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Clover Stool

Lisa Johansson-Pape, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Clover Stool, Pine, Sweden 1970s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stamford, CT
Lisa Johansson-Pape, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Clover Stool, Pine, Sweden 1970s A pine 'Clover
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Clover stool Walnut, Out of production
By Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Produced by Taiyou&C Japan and is out of production nowadays.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Olof Ottelin Apila "Clover" Stools
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Helsinki, FI
These stools represent four-leaf clovers, which are known as a sign of good luck. The quality of
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Vintage 1970s Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Olof Ottelin Apila "Clover" Stools
Pair of Olof Ottelin Apila "Clover" Stools
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H 16.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Clover Black Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool clover black with structure in solid wood and covered with black genuine leather. Also
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Clover Black Stool
Clover Black Stool
H 17.92 in W 24.61 in D 15.95 in
Clover Cedar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Clover Cedar made in natural solid cedar wood with natural pine extract wax treatment
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Cedar

Clover Cedar Stool
Clover Cedar Stool
H 17.92 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
Stool "Clover" by Marcel Gascoin, 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Lasne, BE
Wooden stool by Marcel Gascoin. Wear due to time and age of the stool.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Stool "Clover" by Marcel Gascoin, 1950
Stool "Clover" by Marcel Gascoin, 1950
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Unusual Rustic / Modern Farmhouse Oak and Leather Stools, Clover Shape Tops
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Rustic/Modern Farmhouse Oak and Leather Stools. Clover shape top. Excellent original
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Vintage 1970s Rustic Stools

Materials

Metal

Tam Counter Stool, Ash Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
spirit. Designed as a clover of a set of 3 stools, sold as individual pieces. Material: Ash Wood
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Tam Counter Stool, Ash Wood
Tam Counter Stool, Ash Wood
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
Tam Counter Stool, Tzalam Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
spirit. Designed as a clover of a set of three stools, sold as individual pieces. Material: Tzalam Wood
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2010s Mexican Stools

Materials

Wood

Tam Counter Stool, Tzalam Wood
Tam Counter Stool, Tzalam Wood
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
Tam Counter Stool, Black Ash Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
spirit. Designed as a clover of a set of 3 stools, sold as individual pieces. Material: Black Finished
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Tam Counter Stool, Black Ash Wood
Tam Counter Stool, Black Ash Wood
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Stool in Renaissance Style
Located in Paris, FR
central joint of the stool have carved, stylized clovers. Very good condition, circa 1850. Dimension
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools

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Leather, Wood

19th Century Stool in Renaissance Style
19th Century Stool in Renaissance Style
H 20.48 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Tam Stools, Set of 3, Ash Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A sculptural clover or three stools: tam is both of those things. Like leaves that blow in the wind
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

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Wood

Tam Stools, Set of 3, Ash Wood
Tam Stools, Set of 3, Ash Wood
H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
Tam Stools, Set of 3, Tzalam Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
A sculptural clover or three stools tam is both of those things. Like leaves that blow in the wind
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Tam Stools, Set of 3, Tzalam Wood
Tam Stools, Set of 3, Tzalam Wood
H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
Tam Counter Stool, 4 Legs, Black Ash Wood
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
spirit. Designed as a clover of a set of 3 stools, sold as individual pieces. Material: Black Finished
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Tam Counter Stool, 4 Legs, Black Ash Wood
Tam Counter Stool, 4 Legs, Black Ash Wood
H 25.6 in W 10.63 in D 14.97 in
Rauni Peippo "Apila" Stool for Stockmann Orno, Finland, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
motifs therein. This progression is evident in this iconic stool. Apila means clover in Finnish, which
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Black Leather Stool, Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary White Leather Stool, Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
By Stephane Parmentier
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rauni Peippo Set of Four 'Apilla' Stools in Pine, 1960s
By Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
manufacturer was Oy Stockmann Ab. Each of these rare and unique stools has a shape of a four-leaf clover, hence
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Laconic Black Stool, Collection Stern in Minimalism Style for Modern Residence
By Michael Samoriz
Located in Port Orchard, WA
of patterns. The graphic basis of the collection is a simple geometric shape of a four-leaf clover
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Stunning ‘Apila’ Stool designed by Rauni Peippo and manufactured by Stockmann Or
By Stockmann-Orno
Located in Voorburg, NL
. This stool is made of solid pine and has amazing shapes. The stool looks a bit like a lucky clover
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Spanish Woven Leather Top Stool with Trestle Base and Pierced Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
clover motifs and a cross stretcher. Light and easily movable, this Spanish wooden stool from the 20th
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20th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

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
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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By Charlotte Perriand
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Stainless Steel

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By Alvar Aalto
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Birch

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By Charlotte Perriand
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Benna Black Stool
H 16.54 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pine Stool, Circa 1970s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in New York, NY
A Finnish pine Modernist stool, Circa 1970s, by Olof Ottelin, the top with four rectangular blocks joined by extended dowels raised on straight legs.
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Pine

Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pine Stool, Circa 1970s
Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pine Stool, Circa 1970s
H 13.75 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Vintage Century Clover Occasional Table
Located in Asheville, NC
Oak occasional table. Stamped by century.
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Mid-20th Century American Tables

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Oak

Late 19th Century Black Forest Bear Piano Stool
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest bear piano stool. Carved linden wood with adjustable rotating carved seat set over a seated, playful bear. Dimensions: H 43cm W 31cm D 24cm Origin: Swiss Date: Ci...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Stools

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Wood

Black Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Minimalist bar stool Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating. Available in colors: Taupe, Bordeaux, F...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Steel

Black Minimalist Bar Stool
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Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Clover Stools
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Westport, CT
Lisa Johansson-Pape pine clover stools, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pine

Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Clover Stools
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Clover Stools
H 15.88 in W 13.63 in D 13.63 in
Rare Clover Stool by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare clover ottoman designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with mahogany legs and brass feet
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Leather

Marcel Gascoin Oak Wooden ‘Trèfle’ Stool
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Rotterdam, NL
decoration in neutral and sober materials. The 'Trèfle' (clover) stool is a great example of Gascoin's
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Oak

Marcel Gascoin Oak Wooden ‘Trèfle’ Stool
Marcel Gascoin Oak Wooden ‘Trèfle’ Stool
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Clover Black Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Stool Clover Black with wooden structure covered with High quality genuine italian leather in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

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Leather, Wood

Clover Black Stool
Clover Black Stool
H 17.92 in W 24.61 in D 16.74 in
Wooden Clover Mini Stool
Located in BREDA, NL
A wooden stool in the shape of a clover. Fits well with everything and can be used as a small table
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Late 20th Century Unknown Brutalist Stools

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Wood

Wooden Clover Mini Stool
Wooden Clover Mini Stool
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Clover Elmwood Stool with Green Patina Paint
Located in Brea, CA
Antique clover elm wood stool with green patina paint These are the real vintage antique elmwood
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20th Century Stools

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Elm

Vintage Elmwood Clover Shape Stool or Side Table
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage antique elmwood stool These are the real vintage antique elmwood stools! Beautiful antique
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20th Century Stools

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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Folk Art Stools

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Pair of Spanish Folk Art Wood Stools
Pair of Spanish Folk Art Wood Stools
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Apila stool by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in London, GB
-leaf clover "Apila" pinewood stools are manufactured by Oy Stockmann Ab. Stained green, there is
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Stools

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Pine

Set of Four "Apila" Stools by Lisa Johansson-Pape
By Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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By Marcel Gascoin
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

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Clover Form Stone Stool
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Hollywood Regency Style Large Clover Shaped Tufted Ottoman or Stool
Located in Stamford, CT
A Hollywood Regency style large clover shaped tufted ottoman or stool. This bright custom quality
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Chinese Clover Form Stone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked by expressive veining, this handsome stool was carved in China’s Shanxi province out of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

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Limestone

Chinese Clover Form Stone Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
Marked by expressive veining, this handsome stool was carved in China’s Shanxi province out of a
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century Italian Renaissance Sgabello Chair
Located in Forney, TX
by clover shaped ornament, supported by a mirrored pair of profusely carved lion rampant plank leg
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Pair of Pier Luigi Colli Gold Iron Clover Stools Red Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of Pier Luigi Colli gold iron clover stools with red fabric, Italy, 1950. Hammered gilt iron
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Located in Brea, CA
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Elm

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By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
four-leaf clover "Apila" stools, produced in Finland, 1960. Priced individually.
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Marcel Gascoin, "Trèfle" Stool, France 1950
Marcel Gascoin, "Trèfle" Stool, France 1950
H 17.72 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Scandinavian Modern "Apila" pinewood stools by Lisa Johansson-Pape, Finland
By Oy Stockmann AB, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Stockholm, SE
clover "Apila" pinewood stools are manufactured by Oy Stockmann Ab, Kervo snickerifabrik (carpenter
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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For Erin: Lisa Johansson-Pape Set of Four Red 'Apila' Stools in Pine
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
simplistic: A clover top with four sloping legs. The construction of the stools is nicely visible on the top
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Clover Form Stone Drum
H 16.5 in Dm 16.5 in
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Located in Phoenix, AZ
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19th Century Oak Lift Top Storage Stool
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century oak lift top storage stool Hand crafted American oak seat with lift top storage The
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Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Dining Set
By Stockmann-Orno, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Waalwijk, NL
feature a clover-like top. The stools are an exact copy of the table. All in all a remarkable set, elegant
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Dining Set
Lisa Johansson-Pape Pine Dining Set
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 30.71 in
Polished Aluminum Clover Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
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Antique French Bar Stool with Clover Shape Swivel Seat
Located in New York, NY
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Clover Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clover stool you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, stone and elm, every clover stool was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage clover stool now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a clover stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each clover stool bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one clover stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pier Luigi Colli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clover Stool?

Prices for a clover stool start at $479 and top out at $5,071 with the average selling for $1,772.

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.