Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Danish modern teak dot stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A minimal design
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Danish modern teak dot stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A minimal design
Teak
$1,895 / set
H 17.75 in Dm 15.25 in
Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Stacking Tripod "Dot" Stools, Circa 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three Danish teak bentwood "dot" stools with tripod legs, designed by Arne Jacobsen, circa
Steel
Early edition collectable black Arne Jacobsen DOT 3170 stool, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great first production Dot stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Together with Fritz Hansen's
Plywood
$5,473
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 12.01 in
Stool Dot Stacking Teak Chrome 3 Legs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 1955 Vintage
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
for stylish dining seating The Dot stool was developed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen during
Chrome
$5,424
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 12.01 in
Stool Dot Stacking Teak Chrome 3 legs Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen 1955 Vintage
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The Dot stool was developed by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen during the 1950's, as the Danish
Chrome
Dot Stool with Black Leather Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dot Skammel, designed by the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1971, is a timeless piece
Leather
$2,345 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 14.96 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Model 3170 Dot Stool by Arne Jacobsen, 1968
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two Fritz Hansen 3170 Dot Stools in the rare original version with three legs. This version was
Metal
$592
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 14.97 in
Dot stool model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak, Fritz Hansen, 1965.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Dot stool 3170 by Arne Jacobsen in teak. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1965. Nice original
Steel
$1,000 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 14.57 in
Pair Of 2 Dot Stools Upholstered With Black Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The pair of dot stools upholstered with black leather, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured
Chrome
$811
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Plated Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Original tripod Dot stool by danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Moulded seat in teak veneer, plated
Copper
$2,143 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 13.78 in
Set of 3, Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Copper, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Balen, BE
A original set of 3 early tripod Dot Stools by Fritz Hansen. In Teak molded plywood with it
Metal, Copper
$639
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
Arne Jacobsen Stool for Fritz Hansen, Model Dot 3170, Vintage Danish Design, 195
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hannover, DE
Arne Jacobsen Stool for Fritz Hansen, Denmark Model: Dot 3170 — likely from the 1950s Only 1
Metal
Mid Century Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Three Leg Dot Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Classic Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool, Made in Denmark by Fritz Hansen. This is a vintage three leg
Chrome
Danish Teak 'Dot' Stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Teak plywood 'Dot' stool designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Unavailable
H 18.12 in Dm 12.41 in
Danish Modern "Dot" Stool Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
"Dot" Stool in Teak designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1954. Produced in 1950s
Metal
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 13.39 in
one Off-White DOT OF ARNE JACOBSEN for Fritz Hansen, Produced in 1983
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
DOT OF ARNE JACOBSEN. One off-white dots. Marked Fritz Hansen, 1983. Still one available.
Metal
Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of dot stools upholstered with brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by
Leather
Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of dot stools upholstered with brown leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Stacking Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of Danish modern teak dot stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. A minimal design
Teak
Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Dot stool in cognac elegance leather and chrome legs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
Created by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1954 the 'Dot' stool was derived from
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1950. The stools function nicely as occasional tables as well as seating
Dot Stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
The Dot stool was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen around 1950. The three-legged dot
Set of Six Vintage Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six vintage Arne Jacobsen dot stools. Price is for the set. These pretty circular wooden
Teak Wooden Arne Jacobsen DOT 3170 Stool
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Danish teak wooden stool model 3170 also called DOT, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by
Chrome
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 13 in
Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool / Stool with Leather and Brown Painted Frame from 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Arne Jacobsen Dot stool / stool with leather and brown painted frame from around the 1960s. It is
Leather
Early Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dot Stool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Early 1950s Arne Jacobsen "Dot" stool for Fritz Hansen. Molded plywood top with bent tubular legs
Steel
Set of Six Rare Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very rare set of six stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These were in production for one
Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dot Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern, stacking, Dot stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen features nickel
Steel
Early Dot '3 Legged Stool' by Arne Jacobsen, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Uccle, BE
Original tripod Dot stool by danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen. Moulded seat in teak veneer
Chrome
Sold
H 17.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Early 'Dot' Stools / Nesting Tables by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two patinaed "Dot" stools are an iconic design by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Teak
Pair of 'Dot' Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
Very nice three-legged teak top pair of cool stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.Just 2 left
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Dot Stools in Black by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, from 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of Dot stools in black designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1971
Wood
Dot Stool, Model 3107 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Dot stool, model 3107, designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
Iron
1950s Arne Jacobsen Circle Scandinavian Teak Dot Stool for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s very rare Danish and Scandinavian circle stools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 15.75 in L 17.72 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Scandinavian Brass Teak Dot Stool, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish teak stool designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, first edition with brass dot, 1950s
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Scandinavian Brass Teak Dot Stool, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Danish teak stool designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, first edition with brass dot, 1950s
Metal, Brass
Early Arne Jacobsen Dot Stool Teak Fritz Hansen Denmark Danish 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basel, BS
First production Arne Jacobsen ‚Dot‘ stool in teak, designed in 1954, made by Fritz Hansen in
Steel
Three Dot, Model 3107, Stools by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Three dot, model 3107, stools designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s in collaboration with and
Steel
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 14.18 in
First Edition Pair ‘Dot’ Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
First edition pair ‘DOT’ stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1960s. This three legged
Metal
Early Set of Arne Jacobsen Dot Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and early set of the three legged stackable Dot stools by Arne Jacobsen circa 1950. Steam
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 13.39 in
Set of Three Dot Stools, Model 3170 by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1974
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three Dot stools, model 3170, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
Teak
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 13.39 in
Set Of 2 Dot Stools Model 3170 Made In Teak By Arne Jacobsen For Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 Dot stools, model 3170, designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in the
Teak
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Teak Stacking Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Seaford, GB
discover the elegance of mid-century modern design with the Vintage Teak Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen
Teak
Sold
H 18.31 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Early Dot Stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Fritz Hansen
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Early ‘Dot’ stool by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1965.
Steel
Danish Arne Jacobsen Teak Dot Stools for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century set of three dot stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. This stackable collection
Teak
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 14.57 in
Early First Edition Arne Jacobsen Brass 'Dot' Stool 1950s, Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hitchin, England
A hard to source early Arne Jacobsen circle/dot stool, first edition with brass dot, dating from
Steel
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 14.18 in
Vintage 1960's Teak three legs Dot Stool Design by Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Very nice ealry 3 Dot stool design by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen during the 1950's
Metal
Black Ash Dot Footstools by Arne Jacobsen Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Dot stool, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, is a timeless and functional piece of
Chrome
1960s Round Dot Teak Stool Style Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s round dot teak stool end table three-legged base Style Arne Jacobsen Denmark 17.5 h x 14
Metal
Set of Six Arne Jacobsen Dot Stacking Stools or Tables
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen dot stacking stools or tables, stamped made in
Steel
1960 Arne Jacobsen "Dot" Stools for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Surrey, BC
. Designed by Arne jacobsen.
Metal
3 Original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dot Stools 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Three original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dot Stools. All signed The Black one is from the
Plywood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Arne Jacobsen High DOT Stools Model M3170 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Arne Jacobsen High DOT stools for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Model M3170 was only in production in
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 17.33 in Dm 13.39 in
Dot Stool in Upholstered with Black Leather Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1971
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
A dot stool in upholstered with black leather designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
Leather
Sold
H 17.75 in Dm 14 in
Arne Jacobsen 1955 Dot Stacking Stool Bentwood Three Leg Design Vintage Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stool Dot stacking stool by Arne Jacobsen. Bent plywood seat with tripod base tubular steel three
Steel
Tall Dot Stool in Dark Green by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall dot stool in dark green designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the
Metal
Pair of black Arne Jacobsen Dot tripod Stools Mod. 3107 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Introducing a pair of black lacquered original vintage Dot tripod stools, model 3107, a design that
Steel
Pair of Stools by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Two earlier dot stools by Arne Jacobsen. These have the original finish with age appropriate wear
Metal
Dot Stool by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Stool with matt chromed steel legs, moulded seat made of teak with brass fitting. Manufactured at
White Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Dot Stool
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Period/style: Mid-Century Modern Country
Set of Three Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three teak Dot stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Style Dot Stool tripod base Vintage Industrial
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Mid Century Vintage Dot Stool Most probably by Restool Made in England in the Style of Arne
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dots for Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of four "Dots" designed by Arne jacobsen for Fritz Hansen .
Pair of 1950s Danish Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Flamborough, Bridlington, GB
A Pair of 1950s Danish dot stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. These stools are made from
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 13 in D 13 in
Set of Early Danish DOT Stools in teak by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Three very early 1950s teak Arne Jacobsen DOT stools in teak and chrome. The stools have an
Metal
Three-Legged Dots of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1st edition
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of four, 1st edition three-legged stools or "dots." The stools are market with Fritz Hansen
Sold
H 18 in W 14 in D 13.5 in
Set of 5 Danish Modern Teak Dot Stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Gorgeous and rare set of 5 dot stools by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. This stackable
Metal
Dot Stools an Early Pair by Arne Jacobson
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of early Dot stools 1957 by Arne Jacobson.
Metal
Sold
H 16.93 in Dm 13.39 in
Set of Danish Modern Teak Stacking Stools Attributed to Arne Jacobsen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of 8 stacking stools in the style of the "Dot" stool by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in
Metal
Akari Model 20n Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari Model 20N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu...
Metal
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$6,226 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,400 / set
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 34 in
Bauhaus MR 20 Cantilever Arm Chairs by Mies Van Der Rohe for Stendig
By Stendig Co., Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mies van der Rohe MR 20 cantilevered cane arm chairs made by Stendig are circa 1970. The MR chair was designed by modernist architect Mies van der Rohe in 1927 a...
Steel, Chrome
The eye-catching work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen often introduces new collectors to mid-20th century furniture. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their concomitant attention to practicality and comfort. Jacobsen designed furniture that had both gravitas and groove.
Though Jacobsen is a paragon of Danish modernism, his approach to design was the least “Danish” of those who are counted as his peers. The designs of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen and others grew out of their studies as cabinetmakers. They prized skilled craftsmanship and their primary material was carved, turned and joined wood. Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and while he shared his colleagues’ devotion to quality of construction, he was far more open to other materials such as metal and fiberglass.
Many of Jacobsen’s best-known pieces had their origin in architectural commissions. His molded-plywood, three-legged Ant chair (1952) was first designed for the cafeteria of a pharmaceutical company headquarters. The tall-backed Oxford chair was made for the use of dons at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, whose Jacobsen-designed campus opened in 1962 (while still under construction). The Swan, Egg and Drop chairs and the AJ desk lamp were all created as part of Jacobsen’s plan for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, which opened in 1960. (The hotel has since been redecorated, but one guest room has been preserved with all-Jacobsen accoutrements.)
To Jacobsen’s mind, the chief merit of any design was practicality. He designed the first stainless-steel cutlery set made by the Danish silver company Georg Jensen; Jacobsen’s best-selling chair — the plywood Series 7 — was created to provide lightweight, stackable seating for modern eat-in kitchens. But as you will see from the objects on 1stDibs, style never took a backseat to function in Arne Jacobsen’s work. His work merits a place in any modern design collection.
Find authentic Arne Jacobsen chairs, tables, sofas and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
In an innovative display, the Designmuseum Danmark is permanently exhibiting the 20th century's most iconic seats.