A Round Stool with Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Compact yet sculptural, the stool works beautifully as extra seating, a vanity stool, or an accent piece in a living space or bedroom.
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Stools
Walnut
A Round Stool with Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Compact yet sculptural, the stool works beautifully as extra seating, a vanity stool, or an accent piece in a living space or bedroom.
Walnut
Pair of MOD Space Age Louis Sognot Style Brass Bar Stools
By Louis Sognot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In original condition with visible frame wear including some brass loss and natural patina. Matching vanity stools also available (please inquore) and listed separately.
Brass
1920s Neoclassical Antique Cast Iron Vanity Bench Stool by Oscar Bach
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique neoclassical curule vanity stool crafted in the iconic style of the renowned metalwork artisan Oscar Bach.
Metal, Iron
Art Deco Floral Tapestry Stool, Tabouret, Pouf, Ottoman, Vienna, Austria, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Art Deco tabouret, vanity stool, or footstool from the 1930s, handcrafted in Vienna, Austria, in the style of Jindřich Halabala.
Fabric, Wood
1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany Regency Style X Form Bench or Stool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early design for Dunbar, mahogany bench or vanity stool model 1050. Curved or X form base with classical styling, with older upholstered seat.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of American Perspex Stools with Zebra Cushions, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Suitable for use as vanity stools, occasional seating, or accent pieces.
Fabric, Lucite
$836Sale Price|30% Off
Oak Stool with Upholstered Seat, France, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Its clean, structured silhouette makes it versatile as a vanity stool, accent seat, or footrest in both traditional and modern interiors.
Upholstery, Oak
Stools by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in Walnut and Velvet, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Newly reupholstered in luxurious off-white cotton velvet, the stool offers a striking balance of warmth, comfort, and timeless elegance, making it ideal as vanity stool, ottoman, or ...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Forged Iron and Brass Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Upholstered in striped ribbed fabric. Great for vanity table, vanity chair, vanity stool. Search terms: Hollywood Regency style chair or stool.
Brass, Iron
Set of Stools by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in Walnut and Velvet, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
Newly reupholstered in luxurious off-white cotton velvet, the stools offer a striking balance of warmth, comfort, and timeless elegance, making them ideal as vanity stools, ottomans,...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Stool
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this circa 1930’s French inspired vanity stool. Featuring gracefully curved cabriole legs and a beautifully shaped apron, this pie...
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Czech Art Deco Round Stool with Faux Rabbit Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
The segmented top with decorative piping emphasizes its elegant geometry and period authenticity. Ideal as a vanity stool, dressing room seat, accent ottoman or decorative statement ...
Faux Fur, Wood, Beech
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Upholstered Stool, Czechoslovakia 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
A versatile and highly decorative piece suitable as a vanity stool, bedroom accent, piano stool, dressing room seating, or occasional chair within both classic and modern interiors.
Other
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Leather Piano Stool With Drawer Circa 1880
Located in Norwich, England
Originally used as a piano stool with the drawer to hold sheet music, this could also work as a vanity stool or side seat.
Leather, Beech
Pair of Japanese Upholstered Stools, Akita Mokko, Japan, 1970s
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Perfect as occasional seating, vanity stools, or accent pieces, they integrate effortlessly into both contemporary and mid-century interiors.
Wood
$2,600Sale Price|25% Off
Charles Hollis Jones Lucite and Chromed Steel Vanity Swivel Stool, c 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking 1970s Lucite vanity stool by Charles Hollis Jones, the celebrated “Mister Lucite” whose innovative designs helped define the Hollywood Regency aesthetic.
Chrome
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Corner Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural Danish stool showcases clean Scandinavian lines with a playful geometric silhouette that works beautifully as an ottoman, vanity stool, accent seat, or corner piece.
Teak
$390Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Beech Wood Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
Its versatile size allows it to function as a vanity stool, ottoman, bedroom seat, dressing stool, or decorative accent piece.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Maison Jansen Attributed French Mid-Century Steel Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in Charleston, SC
French Mid-Century steel frame vanity stool with metal rope and tassels on all 4 corners and metal rosette’s adorning the stool. with attached curved legs ending in ball finials, a...
Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Beechwood Stool with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
Its timeless silhouette works beautifully in Art Deco, Modernist, eclectic and contemporary interiors. Perfect as a vanity stool, piano stool, occasional seat or sculptural accent pi...
Other
Mid-Century Upholstered Stool or Footstool, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Suitable as a footstool, ottoman, vanity stool, or occasional seating. The wood has been cleaned and preserved in good original vintage condition.
Fabric, Wood
Modern Lime Green Round Moroccan Art Deco Upholstered Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Style stool in lime green and gold Moroccan style stool, vanity stool.
Fabric
Pair of 1960s Maple Mid Century Stools, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Ideal as bedroom seating, vanity stools, piano benches, hallway accents, or sculptural additions to contemporary interiors.
Fabric, Wood, Maple
Art Deco Adjustable Piano Stool by Fischel, Czechoslovakia 1930s
By Fischel
Located in Praha, CZ
Its timeless proportions and functional adjustable mechanism make it a versatile piece suitable for use as a piano stool, vanity stool, artist stool or decorative accent within Art D...
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Measuring 15 inches in diameter and 18 inches in height, the piece is perfectly scaled for use as a vanity stool, ottoman, or occasional seat. The original fabric remains intact, add...
Aluminum
$539Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid Century Maple Wood Stools, 1960s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
The warm maple finish enhances the organic silhouette and highlights the craftsmanship of the period. Ideal as ottomans, vanity stools, occasional seating or statement accent pieces ...
Fabric, Wood, Maple
Moroccan Art Deco Boho Style Pouf in Hot Fuchsia Color
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Moroccan Art Deco Style Fuchsia and Black Velvet Pouf Ottoman Boho Chic Vanity Stool A bold and glamorous Moroccan round ottoman or vanity stool in vivid fuchsia pink with bla...
Fabric
Rare French Mid-Century Gilt Wrought Iron Stool / Bench by Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
This is balanced by the sober rectangular seat covered in a neutral leather. The bench / stool offers a quiet sense of drama to an interior and works as an occasional piece or vanity...
Wrought Iron
$1,116Sale Price|30% Off
1880s French Napoleon III Gilt Faux Bamboo Stool Gold Carved Wood
Located in High Point, NC
Both elegant and playful, this stool works beautifully as an accent seat, vanity stool, or decorative object.
Faux Bamboo, Giltwood
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Upholstered Round Tabouret Stool
Located in Praha, CZ
Its compact size makes it highly versatile as a vanity stool, bedroom seat, footstool, dressing room accent, occasional stool, or decorative element within both classic and contempor...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage Faux Bois Draped Stool with Carved Bamboo X-Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Equally at home as a vanity stool, accent seat or decorative conversation piece, it brings whimsical artistry and timeless charm to both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Brass Stools with Green Velvet Seats, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Versatile in function, these stools can serve as vanity stools, occasional seating, or decorative accents in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Brass
Antique Gustavian Hand-Carved Upholstered Stool
Located in Bradenton, FL
In modern homes, this stool is ideal as a vanity stool in a dressing room, at the foot of a bed in a bedroom, or a window seat or reading nook accent.
Upholstery, Wood
Jindrich Halabala Footstool Ottoman Mid Century Stool Czechoslovakia Upholstered
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used as a footrest, vanity stool, occasional seat, or decorative accent.
Fabric, Wood
Antique Gustavian Carved Painted and Upholstered Stool
Located in Bradenton, FL
In modern homes, this stool is ideal as a vanity stool in a dressing room, at the foot of a bed in a bedroom, or a window seat or reading nook accent.
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of Biedermeier Stools, 1820, Walnut Veneer, Refinished
Located in Belmont, MA
Their compact, rounded form makes them highly versatile—perfect as occasional seating, vanity stools, or as decorative accents in both classic and contemporary interiors.
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Iron Stools with Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Solid and well-balanced, they combine artistic craftsmanship with practical function, making them ideal as vanity stools, decorative side seats, or sculptural accents in a living roo...
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Walnut Stools in Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Versatile in both form and scale, the matching stools could serve as extra seating in a living room or den, footstools beside lounge chairs, bedroom or dressing-room vanity stools, o...
Velvet, Walnut
Two 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Brown Velvet Rectangular Italian Stools
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Perfect for use as occasional seating in a living room, as elegant accents at the foot of a bed, or even as high-end vanity stools, these pieces offer a versatile touch of vintage Eu...
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Beech Stools with Rush Seats from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
The rounded corner blocks, curved legs, and carved decoration reflect the timeless Louis XV style, while the compact size makes them versatile as vanity stools, occasional seating, s...
Rush, Beech
$1,850 / set
Vintage Upholstered Elephant Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Measuring 17.5" round and 17.5" tall, these versatile pieces function beautifully as chic vanity stools, an elegant pair of footrests, or convenient occasional seating for a grand lo...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Thonet Style Adjustable Bentwood Piano Stool, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Originally conceived as a piano stool, this versatile piece can also function as an adjustable side seat, vanity stool, artist stool or decorative accent chair.
Metal, Other
French Neoclassical Style Curule Stool, Gilded Wood and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ideal as a decorative accent in a living room, a refined vanity stool, or a sophisticated entryway piece, this curule bench brings both classical form and functional beauty to a space.
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$3,240Sale Price / set|40% Off
Paul Frankl Combed Wood Vanity with Stool for Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Professionally restored. Measures: Stool: 18 in. H x 22 in. W x 18 in. D Vanity: 64.5 in.
Oak
Moroccan Round Ottoman in Blue Velvet Damask, 1990s Glam Style, 18”
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A bold and glamorous Moroccan round ottoman or vanity stool in blue with black velvet damask upholstery, featuring a raised floral taffeta texture.
Fabric
Danish Modern Oak Stool, Bobbin Legs with Bouclé Seat, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
Versatile and refined, it functions equally well as a footstool, vanity stool, or standalone accent object.
Bouclé, Oak
French Modern Neoclassical Bench in White Simi-Leather in style of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Additional References: French and Italian Art Deco, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Andre Arbus, Gio Ponti, Guglielmo Ulrich, Jacques Adnet, Marc du Plantier, Jacques Quinet, Vanity stool, S...
Metal
Art Deco Illuminated Vanity Together Mirror with Stool Paramount Theater Boston
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco acid etched Illuminated Vanity with aluminum trim attached to Vanity with illuminated bottom column, original aluminum stool.
Aluminum
1950s, Pair of Stools by La Permanente Mobili Cantù , Ico Parisi attributable
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Modern use This pair of stools is highly versatile and fits seamlessly into contemporary interiors: -as decorative seating in an entryway or corridor, -as vanity stools or occasional...
Walnut, Fabric
Set of Four Art Deco Stools with Original Fabric, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Perfect as occasional seating, vanity stools, or decorative accents, these pieces exemplify the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic elegance of early 20th-century Central European de...
Upholstery, Beech
Mid Century Solid Maple Footstools with Curved Frames, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Their organic silhouette and subtle proportions reflect the modernist aesthetics of Central European design during the 1960s. Ideal as footrests, vanity stools, accent seating, or sc...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Maple Footstools, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Their compact sculptural form makes them versatile pieces suitable as footstools, vanity stools or occasional seating. Dimensions (per stool): Height: 48 cm (18.9 in) Width: 31 cm (1...
Fabric, Wood, Maple
English 19th Century Bobbin Stool with Upholstered Seat and Nailhead Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
In a bedroom, it can serve as a charming vanity stool or be placed at the foot of a bed for added decor.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Stool & New Teddy Upholstery Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
The pale, bouclé-style surface provides a cozy contrast to the smooth beechwood frame, adding a layer of tactile interest and modern appeal. Perfect as a vanity stool, footrest, ent...
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Stool & New Teddy Upholstery Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
The pale, bouclé-style surface provides a cozy contrast to the smooth beechwood frame, adding a layer of tactile interest and modern appeal. Perfect as a vanity stool, footrest, ent...
Upholstery, Beech
French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
In a modern home, this French Neoclassical stool serves as a versatile and stylish piece. It can be used in a living room as an additional seating option, in a bedroom as a vanity st...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Turned Bobbin Legs Stool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
Placed in a bedroom, it can act as an elegant vanity stool or be situated at the foot of a bed, adding both decor and practicality.
Brass
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.
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