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Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool
Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool

By Luis Vega

Located in Guadalajara, Jal.

A stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

Low stool, Ash Wood, Handmade in France
Low stool, Ash Wood, Handmade in France

Low stool, Ash Wood, Handmade in France

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

This low stool is inspired by the tripod stools traditionally used in rural settings. The tinted

Category

2010s French Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash, Straw

Rustic Wood Stool, Reclaimed Wood, Oak, Black, Charred, Handmade, Logniture
Rustic Wood Stool, Reclaimed Wood, Oak, Black, Charred, Handmade, Logniture

Rustic Wood Stool, Reclaimed Wood, Oak, Black, Charred, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

This sculptural charred wood stool captures the essence of primitive elegance, fusing raw texture

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture
Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture

Stool, Carved, Mulberry Wood, Log Furniture, Rustic, Handmade, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved stool. Carved from a single piece of mulberry wood and protected with the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool Finished in Black
Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool Finished in Black

Contemporary Handmade Solid Oak Wood Stool Finished in Black

By Luis Vega

Located in Guadalajara, Jal.

A stool for all occasions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. This piece of furniture serves

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Stools

Materials

Oak

21st Stefan Stool Wood Linen Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Stefan Stool Wood Linen Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Stefan Stool Wood Linen Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

detail, and interesting use of wood are hallmarks of the Wood Tailors Club collection. With this in mind

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Leather, Linen, Walnut

Brutalist, Sculptural Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Handmade, Craved
Brutalist, Sculptural Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Handmade, Craved

Brutalist, Sculptural Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Oak Wood, Handmade, Craved

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

21st Century Brummell Bar Stool Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Brummell Bar Stool Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Brummell Bar Stool Walnut Wood Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

timeless rattan trend, the Wood Tailors designers conceived this Brummell bar stool. Designed for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Walnut

Modern Bridge Stool made with Wood, Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Modern Bridge Stool made with Wood, Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club

Modern Bridge Stool made with Wood, Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club

Located in Seroa, PT

introduced. The Bridge stool is a very elegant bedroom accessory that can take on various functions, such

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

21st Century George Stool Walnut Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century George Stool Walnut Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century George Stool Walnut Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

level in different rooms. The George stool is made of solid walnut wood with a rigorous handcraft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great decorative stool from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different

Category

Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

Handmade Adjustable Piano Stool with Floral Needlepoint Seat
Handmade Adjustable Piano Stool with Floral Needlepoint Seat

Handmade Adjustable Piano Stool with Floral Needlepoint Seat

Located in Seattle, WA

A piano or vanity stool featuring a hand-stitched needlepoint seat. The round cushion is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great decorative stool from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different

Category

Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Beech Stool, 1960s France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great decorative stool from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different

Category

Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool
1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage 1950's Handmade Vine wood & oak Bar Stool. Probably made in France, 1950's / 60's period

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Stools

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Contemporary geometric handmade in Portugal Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric handmade in Portugal Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric handmade in Portugal Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric serandite bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Bouclé

Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric black velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric brown velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary geometric grey velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric grey velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric grey velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary geometric pink velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric pink velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric pink velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric ivory velvet handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric fern green bouclé handmade Rock stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable

Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

21st Century Beth Fringes Stool Nobuck Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
21st Century Beth Fringes Stool Nobuck Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

21st Century Beth Fringes Stool Nobuck Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

, Ottiu designers conceived the Beth fringes stool. Structured in wood, the mid-century modern stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable
Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable

Handmade Velvet Stool by Munna Design Studio, Modern Fringes, Customizable

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

or footrest Handmade in Europe. Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production, requirements and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Hermione Bar Stool Handmade Teak Brass and Leather, Contemporary Style, In Stock
Hermione Bar Stool Handmade Teak Brass and Leather, Contemporary Style, In Stock

Hermione Bar Stool Handmade Teak Brass and Leather, Contemporary Style, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

considerable grace and character. This beautiful handmade stool in the contemporary style is in stock and ready

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

21st Century Velvet Wyo Stool Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio
21st Century Velvet Wyo Stool Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio

21st Century Velvet Wyo Stool Ashwood Handmade in Portugal by Porus Studio

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

native American tribes. Porustudio designed Wyo Stool getting inspired by the imposing shape of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern round handmade natural oak Niemeyer II stool by InsidherLand
Mid-Century Modern round handmade natural oak Niemeyer II stool by InsidherLand

Mid-Century Modern round handmade natural oak Niemeyer II stool by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wood

Talalla Stool Handmade in Blackened Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock
Talalla Stool Handmade in Blackened Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock

Talalla Stool Handmade in Blackened Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

, tying an entire space together. Our modernist Talalla Footstool design is meticulously handmade from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak, Wood, Hardwood, Linen, Foam, Feathers

Scandinavian-Style Oak Stool - PI
Scandinavian-Style Oak Stool - PI

Scandinavian-Style Oak Stool - PI

By Ananas Design + Crafts

Located in Orlando, FL

solid wood stool is versatile enough for use in entryways, at the foot of a bed, in seating areas, or

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Handmade Ottoman with Embossed Leather Seat by Angel Pazmino from Ecuador
Handmade Ottoman with Embossed Leather Seat by Angel Pazmino from Ecuador

Handmade Ottoman with Embossed Leather Seat by Angel Pazmino from Ecuador

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An stool by Angel Pazmino from Ecuador. This beautiful handmade stool features a leather strapped

Category

20th Century Ecuadorean International Style Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes
Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes

Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

suited to curated environments. The stool is supported by a solid wood base composed of four straight

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming, Lacquer

Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes
Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes

Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The handmade barstool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Trimming

Mid-Century Modern Elke Ottoman by Ottiu, Velvet Upholstery Handmade in Portugal
Mid-Century Modern Elke Ottoman by Ottiu, Velvet Upholstery Handmade in Portugal

Mid-Century Modern Elke Ottoman by Ottiu, Velvet Upholstery Handmade in Portugal

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

armchairs or used as an elegant and cozy stool, the Elke Ottoman is a must-have for your living room décor.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Talalla Footstool Handmade in Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock
Talalla Footstool Handmade in Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock

Talalla Footstool Handmade in Teak and Rattan Mid Century Style, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

, tying an entire space together. Our modernist Talalla Footstool design is meticulously handmade from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Teak, Wood, Hardwood

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Handmade walnut stool/side table exemplifies the beauty of craftsmanship with its elegantly curved

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table or a stool. Carved from a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Oak, Handmade, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Oak, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Oak, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Unique chainsaw carved wooden functional sculpture usable as a side table or a stool. Carved from a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture
Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

Sculptural Side Table, Stool, Solid Wood, Walnut, Handmade, Organic, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

piece of wood and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Contemporary stained beech wood handmade Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand
Contemporary stained beech wood handmade Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand

Contemporary stained beech wood handmade Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the Silhouette bar stool

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black
Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Handmade, Carved, Black, Logniture
Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Handmade, Carved, Black, Logniture

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Handmade, Carved, Black, Logniture

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved stool/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black
Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

Chainsaw carved bench/side table. Carved from a single piece of burnt oak wood and protected with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Wood, Oak

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black
Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

Stool, Side Table, Solid Burnt Wood, Rustic, Organic, Handmade, Carved, Black

By Logniture

Located in Stara Gradiška, HR

, and protected with the highest quality oils, ensuring durability for generations. Such unique handmade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Handmade Spanish Brutalist Foot stool 1950s
Handmade Spanish Brutalist Foot stool 1950s

Handmade Spanish Brutalist Foot stool 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Brutalist Spanish Foot stool or Ottoman . Handmade . Very nice boat shaped . good condition .

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wood

Spanish Handmade Wicker Stool Lacquered in Blue Colour
Spanish Handmade Wicker Stool Lacquered in Blue Colour

Spanish Handmade Wicker Stool Lacquered in Blue Colour

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish handmade wicker stool lacquered in blue colour.

Category

2010s Spanish Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Organic nature-inspired brass handmade Figueroa bar stool by InsidherLand
Organic nature-inspired brass handmade Figueroa bar stool by InsidherLand

Organic nature-inspired brass handmade Figueroa bar stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

the creation of the Figueroa counter stool. Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxurious Figueroa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool
Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Handmade Vintage Small Folk Art Carved and Painted Vanity Bench Stool

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage, handmade floral folk art vanity bench/stool. This wonderful little seat features a full

Category

20th Century Unknown Folk Art Benches

Materials

Wood

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Handmade Wood Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal handmade wood stool for your home. A handmade wood stool — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a handmade wood stool, we have 57 options in-stock, while there are 57 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a handmade wood stool — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A handmade wood stool made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Greenapple, Laylo Studio and Logniture each produced at least one beautiful handmade wood stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Handmade Wood Stool?

A handmade wood stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,907, while the lowest priced sells for $119 and the highest can go for as much as $50,000.

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.

Questions About Handmade Wood Stool
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.