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Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s
Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s

Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Odense, DK

Folding stool in steel and cognac leather by Michael Christensen. 1990's Many Similarities to PK 91 by Poul Kjærholm.

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s
Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s

Folding Stool in Steel and Leather by Michael Christensen, 1990s

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Odense, DK

Folding stool in steel and cognac leather by Michael Christensen. 1990's Many Similarities to PK 91 by Poul Kjærholm.

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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

By Poul Hundevad

Located in High Point, NC

An early production “Guldhøj” folding stool, designed by Poul Hundevad and produced in the studio of the artist.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Small vintage folding stool - turned frame, genuine leather seat -colonial style
Small vintage folding stool - turned frame, genuine leather seat -colonial style

Small vintage folding stool - turned frame, genuine leather seat -colonial style

Located in Schwerin, MV

Small folding stool with a turned wooden frame and genuine leather seat (restored) in a colonial style, early to mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Colonial Revival Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool By Poul Hundevad
"Guldhoj" Folding Stool By Poul Hundevad

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool By Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Guldhoj" folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model: PH 41. Rosewood & leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad
"Guldhoj" Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool by Poul Hundevad

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Copenhagen, DK

"Guldhoj" folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Oak and the original leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Folding Stools, 1970s
Set of 6 Folding Stools, 1970s

Set of 6 Folding Stools, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of 6 folding stools, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Folding Stool Oak & Leather Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1950s
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Folding Stool Oak & Leather Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1950s

Uno & Östen Kristiansson Folding Stool Oak & Leather Luxus Vittsjö Sweden 1950s

By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus Vittsjö

Located in Basel, BS

Rare folding stool designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for their own firm Luxus in Vittsjö, Sweden in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Folding Tripod Hunting Stool in Leather and Beech, 1970s
Vintage Scandinavian Folding Tripod Hunting Stool in Leather and Beech, 1970s

Vintage Scandinavian Folding Tripod Hunting Stool in Leather and Beech, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Vintage Scandinavian Tripod hunting stool with legs made of solid lacquered beech wood and a seat of thick tanned saddle leather. Manufactured in the 1960s or 70s. Measurements: H: 5...

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Single Maison Jansen Campaign Folding Stool Leather Brass and Brushed Nickel
Single Maison Jansen Campaign Folding Stool Leather Brass and Brushed Nickel

Single Maison Jansen Campaign Folding Stool Leather Brass and Brushed Nickel

By Maison Jansen

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant striking folding stool by Maison Jansen Brushed nickel over steel frame with brass paw feet and finials. Stamped Italy on underside of feet. Appears in the books: Jansen: Dec...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed 1961.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool in Teak
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool in Teak

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stool in Teak

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Dallas, TX

A teak and patinated leather "Guldhoj" folding stool by Poul Hundevad.

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding X Stool
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding X Stool

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding X Stool

Located in Chicago, IL

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj folding X stool in teak and honey color leather, excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Stools

Materials

Teak, Leather

Danish Brass Folding Propeller Stool w/Leather Seat style of Poul Kjaerholm
Danish Brass Folding Propeller Stool w/Leather Seat style of Poul Kjaerholm

Danish Brass Folding Propeller Stool w/Leather Seat style of Poul Kjaerholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Highwood, IL

This awesome unmarked stool, is very similar to, and in the style of a PK91™ folding stool designed by Poul Kjaerholm which epitomizes his ongoing adaption of historical furniture ca...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch
Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

Located in London, GB

Pair of folding stools with canvas seats and leather strap for wallmounting.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Stools

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Leather

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Rosewood Folding Stools, 1948
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Rosewood Folding Stools, 1948

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Rosewood Folding Stools, 1948

By Poul Hundevad

Located in London, England

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Folding Stools, 1948 Rarely seen pair of Model 41 folding stools in Brazilian rosewood with black saddle leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch
Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

Pair of Folding Stools by Mogens Koch

By Mogens Koch

Located in London, GB

Early pair of folding canvas stools by Mogens Koch and cabinetmakers Interna.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Canvas, Leather

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding Stool, 1948
Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding Stool, 1948

Poul Hundevad Guldhoj Teak Folding Stool, 1948

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The iconic model 41 folding stool in beautifully aged Danish teak new cognac brown saddle leather seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Antique Morgan Colt Style Wrought-Iron and Leather Folding Curule Stool
Antique Morgan Colt Style Wrought-Iron and Leather Folding Curule Stool

Antique Morgan Colt Style Wrought-Iron and Leather Folding Curule Stool

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this absolutely stunning high quality antique Morgan Colt style wrought-iron and leather folding curule stool. The stool looks to be made by Morgan Colt however we are no...

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charles Hollis Jones Style Chrome Folding Stools, 2
Charles Hollis Jones Style Chrome Folding Stools, 2

Charles Hollis Jones Style Chrome Folding Stools, 2

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Style Chrome Folding Stools, with cognac leather covered seats. 14" H x 24" W x 13" D.

Category

20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Amarillo, TX

Poul Kjærholm. Folding stool. Fritz Hansen. Denmark, circa 1962.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage folding stool, Design Adrian Reed, minimalistic, 1970s
Vintage folding stool, Design Adrian Reed, minimalistic, 1970s

Vintage folding stool, Design Adrian Reed, minimalistic, 1970s

By Adrian Reed

Located in Schwerin, MV

Vintage folding stool "Suzy" by Adrian Reed, 1970s - Minimalist, functional, and elegant. The stool folds completely flat for easy storage and transport. Its unique mechanism combin...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Minimalist Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Walnut Egyptian Folding Stools, Ole Wanscher Style
Pair of Walnut Egyptian Folding Stools, Ole Wanscher Style

Pair of Walnut Egyptian Folding Stools, Ole Wanscher Style

By Ole Wanscher

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful and in excellent vintage condition, original leather and solid folding stools in the manner of Ole Wanscher.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Folding stool ‘Guldhøj’ designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1960s
Folding stool ‘Guldhøj’ designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1960s

Folding stool ‘Guldhøj’ designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Stockholm, SE

Folding stool ‘Guldhøj’ designed by Poul Hundevad Denmark, 1960s Rosewood and leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970s, Leather and Wooden Folding Chair
1970s, Leather and Wooden Folding Chair

1970s, Leather and Wooden Folding Chair

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s leather and wooden folding chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool in Style of Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s
"Guldhoj" Folding Stool in Style of Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s

"Guldhoj" Folding Stool in Style of Poul Hundevad, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Forest, BE

This stool was inspired by a folding stool from the bronze period, dating to about 1400 BC, that was discovered in Denmark’s Guldhoj (Golden Hill) during an excavation. The stool, a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

Materials

Leather

Pr. of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings  folding stools for Saridis
Pr. of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings  folding stools for Saridis

Pr. of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings folding stools for Saridis

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of Gibbings " Diphourous Okiadias" folding stools for Saridis of Athens.Each with metal labels.

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

French 1930's Scroll Arm Stitched Hide Iron Folding Stool
French 1930's Scroll Arm Stitched Hide Iron Folding Stool

French 1930's Scroll Arm Stitched Hide Iron Folding Stool

Located in Greenwich, CT

French 1930's iron tubular folding bench still retaining its original hand-stitched hide seat. A bold, classical form.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Stools

Materials

Leather

Zig-Zag Folding Ottoman with Leather Seat
Zig-Zag Folding Ottoman with Leather Seat

Zig-Zag Folding Ottoman with Leather Seat

Located in Culver City, CA

ZIG-ZAG folding ottoman with original leather seat, unusual form, adjustable.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat
19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat

19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Folding Iron Chair with Leather Seat

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Stools

Materials

Iron

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Kold Christensen - Scandinavian Modern The classic PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed 1961 and manufactured by E.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Mid Century Teak and Hide Tripod Folding Stools
A Pair of Mid Century Teak and Hide Tripod Folding Stools

A Pair of Mid Century Teak and Hide Tripod Folding Stools

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of folding stools with brass capped feet. The sling seats are leather trimmed animal hide.

Category

20th Century Kenyan Stools

Materials

Leather, Hide, Teak

Hermès Paris Pippa Folding Stool, Rene Dumas & Peter Coles, France, 1990s
Hermès Paris Pippa Folding Stool, Rene Dumas & Peter Coles, France, 1990s

Hermès Paris Pippa Folding Stool, Rene Dumas & Peter Coles, France, 1990s

By Peter Coles, Rena Dumas, Hermès

Located in Vienna, AT

An early model of the well-known foldable "Pippa" stool, designed by Rena Dumas & Peter Coles for Hermes Paris, manufactured in the early 1990s.

Category

1990s French Stools

Materials

Brass

Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped
Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped

Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Poul Kjaerholm for E-Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. PK-91 Folding Stool in chromed steel with the original black leather .

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

An early PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with original slung canvas seat and additional loose cushion upholstered in brown leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s A PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with vintage tan leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of PK91 stools each stamped EKC inside a square. Please note these are from the first edition of PK91 stools not the latter edition by Fritz Hansen. Matte chrome-plated steel ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Hermes "Pippa" Leather Campaign Stool
Hermes "Pippa" Leather Campaign Stool

Hermes "Pippa" Leather Campaign Stool

Located in New York, NY

Original Hermes "Pippa" saddle leather and pear wood folding campaign stool with brass hardware.

Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Campaign Chairs  - foldable Safari Chairs - Almazan, Spain 1960s
Set of 4 Campaign Chairs  - foldable Safari Chairs - Almazan, Spain 1960s

Set of 4 Campaign Chairs - foldable Safari Chairs - Almazan, Spain 1960s

By Mogens Koch

Located in Schwerin, MV

Set of 4 folding Campaigner chairs / Safari / Director's chairs by Almazan - Spain from the 1960s, based on the Mogens Koch MK-16 chair from 1932. The backrest, armrests, and seat ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Leather Italian Folding Stools
Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Leather Italian Folding Stools

Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Leather Italian Folding Stools

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian folding stools with a hand forged iron frame and leather seats.

Category

20th Century Italian Footstools

Materials

Iron

Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool
Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool

Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool

Located in Ferndale, MI

Rosewood and Leather Fold-up Egyptian Stool by Paul Hundevad Vamdru.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Footstools

Folding Stool by Poul Kjaerholm
Folding Stool by Poul Kjaerholm

Folding Stool by Poul Kjaerholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in New York City, NY

Folding Stool by Poul Kjaerholm is made of a folding steel base and cognac leather sling.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Footstools

Materials

Steel

Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool
Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool

Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ole Wanscher Egyptian Folding Stool

Category

20th Century Danish Footstools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of  Danish Folding Stools in Teak and Leather 1960s
Pair of  Danish Folding Stools in Teak and Leather 1960s

Pair of Danish Folding Stools in Teak and Leather 1960s

Located in Handewitt, DE

Pair of danish teak folding stools / ottoman. Made in solid teak and cognac leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Brown Leather Campaign Folding Chair and Matching Ottoman Stool by Palecek
Brown Leather Campaign Folding Chair and Matching Ottoman Stool by Palecek

Brown Leather Campaign Folding Chair and Matching Ottoman Stool by Palecek

By Palecek Furniture

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare Palecek brown leather campaign folding chair with matching ottomans/stool.

Category

Early 2000s American Campaign Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spanish Folding Stool with Wooden Legs and Leather Seat
Spanish Folding Stool with Wooden Legs and Leather Seat

Spanish Folding Stool with Wooden Legs and Leather Seat

Located in Marbella, ES

Spanish folding stool with wooden legs and leather seat.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s

Poul Hundevad, Guldhøj, PH41, Folding Stool, Oak & Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Poul Hundevad

Located in Odense, DK

A Danish icon, the "Guldhøj" stool made by the Danish Designer Poul Hundevad in oak and a beautiful patinated cognac colored leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Morgan Colt American Art Deco Folding Stools
Morgan Colt American Art Deco Folding Stools

Morgan Colt American Art Deco Folding Stools

By Morgan Colt

Located in Astoria, NY

The pair has a folding iron and brass structure and leather seats.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Benches

Materials

Brass, Iron

MK 30 folding stool by Mogens Koch, design 1960's
MK 30 folding stool by Mogens Koch, design 1960's

MK 30 folding stool by Mogens Koch, design 1960's

By Mogens Koch

Located in PARIS, FR

Model No. MK-30 foldable stool offers a very aesthetic shape and a particularly asymmetrical structure which further highlights its charm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Poul Hundevad Teak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s
Poul Hundevad Teak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s

Poul Hundevad Teak Guldhøj Folding Stool Model PH-41 1960s

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Handewitt, DE

Guldhøj folding stool by Poul Hundevad. Model PH-41. Made in teak.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Two Folding Stools from Denmark, Designed in the, 1960s
Set of Two Folding Stools from Denmark, Designed in the, 1960s

Set of Two Folding Stools from Denmark, Designed in the, 1960s

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two folding stools from Denmark, designed in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Steel

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Leather Folding Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the leather folding stool you’re looking for. A leather folding stool — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 105 variations of the antique or vintage leather folding stool you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather folding stool, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather folding stool, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Poul Hundevad, Poul Kjærholm and Uno & Östen Kristiansson each produced at least one beautiful leather folding stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Folding Stool?

Prices for a leather folding stool start at $250 and top out at $30,000 with the average selling for $2,548.

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.