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Gold Hill Stool

Original 'Gold Hill' Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
Original 'Gold Hill' Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

Original 'Gold Hill' Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

It's so rare to find one of these beautiful stools in original condition, original leather still

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

Solid Wood Folding oak Stool by Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” 1960s
Solid Wood Folding oak Stool by Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” 1960s

Solid Wood Folding oak Stool by Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Copenhagen, DK

The "Guldhøj Stool" (Model PH 43) by Poul Hundevad is a refined folding stool crafted in oak with

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark
Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool, Oak, Natural Leather, 1960s, Denmark

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Paris, FR

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj oak stool Denmark 1960s Model stems from a folding stool from the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Amsterdam, NL

patina. Commonly referred to as the 'Guldhøj' (Gold Hill) chair / stool Hundevad's design was inspired

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather
1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

1960s Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill Chair” Solid Wood Folding Stool, Black Leather

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, GB

“Gold Hill Chair” A solid wood folding stool, seat with black leather. Model PH 41. Made by Poul

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj Stools Denmark 1960
Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj Stools Denmark 1960

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj Stools Denmark 1960

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H 15 in W 14 in D 19 in

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj Stools Denmark 1960

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Guldhoj stools Denmark 1960 Super fabulous pair of original Poul

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Poul Hundevad "Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark
1950s Poul Hundevad "Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark

1950s Poul Hundevad "Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A gorgeous folding teak stool by Poul Hundevad of Denmark. Referred to as the "Gold Hill Chair

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Teak and Leather Model PH41 'Guldhoj' Folding Stool
Poul Hundevad Teak and Leather Model PH41 'Guldhoj' Folding Stool

Poul Hundevad Teak and Leather Model PH41 'Guldhoj' Folding Stool

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Description: Teak and leather 'Guldhoj' (Gold Hill) folding stool - model PH41. Lovely quality and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Poul Hundevad “Guldhøj / Gold Hill” Stool in Beech and Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Hundevad “Guldhøj / Gold Hill” Stool in Beech and Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Hundevad “Guldhøj / Gold Hill” Stool in Beech and Leather, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare and great example of Poul Hundevad's iconic “Guldhøj” folding stool in beech and leather. In

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Poul Hundevad Stools
Pair of Poul Hundevad Stools

Pair of Poul Hundevad Stools

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H 14 in W 19 in D 16 in

Pair of Poul Hundevad Stools

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Cambridge, US

. Referred to as the Goldhøj or Gold Hill stools, the form is a replica of a Bronze Age artifact found in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad
"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad

"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Denton, TX

Teak and black leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, circa 1950. The leather is not

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Rosewood Folding Stools for Vamdrup
Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Rosewood Folding Stools for Vamdrup

Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Rosewood Folding Stools for Vamdrup

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each. Designer: Poul Hundevad. Manufacturer: Vamdrup. Period/style: Danish modern. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Dimensions: 15″ H x 19″ W x 14″ D. Materials: Rosewood, n...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Rosewood

”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Kastrup, DK

”Gold Hill” (Guldhøj) teak folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH 41. Teak frame and original

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Mid-20th Century European Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored - Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak & Leather Folding Stool
Expertly Restored - Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak & Leather Folding Stool

Expertly Restored - Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak & Leather Folding Stool

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic “Gold Hill” folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Denmark circa

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Black Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Black Leather, Denmark, 1960s

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Black Leather, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Amsterdam, NL

as the 'Guldhøj' (Gold Hill) chair / stool Hundevad's design was inspired by a piece that dates back

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Ph43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Poul Hundevad Ph43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1950s

Poul Hundevad Ph43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Amsterdam, NL

to as the 'Guldhøj' (Gold Hill) chair / stool Hundevad's design was inspired by a piece that dates

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool
Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool

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H 15 in W 19 in D 14.5 in

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Folding Stool

By Poul Hundevad

Located in New York, NY

Wood and Cognac leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. circa 1950. Unsigned. Base in very

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern "Gold Hill" Stool in Oak and Saddle Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960
Danish Modern "Gold Hill" Stool in Oak and Saddle Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960

Danish Modern "Gold Hill" Stool in Oak and Saddle Leather by Poul Hundevad, 1960

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Odense, DK

Amazing vintage "Gold Hill" folding stool designed by Cabinetmaker Poul Hundevad, Denmark. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad
Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad

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H 15 in W 19 in D 14 in

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in New York, NY

Teak and black leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad. circa 1950. Signed with original

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Teak, Wenge

Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Gold Plated Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century
Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Gold Plated Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century

Set of 4 Hill Manufacturers Lucite & Gold Plated Swivel Bar Stools Mid-Century

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Miami, FL

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern fantastic and rare set of four Lucite swivel bar stools with Gold

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

”Gold Hill” Teak and Leather Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Kastrup, DK

“Gold Hill” (Guldhøj) teak folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH 43. Teak frame and original

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak Folding Stool for Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak Folding Stool for Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Poul Hundevad “Gold Hill” Teak Folding Stool for Vamdrup Stolefabrik

By Poul Hundevad, Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic “Gold Hill” folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stolefabrik in Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad
"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad

"Gold Hill" Folding Teak Stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Denton, TX

"Gold Hill" Folding teak stool, Denmark by Poul Hundevad. This one has the original leather.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Leather and Teak Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad
Vintage Leather and Teak Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad

Vintage Leather and Teak Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad, Illums Bolighus, Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern Gold Hill ottoman stools designed by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stølefabrik. This

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Teak Folding Gold Hill Stools by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of Teak Folding Gold Hill Stools by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s

Pair of Teak Folding Gold Hill Stools by Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1950s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Sylacauga, AL

A handsome pair of matching folding Gold Hill Stools by Poul Hundevad. Bases in teak, with nicely

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Stool in Teak

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Stool in Teak

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H 16.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

Poul Hundevad Gold Hill Stool in Teak

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Washington, DC

Poul Hundevad "Gold Hill" folding stool in leather and teak. Several available.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Footstools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Gold Hill Stool  SATURDAY SALE
Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Gold Hill Stool  SATURDAY SALE

Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Gold Hill Stool SATURDAY SALE

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Denver, CO

Sculptural teak and leather stool based on an original stool discovered in a grave dating back to

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Guldhoj Gold Hill Folding Stool Model PH41
Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Guldhoj Gold Hill Folding Stool Model PH41

Poul Hundevad Teak Leather Guldhoj Gold Hill Folding Stool Model PH41

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Poul Hundevad teak and leather 'Guldhoj' (Gold Hill) folding stool - model PH41. Lovely quality and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Teak & Leather Stool
Poul Hundevad Teak & Leather Stool

Poul Hundevad Teak & Leather Stool

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H 14.75 in W 19 in D 15.25 in

Poul Hundevad Teak & Leather Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Gold Hill" (Guldhøj) folding stool Model No. PH 41, designed & manufactured by Poul Hundevad

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Stools

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Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Oak and Leather Folding Stool
Poul Hundevad Oak and Leather Folding Stool

Poul Hundevad Oak and Leather Folding Stool

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H 12.5 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in

Poul Hundevad Oak and Leather Folding Stool

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Los Angeles, CA

"Gold Hill" folding stool (model no. PH43) by Poul Hundevad. Oak with aged leather seat. Hundevad

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Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Pair of 1950s Danish Teak and Leather Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad
Pair of 1950s Danish Teak and Leather Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad

Pair of 1950s Danish Teak and Leather Folding Stools by Poul Hundevad

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad

Located in Victoria, BC

Pair of exceptional "Gold Hill," or Guldhøj, stools by Poul Hundevad for Vamdrup Stolefabrik, circa

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark
Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark

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H 15.13 in W 19 in D 15.25 in

Gold Hill Stool by Poul Hundevad, Denmark

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Denver, CO

Teak and black leather folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, circa 1950.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather, Teak

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Gold Hill Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gold hill stool available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every gold hill stool was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the gold hill stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gold hill stool, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gold hill stool over the years, but those crafted by Poul Hundevad and Vamdrup Stolefabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gold Hill Stool?

Prices for a gold hill stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $652,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,273.

Poul Hundevad for sale on 1stDibs

Poul Hundevad was a master craftsman who designed and built furniture in his hometown of Vamdrup, Denmark. He is famed for his adaptable, functionalist creations. Multi-purpose design had become a standard in the Scandinavian modern furniture of the mid-20th century, and Hundevad imbued this approach into many of his creations, such as incorporating fold-down trays into his credenzas and sideboards

Hundevad was born in Vamdrup in 1917. He trained as a carpenter and for many years, he owned his own workshop and furniture factory. He designed and constructed his own furniture as well as pieces that were manufactured by other designers. He worked alongside such notable furniture creators as Carlo Jensen and Kaj Winding

Hundevard put a premium on space — the homes of mid-20th-century Denmark were not very big and usually consisted of small rooms with little storage — and so he created many foldable designs that could be stowed easily and kept out of the way when they were not needed.

His fame grew in 1960 when Hundevad introduced the Guldhoj stool. He created it as a replica of a Bronze Age stool excavated from a burial mound near his hometown, keeping the original form and dimensions exact. The Guldhoj is a simple stool, made of teak, oak, beech or ash. It folds out in an X configuration and has an uncomplicated leather seat. It was produced through the early 21st century, the later iterations being reproductions made by one of Hundevard’s employees. Though Hundevard masterfully crafted many inventive and functional designs, he is most remembered for the minimal genius of this mid-century modern folding stool.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Poul Hundevard storage pieces, seating, tables and more.

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.