Used Counter Stools
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Acrylic, Lucite
Early 20th Century American Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Rope
20th Century American Regency Stools
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1910s French Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Bohemian Stools
Upholstery, Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century Industrial Stools
Steel
20th Century French Modern Stools
Wrought Iron, Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Regency Stools
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Unknown Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools
Chrome
1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope, Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Upholstery, Acrylic, Lucite
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Stools
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Teak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Rosewood
20th Century American Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Stools
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Textile
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Rustic Footstools
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Modern Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Stools
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Stools
Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools
Leather
Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools
Linen, Bamboo, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Leather, Maple
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Stools
Steel
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023How many stools you should have per counter depends on the length of the countertop. A good rule of thumb is to put one stool every 30 inches, so take the total length of the counter and divide by 30 to arrive at the right number. Shop an assortment of counter stools on 1stDibs.
- What is a counter stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
- What is a counter height stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
- How do I use a ceramic stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Ceramic stools are great for sitting, but you can use them for other things like holding plants in a garden or inside your home. The right use for a particular stool is really a matter of preference. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ceramic stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a step stool used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, an ottoman can be used as a footstool. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. On 1stDibs, find a collection of ottomans.
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