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Italian antiques Stools in finely crafted wood, 1600-1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antiques Stools in finely crafted wood, 1600-1800s Pair of antiques stools entirely in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian antiques Stools in finely crafted wood, 1600-1800s
Italian antiques Stools in finely crafted wood, 1600-1800s
$1,682 / set
H 16.34 in W 21.26 in D 13 in
Custom Pair of Midcentury Style Round Stools with Brass Legs
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom midcentury style round stools. Shown with brass legs and wool tops with button and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare pair antique Mexican folding stool made in ponderosa Chihuahua circa 1920, with
Category

Vintage 1920s Mexican Industrial Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool
Pair of Antique Mexican Folding Stool
$1,000 / set
H 25.99 in W 9.85 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Antique French Walnut Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French walnut foot stools. They were made in France, and date from
Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Walnut Foot Stools
Pair of Antique French Walnut Foot Stools
$896 / set
H 9.85 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish satin birch Biedermeier stools. They were recently imported from
Category

Antique 1870s Swedish Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
Pair of Antique Swedish Satin Birch Biedermeier Stools
$2,188 / set
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair Of Antique Aesthetic Lift Top Bench Stools
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of English Aesthetic walnut benches with upholstered over-seats opening to storage
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Of Antique Aesthetic Lift Top Bench Stools
Pair Of Antique Aesthetic Lift Top Bench Stools
$3,275 / set
H 16 in W 20 in D 10 in
Antique Late 18th Century Pair of Italian Tabouret/ Stools
Located in Doha, QA
This beautiful elegant Antique Stools (Tabouret) are hand crafted and made out of walnut wood ca in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Late 18th Century Pair of Italian Tabouret/ Stools
Antique Late 18th Century Pair of Italian Tabouret/ Stools
$3,000 / set
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Antique Oak Stools Carved and Turned Around 1850
Located in Hannover, DE
their height, the stools can also be used as side tables. They are also very comfortable, and as a pair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Early Victorian Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Oak Stools Carved and Turned Around 1850
Pair of Antique Oak Stools Carved and Turned Around 1850
$1,927 / set
H 18.51 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Exquisite Antique Chippendale Style Pair of Seating Stools Vienna, 1870
Located in Doha, QA
This is an exquisite pair of large Viennese Chippendale style Stools (Tabouret). The craftsmanship
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CARVED MOORISH 19TH CENTURY AESTHETIC MOVEMENT STOOLS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair
Located in Newtown, CT
Antique Pair of English Factory Stools. One signed Tagg and Co. Engineers New Castle, the other
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair
Antique English Factory Stools c. 1900 a Pair
$1,675 / set
H 17 in Dm 13.5 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Victorian late 19th century hand carved
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Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
Pair of Antique Victorian Hand Carved 19th Century Asethetic Movement Stools
$1,215 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 18.31 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Contemporary Kilim Covered Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of contemporary stools newly upholstered with remnants of antique mid-eastern carpet. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of Contemporary Kilim Covered Stools
Pair of Contemporary Kilim Covered Stools
$1,750 / set
H 17.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of Swedish Antique Taboret Stools from the Empire Period in Yellow Birch
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of antique taboret stools from the empire period, around 1840. The stools are Swedish and made
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Stools

Materials

Birch

PAIR Set of 2 Antique English Stool Oak Jacobean Display Stand Bobbin Leg c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Set of 2 Antique English Stool Oak Jacobean Display Stand Bobbin Leg c1900. Direct from
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Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Vintage Lounge Stools, French, Leatherette, 1960s Stool, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage lounge stools. A French, leatherette 1960s stool, dating the mid-20th
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1910 hand made milking stools that work well
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
Pair of Antique Circa 1910 Milking Stools Which Make Lovely Small Side Tables
$1,215 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 13 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in
FS Flores Collection Pair of Woven Reed Garden Seats
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of garden seats hand crafted with a durable metal frame wrapped with reed in classic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Joint Stools Side Tables
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique 19th Century English oak pegged joint stools or side tables with hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Joint Stools Side Tables
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Joint Stools Side Tables
$2,995 / set
H 16 in W 18.5 in D 13.5 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CARVED FRAME STOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category

20th Century English Victorian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

PAIR OF VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CARVED FRAME STOOLs
PAIR OF VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FLORAL UPHOLSTERED CARVED FRAME STOOLs
$1,603 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 20.08 in
Pair of Midcentury French Rococo Style Oak Stools with Scalloped Aprons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Rococo style oak stools from the Midcentury period, with scraped back finish
Category

Mid-20th Century French Rococo Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 19th-Century English Barley Twist Hardwood Stools with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century English stools showcases the timeless elegance of barley twist
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood

VINTAGE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

VINTAGE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
VINTAGE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ARTS & CRAFTS KITCHEN BAR STOOLs
$2,045 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 44.89 in W 15.95 in D 17.72 in
Pair of 19th Century English Painted Stools with Turned Legs and Linen Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century English stools balances timeworn charm with fresh, custom upholstery
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

French Pair of Ornately-Carved Wood Stools w/Upholstered Seats, Circa 1880's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of ornately carved wood and upholstered stools from the 19th century. These antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood

FiNE PAIR OF RTESTORED ORIGINAL 1930'S BURR OAK ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON STOOLS
By Robert Thompson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of
Category

Vintage 1930s English Country Stools

Materials

Oak

FiNE PAIR OF RTESTORED ORIGINAL 1930'S BURR OAK ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON STOOLS
FiNE PAIR OF RTESTORED ORIGINAL 1930'S BURR OAK ROBERT MOUSEMAN THOMPSON STOOLS
$6,057 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.16 in W 15.95 in D 10.83 in
Antique pair of Hepplewhite period mahogany window seats
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of George III Hepplewhite period mahogany & upholstered Window Seats, having serpentine
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Rare & Sturdy Vintage Pair of Handcrafted Oak Arts & Crafts Stools w Curved Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and wonderful condition pair of semi-antique solid oak stools. Finding this rare pair
Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Newly Upholstered English Barley Leg Stools
Located in Nashville, TN
Gorgeous pair of antique upholstered stools! The barley twist legs are a warm wood, worked in a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Newly Upholstered English Barley Leg Stools
Newly Upholstered English Barley Leg Stools
$2,575
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair of Vintage Italian Black Lacquer Curcule Benches Upholstered in Leopard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV-style antique black-lacquered petite commode or bedside table, having a shaped top with
Category

Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Three Vintage Bamboo Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introduce warmth, texture, and history into your space with this charming pair of antique rattan
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Three Vintage Bamboo Barstools
Set of Three Vintage Bamboo Barstools
$700 / set
H 44.5 in W 24 in D 44.5 in
Pair of Round Midcentury Style Hairpin Benches Or Stools
By Mid Century Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Circa 21st century pair of Mid-Century Modern style newly made upholstered benches with satin black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of Chinese ceramic garden stool from late Qing Dynasty. Classic barrel shape with
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
Pair of Antique Chinese Ceramic Garden Stools
$3,850 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 17 in Dm 12.25 in
Fine Pair Of Antique Urn Form Granite Garden Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Antique Urn Form carved Granite Garden Stools with fluting and
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Pair Of Antique Footstools, English, Walnut, Cushioned Stool, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique footstools. An English, walnut and boxwood cushioned stool, dating to the
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Boxwood, Walnut

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1810-1820 Antique Regency fully
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
$11,670 Sale Price
30% Off
H 41.34 in W 28.94 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Good pair of antique Italian pale green paint stools. Circa 1890. Perfect for today's transitional
Category

Antique 1890s Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools
Pair of Italian Pale Green Stools
$3,200 / set
H 14 in W 17 in D 14 in
Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mahogany footstool stools These are a very high end luxurious pair of stools, they have been inspired by
Category

Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Footstools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood
Sublime Pair of circa 1860 Antique Victorian Footstools Stools Carved Hardwood
$1,886 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 18.12 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
By Singer
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original circa 1920’s Singer Sewing machine
Category

Vintage 1920s English Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
Pair of Antique Singer Sewing Machine Work Chairs Height Adjustable Bar Stools
$1,896 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 29.53 in W 15.56 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Rectangular Benches Stools
By Mastercraft
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Mastercraft antiqued brass finish rectangular shaped benches or stools with newer off white
Category

Vintage 1980s American Benches

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mastercraft Brass Rectangular Benches Stools
Pair of Mastercraft Brass Rectangular Benches Stools
$3,400 / set
H 18 in W 22 in D 16 in
ANTIQUE ART DECO HIGH BAR TABLE & PAIR OF STOOLS SUITES MUST SEE PICTUREs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare suite of
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Zinc

ANTIQUE ART DECO HIGH BAR TABLE & PAIR OF STOOLS SUITES MUST SEE PICTUREs
ANTIQUE ART DECO HIGH BAR TABLE & PAIR OF STOOLS SUITES MUST SEE PICTUREs
$4,146 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 43.51 in Dm 28.35 in
Pair Antique Yorkshire Back Stools / Side Chairs solid Oak, England 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Antique pair of Yorkshire Back Stools / Side Chairs, England, 18th century. Solid oak with two
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

LOVELY PAIR OF GREY FABRIC STUDDED FOOTSTOOLS SiDE STAND STOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Pair of Grey Fabric Studded
Category

20th Century British Footstools

Materials

Fabric

LOVELY PAIR OF GREY FABRIC STUDDED FOOTSTOOLS SiDE STAND STOOL
LOVELY PAIR OF GREY FABRIC STUDDED FOOTSTOOLS SiDE STAND STOOL
$497 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLAW & BALL FEET WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS & STOOLs
$11,002 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 46.46 in W 31.11 in D 35.44 in
Pair of antique stools
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Antique foot stools recovered in faux zebra fabric with mahogany legs. May be sold separately.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Footstools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of antique stools
Pair of antique stools
$880 / set
H 8 in W 14 in D 10 in
Pair of antique Italian stools, window seats
Located in Maidstone, GB
Exceptional rare pair of 19th Century Italian stools – window seats. Makers stamp on the bottom – F
Category

Antique 19th Century European Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of antique Italian stools, window seats
Pair of antique Italian stools, window seats
$13,131
H 20 in W 51 in D 20 in
Antique Quality Pair of Victorian Walnut Foot Stools
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality pair of Victorian walnut foot stools. Quality, decorative and attractive, with
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Pair of Victorian Walnut Foot Stools
Antique Quality Pair of Victorian Walnut Foot Stools
$545 / set
H 6.3 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Pair of Antique Carved Oak Black Forest Stools
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this pair of early oak stools Probably made in black forest around 1800
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Black Forest Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique Carved Oak Black Forest Stools
Pair of Antique Carved Oak Black Forest Stools
$3,040 / set
H 22 in W 10 in D 11 in
Antique Pair of 19th Century Victorian Foot Stools Embroidered
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique pair of 19th century Victorian (or possibly Edwardian) embroidered needlework foot stools
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Rare Pair of Victorian Beech Upholstered Stools Seats Chairs
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare pair Victorian beech upholstered stools seats chairs. Quality, decorative and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools

Materials

Beech

A Pair of Exquisite Antique French Louis XVI carved gilt wood stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite Antique French Louis XVI carved gilt wood stools of superb craftsmanship
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Giltwood, Silk

Pair of Mid-17th Century French Walnut and Oak "Tabourets de Chanters"
Located in Malvern, Victoria
A rare pair of mid-17th century French walnut and oak ‘tabourets de chanters’ (cantor’s stools
Category

Antique 17th Century French Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Swedish antique stools
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Elegant Swedish stools in their original grey white patina. To be reuphoistered
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Footstools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish antique stools
$7,500 / set
H 19.69 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Stools
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hexagonal wood garden stools with marble inserts in tops.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Stools
Pair of Antique Chinese Wooden Stools
$4,800 / set
H 18.25 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Workers Stools
Located in Amsterdam, NL
x 48 H cm seat height: 46 and 48 cm Listing is for the pair.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Furniture

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Pair of Antique Chinese Workers Stools
Pair of Antique Chinese Workers Stools
$594 / set
H 18.9 in W 15.75 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Stools
Located in SOMIS, CA
Beautiful red lacquer stool has wonderful, rustic country charm. With drawer and secret compartment
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Stools
Pair of Red Lacquer Antique Chinese Stools
$1,100 / set
H 16.25 in W 12 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Elmwood Stools, 19th Century
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of antique Chinese elmwood stools, 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Elmwood Stools, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Elmwood Stools, 19th Century
$1,750 / set
H 24 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Antique Chinese Ming Style Stools, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of stools demonstrate all hallmarks of Ming dynasty's furniture. Simple, necessary lines
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

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Pair Of Antique Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair of antique stools available for sale. Each of these unique pair of antique stools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Pair of antique stools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair of antique stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Industrial and Louis XV pair of antique stools are of considerable interest. John Danner Co., Mid Century Antiques and R & Y Augousti each produced beautiful pair of antique stools that are worth considering.

How Much are Pair Of Antique Stools?

Pair of antique stools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,278, while the lowest priced sells for $360 and the highest can go for as much as $63,704.

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.