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Mid Century  Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller
Mid Century  Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

Mid Century Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This model 513, or shape "B" walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s
Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s

Charles and Ray Eames, Time Life Stool, Walnut, USA, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Point, NC

A turned walnut "Time Life" stool designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Walnut Time-Life Stool by Herman Miller 1965
Eames Walnut Time-Life Stool by Herman Miller 1965

Eames Walnut Time-Life Stool by Herman Miller 1965

Located in Highland, IN

The model 513, or shape "B" walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building.

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Walnut

Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra
Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

Time Life Walnut Stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Dronten, NL

A fine lathe-turned wood stool model C designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra. Perfect condition, marked with label. Charles and Ray Eames, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, revo...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Dallas, TX

The Eames Walnut Stool series were designed by Ray Eames in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York City.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Moder Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Mid Century Moder Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

Mid Century Moder Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

By Ray Eames

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Eames for Herman Miller "Applecore" Time Life Stool Model A
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller "Applecore" Time Life Stool Model A

Vintage Eames for Herman Miller "Applecore" Time Life Stool Model A

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designer: Charles & Ray Eames Manufacturer: Herman Miller Model: Time Life Stool A Period: 1960s Origin: United States Materials: Walnut Dimensions: 15" H x 13" Diameter

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic
1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

1970s Ray Eames Time Life Walnut Apple Core Stool Table Chess Plant Stand Rustic

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Patinated 1970s production Herman Miller stool in its original finish. 4 matching stools were acquired at the same time from a Grosse Pointe Michigan Estate. This one is often re...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray
A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray

A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Literature: Eames Design: The Work of the Office of Charles and Ray Eames, Neuhart, Neuhart and Eames, ppg. 248-249 Pro...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames
Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

Mid Century Modern Time Life Stool by Charles & Ray Eames

By Ray Eames

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Early example of a Time Life stool by Charles and Ray Eames. Influenced by Rays background as a sculptor. Designed in the 1960s for the Time Life building. This is a very early examp...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Walnut

Norman Cherner Barstools in Walnut & Italian Suede, Set of 3
Norman Cherner Barstools in Walnut & Italian Suede, Set of 3

Norman Cherner Barstools in Walnut & Italian Suede, Set of 3

By Norman Cherner

Located in Stamford, CT

The Mid-Century design movement as we now know it was founded on the idea of production for the masses. It was the discovery and engineering of new materials at the time which enable...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional and mi...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer Walnut Dark Brown Principal Bar Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Walnut Dark Brown Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Walnut Dark Brown Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Bodil Kjaer Walnut Dark Brown Principal Bar Stool For Karakter Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak  Principal Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak  Principal Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak,  Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak,  Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak  Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak  Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Counter Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer Smoke Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer Smoke Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer Smoke Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter
Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Bar Stool For Karakter

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Kjær looked to America, inspired by Charles and Ray Eames, and indeed many of her most notable designs stems from her time in the U.S., where she briefly worked at Paul McCobb, befor...

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Recent Sales

Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B
Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B

Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B

By Herman Miller, Ray Eames

Located in Berkeley, CA

Time-life stool by Ray Eames, Model B in [Wood]. Commissioned by Time Inc. for multiple lobbies in Rockefeller Centre and produced by Herman Miller. May also be used as a side table.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Eames Walnut Time Life Stool Model B, circa 1960s
Vintage Eames Walnut Time Life Stool Model B, circa 1960s

Vintage Eames Walnut Time Life Stool Model B, circa 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

A wonderful early example of the model B "Time Life" stool. This versatile piece can be used as a stool, side table, plant stand etc...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Time Life Stools
Set of Three Time Life Stools

Set of Three Time Life Stools

Unavailable

H 14.97 in Dm 13 in

Set of Three Time Life Stools

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence

Fabricant Herman Miller Stools designed 1960, for Herman Miller . C Property from an Estate, Greenwich Village, New York

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model C) by Charles & Ray Eames
Vitra Miniature Stool (Model C) by Charles & Ray Eames

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model C) by Charles & Ray Eames

Unavailable

H 2.56 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model C) by Charles & Ray Eames

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

These items are currently only available in the United States. Charles and Ray Eames received a commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model A) by Charles & Ray Eames
Vitra Miniature Stool (Model A) by Charles & Ray Eames

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model A) by Charles & Ray Eames

Unavailable

H 2.56 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model A) by Charles & Ray Eames

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

These items are currently only available in the United States. Charles & Ray Eames received a commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model B) by Charles & Ray Eames
Vitra Miniature Stool (Model B) by Charles & Ray Eames

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model B) by Charles & Ray Eames

Unavailable

H 2.56 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in

Vitra Miniature Stool (Model B) by Charles & Ray Eames

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

These items are currently only available in the United States. Charles and Ray Eames received a commission to design the interiors of three lobbies in the new Time & Life Building...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures

Eames Time-Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller
Eames Time-Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller

Eames Time-Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

This model 411 walnut stool is one of three designs which were originally created by Charles and Ray Eames for the lobby of the Time-Life building in 1961.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Time Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller
Eames Time Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller

Eames Time Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Highland, IN

This model 513 walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Three Vintage Eames Time-Life Walnut Stools by Herman Miller
Three Vintage Eames Time-Life Walnut Stools by Herman Miller

Three Vintage Eames Time-Life Walnut Stools by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Set of three vintage oiled walnut Time-Life stools designed by the Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century 60s Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller
Mid Century 60s Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

Mid Century 60s Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This model 513, or shape "B" walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Stools, Eames Time Life Stool "C" and Life Stool "B"
Pair of Stools, Eames Time Life Stool "C" and Life Stool "B"

Pair of Stools, Eames Time Life Stool "C" and Life Stool "B"

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Marbella, ES

Original first issue, Eames Time Life walnut stool "C." and Life walnut stool "B", Ray Eames created three turned-walnut stool designs for the Time Life building in 1960.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Walnut Time Life Stool
Eames Walnut Time Life Stool

Eames Walnut Time Life Stool

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Eames Walnut Time Life Stool

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Walnut Time Life Stool from Herman Miller about 4 years old.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Herman Miller Walnut Time Life Stool
Eames Herman Miller Walnut Time Life Stool

Eames Herman Miller Walnut Time Life Stool

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller time life stool, circa early 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Charles Eames Time Life Stools
Charles Eames Time Life Stools

Charles Eames Time Life Stools

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Charles Eames Time Life Stools

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Stools, three different totemic profiles constructed of solid walnut pieces honed to perfection, oil finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Time Life Herman Miller Shape C Walnut Stool
Eames Time Life Herman Miller Shape C Walnut Stool

Eames Time Life Herman Miller Shape C Walnut Stool

By Charles Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Eames time life Herman Miller walnut stool in shape C.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Original 1960's Time Life Walnut Stool
Eames Original 1960's Time Life Walnut Stool

Eames Original 1960's Time Life Walnut Stool

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool. Original 60's Version with beautiful Color and Patina. Bought from the original owners, stool is in great shape! Last photo shows it with a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Time Life Stool Model A
Eames Time Life Stool Model A

Eames Time Life Stool Model A

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H 15.25 in Dm 13 in

Eames Time Life Stool Model A

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Oakland, CA

Times Life stool model A designed by Ray and Charles Eames for the Time Life Building during the 1950s, crafted from turned solid walnut.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Eames Time Life Walnut Lounge Stool Model B
Vintage Eames Time Life Walnut Lounge Stool Model B

Vintage Eames Time Life Walnut Lounge Stool Model B

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Carlos, CA

For Sale: Gorgeous Walnut Time Life Lounge Stool Model B by Ray & Charles Eames Elevate your space with a piece of design history!

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Three Eames Walnut Time Life Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
Three Eames Walnut Time Life Stools by Charles and Ray Eames

Three Eames Walnut Time Life Stools by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Ferndale, MI

Three Eames Walnut Time Life Stools by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. $1100.00 each stool

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Eames Turned Stool (Time Life Stool) by Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Eames Turned Stool (Time Life Stool) by Ray Eames for Herman Miller

Eames Turned Stool (Time Life Stool) by Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

The Eames Walnut Stool series were designed by Ray Eames in 1960 for the lobby of the Time-Life building in New York City.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames American Walnut Time Life Stool / End Table for Herman Miller
Eames American Walnut Time Life Stool / End Table for Herman Miller

Eames American Walnut Time Life Stool / End Table for Herman Miller

By Charles Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A beautifully grained sculptural American walnut stool or side table model '' A " # 0411 originally used in the Time Life building in New York city .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Ray Eames Time & Life Stools
Ray Eames Time & Life Stools

Ray Eames Time & Life Stools

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Ray Eames Time & Life Stools

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Pair of turned Walnut Time Life stools , these come with the original receipt from 1963 ,Ray Eames designed 4 variations (only 3 ever went into market production) to be used as eithe...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Stools
Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Stools

Charles and Ray Eames Time-Life Stools

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A nice pair of vintage "B" stools.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Three Early Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Stools
Three Early Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Stools

Three Early Charles & Ray Eames Time Life Stools

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of 3 Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller time life stools circa early 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool

Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid century walnut time life stool This stool measures: 13 wide x 13 deep x 14.75 inches high, with a seat height of 14.75 inches All pieces of furni...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool
Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool

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H 15 in W 13 in D 13 in

Charles and Ray Eames Time Life Stool

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in San Francisco, CA

Iconic design by the dynamic duo for the time life lobby in the Rockefeller Building, N.Y. Authentic contemporary issue in beautiful solid turned walnut.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Charles and Ray Eames Iconic Time Life Stool
Charles and Ray Eames Iconic Time Life Stool

Charles and Ray Eames Iconic Time Life Stool

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H 14.97 in W 13 in D 13 in

Charles and Ray Eames Iconic Time Life Stool

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in New York, NY

Originally designed for the Time Life lobby at the Rockefeller Center by Charles and Ray Eames. The sculptural walnut form is composed of blocks of solid walnut. A functional and dec...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

Eames Herman Miller Time Life Stools
Eames Herman Miller Time Life Stools

Eames Herman Miller Time Life Stools

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original set of three time life stools designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller circa early 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Wood

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Eames Time Life Walnut Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the eames time life walnut stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A eames time life walnut stool — often made from wood and walnut — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a eames time life walnut stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A eames time life walnut stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made eames time life walnut stool over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Eames Time Life Walnut Stool?

The average selling price for a eames time life walnut stool at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.

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.