Black Oak Three Legged Danish Modern Stool Japanese Design
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by George Nakashima's "Mira" stool, this curved black oak top incorporates through body
2010s American Modern Stools
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
Black Oak Three Legged Danish Modern Stool Japanese Design
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by George Nakashima's "Mira" stool, this curved black oak top incorporates through body
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
Black Oak Three Legged Danish Modern Tall Stool Japanese Design
By Manjiro Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the nakashima "Mira Stool" our solid wood seat adorns three gentle slopes showcasing
Hardwood, Oak
$375Sale Price|21% Off
H 12.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Low Japanese Stool with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
1950s solid black lacquer wood and gold leaf accents low stool/table, stamped made in Japan solid
Wood, Lacquer
$800
H 13.98 in W 19.1 in D 19.3 in
Old Japanese wooden display stand and stool / 20th century/Wabi-sabi object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This wooden display stand/stool was made in Japan around the 20th century. It's believed to be made
Other
Schwarzwald Stool Satoshi Itasaka
By Satoshi Itasaka
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Stool coated with rust. This work expresses the warning about environmental threats. Artist
Cut Steel
Sori Yanagi White Elephant Stool for Kotobuki, 1960s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
An iconic mid-century design by Japanese master Sori Yanagi. The Elephant Stool embodies simplicity
Fiberglass
$480Sale Price / item|31% Off
H 14.5 in W 20 in D 18.25 in
Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, Mid-Century Modern, 1990
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Centreville, VA
The Elephant Stool, designed by Sori Yanagi for Vitra, is a playful yet elegantly crafted piece
Plastic
Vintage "Butterfly" Stool by Sori Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Stool "Butterfly" by Sori Yanagi
Brass
Japanese Jointed Marble Sculptural Stool / Side Table
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
Inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery, this minimalist stool/side table is a material study
Stone, Marble
Japanese Jointed Marble Sculptural Stool / Side Table
Located in Union City, NJ
Inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery, this minimalist stool/side table is a material study
Stone, Marble
Japanese Jointed Marble Sculptural Stool / Side Table
By Chris Miano
Located in Union City, NJ
Inspired by traditional Japanese wood joinery, this minimalist stool/side table is a material study
Stone, Marble
Pair Black Sori Yanagi Elephant Stools by Kotobuki Japan c. 1950s
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of black Sori Yanagi Elephant Stools by Kotobuki, Japan c. 1950s. Yanagi foil sticker on
Fiberglass
Sori Yanagi, "Elephant" Stool, Fiberglass, Japan, 1954
By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko
Located in High Point, NC
A black plexiglass "Elephant" stool, designed by Sori Yanagi and produced by Kotobuki Seating
Fiberglass
Sori Yanagi Elephant stool by Kotobuki, Japan 1954
By Kotobuki, Sori Yanagi
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elephant stool by Sori Yanagi for Kotobuki Seating Company, Tokyo Japan 1954. Yanagi originally
Fiberglass
Sori Yanagi ‘Elephant’ stool for Kotobuki, Japan 1954
By Kotobuki, Sori Yanagi
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Elephant stool by Sori Yanagi for Kotobuki Seating Company, Tokyo 1954. Yanagi originally designed
Fiberglass
Sold
H 18.12 in W 13.12 in D 13.39 in
Old Iron Stool Used in a Japanese Factory / Wabi-Sabi Chair / 1930-1980
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our
Iron
Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi – Kotobuki - Japon - 1950s
By Kotobuki, Sori Yanagi
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An early edition of the iconic Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi, produced by Kotobuki in 1954
Fiberglass
Sori Yanagi Pair of Elephant Stool for Kotobuki
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Grenoble, FR
Sori Yanagi pair of elephant stool for Kotobuki Friend of Charlotte Perriand and under his
Fiberglass
Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi, Habitat Limited Edition, 2001
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Athens, Attiki
. The stool has since been reissued by vitra in polypropylene. Originally designed by the Japanese
Fiberglass
Sold
H 38 in W 31 in D 20 in
Antique Japanned Caned Black Lacquer Paint Decorated Desk & Stool, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
19th century English Japanned black lacquer writing desk and stool feature hand-painted village
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 11.62 in W 21.54 in L 11.62 in
Old Japanese Craftsman's Wooden Work Table / Chair / Stool / Exhibition Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a workbench used by Japanese craftsmen built in the early to mid Showa period (1926-1960
Other
Japanese Mohair and Iron Stool
Located in New York, US
Mohair and Iron Stool sourced in Japan
Iron
Antique Japanned Black Carved Wooden Stool with Floral and Bird Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
japanned wood garden stool. This piece is circular and stands on four curved wooden legs connected with a
Wood, Paint
Sori Yanagi Elephant Stool Kotobuki Japan
By Sori Yanagi
Located in San Diego, CA
Black fiberglass "Elephant" stool by Sori Yanagi for Kotobuki. Wear as pictured.
Sold
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Stump Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stump stool. It is from the early Showa period (1900s to 1940s). It is
Cedar
Sold
H 11.82 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in
Japanese Old Primitive Black Stool 1940s-1960s / Modern Side Chair Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese stool, crafted in the early Showa period (1940s–1960s). It is believed to
Wood
Sold
H 17.92 in W 17.33 in D 16.15 in
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Stool 1900s-1940s / Side Table Chair Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wooden stool. It was made in the early Showa period (1900s-1940s). It is a
Wood
Sold
H 19.1 in W 10.63 in D 10.04 in
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Japanese Old Black Wooden Stool / Chair / Mingei / 1926-1960
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A simple Japanese stool made of cedar wood. It's lighter than it looks, so it's very easy to move
Cedar
Pair of Butterfly Stools by Sori Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most wonderful pair of butterfly stools by Sori Yanagi. Rosewood and brass.
Vintage Boho Matte Glazed Ceramic Stools - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage Boho low stools. Chic matte glazed ceramic in a dark charcoal color
Ceramic
Sdanley Shen Asphalt Side Table / Stool Contemporary Design
By Sdanley Shen
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: ROADINARY stool / side table "Tokorozawa Kaido St." Desk lamp designed by Sdanley Shen
Steel
Chinese Japanned Garden Stool or Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century Chinese garden stool or drink table featuring a Japanned black finish decorated
Ceramic
Bamboo Side Dinks Table, Stool or Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
A bamboo side/drinks table, small bench/stool, plant stand, etc., circa mid to late-20th century
Bamboo
Elephant Stool by Sori Yanagi
By Sori Yanagi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Elephant stool by Sori Yanagi, in black fiberglass, manufactured by Kotobuki Seating Company
Fiberglass
Isamu Kenmochi, Rattan Stool, S-304, Yamakawa Rattan
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
A stool model « S-304 » from the « Rattan Furnitures » series by Isamu Kenmochi, in burgundy
Bamboo, Rattan
Woven Rattan Chair and Stool by Yuzuru Yamakawa
By Yuzuru Yamakawa 1
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Beautiful and functional ergonomic woven rattan chair and stool. Designed by Yuzuru Yamakawa who
Bamboo, Rattan
English 18th Century Style Black Japanned Stool, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
English 18th Century George I style black japanned and gilded stool with cabriole legs and shaped
Beech, Linen, Upholstery
Stools by Isamu Kenmochi for Akita Mokko
By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four stools by Isamu Kenmochi (1912-1971), for Akita Mokko Japan, circa 1950. Kenmochi
Beech
$1,000
H 12.72 in W 47.92 in D 17.49 in
Japanese Antique Low Table, Zelkova Wood, Wabi-Sabi, Circa 1900
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique side table was crafted in the Late Meiji Era (1868–1912). The top is made from solid zelkova (keyaki) wood, paired with legs crafted from cedar. The surface has develope...
Cedar, Hardwood
$4,200
H 34.65 in W 55.91 in D 18.51 in
Japanese Antique Simple Large BK Tansu 1860s-1900s / Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese chest of drawers. It features a simple design with only carved handles. It is a very old chest of drawers, and while it remains largely in its original c...
Cedar
$1,380
H 13.78 in W 39.77 in D 39.97 in
1910s-20s Japanese antique wabi sabi Zataku, low canter table, low coffee table
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Japanese antique Zataku low table for 4 people, a set of tabletop & wooden leg frame. Aimed to make as Kotatsu table (heat table with brazier) in winter. Tabletop material is ma...
Hardwood, Cedar
$900
H 23.82 in W 24.22 in D 12.6 in
Japanese Antique Black Box / Side Table Exhibition Stand / 1868-1912s/ Wabi-sabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wooden storage box made in Japan. It is thought to date from around the Meiji period and is made of cedar. It has a simple design with no metal fittings. The overall m...
Wood, Cedar
$1,500
H 16.93 in Dm 20.87 in
Japanese Antique Black Primitive Coffee Table 1860s-1900s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese primitive-style coffee table finished in deep black. Although it stands quietly, it possesses a powerful presence the moment it is placed within a space, ...
Wood
$800Sale Price|33% Off
H 12.6 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
Japanese Antique Side Table or Bench 1860s-1920s / Display Stand Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese side table or bench. It was made in the Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s), and is made of cedar wood with a beautiful rustic texture. The straight, stre...
Cedar
Wooden Low Table, Japanese Antique, Wabi-Sabi, Mingei
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This low table was loved by craftsmen as a "workbench" during the Meiji period. The wood grain, which has deepened with age, is reminiscent of the warm lifestyle of that time. A cu...
Wood
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1920s / Tansu Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an antique Japanese drawer chest from the Meiji period (1860s–1920s). Crafted from paulownia wood (kiri) with iron fittings, it embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity an...
Wood
$1,500
H 12.41 in W 44.3 in D 20.48 in
Japanese Antique Sofa Table or Storage Box 1860s-1920s / Side Table Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese storage chest that also functions as a low table. It was crafted during the Meiji to Taisho periods (1860s–1920s) and made from traditional Japanese cedar (su...
Tin
$2,000
H 34.26 in Dm 20.87 in
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...
Pottery, Paper
$2,500
H 66.82 in W 18.9 in D 17.92 in
Japanese antique wooden storage shelf/ Early 20th century/Wooden cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vertical wooden storage cabinet made of Japanese cedar in the first half of the 20th century. Although it is unknown where it was used, its appearance oozes a beauty that t...
Cedar
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Located in Geneve, CH
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...
Bronze, Other
$1,800
H 68.12 in W 59.45 in D 0.08 in
Japanese Old Indigo Dyed Striped Fabric / Tapestry / early 20th century / BORO
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ancient Japanese indigo-dyed cloth produced between the end of the Meiji and Taisho periods. Three thin, evenly spaced yellowish lines create a regular rhythm on a deep in...
Cotton
Japanese Wooden block chair /wabi-sabi chair / private chair /
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This chair is crafted from a tree trunk left in its natural form. Zelkova wood is used for the material. Although the surface is finished in black with cashew paint, the beautiful ...
Wood
$820
H 13 in W 20.08 in D 11.42 in
Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early ...
Wood, Oak
$2,000
H 31.11 in Dm 18.9 in
Japanese Antique Black Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese ceramic jar covered with multiple layers of traditional washi paper. It was made during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s) and was originally used for storing and...
Pottery, Paper
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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