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Woven Oak Stool by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Woven Oak Stool by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

Woven Oak Stool by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1940s

By Jan Vanek

Located in Almelo, NL

Woven Oak Stool by Jan Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, Czechoslovakia, 1940s This rare woven stool was

Category

Vintage 1940s Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CARVED MOORISH 19TH CENTURY AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STOOLS
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CARVED MOORISH 19TH CENTURY AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STOOLS

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CARVED MOORISH 19TH CENTURY AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These stools are very decorative and well made, they have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Gilbert Marklund Stool "Jonte" Dark Stained Solid Pine, Sweden Modern 1970s
Gilbert Marklund Stool "Jonte" Dark Stained Solid Pine, Sweden Modern 1970s

Gilbert Marklund Stool "Jonte" Dark Stained Solid Pine, Sweden Modern 1970s

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth, Gilbert Marklund, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Decorative sculptural "Jonte" stool by Swedish designer and architect Gilbert Marklund (1927-2006

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery
French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery

French Empire Style Curule Stool with Gilded Accents and Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorative accent, this stool can be placed in a living room, bedroom, or entryway, adding a dash of antique

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Green Velvet Stools
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Green Velvet Stools

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Green Velvet Stools

Located in Dallas, TX

wonderful dark green velvet fabric embellished with decorative brass nail heads. The stools are in excellent

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1880s American Horn Stool with Three-Tier Construction and Custom Upholstery
1880s American Horn Stool with Three-Tier Construction and Custom Upholstery

1880s American Horn Stool with Three-Tier Construction and Custom Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American horn stool from circa 1880 with custom upholstery. This circa 1880 American horn stool

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Horn, Upholstery

French Oak Stool with Carved Crown Motif and Twisted Stretchers, 19th Century
French Oak Stool with Carved Crown Motif and Twisted Stretchers, 19th Century

French Oak Stool with Carved Crown Motif and Twisted Stretchers, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

grain and natural beauty of the oak. Both decorative and practical, this stool makes a striking accent

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Oak

1930s Stool with stained beech frame reupholstered with brown Niger leather.
1930s Stool with stained beech frame reupholstered with brown Niger leather.

1930s Stool with stained beech frame reupholstered with brown Niger leather.

By Jacob Kjaer, Finn Juhl, Kaare Klint

Located in København K, 84

dark tones of the beech wood and adding a subtle yet sophisticated decorative element. This stool

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970
Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970

Antique Foot Stool with Hand Woven Kurdish Rug Upholstery, Wood, 1970

Located in Delray Beach, FL

collectable rug , repeating geometric Diamond motifs . firm, and great decorative small stool.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Wood, Wool, Faux Leather

English Oak and Rush Stool with Pad and Ball Feet, circa 1900
English Oak and Rush Stool with Pad and Ball Feet, circa 1900

English Oak and Rush Stool with Pad and Ball Feet, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

, reflecting a century of age and use. Whether used as a fireside perch, a dressing stool, or a decorative

Category

Early 20th Century English Rustic Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique English drop-leaf joint stool made of oak from the 18th century
Antique English drop-leaf joint stool made of oak from the 18th century

Antique English drop-leaf joint stool made of oak from the 18th century

Located in Harderwijk, NL

chosen space in almost any interior. It is perfect as a side table, stool, or decorative item. Due to its

Category

Antique 18th Century Classical Roman Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs
English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs

English 1920s Walnut Egyptian Revival Thebes Stool with Faux Bamboo Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Egyptian Revival walnut Thebes stool from the early 20th century, with slatted curving

Category

Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Walnut

French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery
French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery

French 19th Century Barley Twist Stool with Finial and Custom Linen Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

seating option or a decorative accent, this stool embodies the perfect fusion of style and practicality.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs

French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

knees of the legs provide a decorative flourish, enhancing the stool's overall visual appeal. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Turned Oak 19th Century Stool on Casters with Oval Upholstered Seat
English Turned Oak 19th Century Stool on Casters with Oval Upholstered Seat

English Turned Oak 19th Century Stool on Casters with Oval Upholstered Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

vanity stool in a bedroom, an extra seat in a living area, or as a decorative yet practical element in a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Turn of the Century Barley Twist English Stool with Zebra Hide Upholstery
Turn of the Century Barley Twist English Stool with Zebra Hide Upholstery

Turn of the Century Barley Twist English Stool with Zebra Hide Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorative and central focal point that enhances the stool's overall design. The stool is raised on arrow

Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Zebra Hide, Upholstery, Wood

Barley Twist English 19th Oak Stool with Cross Stretcher and Custom Upholstery
Barley Twist English 19th Oak Stool with Cross Stretcher and Custom Upholstery

Barley Twist English 19th Oak Stool with Cross Stretcher and Custom Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

decorative piece. The stool's classic design and neutral upholstery make it suitable for various interior

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Nickeled Stools Turquise Leather 1970s
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Nickeled Stools Turquise Leather 1970s

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Nickeled Stools Turquise Leather 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of highly decorative faux-bamboo mid-century stools in nickel-plated brass covered with

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools

Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pine stools in the Aesthetic movement taste This stools are very decorative and well made, they have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Purple Wool Fabric Cover
Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Purple Wool Fabric Cover

Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Purple Wool Fabric Cover

Located in München, Bavaria

of the 1960s. Whether used as an extra seat, side stool, or decorative accent — this stool is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools

Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools

By Modern Industry

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

stamped Modern Industries Product These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury oak stools, they came

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair
Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair

Biedermeier Period 19th Century Walnut Stools with X-Form Bases, a Pair

Located in Atlanta, GA

, they can function as elegant dressing table stools or as decorative accents at the foot of your bed

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022
Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

Stool / Table by eliaselias, Made in Recycled Solid Pine, Danish Design 2022

Located in Odense, DK

This multifunctional stool is created by using recycled pine furniture. Use it as a decorative side

Category

2010s Danish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Pine

Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s

Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

Decorative Scandinavian stool in solid pine. Hand carved by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. An

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rare pair of Gothic Revival stools by Victor Aimone 19th century lion heads oak
Rare pair of Gothic Revival stools by Victor Aimone 19th century lion heads oak

Rare pair of Gothic Revival stools by Victor Aimone 19th century lion heads oak

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

decorative art. Each stool is crowned with four finely carved lion heads at the corners holding the arm rests

Category

Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Royal Blue Wool Fabric Cover
Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Royal Blue Wool Fabric Cover

Mid-Century Danish Stool or Ottoman in Teak Wood, Royal Blue Wool Fabric Cover

Located in München, Bavaria

design of the 1960s. Whether used as an extra seat, side stool, or decorative accent — this stool is a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery
Pair of English 19th Century Oak Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery

Pair of English 19th Century Oak Stools with Saber Legs and Custom Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

not only ensures durability but also adds a decorative touch that enhances the stools' overall

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher
William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher

William and Mary Style English 1900s Stool with Turned Legs and X-Form Stretcher

Located in Atlanta, GA

be used in a living room, bedroom, or dressing area as a functional and decorative piece. The stool

Category

Early 20th Century English William and Mary Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.
Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.

Vintage Decorative Metal-Clad Stool or Pedestal with Hand-Tacked Surface.

Located in Seattle, WA

This decorative stool or low pedestal features a cylindrical, four-leg form with a round top and

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Pair of Wood & Fabric French Footstools
Early 20th Century Pair of Wood & Fabric French Footstools

Early 20th Century Pair of Wood & Fabric French Footstools

$2,394 / set

H 16.54 in W 17.33 in D 14.57 in

Early 20th Century Pair of Wood & Fabric French Footstools

Located in Meulebeke, BE

inviting upholstery make them both functional accents and charming decorative objects. Each stool rests on

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Solid Wood Footstool / 19th-Century Silk Ikat /Artisan Statement Piece
Antique Solid Wood Footstool / 19th-Century Silk Ikat /Artisan Statement Piece

Antique Solid Wood Footstool / 19th-Century Silk Ikat /Artisan Statement Piece

Located in Delray Beach, FL

-dyeing techniques. Versatile Aesthetic: Perfectly sized to serve as an accent footrest, a vanity stool

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Silk, Wood

Arts and Crafts Oak Window Seat with Gothic Cutouts, 1890
Arts and Crafts Oak Window Seat with Gothic Cutouts, 1890

Arts and Crafts Oak Window Seat with Gothic Cutouts, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

stretchered legs which have decorative gothic cut outs. The Stool is made with a pegged construction and is

Category

Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Oak

English Regency Style Leather Upholstered Footstool with Crocodile Embossed Seat
English Regency Style Leather Upholstered Footstool with Crocodile Embossed Seat

English Regency Style Leather Upholstered Footstool with Crocodile Embossed Seat

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

—ideal as a footrest, low stool, or decorative element in traditional, Hollywood Regency, or eclectic

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool
19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

$591Sale Price|24% Off

H 8.67 in W 14.18 in D 9.06 in

19th Century Biedermeier Footstool

Located in Darmstadt, DE

accent piece – ideal as a decorative side stool, plant stand, or simply as an authentic Biedermeier

Category

Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Elephante Stool, Studio Noon
Elephante Stool, Studio Noon

Elephante Stool, Studio Noon

$7,243 / item

H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Elephante Stool, Studio Noon

By Noon Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Elephante stool, studio noon Limited Edition of 50 Signed Dimensions: 24” H x 24” W x 24” D

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Void, Stool by Studio Noon
Void, Stool by Studio Noon

Void, Stool by Studio Noon

$7,243 / item

H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in

Void, Stool by Studio Noon

By Noon Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Void, stool by Studio Noon Signed & editioned 1/50 Dimensions: 24” H x 24” W x 24” D Material

Category

2010s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Elephante 3, Stool by Studio Noon
Elephante 3, Stool by Studio Noon

Elephante 3, Stool by Studio Noon

$7,243 / item

H 20.87 in W 26.97 in D 26.97 in

Elephante 3, Stool by Studio Noon

By Noon Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Elephante 3, stool by Studio Noon Dimensions: W 68.5 x D 68.5 x H 53 Material: pigmented

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cement

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns
Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns

$4,495

H 24.5 in W 26 in D 11.5 in

Long Hair Sheep Ottoman Stool with Horns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful ottoman, stool or sculpture in the style of French sheep. The sculpture is covered in

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler, Horn, Fur, Sheepskin

Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design
Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design

Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design

$6,345 / item

H 18.12 in W 10.04 in D 18.12 in

Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Slumped leather stool by Gentner Design. Dimensions: D 46 x W 25.5 x H 46 cm. Materials: steel

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool

$14,465

H 39 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' fox stool Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of Early 18th Century Renaissance Style Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

adapted by the English in the early 18th century. This form of decorative stool was simply constructed of

Category

Antique 1720s English Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Plopp Stool in Matte Gray Aluminum, Zieta
Plopp Stool in Matte Gray Aluminum, Zieta

Plopp Stool in Matte Gray Aluminum, Zieta

$886 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 13.78 in

Plopp Stool in Matte Gray Aluminum, Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Plopp stool in matte gray aluminum, Zieta Dimensions: H 19.69 in. x Dm 13.78 in. H 50 cm x D 35

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann
Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann

Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann

$2,765 / item

H 13 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Stool / Vessel 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann

By Jörg Pietschmann

Located in Geneve, CH

Stool 1244 by Jörg Pietschmann Dimensions: D 50 x W 60 x H 33 cm Materials: oak. Finish: polished

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Oak

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition', Zieta
Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition', Zieta

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition', Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Plopp mini stool in polished copper (Limited Edition), Zieta Dimensions: Height 19.69 in. x

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta
Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta

By Zieta

Located in Geneve, CH

Plopp Mini Stool in Polished Copper 'Limited Edition' by Zieta Dimensions: D 25 x H 38 cm Material

Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping
Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping

Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei Furniture Sculptural Stool 3 Tribal Glamping

By Zougei

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Name: A day for going to the ocean Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and zone carved

Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee
Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee

Located in Geneve, CH

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized

Category

2010s Korean Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

$1,850

H 16.54 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

or as a standalone stool. The design exemplifies Halabala’s signature aesthetic and thoughtful use of

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

$1,850

H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Waalwijk, NL

lounge chair or as a standalone stool. The design exemplifies Halabala’s signature aesthetic and

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Oak

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

$1,850 / item

H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Jindrich Halabala Stools in Decorative Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

or as a standalone stool. The design exemplifies Halabala’s signature aesthetic and thoughtful use of

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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Decorative Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of decorative stools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and fabric, all decorative stools available were constructed with great care. We have 59 antique and vintage decorative stools in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Decorative stools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Decorative stools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Some decorative stools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller decorative stools, measuring 9 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many decorative stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Zogei, Joel Escalona and Hiroyuki Nishimura produced popular decorative stools that are worth a look.

How Much are Decorative Stools?

Decorative stools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,995, while the lowest priced sells for $299 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

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.