with open Barley twist legs and nice stretcher.
Wood
English Oak Barley Twist Stool, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
The English oak stool with linen upholstered seat, turned legs joined by barley twist stretchers ending in turned bun feet.
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Barley Twist Stools, 19th Century
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of English oak stools with hand-turned barley twist legs and connecting stretcher and raised on turned feet, 19th century.
Linen, Oak
19th Century Pair of Barley Twist Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century English stools made from oak. The frames are hand-turned barley twist legs and cross stretchers, and the seats are newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Oak
Vintage Barley Twist Stool, English, Mid-20th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An English vintage barley twist stool, dating to the mid-20th century.
Fabric, Wood
19th-c. Pair of English Barley Twist Stools
Located in High Point, NC
19th-c. Pair of English oak stools with new linen upholstery and wonderfully hand turned barley twist legs and cross stretchers.
Oak, Linen
19th Century Pair of English Barley Twist Stools
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. pair of English oak stools with hand-turned barley-twist legs and stretchers.
Oak, Linen
19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Six Legs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English oak stool with six hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by simple stretchers and raised on turned feet.
Linen, Oak
18th Century English Oak Barley Twist Leg Joint Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 18th century English oak joint stool with fluted carved frieze, open barley twist legs joined by box stretcher.
Oak
English 19th c. Upholstered Stool with Barley Twist Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English upholstered stool of rectangular form having nicely proportioned barley twist legs ending in turned feet with scumble finish.
Oak
Near Pair of Ebonized Barley Twist Tufted Seat Stools
Located in East Hampton, NY
Near pair of ebonized barley twist tufted seat stools. Newly upholstered in gray linen.
French Boho Sectional Ottoman Barley Twist Leather Foot Stools
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions pf a 4-piece round sectional English Barley twist leather ottoman foot stools chairs Featuring solid woo...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 18.75 in W 22 in D 18 in
19th Century English Linen Upholstered Barley Twist Oak Stool Nailhead Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
The stool is strengthened with side stretchers of similar barley twist style.
Brass
Sold
H 14.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Tapestry Needlework Square c1900
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Barley Twist Stool Bench Oak Tapestry Needlework Square c1900.
Oak
Sold
H 17.2 in W 13.7 in D 13.7 in
20th Century French Baroque Carved Wooden Stool With Barley Twist Legs
Located in High Point, NC
20th Century French Baroque Carved Wooden Stool With Barley Twist Legs. This richly detailed stool reflects the dramatic ornamentation of the Baroque revival style, showcasing impres...
Wood
Antique English Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Jacobean w Cane Top
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English oak barley twist bench stool jacobean w cane top. Direct from England, a wonderful antique English oak stool or bench.
Cane, Oak
Antique English Carved Oak Stool Bench Barley Twist Display Table Stand
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English carved oak stool bench barley twist display table stand.
Oak
Sold
H 17.25 in W 15 in D 14 in
Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Kettle Stand Table
Located in Choudrant, LA
~Direct from England~ ~A beautiful antique English carved barley twist stool!~ ~Tall and lovely, with splayed barley twist legs, loaded with quality craftsmanship from it’s ornatel...
Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 23 in D 19 in
English 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Linen Upholstery and Brass Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak stool from the 19th century, with barley twist base, rectangular block joints and new linen upholstery and brass nailhead trim.
Brass
Sold
H 18.25 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Jacobean Style Carved Oak Barley Twist Stools, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of early 19th century Jacobean style stools with foliate carved seats, barley twist stools joined by turned stretcher with turned finial.
Oak
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 17 in
Pair of Louis XIII Antique Walnut Barley Twist Stools with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of 19th century walnut barley twist stools with original needlepoint tapestry (circa 1870).
Sold
H 20.5 in W 24.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of English 1920s Oak Barley Twist Stools with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak stools from the early 20th century, with barley twist bases and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of English 1920s Oak Barley Twist Stools with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak stools from the early 20th century, with barley twist bases and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 20.5 in W 20 in D 14 in
Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Bench Stool Jacobean w Cane Top
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English carved Oak Barley Twist bench stool Jacobean w Cane Top. Direct from England, a wonderful antique English oak stool or bench.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 19.25 in W 20 in D 12.252 in
19th Century English Carved Oak Jacobean Joint Stool Bench Barley Twist Pegged
Located in Choudrant, LA
19th century English Carved Oak Jacobean Joint Stool Bench Barley Twist Pegged. Direct from England, a classic English ‘joint stool’.
Oak
William and Mary Style Walnut Barley Twist Stool with Dark Leather Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A William and Mary style leather upholstered bench from the 20th century with brass nailhead trim, barley twist base and cross stretcher. This walnut stool features a rectangular dar...
Brass
Sold
H 18 in W 22 in D 15 in
H. Willett Cherry Barley Twist Bench Seat Piano Stool Footstool Ottoman 7906
By Willett Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rectangular in shape with barley twisted legs connected by an H stretcher. Perfect for use as a piano stool or bench seat.
Fabric, Cherry
Sold
H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 15.36 in
Fine 17th Century Barley or Solomonic Twist Baroque Walnut Stool with Tapestry
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Dating from the last quarter of the 17th century and with a period tapestry fragment cover, this walnut stool certainly has a presence. Raised on the original solid walnut bun fe...
Walnut
Sold
H 21.75 in W 18.75 in D 17 in
Pair of English 1860s Walnut Stools with Barley Twist Base and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English walnut stools from the mid-19th century, with barley twist base and new upholstery.
Brass
Sold
H 21 in W 20 in D 16 in
Pair of English 1920s Barley Twist Oak Stools with Linen Upholstery and Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak stools from the early 20th century, with barley twist bases and new linen upholstery accented with a brass nailhead trim.
Brass
Sold
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Antique English Stool Footstool Bench Carved Top Barley Twist Legs Oak c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Stool Footstool Bench with Carved Topc. 1920s Barley twist legs and "X" stretcher with up finial~~a "must have" decorator piece 19...
Oak
Sold
H 18.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century French Carved Barley Twist Walnut and Leather Stools, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1860, each antique stool is square in shape and features four slant barley twist legs with matching stretcher and a decorative, carved central finial.
Leather, Walnut
Antique English Barley Twist Footstool Small Bench Carved Top Oak
Located in Southampton, NJ
An Antique English solid Oak footstool, Hearth Bench or stool with barley twist splayed legs, carved beveled edge top, bobbin twist stretcher and desirable "up" finial.
Oak
19th Century Turned Wood Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century barley twist style wood stool with original needlepoint upholstery.
Pair of 1920s Painted Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of painted stools with barley twist legs covered with muslin (c:1920)
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
French Louis XIII Style Needlepoint Stool in Oak Keywords: foot stool bench ottoman barley twist detail louis 13th
Oak
Low Long Midcentury Cord Wooden Stool
Located in London, GB
An English low woven cord stool. Well carved barley twist legs. Ideal as a low stool, foot stool or occasional side table.
Wood
19th Century English Cane Top Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. English oak turned stool with barley twist stretchers and original cane top.
Oak, Cane
Wonderfull Pair of African Polished Brass Stools.
Located in Bellport, NY
An interesting pair of polished brass stools/foot stools.Barley twisted legs,hand hammered decorative around the diameter,and a drum shaped seat.
Late 19th c. English Arts & Crafts Leather Strap Woven Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
An interesting English late 19th century barley twist stool having original hand-woven leather strapped seat on box stretcher base.
Leather, Oak
19th Century Barley Twist Stool/Bench
Located in East Hampton, NY
Handsome walnut barley twist bench with newly reupholstered Belgian linen seat.......
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Italian Walnut Barley Twist Benches/Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of Italian benches/stools with linen upholstered seats, barley twist legs and stretcher.
Linen, Walnut
English Mahogany Barley Twist Foot Stool. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany barley twist foot stool with carved molded edge stretchers, centered decorative medallion, and terminating on original brass casters.
Antique English Barley Twist Bench Stool in Oak With Tapestry
Located in Southampton, NJ
An antique English barley twist turned Bog oak bench or stool upholstered in hand crafted needle and petti-point tapestry with base stretchers for added support.
Wool, Oak
English Barley Twist Upholstered Wooden Stool from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist stool from the late 19th century. This elegant English upholstered ottoman stands on four barley twist legs with four barley twist side stretchers.
Brass
Sold
H 42 in W 24 in L 42 in
French Provincial Style Wingback Chair with Barley Twist Stool Newly Upholstered
Located in Buchanan, MI
A French Provincial Style 19th Century Wingback Chair With Barley Twist Stool.(16" x 18" x 15") Chair back height: 42", Newly upholstered.
Wood
Sold
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool. Direct from France, a beautiful little antique English oak barley twist kettle stand or footstool, load...
Oak
Sold
H 6 in W 12.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool. Direct from France, a beautiful little antique English oak barley twist kettle stand or footstool, load...
Oak
Sold
H 7.5 in W 11.25 in D 7.25 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Kettle Stand Footstool Barley Twist Carved Oak Display Stool. Direct from France, a beautiful little antique English oak barley twist kettle stand or footstool, load...
Oak
Sold
H 7.75 in W 11.25 in D 8 in
Antique English Kettle Stand Foot Stool Barley Twist Oak Carved Top Petite 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique English oak barley twist foot stool kettle stand bench~~Petite Desirable British flair decorator piece~~very "Downton Abbey"!
Oak
English oak joint stool
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English oak joint stool with unusual barley twist legs, circa 1900.
Wood
English Harpist's Stool of Brass with Original Button Leather Seat
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English harpist's stool of brass with rotating or swivel seat with original button leather upholstery, mounted to four-legged stool base with barley-twist and crossbar brace.
Brass, Steel
WIV Style Gillows Designed Leather Upholstered Stool
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and very functional WIV styled Gillows designed leather stool features deep buttoned cocoa brown upholstery supported on 6 turned reeded legs with solid brass castors. ...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
Linen, Oak
$1,850
H 18 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in
Petite English 1920s X-Form Leather Stool with Out-Scrolling Arms and Nailheads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite English leather-bound stool from the early 20th century, with out-scrolling arms and nailheads. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this stool c...
Metal
Pair of Edwardian English Upholstered Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of interesting Edwardian oak stools from England. The seats have been newly upholstered in linen and finished with single welt decoration. These are a great pair of quirky sto...
Linen, Oak
Antique English Jacobean Style Carved Oak Joint Bench Stool
Located in London, GB
Antique English Jacobean style carved oak joint bench stool circa 1920 A good size piece. Of good solid construction. Expected signs of wear to plank top, commensurate of age, ol...
Oak
$2,092
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 20.28 in
Antique Castilian Oak Side Table With One Carved Drawer, 1920s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful Spanish Castilian style side table featuring a single drawer and intricate carved panels, dating from the early to mid-20th century. The front and sides display geometric a...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Upholstered Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops. The seats are newly upholstered in linen and have nail head trim decoration. The frames of the stools are...
Abalone, Oak
Mid-Century French Louis XIII Style Beechwood Upholstered Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant mid-century French stool was crafted circa 1970 in the Louis XIII style and reflects a faithful revival of early French classical forms. Constructed of solid beechwood, ...
Fabric, Beech
$1,084Sale Price|30% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 16.15 in
Antique Leather Upholstered Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool, 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
An elegant antique piano stool from the 19th century made of mahogany wood with luxurious green leather upholstery and brass rivets, it has an adjustable height using a wooden screw ...
Leather, Wood
English Barley Twist Bench with Upholstered Seat, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English barley twist bench from circa 1900, built on a dark oak frame with the deep, tight spirals typical of late Victorian and early Edwardian joinery. The legs and stretchers a...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Carved Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-19th-century hand carved decorated oak joint stool from England. The top has a beveled edge and follows down to a hand carved decorated apron. The apron is decorated on all fou...
Oak
$3,689Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Os de Mouton Oak Stools, Pair Os de Mouton Louis XIV Pair of Oak Stools / Benches with French Linen Upholstery Pair of Louis XIV style Os de Mouton legs stools in french vinta...
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen
$2,400
H 16.5 in W 19 in D 15 in
William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English William and Mary style stool from circa 1900 with turned legs, curving X-Form stretcher, bun feet and upholstery. This stool, with its turned legs, curving X-Form stretche...
Upholstery
17th Century English Oak Upholstered Stool Circa 1680
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
17th-century English oak upholstered stool, dating back to around 1680. The stool features a rich, warm colour and patina. The stool remains fully functional and can be used withou...
Upholstery, Oak
$2,200
H 10 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century English Victorian Oak Upholstered Footstool on Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming 19th-century English oak footstool with an unusually decorative shaped frame and compact square proportions. The stool is generously upholstered in a neutral textured fabr...
Metal, Brass
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Oak joint stool from England with a beveled edge around the top, which is also chamfered and of pegged construction. The apron is wonderfully hand carved on all four sid...
Oak
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.
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