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Ensemble of Three Creachairs Signed by Cal Summers
Ensemble of Three Creachairs Signed by Cal Summers

Ensemble of Three Creachairs Signed by Cal Summers

By Cal Summers

Located in Geneve, CH

Creachair signed by Cal Summers ‘Creachair’ Materials sculpted iron. Waxed finish. Leather

Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Erik Buck Chr. Christensens Mobelfabrik I/S Vamdrup Design Rosewood Bar Stool
Erik Buck Chr. Christensens Mobelfabrik I/S Vamdrup Design Rosewood Bar Stool

Erik Buck Chr. Christensens Mobelfabrik I/S Vamdrup Design Rosewood Bar Stool

By Erik Buch, Christiansen Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

Erik Buck, a very rare rosewood bar stool. Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s
Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s

Rare Alvar Aalto Stool X602 with Fan Leg and Black Leather, Artek 1950s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto stool model X602, manufactured in Finland by Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab back

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Designs For Leisure set of 4 Brass Barstools, Ivory Boucle, Signed, 1987
Designs For Leisure set of 4 Brass Barstools, Ivory Boucle, Signed, 1987

Designs For Leisure set of 4 Brass Barstools, Ivory Boucle, Signed, 1987

By Designs for Leisure

Located in Culver City, CA

Take a seat-- preferably on one of these iconic brass bar stools by Designs for Leisure, the go-to

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Barstools from the Metric Collection, Signed
Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Barstools from the Metric Collection, Signed

Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Barstools from the Metric Collection, Signed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set of four bar-stools designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s, This design is a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

(3) Set of Beech and Leather Stools In The Style of Michael Thonet, C. 1930'S
(3) Set of Beech and Leather Stools In The Style of Michael Thonet, C. 1930'S

(3) Set of Beech and Leather Stools In The Style of Michael Thonet, C. 1930'S

By Michael Thonet

Located in Norwalk, CT

a mix of lightened and darkened areas that add to rustic appearance. These stools have minor signs

Category

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Leather

Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed
Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed

Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Barstools for Knoll With Red Pads, Signed. Crafted with precision and artistry, these iconic barstools

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Harry Bertoia Barstools for Knoll, Signed & New in Original Boxes
Set of Three Harry Bertoia Barstools for Knoll, Signed & New in Original Boxes

Set of Three Harry Bertoia Barstools for Knoll, Signed & New in Original Boxes

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Each barstool has the Knoll logo etched to the metal and each stool comes in its original packaging

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Pair of "Mathis" Barstools in Chrome and Naugahyde, Signed
Charles Hollis Jones Pair of "Mathis" Barstools in Chrome and Naugahyde, Signed

Charles Hollis Jones Pair of "Mathis" Barstools in Chrome and Naugahyde, Signed

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The bar stools are made of chrome-plated steel and upholstered in black naugahyde, the swivel

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik
Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik

Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik

Located in Geneve, CH

Prismania bar stool signed by Elise Luttik Dimensions: D 54 x W 50.5 x H 88.5 cm Materials

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculpted Walnut Studio Craft Drafting Stool, Signed 1978
Sculpted Walnut Studio Craft Drafting Stool, Signed 1978

Sculpted Walnut Studio Craft Drafting Stool, Signed 1978

By Sam Maloof

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Artist signed, La Bounty 1978. This artist made drafting stool is a true piece of woodworking art

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed
Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed

Evert Sodergren African Tribal Stool Modernist Sculpture, Signed

By Evert Sodergren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sublime African tribal stool or headrest sculpture by Evert Sodergren, comprising gently carved

Category

20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Ebonised Oak Bar Stool Signed by Cal Summers
Ebonised Oak Bar Stool Signed by Cal Summers

Ebonised Oak Bar Stool Signed by Cal Summers

By Cal Summers

Located in Geneve, CH

Ebonized oak bar stool signed by Cal Summers Materials: Ebonized oak, blackened steel Steel

Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Gueridon

Materials

Oak

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163
Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Signed" LIFETIME " Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Signed Lifetime Arts & Crafts Foot Stool - Stickley Era #W7163 This signed “Lifetime” Foot Stool

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Birch Stool Signed by Ingvar Hildingsson, 'IH'
Scandinavian Modern Birch Stool Signed by Ingvar Hildingsson, 'IH'

Scandinavian Modern Birch Stool Signed by Ingvar Hildingsson, 'IH'

By Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Scandinavian Modern birch stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Signed IH and produced by Ingvar Hildingsson

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed
American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

American Studio Craft Pair of Sculpted Walnut Stools, 1971, Signed

Located in Brooklyn, NY

side by side and present as a small bench. Signed and dated 1971 to the underside. Available to view in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed

By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Lisse, NL

better early production signed examples. This work of art Omersa stool too is great value for money

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Glass

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s
Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s

Signed Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Ottoman Foot Stool Circa 1960s

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Peabody, MA

Italian rope and wrought iron ottoman designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, circa 1960s. Retains its "JBS [John B. Salterini] Made in Italy" tag. Measures 20" wide x ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Biomorphic Concrete Stools, 1974
Pair of Biomorphic Concrete Stools, 1974

Pair of Biomorphic Concrete Stools, 1974

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of heavy (over 100 lbs each) cast concrete stools, signed Robinson, Florida, 1974. Unusual

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Sweden, 1970's
Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Sweden, 1970's

Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Sweden, 1970's

By Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Malibu, CA

Pine stool by Ingvar Hildingsson. Item is signed IH at underside of stool. Sweden, 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Erik Buch Bar Stools, Solid Wood & Black Leather, Denmark, 1960
Erik Buch Bar Stools, Solid Wood & Black Leather, Denmark, 1960

Erik Buch Bar Stools, Solid Wood & Black Leather, Denmark, 1960

By Erik Buch

Located in Oirlo, LI

leather.(with traces of use) Pure luxury! This model is hard to find.These bar stools have small signs of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

'Elephant' Lounge Chair + Stool, Natural Oak, Sheepskin Set by Norr11
'Elephant' Lounge Chair + Stool, Natural Oak, Sheepskin Set by Norr11

'Elephant' Lounge Chair + Stool, Natural Oak, Sheepskin Set by Norr11

By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Elephant lounge chair and stool Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11, 2017

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Sheepskin

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed
Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed

Pair of 1970s Bentwood Chairs & Caned Ottoman by Baumann France, Signed

By Baumann France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

ottoman which also works as a low stool. Signed with Baumann France label. Priced as a set of 3, these

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Danny Ho Fong California Modern Woven Cane Dining Table
Danny Ho Fong California Modern Woven Cane Dining Table

Danny Ho Fong California Modern Woven Cane Dining Table

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Rio Vista, CA

intact cane and the stools show signs of wear as seen in the photos. From an estate in Malibu, CA. The

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

M_010 Dining Table / Travertine by Monolith Studio
M_010 Dining Table / Travertine by Monolith Studio

M_010 Dining Table / Travertine by Monolith Studio

By Monolith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of contemporary refinement. NUMBERED AND SIGNED EDITION DINING STOOL SOLD SEPARATELY SHOWN IN

Category

2010s Mexican Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

M_010 Dining Table / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio
M_010 Dining Table / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio

M_010 Dining Table / Lava Stone by Monolith Studio

By Monolith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

of contemporary refinement. NUMBERED AND SIGNED EDITION DINING STOOL SOLD SEPARATELY SHOWN IN

Category

2010s Mexican Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau V2 by Edizione Limitata
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau V2 by Edizione Limitata

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau V2 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

"Pau V2 is a 21st white stool made by Italian artisans in painted and spray coated Polystyrene. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Polystyrene

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau Silver V2 by Edizione Limitata
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau Silver V2 by Edizione Limitata

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Stool, Pau Silver V2 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

"Pau V2 is a 21st white stool made by Italian artisans in painted and spray coated Polystyrene with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Polystyrene

Roland Wilhelmsson, Unique Pair of Signed Stools, Studio of Artist 1965 and 1970
Roland Wilhelmsson, Unique Pair of Signed Stools, Studio of Artist 1965 and 1970

Roland Wilhelmsson, Unique Pair of Signed Stools, Studio of Artist 1965 and 1970

By Roland Wilhelmsson

Located in Woudrichem, NL

by the hand of the artist in Ågesta, Sweden. Both stools are hand-signed Roland Wilhelmsson and have

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

"Curule" Stool Signed Maison Charles
"Curule" Stool Signed Maison Charles

"Curule" Stool Signed Maison Charles

By Charles Maison

Located in Brussels , BE

Very elegant stool by an iconic French design house.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Signed Russell Woodard Bar Stools
Signed Russell Woodard Bar Stools

Signed Russell Woodard Bar Stools

Unavailable|$2,200 / set

Signed Russell Woodard Bar Stools

By Russell Woodard

Located in Princeton, NJ

Store closing-- last day is 7/31. Offers welcome! Wrought iron bar stools with original red vinyl

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Stool, Standing Stool Made of Brass Signed, Made in France
Stool, Standing Stool Made of Brass Signed, Made in France

Stool, Standing Stool Made of Brass Signed, Made in France

By Kossi Aguessy

Located in Saint-denis, FR

The stool is a standing stool made of brass designed by Kossi Aguessy, made in France, different

Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of upholstered stools signed Jansen
Pair of upholstered stools signed Jansen

Pair of upholstered stools signed Jansen

Located in New York, NY

These were provided by Frances Elkins for a client in the midwest. Recently re-upholstered, their charm is still evident and enthusiastic.
The crossed legs end in newly gilded...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Signed Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Stools
Signed Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Stools

Signed Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Stools

Located in Encinitas, CA

Beautiful pair of period Gustavian stools signed and stamped by Stockholm master craftsman. Lovely

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Pair of Michael Taylor Bar Stools, Signed
Pair of Michael Taylor Bar Stools, Signed

Pair of Michael Taylor Bar Stools, Signed

By Michael Taylor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oversize Michael Taylor bar stools. Dark mahogany.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Jean Royère Signed Oak Stool with Silk Top
Jean Royère Signed Oak Stool with Silk Top

Jean Royère Signed Oak Stool with Silk Top

By Jean Royère

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jean Royère oak stool with silk top adorable. Signed with J. ROYERE brand on the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern stool of pine by Ingvar Hildingsson, signed.
Scandinavian Modern stool of pine by Ingvar Hildingsson, signed.

Scandinavian Modern stool of pine by Ingvar Hildingsson, signed.

By Ingvar Hildingsson

Located in Skå, SE

Experience the enduring charm of Scandinavian Modern design with the Ingvar Hildingsson Stool

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Signed Gilt Curole Stools with Aubusson Covering
Pair of Signed Gilt Curole Stools with Aubusson Covering

Pair of Signed Gilt Curole Stools with Aubusson Covering

By TARDIF

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of Classical Curole stools in gilt wood with foliate decoration and lion masks. Classical

Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Signed Pair of "First" Prototype Stools by De Lucchi
Signed Pair of "First" Prototype Stools by De Lucchi

Signed Pair of "First" Prototype Stools by De Lucchi

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in New York, NY

Simple and dramatic this pair of stools is symbolic of the Memphis design movement.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Coda V1 by Edizione Limitata
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Coda V1 by Edizione Limitata

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Coda V1 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

in a limited edition of 150 signed and progressively numbered examples. The stool is part of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Mhono V1 by Edizione Limitata
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Mhono V1 by Edizione Limitata

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Charred Stool, Mhono V1 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

manufactured in a limited edition of 150 signed and progressively numbered examples. The stool is part of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Wood Stool, Arca V1 by Edizione Limitata
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Wood Stool, Arca V1 by Edizione Limitata

Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Wood Stool, Arca V1 by Edizione Limitata

By Edizione Limitata

Located in Milano, IT

This 21st Century solid wood stool is manufactured by the excellence of Italian craftmanship. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Stools
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Stools

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Stools

By Erik Öhrmark

Located in Oslo, NO

A pair of 18th century Gustavian stools. Signed EÖM, Erik Öhrmark, master in Stockholm (1777-1813

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Materials

Wood

19th Century Minton Majolica Garden Stool
19th Century Minton Majolica Garden Stool

19th Century Minton Majolica Garden Stool

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

iconographic unity. Two yellow trompe l'oeil handles are present on both ends of the stool. Signed under the

Category

Antique 1870s English Stools

Materials

Majolica

Set of Four Italian Adjustable Bar Stools
Set of Four Italian Adjustable Bar Stools

Set of Four Italian Adjustable Bar Stools

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of four signed Italian bar stools.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of Three Petit French Bar Stools
Set of Three Petit French Bar Stools

Set of Three Petit French Bar Stools

Unavailable|$1,200 / set

Set of Three Petit French Bar Stools

Located in Bronx, NY

Rattan set of three signed small bar stools by Maison J. Gatti with woven seats, just gorgeous.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

X600 Tomato Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s
X600 Tomato Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s

X600 Tomato Stool by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1950s

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in Maastricht, NL

wood and are painted in a rich green color. The seat pad is made of red leather. The stool is signed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Birch

19th Century Majolica Stool by Gustavsberg Factory
19th Century Majolica Stool by Gustavsberg Factory

19th Century Majolica Stool by Gustavsberg Factory

By Gustavsberg

Located in Paris, FR

porcelain figures. Two small gripping handles on the sides of the stool. Signed under the stool.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Faience

contemporary bar stool in Brazilian hardwood by Álec Ramiro.
contemporary bar stool in Brazilian hardwood by Álec Ramiro.

contemporary bar stool in Brazilian hardwood by Álec Ramiro.

By Ramiro’s Art

Located in rio de janeiro, BR

were chosen. Each stool is worked, sanded and polished by hand. All stools are signed and numbered

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Barney's Stools in Clear Maple, Cast Aluminum and Mohair, Jordan Mozer USA, 1992
Barney's Stools in Clear Maple, Cast Aluminum and Mohair, Jordan Mozer USA, 1992

Barney's Stools in Clear Maple, Cast Aluminum and Mohair, Jordan Mozer USA, 1992

By Jordan Mozer

Located in Chicago, IL

: collection of the artist. Signed. The stools are 30” high x 17 ”deep x 17 ” wide (76 cm high x 43 cm deep

Category

1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Testi Italy Romantic Style Alabaster Sculpture, 1900s
Testi Italy Romantic Style Alabaster Sculpture, 1900s

Testi Italy Romantic Style Alabaster Sculpture, 1900s

Located in Mondovì cn, Italia

Sculpture of a child who climbs on the stool signed.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Sam Maloof Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Sam Maloof

Located in Fulton, CA

. Beautiful glow to original finish. Newly upholstered in black leather. Both pieces signed. Foot stool

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Four Legs Steel Signed Stool, Arno Declercq
Four Legs Steel Signed Stool, Arno Declercq

Four Legs Steel Signed Stool, Arno Declercq

By Arno Declercq

Located in Geneve, CH

Four legs steel signed stool, Arno Declercq Measures: 34cm L x 34cm W x 50 cm H 13,4” L x 13,4

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

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Sign Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the sign stool you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every sign stool was constructed with great care. Find 77 options for an antique or vintage sign stool now, or shop our selection of 43 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sign stool — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each sign stool bearing Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arno Declercq, Loic Bard and Cedric Breisacher each produced at least one beautiful sign stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sign Stool?

Prices for a sign stool start at $10 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $3,142.

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.