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Pair of Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition Stools
Pair of Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition Stools

Pair of Pierre Chapo Special Black Wood Edition Stools

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool designed by Pierre Chapo in 1960s. Manufactured in France around 2019 Solid oakwood. Measures: small: 28 x 28 x 34 cm Tall: 31 x 31 x 45 cm In good original condition, with m...

Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

William (Billy) Haines — Pair of Swivel Stools, c. 1955
William (Billy) Haines — Pair of Swivel Stools, c. 1955

William (Billy) Haines — Pair of Swivel Stools, c. 1955

By William Billy Haines

Located in Chicago, IL

William (Billy) Haines — Pair of Swivel Stools, c. 1955 Upholstery, painted wood Dimensions: 12 h × 21 dia in (30 × 53 cm) A sophisticated pair of low swivel stools by legendary Holl...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lacquered Metal Stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Pair of Lacquered Metal Stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.

Pair of Lacquered Metal Stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.

By Vincent Darré

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of lacquered metal stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Les Arcs Pair of Pine Stools, French Alps circa 1970
Les Arcs Pair of Pine Stools, French Alps circa 1970

Les Arcs Pair of Pine Stools, French Alps circa 1970

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Crafted with precision from solid pine, this pair of stools features an elegant inverted U shape and a charming patina.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools
Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools

Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of Swedish Biedermeier stools made from satin birch.

Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

Pair of Antique Chinese Lucky Eight Stools, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Lucky Eight Stools, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Lucky Eight Stools, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles, and peasants alike.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Turned Wood Stools Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
Pair of Turned Wood Stools Attributed to Charles Dudouyt

Pair of Turned Wood Stools Attributed to Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice pair of stools are made of turned wood. This is a very nice design and a French work attributed to Charles Dudouyt, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s
Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

Pair of Model 60 Stools, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Pair of model 60 stools, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

1960's Pair Of Stools Model 60 By Alvar Aalto
1960's Pair Of Stools Model 60 By Alvar Aalto

1960's Pair Of Stools Model 60 By Alvar Aalto

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Kangasala, FI

Pair of the iconic stool 60 by Alvar Aalto. These stools are from the early 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Pair of Red Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Pair of Red Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger

Pair of Red Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger

By Royal Stranger

Located in Geneve, CH

Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red Royal strang...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Minimalist Stools in Steel and Black Upholstery
Pair of Minimalist Stools in Steel and Black Upholstery

Pair of Minimalist Stools in Steel and Black Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of stools or ottomans, lacquered steel, leatherette, Europe, 1970s A sleek pair of stools made in Europe in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Stools

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1950s Vintage Original
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1950s Vintage Original

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1950s Vintage Original

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

The stools have a lot of signs of use. The stools are sold as a pair, the price includes two stools.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1960s Vintage Original
Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1960s Vintage Original

Alvar Aalto Artek Stool 60 Pair Finland 1960s Vintage Original

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Espoo, FI

Designer Alvar Aalto. The stools are sold as a pair, the price includes two stools.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Pair of 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères in COL
Pair of 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères in COL

Pair of 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères in COL

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Méandre™ counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES®, in COL.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two stools with cast bronze legs and a brown suede cushions. The design of the legs have an organic texture. These stools will make a powerful statement in your interior. Stools can ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two stools with cast bronze legs and a brown suede cushions. The design of the legs have an organic texture. These stools will make a powerful statement in your interior. Stools can ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of bar stools in blond beech. Contemporary work.
Pair of bar stools in blond beech. Contemporary work.

Pair of bar stools in blond beech. Contemporary work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of bar stools in blond beech, seat with fine white curls.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Beech

Sigurdur Thorsteinsson Lyra Bar Stools for Magis, Italy - a Pair
Sigurdur Thorsteinsson Lyra Bar Stools for Magis, Italy - a Pair

Sigurdur Thorsteinsson Lyra Bar Stools for Magis, Italy - a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Lyra bar height stools designed by Sigurdur Thorsteinsson for Design Group Italia and manufactured by Magis circa 1990s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Beech Wood Stools, 1940s, Newly Upholstered
Pair of Art Deco Beech Wood Stools, 1940s, Newly Upholstered

Pair of Art Deco Beech Wood Stools, 1940s, Newly Upholstered

Located in Praha, CZ

A refined pair of Art Deco stools from the 1940s, crafted from solid beech wood and recently reupholstered in a neutral fabric.

Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Heart Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Heart Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Heart Stools by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare and early pair of heart stools designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Walnut

1960s Pair of Beech Stools in Boucle , Czechoslovakia
1960s Pair of Beech Stools in Boucle , Czechoslovakia

1960s Pair of Beech Stools in Boucle , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered - carefully refurbished

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech, Upholstery

Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools
Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools

Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Cleo Baldon campaign style bar stools in bamboo, faux leather and wrought iron.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of two James Rannefeld Wood Ribbon Stools, US
Pair of two James Rannefeld Wood Ribbon Stools, US

Pair of two James Rannefeld Wood Ribbon Stools, US

By James Rannefeld, Jawar Studio

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of two wood ribbon stools designed by James Rannefeld for Jawar.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s France
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s France

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Oak Stools, 1960s France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great decorative stool set from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles. Light, normal signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Contemporary Pair of Wood Stools and Bouclé Fabric. Italy
Contemporary Pair of Wood Stools and Bouclé Fabric. Italy

Contemporary Pair of Wood Stools and Bouclé Fabric. Italy

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Contemporary Pair of square stools, poufs or ottomans in wood.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Wide 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Pair of Wide 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères, in COM

Pair of Wide 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of wide 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères, in COM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Japanese Bentwood & Shag Wool Stools
Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Japanese Bentwood & Shag Wool Stools

Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Japanese Bentwood & Shag Wool Stools

By Akita Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Isamu Kenmochi Japanese Bentwood & Shag Wool Stools Japan, circa 1960s Manufactured by Akita Mokko Beautifully preserved, timeless classics Sculpted bentwood beech base newl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair of White Bronze  " Sorgue " Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Pair of White Bronze  " Sorgue " Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Pair of White Bronze " Sorgue " Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two beautiful stools inspired by Diego Giacometti, these stools are ideal for those who are looking for unique seating. Their White cast bronze legs provide a truly organic touch.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri
Pair of Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri

Pair of Kurt Østervig Bar Stools for Brande Møbelindustri

By Kurt Østervig, Brande Møbelindustri

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of teak stools by Danish born designer Kurt Østervig for Brande Mobelindustri, c.1960s, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Solaris" Stools by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco
Pair of "Solaris" Stools by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco

Pair of "Solaris" Stools by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco

By Ibisco Sedie

Located in Milan, IT

Set of 2 "Solaris" stools by Franco Vattolo for Ibisco. Solid walnut frame and natural leather seating.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair Regency Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools
A Pair Regency Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools

A Pair Regency Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Pair Regency Period Pale Sage Green Silk Hourglass Tabouret Stools With Pleated Fabric Covers, Padded Seats Finished With Stained Beech Bun Feet

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Silk

A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's
A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's

A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's

By Tony Paul

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of stylish mid-century bar stools, 30.75"h, 12"d, total width approx. 18".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools

Located in London, GB

A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe"  Metal & Wood Counter Stools
Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe"  Metal & Wood Counter Stools

Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe" Metal & Wood Counter Stools

By Luther Conover

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American (1950s) "Horseshoe" counter stools with flat wooden oval seats resting on splayed black iron tripod frames with curved crossbars.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Pair of St Paul Stools by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two stools with cast bronze legs and a brown leather cushions. The design of the legs have an organic texture. These stools will make a powerful statement in your interior. Stools ca...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange
Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange

Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools Powder-Coated Orange, A Pair Newly painted stools that would be functional in many home settings with the Mid-Century vibe.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Quirky Tractor Seat Kitchen/Bar High Stools
Pair of Quirky Tractor Seat Kitchen/Bar High Stools

Pair of Quirky Tractor Seat Kitchen/Bar High Stools

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of quirky tractor seat kitchen/bar high stools Quirky Bar or Kitchen Stools these are a great pair for a Country or Industrial look interior design made in cast iron The ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

1920s Pair of French Carved Wood and Linen Stools
1920s Pair of French Carved Wood and Linen Stools

1920s Pair of French Carved Wood and Linen Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of carved wood stools from France, 1920s. Intricate carving on "X" base and frame with original dark wood stain.

Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Wood, Linen

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Chinese Rosewood Mother Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat Stools
Pair Chinese Rosewood Mother Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat Stools

Pair Chinese Rosewood Mother Pearl Inlaid Garden Seat Stools

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of matching Chinese Asian carved beautiful rosewood barrel or garden stools covered in expertly crafted mother of pearl inlaid.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Stools

Materials

Wood

Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pair of Pine Stools, Circa 1958
Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pair of Pine Stools, Circa 1958

Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pair of Pine Stools, Circa 1958

By Olof Ottelin

Located in Kiel, SH

original pair of pine stools by Olof Ottelin, Finland, circa 1958

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Early Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats-Pair
Early Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats-Pair

Early Old Hickory Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats-Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing Signed Old Hickory Furniture bar stools from Martinsville,Indiana and newly re-upholstered in sued leather seats.These sturdy & strong bar stools or counter stools are super ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top.

Category

20th Century French Provincial Stools

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Pair of Stools
Late 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Pair of Stools

Late 19th Century Victorian Rococo Revival Pair of Stools

Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR

Each stool features robust, elegantly scrolled legs with pronounced curvilinear forms, culminating in intricate flourishes and volutes that add a touch of grandeur to their structure.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cream Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Cream Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

Pair of Cream Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cream shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin
Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin

Pair of Italian Rococo Square Stools With Faux Sheepskin

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of mid-century modern Italian Rococo stools with faux sheepskin seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather
Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather

Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather

Located in Milano, IT

This pair of vintage stools from the 1960s represents an authentic gem in the world of Italian design, a product of the craftsmanship of a golden era.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Leather Swivel Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Leather Swivel Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Leather Swivel Stools

By Paltrona Frau

Located in Norwalk, CT

These stylish mid-century stools were designed by Poltrona Frau, the famed Italian furniture maker known for their leather upholstered pieces. The stools have been crafted from solid...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Pair of Grey Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Grey Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

Pair of Grey Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of grey fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's
Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's

Pierre Guariche Pair of Minotaur Stools, France 1960's

By Pierre Guariche

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Minotaur stools in leather with black enameled steel bases.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Pair Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pair stool available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every pair stool was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a pair stool, we have 4908 options in-stock, while there are 117 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pair stool, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pair stool, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pair stool over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Perriand, Milo Baughman and Paul McCobb are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pair Stool?

Prices for a pair stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $140,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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.