Doughnut Stool – Traditional Handcrafted Solid Wood Stool in Maple
By Hamilton Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical stools were created by the Hamilton Holmes studio out of a pure desire for fun.
Maple
Doughnut Stool – Traditional Handcrafted Solid Wood Stool in Walnut
By Hamilton Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical stools were created by the Hamilton Holmes studio out of a pure desire for fun.
Walnut
Doughnut Stool – Traditional Handcrafted Solid Wood Stool in OXALINO Maple
By Hamilton Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical stools were created by the Hamilton Holmes studio out of a pure desire for fun.
Maple
Doughnut Stool – Traditional Handcrafted Solid Wood Stool in Douglas Fir
By Hamilton Holmes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These whimsical stools were created by the Hamilton Holmes studio out of a pure desire for fun.
Fir
Boucle Stool in Whimsical Owl Motif Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Triangular shaped boucle stool with whimsical owl print design / motif.
Fabric
Whimsical Vintage Turtle Form Wicker and Rattan Stool
Located in Bruton, GB
Delightful vintage turtle-form stool handcrafted from woven wicker and rattan, combining playful design with exceptional craftsmanship.
Wicker, Rattan
Whimsical Vine Twist Stools, France, Late 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These sculptural stools feature a whimsical vine-inspired form, with intertwining green legs and a curling backrest that evokes natural growth.
Wood
$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Whimsical Pair Arthur Umanoff Scrolled Wrought Iron Stool Mongolian Lamb
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of Arthur Umanoff scrolled wrought iron stools upholstered in Mongolian lamb.
Iron
$1,400Sale Price / set|24% Off
Whimsical Pair of "Gumdrop" Stools with Brushed, Splayed Aluminum Feet
By Wood, Spring & Down Ltd.
Located in Bronx, NY
This unique pair of custom stools are upholstered in a Pea Green "pleather" and set on custom brushed Aluminum feet. They stand 19" in height and 19" in diameter. These were made abo...
Aluminum
Vintage Multicolor Pencil Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a playful dose of vintage charm to your interior with this whimsical multicolor pencil stool, a delightful example of mid-century novelty design.
Metal
$1,690 / set
Round Donut Bar Stools
Located in Greenwich, CT
Original designed "donut" bar stools with whimsical fabric on solid hardwood frame made in our studio in Norwalk, CT.
Cotton
$1,500 / item
Bunny Williams Home Scallop Stool
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from Bunny’s cherished antique, the Scallop Stool features a whimsical fillet-scalloped frame, elegantly supported by turned, twisting legs.
Linen, Wood
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Elephant Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking vintage glazed ceramic elephant stool blends whimsical charm with sculptural presence, making it a standout accent for both interior and outdoor-inspired spaces.
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of Modern Studded Leather Bar Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Modern Studded Leather Bar Stools with a whimsical iron base. Statement pieces for a bar or kitchen counter.
Iron
American Mid Century Modern Knoll Stool by Jens Risom
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical versatyle solid wood stool designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Studio retains label , good solid construction nice patina .
Birch
Louis XIII Style Os de Mouton Oak Stool Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French oak stool or bench seat made in the Louis XIII taste.
Brass
Pair of stools by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking fusion of geometry and softness, this whimsical pair of 1960s stools encapsulates the experimental spirit of mid-century Brazilian design.
Metal
Pair of Post Modern Memphis-Style Wrought Iron Barstools w/ Flame Backrest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With their unique silhouette and industrial-meets-whimsical aesthetic, these stools make a perfect addition to any eclectic, contemporary, or statement-making interior.
Wrought Iron
$5,465 / item
Steph Leapfrog Chair
By Bottega Conticelli
Located in Milan, IT
This unique, whimsical and Minimalist stool in the shape of a saddle is inspired by the world of horses and equestrian sports.
Leather
Whimsical Solid Maple Bench or Stool
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Whimsical solid maple bench or stool. Great form from the legs to the stretcher and the top.
Maple
Whimsical Pair of Glazed Terracotta Elephant Stool Tables Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical pair of glazed terra cotta elephant stools or tables.
Terracotta
Artistic Hand Painted Whimsical Mckenzies Child Style Table and Stools, Set of 3
By Mackenzie Childs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design ...
Wood, Paint
Hiroyuki Nishimura Sculptural Side Table Stool A11
By Hiroyuki Nishimura
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Name: Whimsical Sculptural stool by Hiroyuki Nishimura and Zougei carved furniture Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws.
Wood
Modern Minimal Cut Stool in White Oak by Figure+Ground Design, USA
By BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nelson, George Nakashima
Located in Brooklyn, NY
To further accentuate this void of support, we used cruciform 'butterfly' joints whimsically placed to 'tie' the stool together on the legs.
Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Hand-Built Ceramic Stitch Stool
By Eny Lee Parker
Located in Queens, NY
This whimsical stool is hand-built in our studio in Queens, New York.
Ceramic
Trio of "Cherry-Licious" Bar Stools
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Delightful trio of vintage, swivel, bar stools having whimsical "cherry-style" motifs. Vivid cherry red Naugahyde upholstery on graphic, sculptural, iron frames.
Metal
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Aqua' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the Glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Plastic
Glow Side Table / Stool 'Grey' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Plastic
Glow Side Table/Stool 'Pink/Yellow' in Recycled Plastic
By Kim Markel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Translucent and whimsical, the glow side table / stool can be used as a side table or stool.
Plastic
Reclaimed Teak Porcini Toadstool
Located in London, GB
. - Reclaimed teak stool - Whimsical design - Statement homeware.
Steel
Reclaimed Teak Rose Toadstool
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by plush, pink velvet cushioning, making it as much of a conversational piece as it is a cosy spot to pause. _ Reclaimed teak stool _ Whimsical design _ Statement home...
Steel
Reclaimed Teak Golden Toadstool
Located in London, GB
Accompanied by plush, golden velvet cushioning, making it as much of a conversational piece as it is a cosy spot to pause. - Reclaimed teak stool - Whimsical design - Statement ho...
Steel
1940s Ebonized Walnut Swiveling Stool or Vanity Chair with Lyre Detail
Located in New York, NY
This whimsical stool or vanity chair was realized in America, circa 1940.
Brass
Sold
H 16.93 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Wonderful French 19th C. A.M.E Fournier Giltwood Stool Tabouret Lord Ballyedmond
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in Benington, Herts
Provenance Lord Ballyedmond Collection This whimsical stool once stool place in the drawing room of the London home of the late Lord Ballyedmond.
Giltwood
Whimsical Folk Art Wooden Horse Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One of a kind handmade Folk Art horse having a curved indentation to create a comfortable seat. Wonderful imaginative embellishments include a braided straw tail, blue glass eyes and...
Oak
Whimsical Painted Italian Stool Carved with Swags, circa 1920s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual stool, having a round crown seat, on painted base, its fielded apron carved with cartouches and swags, raised on three tapering fluted round legs, ending in ball feet. Its se...
Wood
A Pair of whimsical Gilt-Iron Benches
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of whimsical Gilt-Iron Benches (these are not identical, one is slightly larger than the other, there is an 1 1/2 inch difference in height and diameter)
Milking Stool
Located in East Hampton, NY
Whimsical milking stool on three legs with custom velvet stool with tassels for that added touch.
Wood
Midcentury Brass Swivel Stool
Located in Water Mill, NY
Brass Swivel Stool with whimsical upholstery
Brass
Pair of Italian stools
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of whimsical Italian stools. Please call for detailed condition report, shipping inquiries, or with any general questions.
Decorator Diminutive Acorn Foot Stool
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A whimsical diminutive "tuffet" foot stool in an Adirondack style.
Pair of Orange Ceramic Garden Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Infuse your space with vibrant charm using this delightful pair of glazed ceramic garden stools, each whimsically fashioned as an orange fruit.
Ceramic
American Mid Century Modern Knoll Stool by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical versatyle solid wood stool designed by Jens Risom for Knoll Studio retains label , good solid construction nice patina .
Birch
Vintage Champagne Cork Stool or Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical vintage American Champagne cork stool or side table with a large "V" inside of a circle painted on the top.
Cork
Hand-Carved Softwood and Steel Elephant Stools (Pair)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted with care, each stool captures the whimsical spirit of elephants, paired with sleek steel footrests for a modern touch.
Softwood
Sold
H 19.5 in W 26.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian Carved Wood and Zinc Vintage Seat Stools with X-Crossed Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved wood stools with zinc seats. These vintage Italian stools feature whimsical zinc seats and carved wood bases with lightly swagging x-crossed legs at either s...
Zinc
Pair of Maitland Smith Tropical Banana Tree Barstools
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical banana tree bar stools by Maitland Smith, 1980s, Postmodern.
Upholstery, Wood, Resin
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
The lively colors and exotic motif reflect the global influences popular in mid-20th-century design. This stool adds a whimsical touch to any room, serving as a unique accent piece t...
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-20th Century Malaysian Hand Painted Faience Elephant Garden Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
The lively colors and exotic motif reflect the global influences popular in mid-20th-century design. This stool adds a whimsical touch to any room, serving as a unique accent piece t...
Ceramic, Faience
Whimsical Bronze Sculpture Depicting a Girl on a Stool
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical bronze sculpture depicting a girl on a stool.
Bronze
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Meer, VAN
Pair of Whimsical Hand Carved Column Side Tables or Stools in Red Lacquered Wood.
Wood
Vicenza Stone Garden Table and Stools, Italy, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian unusual design / shaped vicenza stone garden table with four whimsical stone garden stools. Engraved decorative detail on top of table.
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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