$8,852 / set
H 24.61 in W 14.97 in D 14.77 in
Six Art Deco Amsterdamse School Stools with Leather Tops, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare set of six Art Deco Amsterdamse School stools. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Wrought Iron
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stool, Brown
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Last Stool Left 1960's Simple French Stacking School Stool - Brown.
Beech
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Stool with Adjustable Seat, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Modernist stool with adjustable seat. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with solid macassar elements and four solid macassar ebony kn...
Macassar, Oak
$1,163 / set
H 27.96 in W 13.59 in D 11.62 in
Suite of Three Progressive Modern Industries Stamped Artist Art School Stools
By Modern Industry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of three progress vintage kitchen stools one stamped Modern Industries Product These are a lovely decorative set of midcentury...
Oak
$3,760Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 12.21 in
Bossche School Stools by Dom Hans van der Laan & Jan de Jong, Netherlands, 1970s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of stools from the 1970s, designed by the Dutch Benedictine monk and architect Dom Hans van der Laan and his apprentice Jan de Jong, exemplifying the distinctive Bossche Sch...
Wood
19th Century Bobbin Stool
By English School
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a beautiful hand crafted Bobbin stool from an old English Country House collection. Late Victorian and carved from Rosewood with no cracks or repairs . The piece has a beaut...
Rosewood
Cotswolds School oak upholstered stool
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Hand crafted oak stool in the Cotswolds School manner dating to around 1930.
Oak
$6,078 / item
H 18.12 in W 24.81 in D 13.39 in
Jan de Jong stools pair Oirschot residence Netherlands 1970
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Offered here is a rare and highly collectible pair of “Bossche School” stools, designed and hand-built in the early 1970s by architect Jan de Jong, one of the foremost interpreters a...
Pine
Jan de Jong stool Bossche school the Netherlands 1970
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Constructed from solid pine planks, the stool features exposed carpentry and prominent nails, an intentional and defining feature of Bossche School furniture.
Pine
$826Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.89 in W 13 in D 12.8 in
Amsterdamse School Design Oak Handle Stool, 1920's Netherlands
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Early 20th Century Amsterdamse School Design Arts & Crafts Oak Handle Stool. Made in the Netherlands, 1920's period.
Oak
$1,123Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 16.15 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
6 vintage stools from a french school, 50's
Located in LYON, FR
6 stools restored by us with a 5-star star-shaped steel base and a varnished wooden seat. They are easily adjustable in height between 41 and 60 cm. The seat has been restored (sand...
Steel
$1,641
H 14.97 in W 16.93 in D 13 in
Romney Green attributed. Arts & Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with chamfering
By Romney Green
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Cotswold School oak stool with a shaped seat and sculptured carved chamfered legs and stretchers.
Oak
$4,662 / set
H 23.63 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
1920's Turin School design movement Set of Table and two Stools
Located in Berlin, DE
1920's Turin School design movement Set of Table and two Stools.
Wood
$4,378
H 15.16 in W 19.1 in D 13.19 in
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School walnut stool with the original tapestry seat.
By Edward Barnsley
Located in London, GB
Edward Barnsley. A Cotswold School Arts & Crafts handmade Walnut stool retaining the original tapestry seat.
Walnut
$3,831
H 18.12 in W 28.75 in D 13.39 in
Glasgow School. George Logan attr An Arts & Crafts oak stool with upturned sides
By George Logan
Located in London, GB
Glasgow School. George Logan attributed. An Arts and Crafts oak stool with upturned sides with quarter circle supports below and teardrop cut-outs to the sides, united by a shaped st...
Oak
$2,462
H 21.26 in W 20.26 in D 14.26 in
Liberty & Co attri. Glasgow School walnut piano stool w. storage under the seat
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co attributed. A Glasgow School Walnut piano stool with storage under the seat, and a lift up flap to the front to make the seat higher.
Walnut
$650 / item
H 21 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Thonet Nr. 1 Black Lacquered Bentwood Piano Stools with Cane Seats
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nr.1 Piano stools by Thonet feature black-lacquered bent wood frames with height-adjustable cane seats. Each stool showcases the distinctive steam-bent construction Thonet pioneered,...
Metal
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.25 in W 16.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Stickley School Oak Flared Leg Footstool Unsigned C1920 Measures - 10.25"H x 16.5"W x 14.5"D This antique footstool is crafted in the Stickley manner, featuring oak construct...
Oak
Postmodern stools by Samo, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Salvaged from a school, used as laboratory stools Dimensions: Height: 70cm Width: 45cm Depth: 50cm Seat height: 55cm Ref.: 6452152 *Price is per piece, larger quantity available *...
Metal
Morgan Colt Leather and Iron Curule Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Morgan Colt (1876-1926) was an architect, artist and furniture designer and maker - a Renaissance man - and one of founders of the New Hope School. This stool is one of his most ico...
Wrought Iron
Ulm Stool by Max Bill for HfG Ulm, Germany, 1950s
By Max Bill
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Originally conceived as a multifunctional object for the Ulm School of Design, the stool reflects the principles of functional modernism.
Wood
$5,500 / set
H 18.51 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Exquisite Antique Chippendale Style Pair of Seating Stools Vienna, 1870
Located in Doha, QA
They were manufactured during the high period of Viennese school of craftsmanship. These stools are very stylish and its work is absolutely equal to an original Thomas Chippendale ...
Wood, Walnut
$2,596
H 29.14 in W 14.18 in D 13.98 in
1960s Industrial Italian Wood and Plastic stool in Grey and Black Mid Century
Located in Milano, IT
An Italian School industrial-style stool made around circa 1960s.
Plastic, Wood, Paint
$2,832Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 21.66 in W 25.2 in D 17.33 in
Vintage Nesting Coffee Table With Removable Octagonal Stools
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the irresistible charm of our beautiful vintage wooden coffee table from the '60s. This unique piece captures attention with its captivating secret: a hidden mech...
Wood
$4,871 / set
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950
Located in London, GB
Pair English Arts & Crafts Cotswolds School Oak Stools End Tables, C.1950 A near pair.
Oak
Jacques Uppelschoten Bossche School Dining Set, 1978
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Jacques Uppelschoten was a lesser-known architect and follower of Bossche School. His house of course, was also completely built in de Bossche school style.
Iron
$212 / item
H 17.72 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
1960s French Original Flambo Swiveling Stools - Various Quantity Available
By Henri Lieber
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Flambo is one of the most famous Industrial French brands and this is a collection of stools from a school laboratory in the south east of France.
Birch
Jan de Jong cabinet for Pauluskerk Uden 1966
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The top of the cabinet reveals one of the most distinctive and recognizable elements in Bossche School furniture: the characteristic stool and table profile, a shape used throughout ...
Iron
Pair of Italian Upholstered Chairs and Footstools
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Period Milanese Style armchairs and foot stools, in the school of ISA Bergamo. These chairs and the entire set may have been produced by Fede Chieti or ISA.
Velvet, Wood
Unique 1940s Pine School Stools or Side Table
Located in Achterveld, NL
Beautiful patinated wooden school stools. Very nice to use as a side table or just as a stool.
Formica, Pine
Old School Glam Black Wooden Stool circa 1940s/50s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a circa 1940s/50s Black wooded stool, simple in design, but giving you lots of glam. Nice curve seat, that holds you just right, held up by a set of four sexy four-...
Wood
Antique Chinese School Desk
Located in New York, NY
A nicely worn antique Chinese school desk with simple stool and single drawer all in one piece.
Wood
1950s French Round School Stools, Set of Eight
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French round school stools – Set of eight 1950s French round school stools – Set of eight.
Birch
1950s French Round School Stools, Quantity Available
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French round school stools – Quantity available. Classic round school stools from France.
Birch
1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools, Aqua, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua – Pair Pair of 1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua.
Metal
1950s French Round School Stools, Set of Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French round school stools, set of four 1950s French round school stools, set of four.
Birch
Funky Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Stool, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Funky Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School stool, 1920s. Recently upholstered with cotton fabric.
Fabric, Macassar, Mahogany
1950s French Round School Stools, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French round school stools – Set of six. Classic round school stools from France.
Birch
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Pair of Aqua
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Pair of Aqua 1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Pair of Aqua.
Beech
1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools - Aqua - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
11960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua – Set of Four 1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua – Set of Four.
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 13 in D 13 in
1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools, Aqua, Various Quantities Availabl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua – Various Quantities Available 1960s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Aqua – Various Quantities Available.
Metal
1950s French Round School Stools, Mid Height, Set of Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French round school stools – Mid height – Set of four 1950s French round school stools – set of six.
Birch
Sold
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in L 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Black, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – black – various quantities available 1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – black – various quantities available.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Black, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French stacking school stools – black- set of four 1960’s simple French stacking school stools – black- set of four.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Black, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French Stacking school stools – Black – Set of six 1960’s Simple French Stacking school stools – Black – Set of six.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Blue, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – blue – set of eight 1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – blue – set of eight.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Blue, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French stacking school stools – Blue – Set of six 1960’s Simple French stacking school stools – Blue – Set of six.
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Blue, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French stacking school stools – Blue – Various quantities available 1960’s Simple French stacking school stools – Blue – Various quantities available.
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Black, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – black – various quantities available 1960’s simple French Stacking School stools – black – various quantities available.
Metal
Prep School Stools
Located in Culver City, CA
England, circa 1900
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Red - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Red – Set Of Eight 1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Red – Set Of Eight.
Beech
1960's, Simple French Stacking School Stools, Red, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French stacking school stools – red – set of six. 1960’s simple French stacking school stools – red – set of six.
Metal
Sold
H 18.12 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Black - Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Black - Various Quantities Available.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Set Of Six. Classic French school stools, solid beech laminated tops with strong metal bases.
Beech
Sold
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Black, Set of Five Kick Leg
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French Stacking School stools – Black – Set of five kick leg 1960’s Simple French Stacking School stools – Black – Set of five kick leg.
Metal
Sold
H 17.92 in W 18.12 in L 17.92 in
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Stool by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V. Oosterbeek, 1920s
By L.O.V. Oosterbeek
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Haagse School stool. Design by J.A. Muntendam for L.O.V.
Fabric, Oak
English Cotswold School Stool by Gordon Russell
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English Cotswold School oak and leather stool by Gordon Russell, the chamfered top with woven leather seat, over scalloped and chamfered apron between splayed chamfered leg...
Oak, Leather
Jan de Jong Bossche School Stool Holland 1970
By Jan de Jong
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These stool is designed according to 'het plastische getal' (plastic number) which was invented by Dom Hans van der Laan.
Iron
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Brown, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - Brown - Set of six 1960's simple French stacking school stools - Brown - Set of six.
Beech
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Mint, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Mint - Set Of Eight 1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Mint - Set Of Eight.
Beech
Sold
H 18.12 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Brown, Varoious Quantities Availa
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Varoious Quantities Available. 1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Varoious Quantities Available.
Beech
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Pink, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - pink - Set of eight. 1960's simple French stacking school stools - pink - Set of eight.
Beech
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Mint, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - mint - set of six 1960's simple French stacking school stools - mint - set of six.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Brown, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - brown - set of eight 1960's simple French stacking school stools - brown - set of eight.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Mint - Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Set of four 1960's simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Set of four.
Beech
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Pink, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French stacking school stools - pink - set of six. 1960's Simple French stacking school stools - pink - set of six.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Mint - Various Quantities Availabl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Various quantities available 1960’s simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Various quantities available.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960’s Simple French Stacking School Stools – Mint – Last Few Remaining
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Various quantities available 1960’s simple French stacking school stools - Mint - Various quantities available.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Brown, Set of Twenty Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Set Of Twenty Four 1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools - Brown - Set Of Twenty Four.
Beech
Sold
H 11.82 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stools, Mint, Set of Twenty Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's simple French stacking school stools - mint - set of twenty four 1960's simple French stacking school stools - mint - set of twenty four.
Beech
Bossche School Stool Holland 1970 Dom Hans van der Laan Style
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nicely shaped Bossche school designed stool, Holland, 1970. This stool was made or steel and is typically for de Bossche school.
Metal
Sold
H 24.02 in W 14.18 in D 13.39 in
Pair of 1970s Laboratory School Stools by James Leonard for Esavian, UK
By James Leonard, Esavian
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Pair of 1970s stools originally used in schools, designed by James Leonard for Esavian, UK.
Plywood
English Preparatory School Wood Stools
Located in Culver City, CA
Preparatory school stool with simple shape, formed seat. (14) Available, priced individually.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Knoll School White Leather Stool, 20th Century
By Knoll
Located in Big Flats, NY
Mid-Century Modern Knoll school stool features white leather upholstered upper over painted aluminum base, 20th century.
Metal, Aluminum
Art Deco Amsterdam School Bench
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Dronten, NL
Amsterdam School stool or small bench. In the manner of H.P.
Cane, Teak
1960's Turquoise Stool With Round Wooden Seat
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French Stacking School Stool - Aqua. French school stool, solid beech laminated top with strong metal base.
Beech
1960s Set of Remploy Stools - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Classic English school stools. Set of eight, tubular metal frames with Birch ply seats.
Metal
1960's Simple French White Stools - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Simple French White Stools - Set Of Six. Classic French school stools, solid beech laminated tops with strong metal bases.
Metal
1960's Simple French Stacking Muddy Brown Stools - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Simple French Stacking Muddy Brown Stools – Set Of Five. Classic French school stools, beech laminated tops with strong metal bases.
Steel
Sold
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Dutch Art Deco Stool or Tabouret, design by Piet Kramer for Randoe, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A stylish Amsterdam School stool in solid oak with vintage leather upholstery.
Oak, Leather
Cotswold School Woven Leather Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegant late 19th C English Cotswold School oak and leather woven stool with carved rail on straight tapering legs.
Oak, Leather
English Elm School Lab Stools, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
English elm school lab stools, circa 1950s. - Price is per stool (4 available) - Solid elm shaped seats - Beech frame - English, circa 1950s - Measures: 33cm x 33cm x 62cm ...
Elm
A pair of Cotswold School Elm Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of well made elm stools of the Cotwold school having thick tops on turned legs
Elm
English Cotswold School Arts & Crafts Rope-upholstered Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 20th C English Arts & Crafts Cotswold School rope-woven stool with its original rope upholstery seat still intact and in excellent condition.
Rope
Vintage High School Metal Low Stool, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About An industrial metal stool with pegboard top used in high school science class.
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School piano stool with a sculptural design, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An evocative example of early 20th-century Dutch design, this Amsterdam School adjustable stool embodies the sculptural boldness and artisanal craftsmanship that defined the movement.
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Metal Stool
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s Scandinavian stool. Consists of a tubular metal support frame painted white and an upholstered seat covered in red leatherette. A retro-flavored piece of furniture to be used ...
Metal
$519 / set
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in
1960s Mullca French High Stools, Chocolate Round, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Mullca French high stools – chocolate round – set of four. 1960s Mullca French high stools – chocolate round – set of four. One of our most favourite stools, the laboratory ...
Birch
$157 / item
H 23.23 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
1970's French Dark Red Laboratory Stools, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French dark red laboratory stools – various quantities available 1970’s French dark red laboratory stools – various quantities available. Good honest lab stools, heavy stee...
Birch
$129 / item
H 23.23 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
1950s Vintage Mullica Industrial French Stacking High Stools, Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s vintage Mullica industrial French stacking high stools, various quantities available. 950’s vintage Mullica industrial French stacking high stools – various quantities availabl...
Metal
$129 / item
H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1950's Mullca French Stools, Aqua Square Seat, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mullca French stools – aqua square seat – various quantities available 1950’s Mullca French high stools – aqua square seat – various quantities available. One of our most favo...
Birch
1960s Beech Folding Chairs, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s beech folding chairs – various quantities available 1960s beech folding chairs – various quantities available. Good practical Classic folding chairs originally made in germany...
Beech
$146Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Chair by Stol Kamnik, Slovenia, 1960
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Material: Plywood, faux leather, metal This beautiful chair is perfect example of minimalistic mid-century design. Solid metal frame and plywood covered win dark red faux leather ...
Metal, Iron
$116 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
1970's New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs - Very Large Qu
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantity Available 1970’s New Old Stock Original French Army Surplus Folding Chairs – Very Large Quantit...
Metal
Woven Plastic and Metal Frame Fantasia Chair, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Fantasia woven plastic chair with metal frame, 1960s. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US...
Metal
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.
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