Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool
Located in Karis, Nyland
A hand-carved pine wood stool with an organic form and an almost brutalist sense of weight. Shaped
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Stools
Wood, Pine
Scandinavian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Pine Wood Stool
Located in Karis, Nyland
A hand-carved pine wood stool with an organic form and an almost brutalist sense of weight. Shaped
Wood, Pine
$1,005 / item
Scandinavian White Painted Counter Stool
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
The counter stool with woven rattan offers a refined balance of modern simplicity and organic
Rattan, Wood
Contemporary Design Scandinavian Low Stool 01 in Dark Wood
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
century. The low stool 01 is a linear extension of this study and can be styled as a side table, bedside
Wood
$646Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Scandinavian Piano Stool from 1900 in Solid Beech Wood
Located in Oirlo, LI
of solid beech wood, it showcases timeless craftsmanship with a minimalist design. The stool has an
Beech
Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eyecatching Scandinavian Style Beechwood Stool with Mustard Yellow Velvet Upholstery, 1950s New
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Set of Scandinavian Pine Wood Stools, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Swedish Modern Pine Stools from the 1970s. A beautiful set for an exquisite home. * Set of
Pine
Scandinavian Almue Stool in Wood & Fabric, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming little wooden stool with a square seat and four turned legs, each featuring subtle
Fabric, Beech, Oak
Erik Buch Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Leather Bar Stools, Denmark 1960s
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two scandinavian midcentury modern design bar stools designed by Erik Buch and produced by
Faux Leather, Wood
$716Sale Price / item|21% Off
Set of Five Scandinavian Stools, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Nordic stools in rich brown wood with four pegged legs. Very nice patina and good condition. Seat
Wood
Scandinavian-Style Oak Stool - PI
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
The PI Series Scandinavian-Style Oak Stool brings together the durability and natural beauty of oak
Chrome
21st Century Danish Tropical Wood Stool - Small Scandinavian Round Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Danish stool carved in tropical wood with a fine wooden grain and a brushed finish. The seating
Wood
1960's Scandinavian Safari Stool
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage 1960's Scandinavian Safari Stool. Solid beechwood tripod base with original thick leather
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Minimalistic Four-Legged Pine Stools, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian; Minimalistic; pine; wood; four-legged; stools; 1950s; Craftsmanship; Woodworking
Pine
Solid Wood Settee Platform / Stool
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
modern cedar stool is unique—each piece shaped by the individual grain and texture of the wood. Hairline
Wood, Oak
$3,158 / set
Finnish design old wood stools.
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
Kelohonka stools are not only visually striking, but also full of stories and the raw strength of
Wood
$2,866Sale Price / set|20% Off
Gilbert Marklund Wooden Stools Jonte - Scandinavian Design
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Oirlo, LI
Gilbert Marklund Wooden Stools Jonte - Scandinavian Design The Gilbert Marklund Jonte wooden
Wood
Vintage Wood "Milking" Stool
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Doraville, GA
of the stool, type of wood or where the stool was made. The top is made of laminated wood, the
Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sheepskin Wooden Stools
Located in Miami, FL
1970s mid-century Scandinavian 21.5"H stools, refinished and customized with New Zealand Shearling
Sheepskin, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Wood
Scandinavian Design Stools for IKEA, Swedish, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ikea manufactured wooden stools. A great piece of Swedish Mid-Century Modern design. Perfect for a
Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wood
Mid Century Stools Designed by Ebert Wels, Scandinavian Design, 60s
By Ebert Wels
Located in Lucija, SI
Beautiful vintage Wooden Stools were designed by Ebert Wels in '60s. Scandinavian design. These
Rope, Wood
$1,360Sale Price|20% Off
Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, circa 1970s.
Pine
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Scandinavian Design Hand-crafted Stool, Nature Pine, 1950s, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
pine wood in the 1950s. Showcasing the simplicity and warmth of Scandinavian folk art, this piece
Pine, Wood
Bruno Mathsson, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in High Point, NC
A beige mohair and wood stool designed by Bruno Mathsson and produced by Firma Karl Mathsson
Mohair, Wood
Mid Century Scandinavian Pine Minimalist Architect Stool 1/6
Located in Munich, Bavaria
beautiful. Made of solid scandinavian pine wood. We have 6 stools in Stock.
Pine
Swedish Designer, Stools, Birch, Wood, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and green fabric stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900. Minor wear
Wood, Birch
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat Height: 17.375
Mohair, Wood
Swedish Designer, Stools, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat height: 16” All
Mohair, Wood
Scandinavian Pine Stools in the manner of Krogenæs Møbler, Scandinavia ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these tripod stools bear the main design hallmarks of mid-century Scandinavian furniture: simplicity and
Wood
Swedish Designer, Stool. Wood, Jute Straps, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and jute strap stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 14.13"
Jute, Wood
Tony Paul Attribution, Stool, Wood, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and rattan stool attributed to Tony Paul, USA, c. 1950s. seat height 11.25.
Rattan, Wood
Igvar Hildingsson Original Stool in Mix Wood Beech & Ash Wood
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare mix wood Ingvar Hildingsson stool made in Beech & ash wood during the last part of the XXème
Ash, Beech
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine Wood, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine wood stool produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Pine
"Braga" Contemporary / Modern Ebonized Wood and Polished Bronze Stools
Located in Queens, NY
8 Contemporary / Modern "Braga" bar stools with shaped ebonized wooden seats, supported by a metal
Metal, Bronze
Gallant Stool - solid oak wood base with boucle upholstery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, the Gallant Stool carries the hallmarks of Scandinavian design and meticulous craftsmanship. It sits
Bouclé, Oak
Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's Additional Information: Material: Jatoba
Wood
Small Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Small Stool in Jatoba Wood by Ingvar Hildingsson, 1980's Additional Information: Material: Jatoba
Wood
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
David Rosén, "Futura" Stool, Fabric, Wood, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric "Futura" foldable stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska
Fabric, Wood
ORIENT Stool / Coffee Table, Cedar, Round, Block Wood
By Ananas Design + Crafts
Located in Orlando, FL
-With its cedar body, it can be used as a bed side, side table, coffee table, or stool in your
Cedar
$1,400 / set
Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of stools or ottomans, faux leather, beech, brass, Denmark, 1940s These elegant Scandinavian
Brass
Set of 4 Sculptural French Art Deco Stools in Wood & Lambswool, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
sculptural presence. Each stool features a lacquered veneer wood base with gently carved contours, paired
Lambskin, Wool, Wood
Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Brassy Gold
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
$807Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-century modernist birch wood stool, Nannylund, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish mid-century stool with an organic shape, skillfully crafted from solid birch at the
Birch
Jørgen Rohweder for Falsteds Møbelstelfabrik Stools in Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish design at its finest. Made from beech wood and adorned with rich leather, these stools embody a
Leather, Beech
Ingvar Hildingsson Organic Three Legged Stool in Cherry Wood, Sweden, 1970s
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in The Hague, NL
legs, the stool is crafted entirely from solid cherry wood, showcasing a stunning and unique wood grain
Cherry
Sheepskin Bar Stool with Wood and Steel Frame, Made in Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Scandinavian modern bar stool upholstered with the finest New Zealand sheepskin. The sheepskin
Steel
French Designer Handcrafted Round Stools in Wood, by E. Gizard Paris, pack of 2
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Pair of 2 round stools in solid Ash wood Diameter: 40 cm / 15.75'' Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs each
Wood, Ash
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early Swedish mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by
Pine
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.
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