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Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height: 16.875 inches

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Pine

Danish Designer, Stools, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Stools, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Stools, Oak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and blue mohair stool designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Seat height: 16.5” All

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and green fabric stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 14.5” H x

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained wood and beige fabric stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Mohair, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Mohair, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Mohair, Sweden, 1920s

Located in High Point, NC

A birch and green mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Overall Dimensions: 14.5

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Stools

Materials

Mohair, Birch

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 stained wood and sheepskin stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. Overall Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine and white fabric stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Minimal signs of

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Pine

American Designer, Stools, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Walnut, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and green velvet stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

American Designer, Stools, Velvet, Maple, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Velvet, Maple, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Velvet, Maple, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of blue velvet and maple stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Maple

American Designer, Stool, Cherrywood, Webbing, United States, 1950s
American Designer, Stool, Cherrywood, Webbing, United States, 1950s

American Designer, Stool, Cherrywood, Webbing, United States, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A cherrywood and webbing stool designed and produced in the United States, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Cherry

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

An organic wood, velvet and brass stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Green Vinyl, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Green Vinyl, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Brass, Green Vinyl, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass and green vinyl stools designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Wood, Sweden, c. 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Wood, Sweden, c. 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Wood, Sweden, c. 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. With inscription to top of seat

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

*PREVIEW* Italian Designer, Stools, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
*PREVIEW* Italian Designer, Stools, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

*PREVIEW* Italian Designer, Stools, Rattan, Bamboo, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of rattan and bamboo stools designed and produced in Italy, 1960s. Seat height: 14.5”

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

American Designer, Stools, Oak, Jute Cord, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Oak, Jute Cord, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Oak, Jute Cord, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and jute cord stools designed and produced in the United States, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Jute, Oak

American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bamboo, rattan and white fabric stools, designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Embroidery Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Embroidery Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Embroidery Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of grey, orange, green and red embroidery fabric and wood stools, designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Cast Iron, Sweden, 1984
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Cast Iron, Sweden, 1984

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Cast Iron, Sweden, 1984

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and hammered cast iron nail stool designed and produced in Sweden, inscription and dating of

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Stools

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and green velvet stools designed and produced in Italy

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Czech Designer, Stool, Wood, Vinyl, Czech Republic, 1930s
Czech Designer, Stool, Wood, Vinyl, Czech Republic, 1930s

Czech Designer, Stool, Wood, Vinyl, Czech Republic, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and yellow leatherette stool designed and produced in the Czech Republic, c. 1930s. Two

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Black-Dyed Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Black-Dyed Leather, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Black-Dyed Leather, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and black-dyed leather stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Pine

Swedish Designer, Stools, Oak, Green Painted Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stools, Oak, Green Painted Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stools, Oak, Green Painted Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of oak and green painted metal stools designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.   

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Stool, Fabric, Mahogany-Veneered Wood, USA, 1930s
American Designer, Stool, Fabric, Mahogany-Veneered Wood, USA, 1930s

American Designer, Stool, Fabric, Mahogany-Veneered Wood, USA, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A mahogany-veneered wood and brown fabric stool designed and produced in the United States, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Designer, Stools, America, Resin over Wood, c. 1950s
American Designer, Stools, America, Resin over Wood, c. 1950s

American Designer, Stools, America, Resin over Wood, c. 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three mother-of-pearl style resin over wood stools designed and produced in America, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Swedish Designer, Stools, Dark Stained Birch, White Bouclé Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stools, Dark Stained Birch, White Bouclé Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stools, Dark Stained Birch, White Bouclé Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of stools, designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. In dark stained birch. Seats

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A burl wood and purple velvet stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Touch-ups carried

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Burl

Pair of Ottomans or Stools with Saber Legs Modern
Pair of Ottomans or Stools with Saber Legs Modern

Pair of Ottomans or Stools with Saber Legs Modern

By Samuel Marx

Located in Miami, FL

Great pair of designer stool with saber legs. Fabric is new and legs have a black finish.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bar Stools by Unknown Designer
Bar Stools by Unknown Designer

Bar Stools by Unknown Designer

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of bar stools by unknown designer. Steel and cane.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A Swedish pinewood stool. By unknown designer, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Designer Danish Woven Stool, 1960s
Vintage Designer Danish Woven Stool, 1960s

Vintage Designer Danish Woven Stool, 1960s

Located in Oirlo, LI

This is a beautiful vintage stool from Denmark, produced in the 1960s. The frame is made of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Teak

1920's Wooden Stool (Unknown Designer)
1920's Wooden Stool (Unknown Designer)

1920's Wooden Stool (Unknown Designer)

By Rudolph Schindler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Greenish hue.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s
Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A Swedish pinewood stool or side table. By unknown designer, 1970s.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s
Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stool, Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A Swedish pinewood stool or side table. By unknown designer, 1970s. Other designers of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Stool, Anonymous Designer, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Stool, Anonymous Designer, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Stool, Anonymous Designer, France, 1960s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Mid-Century wooden stool with three legs. By anonymous designer in France, c. 1960s. Wear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Stool, Unknown Designer, France, 1960s
Mid-Century Stool, Unknown Designer, France, 1960s

Mid-Century Stool, Unknown Designer, France, 1960s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Mid-Century wooden stool with three legs. By anonymous designer in France, c. 1960s. Wear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stools, Birch, 1970s
Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stools, Birch, 1970s

Swedish Modernist Designer, Minimalist Stools, Birch, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A Swedish Birch stool or side table. By unknown designer, 1970s. Purity of form enhances the beauty

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Designer Gio Ponti Style Brass Bar Stools
Designer Gio Ponti Style Brass Bar Stools

Designer Gio Ponti Style Brass Bar Stools

By Gio Ponti

Located in Austin, TX

From a Hotel in Milan, a pair of brass bar stools in the manner of Gio Ponti, featuring a tripod

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Hand Hammered Brass Stool Designer
Hollywood Regency Hand Hammered Brass Stool Designer

Hollywood Regency Hand Hammered Brass Stool Designer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage brass stool. Hand hammered with great vintage patina. It could be

Category

Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Stools

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stools, Solid Pine, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stools, Solid Pine, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stools, Solid Pine, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

Two Swedish pinewood stools. By unknown designer, c. 1970s. Features simple form and pure

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rosewood Butterfly Stool by Japanese Designer Sori Yanagi
Rosewood Butterfly Stool by Japanese Designer Sori Yanagi

Rosewood Butterfly Stool by Japanese Designer Sori Yanagi

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Dronten, NL

was originally conceived in 1954 by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi. The stool is made from two curving

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Italian Modernist Designer, Functionalist Oak Stools, Italy, 1950s
Italian Modernist Designer, Functionalist Oak Stools, Italy, 1950s

Italian Modernist Designer, Functionalist Oak Stools, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of highly modern oak stools, with refined form and revealed joinery. Designed by unknown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Italian modernist designer, Functionalist Oak stools, Italy, 1950s
Italian modernist designer, Functionalist Oak stools, Italy, 1950s

Italian modernist designer, Functionalist Oak stools, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of highly modern oak stools, with refined form and revealed joinery. Designed by unknown

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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

Swedish Designer, Adjustable 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

American Designer, Bar Stool, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stool, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stool, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered iron and green velvet bar stool or counter stool designed and produced in the US

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered iron and green velvet bar stools or counter stools designed and produced

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Freeform Stool, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Freeform Stool, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Freeform Stool, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A beige fabric and dark-stained wood stool, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swedish Designer, Organic Sauna Stool, Sculpted Pine, 1970s, Sweden
Swedish Designer, Organic Sauna Stool, Sculpted Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Swedish Designer, Organic Sauna Stool, Sculpted Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

Oragnic modernist stool by an unknown designer. In pine. Other designers of the period include

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rosewood and Leather Stools by Unknown Danish Designer, 1960s
Rosewood and Leather Stools by Unknown Danish Designer, 1960s

Rosewood and Leather Stools by Unknown Danish Designer, 1960s

Located in London, England

Pair of rosewood stools by an unknown Danish designer. Seats reupholstered in new black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stool, Solid Elm, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stool, Solid Elm, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Small Minimalist Stool, Solid Elm, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A small Swedish Elm stool or side table. By unknown designer, c. 1940s-1950s. Other designers

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Swedish Modernist Designer, Assymetric Studio Stool, Pine, 1960s, Sweden
Swedish Modernist Designer, Assymetric Studio Stool, Pine, 1960s, Sweden

Swedish Modernist Designer, Assymetric Studio Stool, Pine, 1960s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A handcrafted modernist stool or side table. Executed by an unknown designer, 1960s, Sweden. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool, Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden
Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool, Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool, Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A handmade Minimalist stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. In finely sculpted solid pine

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden
Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Swedish Designer, Minimalist Studio Stool Solid Pine, 1970s, Sweden

Located in High Point, NC

A handmade Minimalist stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. In solid pine. Features superb

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Rustic Minimalist Stool, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Rustic Minimalist Stool, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Rustic Minimalist Stool, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A handmade Minimalist stool, designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. In solid pine, joined by nails

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three bamboo, rattan and bouclé fabric bar stools, designed and produced in the US, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

English Arts & Crafts Designer-Made Woven Leather Strap Stool
English Arts & Crafts Designer-Made Woven Leather Strap Stool

English Arts & Crafts Designer-Made Woven Leather Strap Stool

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine English Arts and Crafts period oak stool with woven and inset close nailed leather strap top

Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Small Vowen Stool, Japandi style, Unknown Designer, Scandinavia c. 1960s
Small Vowen Stool, Japandi style, Unknown Designer, Scandinavia c. 1960s

Small Vowen Stool, Japandi style, Unknown Designer, Scandinavia c. 1960s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Small woven stool in Japandi style. Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

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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.