FORMA Stool in Blackout Oak and Shearling by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Defined by its hand-sculpted solid walnut base and inviting off-white shearling seat, the Forma Stool transforms a simple everyday object into a functional work of art.
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
English Pine Stool with Tapered Legs, circa 1920–1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English pine stool with a simple, functional profile and the warm surface expected from early 20th-century country workshop pieces.
Pine
FORMA Stool in Special Walnut and Shearling by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Defined by its hand-sculpted solid walnut base and inviting off-white shearling seat, the Forma Stool transforms a simple everyday object into a functional work of art.
Sheepskin, Oak, Walnut
$648Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Chinese Elm Rustic Primitive Brutalist Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Dated to mid-19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish.
Elm
Pair Danish Teak Counter Stools by Korup Stolefabrik
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perch yourself atop classic mid-century Scandinavian modern design with these simple teak stools from Denmark's Korup Stolefabrik.
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Vintage Rustic French Wooden Tripod Stool, Ergonomic Design, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
Vintage wooden stool made in France in the 1950's. The stool has an ergonomic seat and three legs, resembling a simple milk stool.
Wood
$1,395 / item
Single Block Wood Batan C Stool by Taller Batán
Located in Geneve, CH
As an invasive species, this design emerged as a way to make use of the cedar trunks removed over the years to help improve the overall health of the forest. The stool is simple, fun...
Wood
$2,042Sale Price / item|20% Off
Pola Stool Made in Portugal By Ottiu Velvet Lacquered Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Abandoning simple textures, this deluxe stool proudly embraces a grand botanical pattern on lush velvet, a nod to the quiet but undeniable opulence Negri brought from Europe to Holly...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Jacarandá and Leather Stool, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Originally born in Poland, Jorge Zalszupin built his entire career in Brazil, where he's absorbed many influences for his design, specially the care and attention for the treatment o...
Leather, Jacaranda
Primitive Mid-Century French Wooden Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple tripod legged stool or side table. France, c1940s.
Wood
Primitive Mid-Century French Wooden Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple tripod legged stool or side table. France, c1940s.
Wood
Primitive Mid-Century French Wooden Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple tripod legged stool or side table. France, c1940s.
Wood
Alpine Style Chalet Stools in Wood, set of 11 - 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
These elegant and charming stools are touchingly simple. Made entirely of light-colored solid softwood, equipped with spacers, and offering a fine and elegant silhouette, the stools...
Oak
Pair Industrial Iron Stools 1960s Scandinavian Midcentury Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A simple and classic pair of stools from the industrial Scandinavian midcentury design period.
Metal, Iron
Primitive Mid-Century French Wooden Stool or Side Table
Located in London, GB
A simple tripod legged stool or side table. France, c1940s.
Wood
Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Ash, Wood
Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$626Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Chinese Elm Rustic Farmhouse Primitive Brutalist Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Dated to mid 19th century, this rustic, farmhouse, primitive and brutalist stool has simple splayed-leg design and well-worn finish.
Elm
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Ash, Wood
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Ash, Wood
$320Sale Price / item|20% Off
1 Modern Steelcase Enea Counter Stool by Josep Llusca
By Josep Llusca
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Modern Enea cafe counter stools by Josep Llusca Simple and elegant counter height stools complement any gathering space.
Steel
$5,653 / set
Set of 2 Black Bolt Stools, Note Design Studio
By Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Bolt is a stool with a simple construction: Four cylinders of solid wood are held together by a metal ring.
Steel
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Joint Stools Side Tables
Located in Pearland, TX
These charming stools have a simple shape with clean lines, perfect for the modern home.
Oak
Hee Bar Stool High - White , by Hee Welling for Hay
By Hee Welling
Located in Dubai, AE
The ultimate in elemental design, this versatile bar/counter stool has a simple, uncluttered expression with excellent stability.
Steel
SERENE Modern Stool – Handcrafted Modern Seating with a Timeless Touch
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Serene stool is a simple and versatile complement. A classy and sophisticated shape that can be used either as a stool or as a coffee table, for a discreet yet elegant result.
Brass
Mid-Century Wooden Stool with Split Seat, Europe Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its focus is on simple lines and light spaces, this stool is devoid of clutter.
Wood
Japanese old wooden stool / 20th century / Taisho to Showa period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
As for the strength of this part, it was firmly bonded, so there is no problem with durability. A simple and stylish stool that can be used in any space.
Beech
Pair of Platform Bar Stools by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus Noto
By Maurizio Peregalli
Located in London, GB
These stools feature a minimalist industrial design with a galvanized steel frame and a black polyurethane seat, reflecting Peregalli's focus on functional yet strikingly simple form...
Steel
Set of 3 Postmodern Stools in Bentwood, Alvar Aalto Style, Circa 1980s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Round Top, TX
Nice and simple set of (3) Postmodern stools in the style of the Artek Stool 60 by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto.
Wood, Bentwood
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 stools with an incredible and simple design.
Steel, Chrome
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Iron Tripod Stools
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
These stools are simple and playful in form but convey an understated elegance.
Iron
$1,120Sale Price|60% Off
Vintage 1960s Gordon Keeler Leather Walnut Stool Mid-Century American Modernism
By Gordon Meech Keeler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonder and simple American craftsman made stool. But structurally unsound, loose.
Leather, Walnut
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll C1970
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant vanity stool by Warren Platner for Knoll c1970.
Steel
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
By Souda, MPGMB
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$5,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$120Sale Price|52% Off
Industrial Modern Stool with Wooden Frame and Vinyl Seat, 20th Century
Located in Trenton, NJ
This simple industrial modern stool offers no frills occasional seating at unique workbench or counter height.
Plastic, Wood
Industrial green painted stool with steel base and wooden top, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Great patina and nice thick vibrant old layers of paint on this stool bring character to any room. The sleek and simple design make this stool ideal for a variety of uses, from works...
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Swivel Piano Stool with Red Velvet Seat, Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It is supported by four spindle legs. The stool has a simple, understated design that is typical of piano stool furniture.
Wood
Large Senufo stool of Africa/wooden chair/Side table/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a simple and artistic wooden stool in stock. This is a stool made by the Senufo tribe, who live in an area spanning the neighboring countries of Mali and Burkina Faso, mainly...
Wood
Deja-Vu High Stool in Aluminum by Naoto Fukasawa for MAGIS
By Naoto Fukasawa, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Déjà-vu: a simple, highly iconic stool with seat in die-cast aluminium and legs in extruded aluminium, available both in polished and painted version (the latter suitable for outdoor...
Aluminum
Deja-Vu Medium Stool in Black by Naoto Fukasawa for MAGIS
By Naoto Fukasawa, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Déjà-vu: a simple, highly iconic stool with seat in die-cast aluminium and legs in extruded aluminium, available both in polished and painted version (the latter suitable for outdoor...
Aluminum
Deja-Vu High Stool in Black by Naoto Fukasawa for MAGIS
By Naoto Fukasawa, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Déjà-vu: a simple, highly iconic stool with seat in die-cast aluminium and legs in extruded aluminium, available both in polished and painted version (the latter suitable for outdoor...
Aluminum
Deja-Vu Medium Stool in Aluminum by Naoto Fukasawa for MAGIS
By Naoto Fukasawa, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Déjà-vu: a simple, highly iconic stool with seat in die-cast aluminium and legs in extruded aluminium, available both in polished and painted version (the latter suitable for outdoor...
Aluminum
Alvar Aalto Stool X600 "Fan Leg" in Birch and Oak, Artek, 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Even though simple, this stool comes with great quality and attention to detail.
Birch, Oak
early 20th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1920s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported by three legs. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture.
Wood
late 19th Century Wabi Sabi 3 Leg Stool, Austria Around 1890s - 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The piece has a square, rustic-looking seat made of wood and is supported by three legs. The stool has a simple, understated design which is typical of wabi sabi furniture.
Wood
Set Of 2 Stools Made In Rosewood & Black Leather Seat From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish design from the 1960s is known for its simple elegance, functionality and quality craftsmanship, and these stools live up to this legacy with their beautiful craftsmanship and...
Rosewood
$7,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Chairs, Seating, Set of 3, Made to Order
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We also sell the stools individually in our other listings. The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Ash, Wood
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
$6,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B & C
By MPGMB, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sottsass inspired “Sass Stools” are simple, sculptural accents for any interior space.
Wood, Ash
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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