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Antique 19th Century Irish Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Stools
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Stools
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Slovak Brutalist Stools
Leather, Oak
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Ivorian Other Stools
Wood
20th Century African Other Stools
Wood
Antique 16th Century Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
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Antique 1880s Chinese Qing Stools
Poplar
2010s American Modern Stools
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
20th Century English Jacobean Stools
Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Industrial Stools
Concrete
20th Century English Jacobean Stools
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Stools
Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Stools
Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools
Ceramic
1990s Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Plastic
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Stools
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Stools
Fabric, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Chippendale Stools
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Goatskin, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Chinoiserie Stools
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s American Modern Stools
Bouclé, Elm
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Birch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
Antique 1780s English George III Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Stools
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Stools
Aluminum
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a mushroom stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
- What is milking stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.
- Is a stool a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.
- What is a drafting stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a footman stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman 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 vanity stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
- What is a metamorphic stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a swivel stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a stepping stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.
- Are acrylic stools comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether acrylic stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many acrylic stools have curvy contours designed to comfortably fit the shape of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of acrylic stools.
- Who invented the milking stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Merrill T. Hamilton invented the milking stool and received a patent for his design in 1906. He created the stool with three legs instead of four to increase stability on uneven surfaces in barns and pastures, so a farmer could more easily milk cows. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of milking stools.
- 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 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.
- What are Senufo stools made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Most Senufo stools are made out of one block wawa wood, a type of wood that comes from Central and West Africa. Members of the Senufo tribes in the Ivory Coast and Mali have handcrafted these stools since the 17th century. Shop a collection of Senufo stools 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
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