Skip to main content

Black Lacquer Stool

to
97
149
59
145
66
8
88
35
21
16
2
1
1
2
64
153
11
34
12
2
1
3
4
4
13
7
8
3
140
97
95
92
85
173
79
22
19
18
219
89
180
78
9
5
5
4
Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools
Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools

Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools

Located in Westport, CT

Set of 4 vintage solid steel color, these stools are silver metal bases. Brushed polished finish stools counter stools/ bar stools, with heavy solid oak tops. Stools appear to be ear...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel polished finishing available, aged brass, black smoke and aged silver.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

J.&J. Kohn - Piano stool - Beech
J.&J. Kohn - Piano stool - Beech

J.&J. Kohn - Piano stool - Beech

$466Sale Price|20% Off

J.&J. Kohn - Piano stool - Beech

By Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Budapest, HU

Restored J.J. Kohn Piano Stool in Black Lacquered Beech, circa 1900 This beautifully restored piano stool by renowned Austrian furniture maker J.J.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Beech

French Designer, Stool, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s
French Designer, Stool, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

French Designer, Stool, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed pink fabric and black-lacquered metal stool designed and produced in France, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Stool, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stool, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stool, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown fabric and black-lacquered metal stool or ottoman designed and produced in the USA, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Twist with Fantastic Look, Black
Twist with Fantastic Look, Black

Twist with Fantastic Look, Black

By Yet Design Studio

Located in Istanbul, 34

Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Stool, Metal, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Stool, Metal, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Stool, Metal, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and rattan stool designed and produced in Italy, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Stools

Materials

Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirrka Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirrka Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Pirrka Stool, Pine, Finland, 1950s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered pine "Pirrka" stool designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by Laukaan Puu, Finland, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Olof Kettunen, Stool, Plywood, Metal, Finland, 1950s
Olof Kettunen, Stool, Plywood, Metal, Finland, 1950s

Olof Kettunen, Stool, Plywood, Metal, Finland, 1950s

By Olof Kettunen

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded red-painted plywood and black-lacquered metal stool designed by Olof Kettunen and produced by J.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Bar Stools, Metal, Leather, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Metal, Leather, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Metal, Leather, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered metal and beige leather stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Kurt Østervig, Stool, Metal, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1950s
Kurt Østervig, Stool, Metal, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1950s

Kurt Østervig, Stool, Metal, Teak, Shearling, Denmark, 1950s

By Kurt Østervig, Jason Møbler

Located in High Point, NC

A beige shearling, black-lacquered metal and teak stool designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by Jason Møbler, Denmark, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s
Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

Antique Bentwood Piano Stool by J.J. Kohn, Austria 1900s

By Thonet

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an antique black lacquer piano stool manufactured by J.J. Kohn.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Beech

Art Deco adjustable piano stool with original upholstery, France 1920s
Art Deco adjustable piano stool with original upholstery, France 1920s

Art Deco adjustable piano stool with original upholstery, France 1920s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1920 / piano stool / wood, metal, fabric / Art Deco French piano stool with black lacquered turned base and original upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel polished finishing available, aged brass, black smoke and aged silver.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

J36 Stools by Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
J36 Stools by Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2

J36 Stools by Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2

By Ejvind A. Johansson, FDB Møbler

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Finished in original black lacquer, these stools feature clean, architectural lines typical of Scandinavian modernism.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011
Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

Jean Prouvé, Tabouret 307, Limited G-Star RAW Edition, White/Black, Vitra, 2011

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra, G-Star RAW

Located in Krefeld, DE

This rare re-edition, produced in limited numbers in 2011 by Vitra in collaboration with G-Star RAW, features a white lacquered saddle-shaped seat and black lacquered steel legs, pre...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

"Trombone" Black Enamel & Blue Mohair Benches by Facto Atelier, France, 2020
"Trombone" Black Enamel & Blue Mohair Benches by Facto Atelier, France, 2020

"Trombone" Black Enamel & Blue Mohair Benches by Facto Atelier, France, 2020

Located in New York, NY

Black lacquered iron feet royal blue Pierre Frey Mohair customizable current production by Facto Atelier Paris these benches will ship from France and can be returned to either F...

Category

2010s French Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Classic Contemporary Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Set of 4 Classic Contemporary Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather

Set of 4 Classic Contemporary Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel polished finishing available, aged brass, black smoke and aged silver.

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

6 Art Deco Belgian Barstools
6 Art Deco Belgian Barstools

6 Art Deco Belgian Barstools

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Six beautiful black lacquered Art Deco bar stools bought at auction in Belgium.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Barstools by Richard Meier for Knoll
Set of Three Barstools by Richard Meier for Knoll

Set of Three Barstools by Richard Meier for Knoll

By Richard Meier

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of three rare barstools designed by Richard Meier and produced by Knoll for a short time.

Category

Vintage 1980s Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench
Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench

Patinated Bronze Caryatids Iron Empire Style Bench

Located in Chicago, IL

Cast iron Empire style bench with paw feet, draped swag and winged maidens, patinated bronze lacquer finish. Black textured velvet seat covering. Would also make an uncommon vanity s...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Kitchen Counter Barstool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Kitchen Counter Barstool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Kitchen Counter Barstool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel polished finishing available, aged brass, black smoke and aged silver.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather
Sculptural Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather

Sculptural Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Hug contemporary barstool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850
Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850

Chinese Black Lacquer Square Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This mid-19th century fang deng (square stool) was made in Hebei province and crafted of elm foraged from the forests of northern China. The stretchers encircling the outer edges of ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool
Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool

Modern Black Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric, 1970s Italian Stool

Located in Madrid, ES

This footstool features a design inspired by Ico Parisi, crafted with a lacquered iron structure in black and brass-sleeved legs. It has been reupholstered in linen fabric with a sty...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather
Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather

Pair of stools in black lacquered wood and blue leather

By André Arbus

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of stool (footstools) full repair, new lacquered, new lining leather, and refresh metal (chrome). from France circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Chrome

1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool
1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool

1970s Modern Black and White Lacquered Iron and Patterned Fabric Italian Stool

Located in Ibiza, Spain

This footstool features a design inspired by Ico Parisi, crafted with a lacquered iron structure in black and brass-sleeved legs. It has been reupholstered in linen fabric with a sty...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Bench Stool French Black Rococo Style
Bench Stool French Black Rococo Style

Bench Stool French Black Rococo Style

Located in New York, NY

Bench or stool has beautiful Rococo Revival/Art Nouveau lines, a black lacquer high-gloss base, upholstered in a quality black pleather (faux-leather) material, finished with a nail ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Art Deco Bar Suite: Black Lacquer & Wood with 3 Leather Stools, c. 1940
Art Deco Bar Suite: Black Lacquer & Wood with 3 Leather Stools, c. 1940

Art Deco Bar Suite: Black Lacquer & Wood with 3 Leather Stools, c. 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Materials: Fine Wood, Black Lacquer, Genuine Bovine Leather. Bar Dimensions: 128 cm (W) x 48 cm (D) x 94 cm (H).

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool
Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool

Modern Black and Pink Lacquered Iron and Patterned Cotton 1970s Italian Stool

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Italian footstool with black lacquered iron structure and legs ending in brass sleeves. It has been newly reupholstered in this stunning pink and blue horses galloping for a movement...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Déco Club Armchairs in Green Lacquered Wood with Stool, 1930
Art Déco Club Armchairs in Green Lacquered Wood with Stool, 1930

Art Déco Club Armchairs in Green Lacquered Wood with Stool, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Pair of special Art Deco club armchairs, green lacquered wood, coated with green dyed cowhide: NOW with a padded STOOL too, like a support surface, cm. 41x41 x h.34. All padding has...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather

Table Height Sculptural Chair Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel polished finishing available, aged brass, black smoke and aged silver.

Category

2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of “Brighella” Stools/Side Tables by Zanotta in Black Leather, 1980s
Pair of “Brighella” Stools/Side Tables by Zanotta in Black Leather, 1980s

Pair of “Brighella” Stools/Side Tables by Zanotta in Black Leather, 1980s

By Zanotta

Located in Brescia, Brescia

The leather surface is mounted on a rigid black-lacquered polyurethane base, ensuring both lightness and durability.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools

Set of Iconic Gerd Lange Table and 4 Lacquered Thonet Style Stools

By Thonet, Gerd Lange

Located in Tilburg, NL

Lange designed this series in 1973. The stools This is a wonderful set of Thonet style stools in black lacquered bentwood and webbing.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Plastic, Beech, Bentwood

Modern sculptural black armless COM Arches II counter stool by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural black armless COM Arches II counter stool by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural black armless COM Arches II counter stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Arches II counter stool is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Flute Black Leather Bar Stool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Black Leather Bar Stool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Flute Black Leather Bar Stool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Art Deco Flute bar stool Material Codes FI126 Lacquered, Pat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Black, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Art Deco Flute bar stool Material Codes FI126 Lacquered, Pat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool
Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

Korean Mother-of-Pearl Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

This ornate Korean stool was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mâché with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi."

Category

20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer, Paper

Set of India Mahdavi Bishop Stools
Set of India Mahdavi Bishop Stools

Set of India Mahdavi Bishop Stools

By India Mahdavi

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

It serves both as a stool and side table, whether in a bedroom or living room, it is versatile in form and function, especially in this beautiful black lacquered finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Side Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2

Alvar Aalto for Artek Model Y61 Stool Chair Black Leather 1 of 2

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare stool model Y61 from Alvar Aalto. Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather. Manufactured by Artek. The stools are comfortable and lightweighted. They are in bes...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Boca do Lobo "Melrose" Dressing Table and Stool
Boca do Lobo "Melrose" Dressing Table and Stool

Boca do Lobo "Melrose" Dressing Table and Stool

By Boca Do Lobo

Located in Astoria, NY

Boca do Lobo "Melrose" Black Lacquered Dressing Table and Stool, the oval mirror above black glass top with eleven drawers on four tapered legs. 59.5" H x 45" W x 17" D.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vanities

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Earlier Turned Heavy Solid Walnut Stools
Pair of Earlier Turned Heavy Solid Walnut Stools

Pair of Earlier Turned Heavy Solid Walnut Stools

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern heavy solid walnut bases stools or pedestals tables.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Renato Toso & Roberto Pamio for Stilwood Set of Eight Stools in Stained Ash
Renato Toso & Roberto Pamio for Stilwood Set of Eight Stools in Stained Ash

Renato Toso & Roberto Pamio for Stilwood Set of Eight Stools in Stained Ash

By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 'Iva' stools, black lacquered ash, Italy, 1972 Set of eight Italian stools made of ash wood.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Ash

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955
Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

Pair of Dorothy Draper España X Stools / Benches in Leopard Velvet, circa 1955

By Heritage Furniture, Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Lacquered black wooden legs highlighted in gold draws the eye to that sophisticated X silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet

Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti
Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti

Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

The rosewood has been beautifully preserved, and the upholstery is clean and in great shape. The black lacquered metal stools with natural leather upholstered seats measure 32cm in ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart

Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools
Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools

Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools

$440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Orange and Black Two Parsons Tables Stools

Located in Somis, CA

Two nice Parsons table made with solid wood. Beautiful black and orange red lacquer. These elegant tables makes great coffee tables, side tables, stools and stands for sculptures.

Category

20th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Black Lacquer Stool", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Black Lacquer Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black lacquer stool for your home. Each black lacquer stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and metal. If you’re shopping for a black lacquer stool, we have 114 options in-stock, while there are 67 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black lacquer stool — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each black lacquer stool bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black lacquer stool over the years, but those crafted by Robert Kuo, Stephen Burks and Cappellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Lacquer Stool?

Prices for a black lacquer stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $172 and can go as high as $28,994, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

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.