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Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France
Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France

Wood Tripod Heart Stool, 1950s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique heart tripod stool made in France, circa 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Late 19th c. English Regency Bamboo Form Stool
Late 19th c. English Regency Bamboo Form Stool

Late 19th c. English Regency Bamboo Form Stool

Located in Dallas, TX

This stool features a unique bamboo form design that exudes sophistication and craftsmanship typical of the English Regency era.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Polished Metal X Stools
Pair of Vintage Polished Metal X Stools

Pair of Vintage Polished Metal X Stools

Located in North York, ON

This striking pair of vintage polished metal X-stools feature uniquely curved frames that embody iconic 1970’s mid-century modern design with a fresh, contemporary edge.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather Bar Stools by Ilana Goor
Pair of Leather Bar Stools by Ilana Goor

Pair of Leather Bar Stools by Ilana Goor

By Ilana Goor

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Nice rustic pair of leather bar stools after Ilana Goor. The hand stitched leather and metal details on these stools make them so unique and beautiful.

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Upholstered Elephant Low Stools - A Pair
Vintage Upholstered Elephant Low Stools - A Pair

Vintage Upholstered Elephant Low Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Featuring a unique hourglass-inspired silhouette, each stool is expertly clad in a luxurious black textile adorned with a vibrant "Safari" print.

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary "Macaron" Stool by Cristian Andersen
Contemporary "Macaron" Stool by Cristian Andersen

Contemporary "Macaron" Stool by Cristian Andersen

By Cristian Andersen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cristian Andersen Macaron stool, 2020 Each unique, signed by the artist Polyurethane, pigments, concrete and cork H 39 cm (15 3/8 in) ø 37 cm Cristian Andersen (*1974) has bee...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary 'Macaron' Stool by Cristian Andersen
Contemporary 'Macaron' Stool by Cristian Andersen

Contemporary 'Macaron' Stool by Cristian Andersen

By Cristian Andersen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cristian Andersen Macaron stool, 2020 Each unique, signed by the artist Polyurethane, pigments, concrete and cork Measures: H 39 cm (15 3/8 in) ø 37 cm Cristian Andersen (*197...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Mid-Century Modern Rolling Ottoman-Stool
Mid-Century Modern Rolling Ottoman-Stool

Mid-Century Modern Rolling Ottoman-Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique little ottoman-stool on wheels. Black top with two wide fiberglass legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

Paul McCobb  X-Base Stool for Calvin
Paul McCobb  X-Base Stool for Calvin

Paul McCobb X-Base Stool for Calvin

By Paul McCobb

Located in Greenwich, CT

Timeless Mid-Century Design + elegant proportions and a unique period upholstery for this stool in excellent condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design
Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design

Slumped Leather Stool by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Materials: aluminium, raw leather. These uniquely shaped stools are incredibly lightweight and extremely comfortable.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer
e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer

By Philipp Mainzer, e15

Located in New York, NY

During the seasoning of the solid wood, the legs form their characteristic cracks, which make every stool unique. **Stock Item** Details: Concave seat provides seating comfort.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Origin Strata Signed Stool by Rockstool Paris
Origin Strata Signed Stool by Rockstool Paris

Origin Strata Signed Stool by Rockstool Paris

Located in Geneve, CH

Haute couture manufacturing Each Rockstool stool is a unique piece, manufactured in the Annie Simon workshops in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Other

Nara Architectural Stool, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
Nara Architectural Stool, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

Nara Architectural Stool, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy

By Secolo

Located in Paris, IDF

Additional bespoke customization options include tailored dimensions, seat height adjustments, custom upholstery combinations, and personalized wood finishes, allowing each Nara Stoo...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s
Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Each stool features a uniquely contoured seat that showcases the natural grain and texture of the wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Quarter Moon Stool, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted of northern elm (yumu) with mortise-and-tenon joinery, the low stool features a unique seat shaped like a crescent moon and three splayed legs linked with intersecting stretc...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Rubin Red
Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Rubin Red

Contemporary Stool 'Plopp' by Zieta, Rubin Red

By Oskar Zieta, Zieta

Located in Paris, IDF

Unique piece.   “Plopp” stool copper version is a stool designed by Zieta Studio which is a Polish design agency founded by well-known designer Oskar Zieta.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Industrial Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Macoron Stool by Cristian Andersen
Contemporary Macoron Stool by Cristian Andersen

Contemporary Macoron Stool by Cristian Andersen

By Cristian Andersen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Cristian Andersen Macaron Stool, 2020 Each unique, signed by the artist Polyurethane, pigments, concrete and cork Measures: H 39 cm (15 3/8 in), Ø 37 cm Cristian Andersen (*19...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools

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 Madsen's iconic Clam Chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

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

Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools

Located in Ballard, CA

Pair of late Gustavian X-framed stools with lion feet, circa 1770. Original paint.unique pair of Gustavian stools, made in Sweden circa 1770.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Gustavian Stools

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery, Silk

Charlotte Perriand Tabouret Meribel Stool in Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Tabouret Meribel Stool in Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Tabouret Meribel Stool in Walnut

By Cassina

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Constructed of solid wood, it features a thick round ergonomic seat with a concave center and is supported by three unique angular legs. The Tabouret Stools have become enduring icon...

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Walnut

Ripples Small Wood Stool by Toyo Ito
Ripples Small Wood Stool by Toyo Ito

Ripples Small Wood Stool by Toyo Ito

By Horm

Located in Milan, IT

Sophisticated and unique, this stool designed by Toyo Ito is the winner of the 2004 Golden Compass Award.

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats
Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats

Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of 4 unique counter height bar stools with tubular acrylic legs, chrome stretchers and black leather seats.

Category

20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

Contemporary Wooden Stool, Sculptural, Handcrafted, Three-Legs, Carved Wood
Contemporary Wooden Stool, Sculptural, Handcrafted, Three-Legs, Carved Wood

Contemporary Wooden Stool, Sculptural, Handcrafted, Three-Legs, Carved Wood

By Tellurico

Located in Eindhoven, NL

The result is a refined, high-end object that stands at the intersection of craftsmanship, sculpture, and functional design. Each stool is unique, bearing subtle variations that ref...

Category

2010s European Other Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Industrial Stool with Swivel Seat
Mid Century Industrial Stool with Swivel Seat

Mid Century Industrial Stool with Swivel Seat

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century industrial stool features unique metal frame, solid wood seat and bentwood back with adjustable height.



Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Modern Waxed Aluminium Stool by Jan Ankiersztajn
Modern Waxed Aluminium Stool by Jan Ankiersztajn

Modern Waxed Aluminium Stool by Jan Ankiersztajn

By Rossana Orlandi

Located in Milan, IT

The surface of each stool is unique as the gestures, tool marks, are captured on the formed sheet metal.

Category

2010s Polish Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France
Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France

Leather and Wood Studded Stool, 1970s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique tripod stool made in France, circa 1970s. Substantial and chunky round seat with three sturdy club legs that taper out at the bottom.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Swiss Wooden Quadripod Stool, Switzerland ca 1960s
Swiss Wooden Quadripod Stool, Switzerland ca 1960s

Swiss Wooden Quadripod Stool, Switzerland ca 1960s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The marks of the chisel are naturally unique, making this stool one-of-a-kind. The tenon and mortise joints are very appealing as well, holding the fours legs firmly.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Stool Designed by Calle Warfvinge, Sweden, Contemporary
Stool Designed by Calle Warfvinge, Sweden, Contemporary

Stool Designed by Calle Warfvinge, Sweden, Contemporary

Located in Stockholm, SE

Ash. Unique. This contemporary Swedish stool is a work of unparalleled craftsmanship.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Khwarizmi Counter Height Walnut and Upholstered Leather Stool
Khwarizmi Counter Height Walnut and Upholstered Leather Stool

Khwarizmi Counter Height Walnut and Upholstered Leather Stool

By Alex Stap, Brett Paulin

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Indulge in the luxurious comfort of the Khwarizmi Stool. Handcrafted using walnut wood, this stool is a unique statement piece that will take center stage in any living space.

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Copper

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Khwarizmi Black Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stools
Khwarizmi Black Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stools

Khwarizmi Black Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stools

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Indulge in the luxurious comfort of the Khwarizmi Stool. Handcrafted using walnut wood, this stool is a unique statement piece that will take center stage in any living space.

Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal bar stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal bar stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. The Bride's Veil Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal bar stool.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Tribal Molave Wood Stool with Carved Male Head
Tribal Molave Wood Stool with Carved Male Head

Tribal Molave Wood Stool with Carved Male Head

Located in Kastrup, DK

Philippine Tribal Stool in Carved Wood. Unique small stool crafted from solid molave hardwood.

Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair
Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair

Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Postmodern Italian Bentwood Wave Bar Stools - Pair This pair of vintage postmodern Italian bentwood wave bar stools exemplifies a unique blend of style and functionality.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools

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 piece for Arnold Madsen's iconic Clam Chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools
Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools

Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools

Located in Troy, NY

Pair of Spanish square upholstered Baroque oak stools of unique design and proportion. The upholstered seat above a wave-shaped apron, joining the four-way splayed column-legs, endin...

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Stools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Elephant Stools - A Pair
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Elephant Stools - A Pair

Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Elephant Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These remarkable ceramic elephant stools are in great vintage condition, displaying only minor scuffs and blemishes appropriate to their age and use, which contribute to their unique...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Carved Rope Bar Stools - A Pair
Vintage Regency Carved Rope Bar Stools - A Pair

Vintage Regency Carved Rope Bar Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover this exquisite pair of vintage barstools, embodying the sophisticated charm of the Hollywood Regency era with a unique twist. Each stool is meticulously carved with a captiv...

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rope, Wood

Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi
Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi

Japanese Old Stool 1940s-1960s / Side Chair Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Despite the combination of rustic materials, the stool has developed a unique texture due to its use over time.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair Of Bradford Woodworking Ax Handle Dining/Kitchen Stools
Pair Of Bradford Woodworking Ax Handle Dining/Kitchen Stools

Pair Of Bradford Woodworking Ax Handle Dining/Kitchen Stools

By Bradford Woodworking

Located in Norwood, NJ

Uniquely designed wood and iron stools. Farmhouse country style with ax handle form legs supported by through dowels and iron ring.

Category

1990s American Country Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Pebbled Biomorphic Low Stools - a Pair
Vintage Boho Pebbled Biomorphic Low Stools - a Pair

Vintage Boho Pebbled Biomorphic Low Stools - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted with a textured, pebbled finish in a soft white hue, these stools feature a unique biomorphic shape that evokes natural forms, making them a striking accent for any living ro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Plaster

Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table Stool
Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table Stool

Rustic Antique Wooden Elm Side Lamp Table Stool

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique Elm Rustic Wooden Stool – BF A lovely vintage wooden elm stool. The stool is solid, lovely original patina and character with each one being totally unique.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

Vintage Boho Puzzle Wood Slow Stools - a Pair
Vintage Boho Puzzle Wood Slow Stools - a Pair

Vintage Boho Puzzle Wood Slow Stools - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage Boho puzzle wood stools features a unique, interlocking design with a rustic charm, perfect for adding a touch of eclectic flair to any space

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vladimir Kagan Early "Tri-Symmetric" Stool for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950
Vladimir Kagan Early "Tri-Symmetric" Stool for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950

Vladimir Kagan Early "Tri-Symmetric" Stool for Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950

Located in Coronado, CA

This exceedingly rare stool features a unique, highly sculptured cast aluminum tripod base, and a contoured triangular horsehair seat in original moss green leather.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Set of 4
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Set of 4

Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Stools, Set of 4

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Doylestown, PA

Great set of 4 vintage midcentury Arthur Umanoff wrought iron stools in red faux leather. Unique, statement stools with heavy scroll work.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculpted Pine Stool, Handcrafted, Manner of K.J. Pettersson
Sculpted Pine Stool, Handcrafted, Manner of K.J. Pettersson

Sculpted Pine Stool, Handcrafted, Manner of K.J. Pettersson

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This example is handcrafted by skilled artisans using vintage reclaimed pine, allowing the natural grain, knots, and warm patina of the wood to take center stage. Each stool is uniqu...

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Rockstool Medium Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris
Rockstool Medium Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris

Rockstool Medium Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris

Located in Geneve, CH

Haute couture manufacturing Each Rockstool stool is a unique piece, manufactured in the Annie Simon workshops in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Other

Rockstool Large Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris
Rockstool Large Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris

Rockstool Large Signed Rock Shaped Stool by Rockstool Paris

Located in Geneve, CH

Haute couture manufacturing Each Rockstool stool is a unique piece, manufactured in the Annie Simon workshops in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement.

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Other

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful and unique upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rustic Half Round Farm Stool, France 1960's
Rustic Half Round Farm Stool, France 1960's

Rustic Half Round Farm Stool, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

A carved Elm farm tripod stool. The unique semi-circle seat and angled legs add a modern touch to an, otherwise, rustic piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Elm

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Unique Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the unique stool you’re looking for. Each unique stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage unique stool now, or shop our selection of 28 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the unique stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A unique stool made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one unique stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arno Declercq, Ayala Serfaty and Nicolas Erauw produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Unique Stool?

The average selling price for a unique stool at 1stDibs is $3,100, while they’re typically $166 on the low end and $22,000 for the highest priced.

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.