Counter Height Seating
2010s American Modern Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Steel
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Elm, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Cane
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s French Organic Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Elm
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Steel, Brass
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Bronze, Aluminum, Metal
2010s American Modern Stools
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Wood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools
Steel
2010s German Stools
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wicker
2010s American Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rush, Oak
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
2010s American Industrial Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
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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.
- What is a counter height?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The normal height of a kitchen counter is 36 inches from the floor. Kitchen islands with bar-style seating can reach heights of 42 inches. The usual bathroom countertop height is 32 inches from the ground, with bathroom vanities ranging from 36 inches to 48 inches. Find a different range of counters for your kitchen on 1stDibs today.
- How tall is counter height?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Counter height can vary. Typically, however, kitchen counters run about 34 to 36 inches, or 3 feet, above the floor. The standard bathroom counter is slightly lower at 32 inches above the floor.
- What is a counter height stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The standard seat height depends on the type of seating in question. For seating at dining tables, the average seat height is 17 to 23 inches, while the typical seat height for desk chairs ranges from 16 to 21 inches. Seat heights for sofas and loveseats are usually around 17 to 18 inches. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of seating from some of the world's top dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat should be between 18 and 20 inches in height (46-51 cm). Though this is an average range, the height depends on its use. Bench height is also defined based on the distance from the seat to the ground. Find antique and vintage benches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
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