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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

Pair of Elegant Round Stools - Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Pair of Elegant Round Stools - Reupholstered in Your Fabric

Pair of Elegant Round Stools - Reupholstered in Your Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Elegant White Lacquered Large Scale Stools or Ottomans, American, circa 1990s.

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Saddle Top Stools, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Chinese Saddle Top Stools, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Chinese Saddle Top Stools, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

These 19th-century everyday stools are a wonderful example of form meets function. Crafted of northern elm (yumu) using mortise-and-tenon joinery, the antique Chinese stools have sle...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Fine French Art Deco X-Form Stools
Pair of Fine French Art Deco X-Form Stools

Pair of Fine French Art Deco X-Form Stools

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of fine French 1940s X-form stool in cherry wood.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950
Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950

Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950

Located in London, GB

Pair English Arts & Crafts Elm Cricket Stools, circa 1950.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Stools Designed by John Yellen - Pair
Mid-Century Modern Stools Designed by John Yellen - Pair

Mid-Century Modern Stools Designed by John Yellen - Pair

By John Yellen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-Century Modern Stools Designed by John Yellen - Pair These rare 1950s John Yellen stools are composed of wide seats in which one wrapped in the original blue and white vinyl whi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950ss stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet, France.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Stools

Materials

Animal Skin

Pair of Pine Brutalist Stools, French Work, circa 1950
Pair of Pine Brutalist Stools, French Work, circa 1950

Pair of Pine Brutalist Stools, French Work, circa 1950

By Atelier Marolles

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

This pair of brutalist stools is made of pine. This is a French work in the style of Ateliers Marolles. circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Walnut Library Window Stools
A Pair of Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Walnut Library Window Stools

A Pair of Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Walnut Library Window Stools

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Chesterfield Buttoned Leather Walnut Library Window Stools A Lovely pair, these very attractive Victorian stools are made in Walnut, they stand on elegant turned legs with...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather

Vintage Linked Rings Matte Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair
Vintage Linked Rings Matte Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair

Vintage Linked Rings Matte Glazed Ceramic Garden Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking pair of vintage garden stools offers a contemporary, architectural take on classic Chinoiserie design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinoiserie Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid Century Industrial Stools with Unique Patina
Pair of Mid Century Industrial Stools with Unique Patina

Pair of Mid Century Industrial Stools with Unique Patina

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of vintage industrial stools feature metal frame & seat back, unique patina caused by painting black over red & aqua colors, and tall tapered legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères
Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères

Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of swiveling bar stools by Design Frères. 30 in. seat height.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Chunky Victorian Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Stools
A Pair of Chunky Victorian Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Stools

A Pair of Chunky Victorian Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Stools

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Chunky Victorian Elm Farmhouse Kitchen Stools Lovely country pieces with a superb natural colour and a gorgeous patina, they have thick elm seats with sturdy turned ash le...

Category

Antique 19th Century Country Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Stools
Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Stools

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Patinated Stools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Venetian st. patinated stools.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools
Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools

Pair of Very Rustic 19th Century French High Stools

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of very rustic 19th century French high stools.

Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's
Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's

Pair of Solid Walnut Trestle Stools, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

A pair of trestle walnut stools in original finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Walnut

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

Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Tractor Stools by Rodney Kinsman for OMK
Pair of Vintage Tractor Stools by Rodney Kinsman for OMK

Pair of Vintage Tractor Stools by Rodney Kinsman for OMK

By OMK, Rodney Kinsman

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic pair of Vintage tractor stools by Rodney Kinsman for OMK.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s

Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s

By Frimans möbler

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

A pair of stools in lacquered birch produced in, Sweden, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Upholstered Stools, attributed to Jacques Adnet
A Pair of Upholstered Stools, attributed to Jacques Adnet

A Pair of Upholstered Stools, attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of upholstered Mahogany stools with tapered legs to nickel sabots attributed to Jacques Adnet ( 1900 - 1984 ).

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1970s Maple and Upholstered Stools with Storage
Pair of 1970s Maple and Upholstered Stools with Storage

Pair of 1970s Maple and Upholstered Stools with Storage

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of 1970s Maple and Upholstered Stools with Storage in good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Pair of English 19th Century Stools with Carved Greyhound Supports
Pair of English 19th Century Stools with Carved Greyhound Supports

Pair of English 19th Century Stools with Carved Greyhound Supports

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of English stools dates to the 19th century and is distinguished by its sculptural carved supports in the form of stylized greyhounds.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Danish Antique Pine Stools, Late 19th Century
A Pair of Danish Antique Pine Stools, Late 19th Century

A Pair of Danish Antique Pine Stools, Late 19th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This elegant pair of antique wooden stools can also serve as side tables or pedestals, showcasing a refined classical silhouette.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Louis XV Stools

Materials

Suede, Fabric, Textile, Pine

Pair of Brown Yrjö Kukkapuro Moderno Bar Stools, Finland 1960s
Pair of Brown Yrjö Kukkapuro Moderno Bar Stools, Finland 1960s

Pair of Brown Yrjö Kukkapuro Moderno Bar Stools, Finland 1960s

By Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of gorgeously patinated bar / high stools designed for bars or high counter and kitchen tables as well as homes.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Cast Iron

Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s

Scandinavian Modern Minimalistic Pair of Pine Stools Sweden, 1970s

By Svensk Fur

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Scandinavian modern pair of stools in pine made in Sweden during the 1970s These stools are a good example of good craftsmanship with minimalistic stile known to Scandinavian furnit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s
Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s

Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful pair of wooden Spanish colonial stools with trimming details.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Solid Pine, 1950s
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Solid Pine, 1950s

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Stools in Solid Pine, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of side tables / stools in solid pine. Designed and made in Scandinavia in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Milking Stools from Normandy
Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Milking Stools from Normandy

Pair of 18th Century French Walnut Milking Stools from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

This authentic pair of antique French milking stools was crafted in Normandy circa 1780 and reflects the honest, utilitarian furniture of 18th-century rural life.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Country Stools

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles
A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A chic and architecturally refined pair of stools by Ritts Co., embodying the effortless California modernism for which the firm is known.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Copper, Iron

Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Iron Bar Stools – Authentic MCM Sculptural Pair
Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Iron Bar Stools – Authentic MCM Sculptural Pair

Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Iron Bar Stools – Authentic MCM Sculptural Pair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This authentic pair of Arthur Umanoff bar stools represents a classic example of the designer’s celebrated mid-century modern aesthetic, blending handwoven natural materials with scu...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century
Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century

Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century

Located in London, London

Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century A charming pair of French bar stools in solid oak with handwoven rush seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Country Stools

Materials

Oak, Rush

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Pair of Rattan Stools
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Pair of Rattan Stools

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Pair of Rattan Stools

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Long Island City, NY

These curvaceous rattan and bamboo stools are ready for summer. Their original cushions have been recovered in “Textile Stensöta” by GP&J Baker for Svenkst Tenn and trimmed with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

A Pair of Counter Stools - Blackened Steel and Leather
A Pair of Counter Stools - Blackened Steel and Leather

A Pair of Counter Stools - Blackened Steel and Leather

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

BAR STOOL - SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height. Cust...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of vintage mid-century modern bar stools, likely by designers such as John Yellen or Chet Beardsley.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair, Gustavian Style White Painted Stools, Sweden circa 1880
Pair, Gustavian Style White Painted Stools, Sweden circa 1880

Pair, Gustavian Style White Painted Stools, Sweden circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely pair of Gustavian style Swedish stools are a special find due to their size.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères in COM
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères in COM

Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères, in COM.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl
Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl

Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning pair of mid-century bar stools combine lucite frames and backs with white vinyl seats and metal footrests.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Ash Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition
Pair of Midcentury Ash Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition

Pair of Midcentury Ash Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of midcentury ash stools, 1960s, original preserved condition.        

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Wooden Stools by Pierre Gautier Delaye, France, 1960s
Pair of Wooden Stools by Pierre Gautier Delaye, France, 1960s

Pair of Wooden Stools by Pierre Gautier Delaye, France, 1960s

By Pierre Gautier-Delaye

Located in Benalmadena, ES

A pair of vintage solid wood stools designed by Pierre Gautier Delaye, manufactured in France during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet
Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet

Pair of Bentwood Stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet

By Otto Wagner

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of bentwood stools by Otto Wagner for Thonet, Austria, these examples, circa 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Folding Tripod Stools in Oakwood and Leather
Pair of Folding Tripod Stools in Oakwood and Leather

Pair of Folding Tripod Stools in Oakwood and Leather

Located in Barcelona, ES

Elegant pair of turned oak Campaign tripod stools with leather folding seats.

Category

20th Century English British Colonial Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood

Vintage Modern Karl Springer–Style Upholstered Stools – A Matched Pair
Vintage Modern Karl Springer–Style Upholstered Stools – A Matched Pair

Vintage Modern Karl Springer–Style Upholstered Stools – A Matched Pair

By Karl Springer

Located in Trenton, NJ

This matched pair of upholstered stools showcases the clean lines and sculptural presence characteristic of vintage modern design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Boucle & Black Steel Stools, France 1950's
Pair of Boucle & Black Steel Stools, France 1950's

Pair of Boucle & Black Steel Stools, France 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Classic Fifties stools in powder pink bouclé.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of St Paul Primo Stools, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Can be done as multiples or singles as needed. These two stools are in our NYDC. a custom pair will have a 4-6 week lead time.

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor
Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor

Pair of Arthur Umanoff Swivel Slat Stools for Raymor

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Arthur Umanoff tall swivel bar stools designed for Raymor in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Fine Carved Blanc-de-chine Porcelain Stools
Pair of Fine Carved Blanc-de-chine Porcelain Stools

Pair of Fine Carved Blanc-de-chine Porcelain Stools

Located in New York, NY

Pair of fine carved Blanc-de-chine porcelain stools with swimming fish decoration.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather
Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather

Pair of Paul McCobb Brass Stools Silver Shagreen Leather

By Paul McCobb

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Paul McCobb brass stools, shagreen silver leather, with brass criss-cross bases, adjustable feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO – Pair of Original “Pirkka” Stools, Finland
Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO – Pair of Original “Pirkka” Stools, Finland

Ilmari Tapiovaara for ASKO – Pair of Original “Pirkka” Stools, Finland

By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

A beautifully preserved and highly collectible pair of original Pirkka stools designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and produced by ASKO, Finland, circa 1959–1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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

Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather
Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather

Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Counter stool in black smoke polished steel and black saddle leather. The phrases "Less is more" and "God is in the detail" from the German-American architect and industrial designe...

Category

2010s Spanish 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.