Sculptural Pair of Danish Stools, Carved Mahogany, 1960s Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Sculptural pair of Danish-designed stools, designed by 1960s designer Mogens Lassen.
Category
1650s Minimalist More Art
Materials
Wood
Designer Stools
Tower Stool, Contemporary Seating, Limited Edition Made in Canada
By Ryan Mercer
Located in Paris, IDF
True to the designer's signature aesthetic, the Tower Stool blurs the line between functional furniture and sculpture, creating a piece that feels playful, architectural, and unmista...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Lacquer
Giandomenico Belotti for Alias Leather Bar Stool, Italy, 1970s
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Praha, CZ
The design can be associated with Italian Modern, Minimalist and Space Age aesthetics, making it suitable for a vintage kitchen, home bar, contemporary interior, or collectors of Ita...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, circa 1950
$757Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist wood high stool, by unknown designer. Manufactured in France, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
"Julia" Stool in Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
$1,359 / item
"Julia" Stool in Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Julia stool, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, circa 1950
$865Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Rationalist Wood High Stool, by unknown designer. Embrace the timeless style of this Mid-Century Modern rationalist wood high stool, designed by an unknown de...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Tyrolean Heart-Back Wooden Chair and Matching Stool, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
**Details** - Origin: Italy - Period: 1970s - Style: Tyrolean / Alpine farmhouse - Material: wood - Set includes one chair and one matching stool - Designer and manufacturer unident...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Sori Yanagi - Pair of "Butterfly" Stools for Tendo Mokko - Japan - 1980
By Sori Yanagi, Tendo Mokko
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A timeless icon of modern design, the Butterfly Stool by Japanese designer Sori Yanagi gracefully blends Eastern aesthetics with Western manufacturing innovation.
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Oak Side Table/Stool, European Design, 21st Century
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side table / stool by unknown designer.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Tables
Materials
Oak
Jacques Charpentier pair of ottomans stools alpaca bouclé Maison Jansen 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of ottomans or stools by French Designer Jacques Charpentier for Maison Jansen designed in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases
By William Switzer
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of William Switzer Stools, circa 1985 – Maple Hoof-Foot Bases & Diamond-Print Upholstery Description A charming duo of mid-’80s stools by American designer William Switzer, each...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Footstools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Andre Arbus Art Deco Style Gilt Iron Curcular Upholstered Stool
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
Andre Arbus Art Deco Style Gilt Iron Curcular Upholstered Stool
By André Arbus
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Designed in the manner of the iconic 20th-century designer André Arbus, the stool blends luxurious materials with refined craftsmanship.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Benches
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Ipanema round upholstered stool, Red Rubelli, lacquered wood feet, Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available.Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Port...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
Limited Edition "543 Broadway" Low Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Resin
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Craftsmanship & Materials Brand: Meritalia® Model: 543 Broadway Low Stool Designer: Gaetano Pesce Type: Low Stool / Design Art Seating Edition: Limited Edition (1/99) Materials: Epox...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition "543 Broadway" Low Stool by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Resin
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Craftsmanship & Materials Brand: Meritalia® Model: 543 Broadway Low Stool Designer: Gaetano Pesce Type: Low Stool / Design Art Seating Edition: Limited Edition (1/99) Materials: Epox...
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century inspired Round COM Upholstered Stool Ipanema - wood lacquered feets
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Lacquer
Ipanema Stool by Duistt, COM Upholstery Pouf, Natural Oak Feet, Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Fur, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
Svante Skogh Chair with Stool for Asko Finland, Design 1954
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful set of an easy chair with stool. By Swedish designer Svante Skogh for Finnish maker Asko.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
21st Century Ipanema Stool, COM and Natural Oak Feet by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
Ipanema round upholstered stool, COM, wood lacquered feet, Mid-century, Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Upholstery, Foam
Ipanema round upholstered stool, Red Rubelli, natural oak feet, mid-century
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century Donna Ottoman Stool Velvet Pinewood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
$2,220Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Donna Ottoman Stool Velvet Pinewood Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Reinterpreting all the lushness lived during the Hollywood Golden Era, Ottiu designers conceived this modern midcentury stool. As versatile as glamorous featuring elegant curved line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Armchairs with Stools in Cane & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1950s, this set of two armchairs with their corresponding stools reflects the designer’s refined approach to lightness and structural economy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Moroccan Art Deco Style Round Upholstered Pouf Stools, American, 1980
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
In a professional setting, the pair could be used in a boutique, hotel suite, restaurant lounge, private club, dressing area or designer showroom. Each stool measures approximately ...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Palissade Cone Table & Bar Stools-olive-by Ronan/Erwan Bouroullec for Hay
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Material : Powder Coated Steel Color : Olive Powder Coated Dimensions : Cone Table: Ø60 x H105 cm Bar Stool : W38 x D45 x H78 cm Quantity : 1 cone table, 2 bar stools.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s French Footstool / Ottoman in Icelandic Sheepskin with Brass Frame
Located in Uxbridge, GB
An unusual 1950s footstool, sourced by us in France and believed to be French, although we have been unable to identify the designer or maker. The stool has a particularly distincti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Brass
Diamond Sculptural Luxury Bar Chair w/Natural Oak & Olive Velvet by MainGUILTY
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
Just as a diamond is formed through pressure and time, this contemporary designer bar stool reflects strength, purity, and refined elegance, translating these qualities into a distin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
A pair of Trico ottomans from the Trico series by Ammannati & Vitelli for Brunat
Located in New York, NY
The stools have a black plastic frame with conical feet and are embossed and marked on the floor with the company logo and designer.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Lina Bo Bardi; Marcelo Ferraz; Marcelo Suzuki. "Girafa" Chair. Edition 2022
By Baraúna, Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
Inspired by Alvar Aalto’s work for the Paimio Sanatorium, the designers reinterpreted the three-legged stool using solid Tauari wood instead of plywood, creating a new visual and str...
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Diamond Sculptural Luxury Bar Chair w/Oak Veneer & Seat Upholstery by MainGUILTY
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
Just as a diamond is formed through pressure and time, this contemporary designer bar stool reflects strength, purity, and refined elegance, translating these qualities into a distin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lamps Att. Maison Barbier Lamps in Steel And Fawn Bakelite/resin, 1960s-
By Maison Barbier
Located in MOUGINS, FR
In addition to making his own furniture, he sold the work of other designers. Notably, Maison Barbier was the first to distribute the iconic 1968 Tam-Tam stool by French designer He...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Large column lamp, by Philippe Barbier, Maison Barbier, France, circa 1960/1970
By Maison Barbier, Philippe Barbier
Located in Paris, FR
In addition to making his own furniture, he also sold the work of other designers. Maison Barbier was notably the first to distribute the iconic 1968 Tam-Tam stool by French designer...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine, Nickel
Ipanema round Boucle pouf, natural oak feet, mid-century style, Portugal
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Handmade in Porto, Portugal - Worldwide delivery available. ——— Ipanema Stool, luxury pouf, upholstered stool, designer ottoman, high-end furniture Portugal, custom stool, lacquered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and...
Materials
Wood, Fur, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
1970 Pair Of Sculptural Large Lamp Bases By Philippe Barbier For Maison Barbier
By Philippe Barbier
Located in Paris, FR
In addition to making his own furniture, he also sold the work of other designers. Maison Barbier was notably the first to distribute the iconic 1968 Tam-Tam stool by French designer...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Floor Lamps
Materials
Travertine
Cylindrical Base, FLat Top Natural White Stone Side Tables, Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Courtois stone side tables - Frederic Saulou Ravissant pair of side tables. Can also be used as stools. Designer: Frédéric Saulou. Materials: Flamed stone.
Category
2010s French Modern Side Tables
Materials
Stone
Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Round Midcentury Stools, France, circa 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Round polished-oak and red leather stools by French designer Charles Dudouyt.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
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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.
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