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Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Solid Oak Bar Stools, circa 1960
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Solid Oak Bar Stools, circa 1960

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison Solid Oak Bar Stools, circa 1960

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Roubaix, FR

3 solid oak high bar stools by French designers Guillerme & Chambron for Votre maison manufacturer

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Stool Art, Genoa 0049 Metal Frame Varnishe and Polyurethane Seat Colors
Stool Art, Genoa 0049 Metal Frame Varnishe and Polyurethane Seat Colors

Stool Art, Genoa 0049 Metal Frame Varnishe and Polyurethane Seat Colors

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Schmidt / Prag Rudnicker Vienna Secession/Arts & Crafts stool c. 1902
Wilhelm Schmidt / Prag Rudnicker Vienna Secession/Arts & Crafts stool c. 1902

Wilhelm Schmidt / Prag Rudnicker Vienna Secession/Arts & Crafts stool c. 1902

By Wilhelm Schmidt

Located in New York, NY

stool, the Viennese designer used rattan in the much same way that a furniture maker of his day would

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Oak, Rattan

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Round Dark Pine Stool for Les Arcs, 1960s, France
Vintage Charlotte Perriand Round Dark Pine Stool for Les Arcs, 1960s, France

Vintage Charlotte Perriand Round Dark Pine Stool for Les Arcs, 1960s, France

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in New York, NY

curved seat, this stool is expressive of the French designer. This rare stool has a perfect patinated

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Modern Italian Bar Stool, Wood Legs, Felt or Leather Upholstery, Custom-Made
Modern Italian Bar Stool, Wood Legs, Felt or Leather Upholstery, Custom-Made

Modern Italian Bar Stool, Wood Legs, Felt or Leather Upholstery, Custom-Made

Located in Jersey City, NJ

From our Italian Modern Furniture Collection: the latest designer bar stool from our selection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Felt, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Italian Stools, After Vico Magistretti, Set of 2, circa 1970
Vintage Mid Century Italian Stools, After Vico Magistretti, Set of 2, circa 1970

Vintage Mid Century Italian Stools, After Vico Magistretti, Set of 2, circa 1970

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Ely, GB

Set of 2, Italian Low Stools Attributed to Designer Vico Magistretti, circa 1970s. The stools are

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Beech

Stool Art 0049 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Colors Rope
Stool Art 0049 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Colors Rope

Stool Art 0049 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Colors Rope

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Rope

Copper Drumstool

Copper Drumstool

Unavailable|$2,476

Copper Drumstool

By Jean Claude Ciancimino

Located in London, GB

A hammered copper drum stool by contemporary designer Jean Claude Ciancimino.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Stools

Materials

Copper

Walter Knoll Barstools Lox
Walter Knoll Barstools Lox

Walter Knoll Barstools Lox

Unavailable|$1,200 / item

Walter Knoll Barstools Lox

By Walter Knoll

Located in Београд, RS

, contemporary designer stool, minimalist industrial stool, modernist furniture Germany.

Category

Early 2000s German Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

1890s Liberty's Mashrabiya Stool
1890s Liberty's Mashrabiya Stool

1890s Liberty's Mashrabiya Stool

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

fabric. The designer of this stool is unknown but it was retailed by Liberty's in London and is also in

Category

Antique 1890s English Moorish Footstools

Materials

Beech

Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Lounge Chair and Stool
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Lounge Chair and Stool

Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell Lounge Chair and Stool

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Hudson, NY

Fabulous lounge with matching stool by Danish designers Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell from the 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960s Yellow Mushroom Stools by Pierre Paulin

Pair of 1960s Yellow Mushroom Stools by Pierre Paulin

By Pierre Paulin

Located in New York, NY

stool or a larger set of stools. About the designer: Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) was one of the most

Category

Vintage 1960s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Foam, Wool

Set of Three Alvar Aalto Seats
Set of Three Alvar Aalto Seats

Set of Three Alvar Aalto Seats

Unavailable|$1,850 / set

Set of Three Alvar Aalto Seats

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Set of two chairs and one stool by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto by Artek, circa 1960. Birchwood

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Chairs

Armchair Art 0048 Genoa Varnish and Back in Colors Rope Woven
Armchair Art 0048 Genoa Varnish and Back in Colors Rope Woven

Armchair Art 0048 Genoa Varnish and Back in Colors Rope Woven

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope

Armchair Art, 0048 Metal Frame, Varnish Different Colours, Polyurethane Seat
Armchair Art, 0048 Metal Frame, Varnish Different Colours, Polyurethane Seat

Armchair Art, 0048 Metal Frame, Varnish Different Colours, Polyurethane Seat

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Genoa 0047 Metal Frame Varnish and Polyurethane Seat Black, Red, Green
Chair Genoa 0047 Metal Frame Varnish and Polyurethane Seat Black, Red, Green

Chair Genoa 0047 Metal Frame Varnish and Polyurethane Seat Black, Red, Green

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope
Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope

Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope

By CESARE EHR CESARE

Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT

The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool
George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

George Nelson Perch Designer's Stool

By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Classic George Nelson / Robert Probst design was introduced in 1964 as part of Herman Miller's Action Office series. Unique slimline seat and armrest allow for multiple seating posit...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool/bench designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A solid pine stool, designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1998
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1998

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1998

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1998.

Category

1990s Swedish Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of solid pine stools, designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. seat height: 16.25"

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Seat height: 17”

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue-painted pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Seat height 18”

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

French Designer, Stools, Elm, France, 1960s
French Designer, Stools, Elm, France, 1960s

French Designer, Stools, Elm, France, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three freeform elmwood stools designed and produced in France, c. 1960s. Overall

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Elm

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.6

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Moderate staining and natural cracking to

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Touch-ups present. Overall

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France
Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France

Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind set of four stools by French artist it is a reference for the Hanging Gardens of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Designer. Stools, Wood, Leather, Italy, 1970s
Italian Designer. Stools, Wood, Leather, Italy, 1970s

Italian Designer. Stools, Wood, Leather, Italy, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brown leather and light wood stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Seat height

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A solid pine stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and sheepskin stool designed and produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak Sheepskin, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A stool in teak, overstuffed seat reupholstered in brand new sheepskin upholstery. Produced in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Turned Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A solid pine stool, produced in Sweden, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Shearling, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and beige shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and blue velvet stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Sheepskin, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Sheepskin, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Sheepskin, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and sheepskin stools designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Italian Designer, Stool, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Stool, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Stool, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wicker and black-lacquered metal stool designed and produced in Italy, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and black velvet stools designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and beige velvet stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and shearling stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height: 18.5”

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Italian Designer, Stools, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wicker, Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wicker and black-lacquered metal stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of woven rattan and black-painted iron stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Stools, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Rattan, Iron, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of woven rattan and black-painted iron stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Italian Designer, Stools, Oak, Raffia, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Stools, Oak, Raffia, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Stools, Oak, Raffia, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of stained oak and raffia stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Seat height

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Stools

Materials

Raffia, Oak

Italian Designer, Stools, Mohair, Iron, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Mohair, Iron, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Mohair, Iron, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green mohair and black-painted iron stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Danish Designer, Stool, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s
Danish Designer, Stool, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Danish Designer, Stool, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and floral-printed fabric stool designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1920s. Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Mohair, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Mohair, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Mohair, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and purple mohair designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Seat height: 15.8” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France, 2016
Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France, 2016

Four Seasons Art Designer's Stools, France, 2016

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind set of four stools by French artist It is a reference for the Hanging Gardens of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Designer Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of designer stools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all designer stools available were constructed with great care. We have 73 antique and vintage designer stools in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Designer 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. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern designer stools are consistently popular styles. Designer stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kein Designer, Rolf Benz and Koinor are consistently popular.

How Much are Designer Stools?

Prices for designer stools start at $244 and top out at $17,369 with the average selling for $1,600.

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.