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Pair of Swedish Carved Stools
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of late 19th C original painted Swedish carved stools in a Gustavian style. 1890
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair of Swedish Carved Stools
Pair of Swedish Carved Stools
$2,201 / set
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
A pair of Swedish pine stools
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Swedish pine stools. Stained pine with curved seats. Late 20th century. H 17.3″.
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

A pair of Swedish pine stools
A pair of Swedish pine stools
$3,200 / set
H 17.3 in W 24 in D 14 in
Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of 19th C Swedish stools with original paint finish and traces of gilt. 1890
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools
Pair of Swedish Original Painted Stools
$3,350 / set
H 17 in Dm 18.5 in
Pair of Stools, Sweden, Mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools in beech, made in Sweden, mid-1900s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair of Stools, Sweden, Mid-1900s
Pair of Stools, Sweden, Mid-1900s
$5,000 / set
H 18.9 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Pine Stools from Sweden, 1940
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful pair of two small pine wooden stools, manufactured in Sweden around 1940. Beautifuly
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Stools from Sweden, 1940
Pair of Pine Stools from Sweden, 1940
$1,871
H 12.6 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
A Pair of Swedish Stools, Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish stools, Circa 1960s, each with an upholstered seat above solid birch turned legs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

A Pair of Swedish Stools, Circa 1960s
A Pair of Swedish Stools, Circa 1960s
$3,400 / set
H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in
Pair of 19th C. Painted Swedish Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of painted Swedish Stools with carved arms and sabre legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Painted Swedish Stools
Pair of 19th C. Painted Swedish Stools
$4,500 / set
H 22.25 in W 24 in D 14.75 in
Pair of Swedish Stools made in Stockholm
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of beautiful Swedish stools made in Stockholm. The convex and concave edges are not so
Category

Antique 1770s Swedish Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair of Swedish Stools made in Stockholm
Pair of Swedish Stools made in Stockholm
$5,500 / set
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
Located in New York, NY
Charming rustic pair of Swedish Vintage stools from the 1940's. Beautiful sculptured shape on the
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
1940's Vintage Swedish Pair of Stools
$2,400 / set
H 19 in W 19 in D 15 in
A pair of Swedish stools in solid pine. Sweden 1960s.
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Ystad, SE
A pair of Swedish stools in solid pine. Sweden 1960s. Beautiful wood grains and marching patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden. Great pair of Pine stools. Located in Brooklyn
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Industrial Steel & Ply Swedish Stools, Sweden 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Pair of fully adjustable Iron and Plywood stools by Odeberg.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

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
$2,153 / set
H 24.02 in W 20.08 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Pine Stools Gilbert Marklund, Sweden, 1970s
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of 'Jonte' pine stools, designed in 1969 by Gilbert Marklund. Produced by Furusnickarn AB
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Pine Stools Gilbert Marklund, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of Pine Stools Gilbert Marklund, Sweden, 1970s
$3,274 / set
H 16.93 in W 19.3 in D 9.06 in
Pair, Late 19th Century Gray Swedish Curule Stools
Located in Round Top, TX
This romantic pair of Empire style painted wooden Curule stools are from Sweden, late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair, Late 19th Century Gray Swedish Curule Stools
Pair, Late 19th Century Gray Swedish Curule Stools
$2,700 / set
H 18 in W 19.25 in D 15.25 in
Pair of Ingvar Hildingsson Stools, circa 1980, Sweden.
By Ingvar Hildingsson
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of Ingvar Hildingsson stool in different size and materials. 1. Hingvar Hildingsson stool
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Birch

Pair of Ingvar Hildingsson Stools, circa 1980, Sweden.
Pair of Ingvar Hildingsson Stools, circa 1980, Sweden.
$3,040
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of carved wood Swedish stools, 18th century Upholstered in Rubelli silk.
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Stools

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century
Pair of Carved Wood Swedish Stools, 18th Century
$5,496 / set
H 17.72 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
A pair of lacquered Swedish pine stools, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of stools, anonymous, Sweden, 1930s Lacquered pine. H: 43.5 cm / 17 1/4'' W: 50 cm / 19 3/4
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

A pair of lacquered Swedish pine stools, 1930s
A pair of lacquered Swedish pine stools, 1930s
$3,830 / set
H 17.13 in W 19.69 in D 10.44 in
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of C19th mahogany veneer Karl Johan stools. Their four curved sabre legs support an
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
Early 19th century Swedish pair of Karl Johan stools
$2,461
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
A pair of Swedish painted wood stools, C. 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair has all the neutral colors and soft curves delivering on the Swedish elegance you need
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

A pair of Swedish painted wood stools, C. 1880.
A pair of Swedish painted wood stools, C. 1880.
$1,395 / set
H 22.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
Pair of Stools by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
These Swedish modern stools designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in the 1930s offer a distinctive
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Seagrass, Birch

Pair of Stools by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
Pair of Stools by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden
$2,923 / set
H 16.54 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A pair of stools in lacquered birch produced in, Sweden, 1960s. These stools are a good example of
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s
Midcentury Pair of Swedish Stools in Lacquered Birch, 1960s
$2,923 / set
H 16.93 in W 18.9 in D 13.39 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

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. They each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style White Painted Stools, Sweden circa 1880
Pair, Gustavian Style White Painted Stools, Sweden circa 1880
$3,600 / set
H 18.5 in W 27.75 in D 19.75 in
Swedish pair of Organic Mushroom Stools in birch Ikea 2009
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
As a pair these iconic stools are a great edition to any home decor. They have clumsy mushroomy
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Minimalist Stools

Materials

Birch

Swedish pair of Organic Mushroom Stools in birch Ikea 2009
Swedish pair of Organic Mushroom Stools in birch Ikea 2009
$2,105 / set
H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Scandinavian modern pine stools, Sweden, 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Påarp, SE
Pair of solid pine stools. Unknown designer, produced in Sweden in the 1970s. Perfect as stools or
Category

Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair Swedish Brutalist pine stools, 1950s, Handmade fine quality refinished
By José Zanine Caldas, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
Handmade Swedish stools with massive slays of pine. It is a rectangular shaped with rounded edges
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Playful Stools, Birch, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Two Footstools, Birch, Sweden, 1960s Two birch stools designed and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

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. There design is
Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools
Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools
$1,907 / set
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in
1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech plywood - Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
$561 / set
H 17.72 in W 16.93 in D 20.48 in
1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made of beech plywood - Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
1990s Lisa Norinder Pair of Wooden Stools for Ikea, Sweden
$678 / set
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Swedish modern stools in elm with sheepskin made ca 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of Swedish modern stools made ca 1940s. Curved and slightly tapered legs in solid elm. New
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

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

A pair of ‘Berga’ stools designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools model ‘Berga’ designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Pine
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Stools

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" stools / side tables by NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Skoga pine stools / side tables designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced by
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gustavian Stools
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of high-quality Gustavian works from Stockholm, signed by Johan Erik Höglander (Sweden, 1750
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Gustavian Stools
Pair of Gustavian Stools
$5,500 / set
H 16.15 in W 17.72 in D 14.38 in
Pair of Stools in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Roland Wilhelmsson, Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of really decorative stools in pine. Made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. They can
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Rococo Stools
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Rococo stools crafted in Stockholm. Their elegant design stands out on its own, without
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rococo Stools
Pair of Rococo Stools
$6,000 / set
H 16.54 in W 18.51 in D 14.57 in
Pair of Tripod Stools in Pine, by Swedish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
By Sven Larsson, Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of really decorative stools in solid pine. Made by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. They can
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Tripod Stools in Pine, by Swedish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
Pair of Tripod Stools in Pine, by Swedish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 10.63 in
A pair of Swedish 1970s solid pine stools/side tables, Les Arcs like patina.
Located in Ystad, SE
A pair of Swedish 1970s minimalist stools/side tables in solid pine. Same matching beautiful Les
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Carved Wabi Sabi Stools in Pine, Swedish Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A duo of Wabi Sabi stools, expertly carved from stained pine by a skilled Swedish cabinetmaker
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund
By Gilbert Marklund
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gilbert Marklund, a pair of 'Jonte' stools, designed 1969. Produced by Furusnickarn AB, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund
Pair of Stools by Gilbert Marklund
$4,000 / set
H 19 in W 17.7 in D 10.6 in
Pair of Karl Johan Stools
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Karl Johann stools.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Karl Johan Stools
Pair of Karl Johan Stools
$4,500 / set
H 23.5 in W 24.75 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen - Pair of Clam Stools The Clam Stool is the perfect companion piece for Arnold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
$5,059 / set
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional pair of 19th Century Gustavian Stools
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional and unusually large pair of early 19th century Gustavian stools in their original
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Pine

Exceptional pair of 19th Century Gustavian Stools
Exceptional pair of 19th Century Gustavian Stools
$8,200 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 18.9 in
Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Gustavian stools circa 1810. Scrapped back to remnants of gray paint. Sold together and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools
Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools
$6,800 / set
H 16 in W 19 in D 16.75 in
A Pair of “Myltha” Stools by Lisa Hilland
Located in New York, NY
The Mylhta Stool, designed by Lisa Hilland, is crafted from locally sourced Swedish pine. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine, Lacquer

A Pair of “Myltha” Stools by Lisa Hilland
A Pair of “Myltha” Stools by Lisa Hilland
$1,500 / set
H 18 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen - Pair of Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools The Clam Stool is the perfect companion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
$5,059 / set
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Pair of sportstuge stools designed by Torsten Claesson
By Torsten Claeson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of sportstuge stools designed by Torsten Claesson. Produced by Steneby Hemslöjd during the
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of sportstuge stools designed by Torsten Claesson
Pair of sportstuge stools designed by Torsten Claesson
$2,806 / set
H 18.9 in W 18.9 in D 11.03 in
Odelberg and Olson Vintage Workshop Stools a Pair
By Odelberg Olsen
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair of office stools or vintage workshop by Odelberg - Olson of the 50s. Scandinavian stools
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Odelberg and Olson Vintage Workshop Stools a Pair
Odelberg and Olson Vintage Workshop Stools a Pair
$590 / set
H 21.65 in W 19.68 in D 19.68 in
Uno & Östen Kristiansson Pair of Stools in Leather and Teak
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus of Sweden, pair of stools. leather, teak, France, 1950s Elegant
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pair of Pine Stools, Circa 1958
Olof Ottelin, Finland, Pair of Pine Stools, Circa 1958
$1,403 / set
H 15.75 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
Pair of 'BENJAMIN' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Pair of 'Benjamin' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Pair Of Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome bar stools for Johanson Design.
By Börje Johanson
Located in Bernville, PA
Borje Johanson Teak & Chrome and black bar stools for Johanson Design. Beautiful, rare pair of bar
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Modern Pair Sculptural Stools in Pine by Norsk Husflid 1960s Norway
By Norsk Solwarreindustri
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Midcentury pair of stools in pine made by Norsk Husflid Norway in the 1960s These stools are a good
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian pair of gilded stools, made in Stockholm
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in SE
A pair of banquets made in Stockholm, Sweden, about 1810. The banquetes are gilded, with sable
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Birch

1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in New York, NY
1930's Swedish modern foot stools by Otto Schulz for Boet. Designed with the typical soft and
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather

1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
1930's, Pair of Footstools by Otto Schultz
$3,000
H 18.5 in W 24 in D 11.8 in
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Pair Swedish Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair Swedish stools available for sale. The range of distinct pair Swedish stools — often made from wood, fabric and pine — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of pair Swedish stools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair Swedish stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical pair Swedish stools are of considerable interest. Pair Swedish stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Börje Johanson and Luxus are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Swedish Stools?

Prices for pair Swedish stools start at $538 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,600.

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.