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Harbor Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Seat Counter Stool with Backrest
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor Counter Stool is a modern contemporary solid wood stool handmade custom to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Counter Stool
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
various body sizes. The arms will fit under traditional counters, allowing the stool to be tucked away or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Cherry, Maple, Walnut

Counter Stool
Counter Stool
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely These White Oak Counter Stools - The Cicely
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sunset Counter Stool
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sunset Counter Stool is a celebration of the visual complexity of perforated sheet metal. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sunset Counter Stool
Sunset Counter Stool
H 38.63 in W 17.25 in D 19 in
Alma Counter Stool
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alma Counter Stool
Alma Counter Stool
H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Cherner Under Counter Stool, Counter Height
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The latest design from Benjamin Cherner. The under counter stool features a molded plywood seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Bay Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Counter Stool
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Counter Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Chiado Counter Stool with Aluminium and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Teal and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Aluminium and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Aluminium and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Teal and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Teal and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Corn and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Corn and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Corn and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Uno Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Uno Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Maple

Roberts Counter Stool with Inlay Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Counter Stool in Ash
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
various body sizes. The arms will fit under traditional counters, allowing the stool to be tucked away or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Cherry

Counter Stool in Ash
Counter Stool in Ash
H 33 in W 23 in D 20 in
Bar or Counter Stool with Bucket Seat
Located in Greenwich, CT
there's not quite enough room to fit "one more" stool at a bar or counter. Wood stain, foot plate metal
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bar or Counter Stool with Bucket Seat
Bar or Counter Stool with Bucket Seat
H 43 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Teddy Counter Stool - Black
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beautiful stools from House of Léon have thin frames with a wide comfortable seat. The frame is
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Teddy Counter Stool - Black
Teddy Counter Stool - Black
H 36.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
/ solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top. Offered in barstool (30in) or counter stool
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Custom Elm Wood Counter Stool with Upholstered Seat
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Jasper Counter Stool Made from reclaimed elm wood timbers, this counter stool has a unique vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Modern Oak Counter Stool with Slung Leather Seat
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Saddle stool is a refined Mid-Century Modern-inspired counter-height stool with a wide range of
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Chiado Counter Stool with Smooth 60 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Mouse and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Safira and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Mouse and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Safira and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Mouse and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Green and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Smooth 60 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Safira and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Smooth 60 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Brick and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Plantain and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Lavanda and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Lavanda and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Plantain and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Brick and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Boucle Snow and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Black and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Barcelona Lotus and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Lavanda and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Barcelona Lotus and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Paris Black and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Plantain and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Barcelona Lotus and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

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Counter With Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of counter with stools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct counter with stools — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. We have 22 antique and vintage counter with stools in-stock, while there are 169 modern editions to choose from as well. Counter with stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Counter with stools made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many counter with stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Emeco, Jasper Morrison and Nendo produced popular counter with stools that are worth a look.

How Much are Counter With Stools?

Prices for counter with stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, counter with stools begin at $225 and can go as high as $18,789, while the average can fetch as much as $1,280.

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.

Questions About Counter With Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How many stools you should have per counter depends on the length of the countertop. A good rule of thumb is to put one stool every 30 inches, so take the total length of the counter and divide by 30 to arrive at the right number. Shop an assortment of counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Counter 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, 2021
    A shop counter is used for servicing customers usually consisting of a table that separates the seller and the buyer. A good counter can be a fantastic business asset since all transactions take place over this space. You will find a range of counters in different materials and styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A counter table, or counter-height table, is higher than a standard dining table and is ideal for entertaining. It can be used for serving food or gathering with friends over cocktails. This type of table, which offers a comfortable medium ground between sitting and standing, has origins in English medieval furniture. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary counter tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A bar counter is an elevated countertop used to serve and rest beverages in restaurants, pubs or bars. Bar counters are also popularly found in modern homes, installed in the kitchen or dining room area for entertaining. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage barware, bar carts and more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Counter 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.