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Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sculptural stool in solid pine with complexity in the different colors of the wood. This stool is
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
$561 Sale Price
74% Off
H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Stool Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A small sculptural stool in solid pine with complexity in the different colors of the wood. This
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Stool by ON.ENTROPY
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Stool by ON.ENTROPY Dimensions: W 58 x D 58 x H 59 cm Materials: Green Marble. on
Category

2010s Greek Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Stool by ON.ENTROPY
Sculptural Stool by ON.ENTROPY
$14,444 / item
H 23.23 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat. The stool's neutral pigment and subtle wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic
$1,300 / item
H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 13 in
Sculptural Stool Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural stool crafted from mango wood. Unique to this stool is the hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural stool crafted from mango wood. Unique to this stool is the hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
$1,600 / item
H 21.66 in W 18.9 in D 16.34 in
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
$1,500 / item
H 20.48 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Tamarind Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat & Hand Hewn Detailing, Natural Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat and hand hewn detailing. The stool's neutral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a spiral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Solid Mango Wood, Hand-Hewn Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegantly rounded, sculptural stool crafted from mango wood. Unique to this stool is the hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat. The stool's neutral pigment and subtle wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat & Hand Hewn Detailing, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat and hand hewn detailing. Its rich black pigment
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat & Hand Hewn Detailing, Burnt Finish
Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat & Hand Hewn Detailing, Burnt Finish
$1,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 18.9 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Burnt Finish, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat. The stool's neutral pigment and subtle wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Teak Wood, Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Teak

Custom Modernist Sculptural Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
design and cubism, these exquisite stools feature sculptural curves resulting in a truly unique form
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Modernist Sculptural Stool
Custom Modernist Sculptural Stool
$2,500 / item
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Sculptural Stool / Side Table Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool or side table, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool / Side Table Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool or side table, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool / Side Table Solid Mango Wood Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool or side table, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Co Mirror Contemporary Sculptural Stool by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Co Mirror Contemporary Sculptural Stool by Homa Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 40 cm Materials: Blown
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Co Mirror Contemporary Sculptural Stool by Homa
Co Mirror Contemporary Sculptural Stool by Homa
$2,955 / item
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool in Marble by Spinzi Milano , ''Medusa'' - ''Jellyfish''
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture - Collectible side table - Sculptural Stool - Italian Design Past, present and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Sculptural Stools / Side Tables, c.1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Two sculptural stools / side tables made from ABS and lacquered in a deep gloss brown / back. Circa
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Plastic

Sculptural Stools / Side Tables, c.1970
Sculptural Stools / Side Tables, c.1970
$823 / item
H 18.9 in Dm 16.54 in
Gio Ponti Sculptural Stool Model 687
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Sculptural Walnut Stool Model 687 by Gio Ponti. Italy, circa 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gio Ponti Sculptural Stool Model 687
Gio Ponti Sculptural Stool Model 687
$6,000
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
Papagayo Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
The "Papagayo" Stool features a sleek and modern design, with clean lines and a minimalist
Category

2010s Guatemalan Stools

Materials

Plywood

Papagayo Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Papagayo Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
$5,743 / item
H 37.6 in W 17.7 in D 22.9 in
Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
. About Lina Stool... What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body and
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Plywood

Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
$2,794 / item
H 37.6 in W 17.7 in D 22.9 in
Three Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Stools / Benches in Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Three Adrian Pearsall sculptural stools / benches. The sculptural frames are walnut with cushioned
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Natural Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
Stool... What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body and the way the
Category

2010s Guatemalan Stools

Materials

Plywood

Natural Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Natural Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
$2,794 / item
H 37.6 in W 17.7 in D 22.9 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Adam Sculptural Stool in Cast Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Adam Sculptural Stool in Cast Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier A cast bronze sculptural stool the Adam
Category

2010s European Modern Side Tables

Materials

Bronze

Adam Sculptural Stool in Cast Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
Adam Sculptural Stool in Cast Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
$3,950 / item
H 17.7 in W 15.2 in D 14.2 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Neolithic Thinker is a stool hand sculpted from red tezontle stone, a highly oxidized and porous
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
Neolithic Thinker Sculptural Stool Tezontle Volcanic Stone, Red
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Dark Walnut Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
. About Lina Stool... What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body and
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Plywood

Dark Walnut Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
Dark Walnut Lina Stool by Piegatto, a Sculptural Stool
$2,794 / item
H 37.6 in W 17.7 in D 22.9 in
Felix Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
stool What we love when doing chairs is the connection that exists between your body and the way the
Category

2010s Guatemalan Stools

Materials

Plywood

Felix Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
Felix Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
$1,487 / item
H 17.3 in W 17.7 in D 16.3 in
C Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other specifications: -Seating height: 17.3" -Chair made of 30 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 250 pounds. -Usage: Indoors. Outdoor use only u...
Category

2010s Guatemalan Stools

Materials

Plywood

C Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
C Stool by Piegatto, a Contemporary and Sculptural Stool
$1,531 / item
H 17.3 in W 21.9 in D 17.3 in
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 8
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Aquatic Plants Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei  Sculptural Stool Side Table 8
Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei  Sculptural Stool Side Table 8
$2,800
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 12.6 in
1940s Century Italian Rustic Triangular/Sculptural Stool, Beautiful Patina
Located in Brescia, Brescia
stool or as a sculptural accent, this piece embodies the essence of mid-20th-century Italian
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 4_2
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: △◼️◯ triangle, square, circle Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Hiroyuki Nishimura Zougei Sculptural Stool Side Table 4_1
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: △◯◼️ triangle, circle, square Sculptural stool or side table by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei
Category

2010s Japanese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a spiral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Stool Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural stool, with a mix of wood textures and shades. It features a spiral design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Antique Swedish Primitive Sculptural Stool Made by Hand with Original Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sculptural primitive stool made by hand. The stool has an organic shape and carved
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Stools

Materials

Pine

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Chainmail Camping Sculptural Stool, Nickel Plated Steel Finish, Hand Linked Mesh
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Sculptural Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sculptural stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every sculptural stool was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sculptural stool, we have 120 options in-stock, while there are 84 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sculptural stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right sculptural stool, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Zogei, Hiroyuki Nishimura and Pedro Paulo Venzon each produced at least one beautiful sculptural stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sculptural Stool?

Prices for a sculptural stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $295 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,733.

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.