J.Merivaara Stools

Pair of triangular stools made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The stools are made of an elegant curved wooden frame, that has been reupholster...

Vintage John Behringer for Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3. Item features (3) stackable chrome metal frames, vinyl upholstered se...

Italian 1950s Single Stool in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet

Playful stool by Swedish designer Erik Höglund made of beech, hemp webbing and leather. Model nicknamed "The pig". Made at Kopparfly, Sweden in the 1950s and retailed in Denmark by B...

The stools are made of four white metal legs and a walnut plywood seat which curves upwards. A simple and elegant design, labelled by J. Merivaara. Authentic patina.

Mid-Century Modern dark oak stool, France, 1950s.

This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...

This is a Nendo High Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is const...

The popularity of Jeanneret's designs has never been higher. This uncommon sewing stool shares the V shape that most Chandigarh furniture is known for. The zig zag base makes it even...

A stuningly beautiful stool with a very aerodynamic look that it gives a flying seat illusion. As is the case with most of Tapiovaara's stools, this one is also 3-legged as it is nev...

Beautiful vintage Danish modern "Ølholm" stool with floating seat in woven cane. An iconic and rare piece of Danish design from the 1950s. Great condition.

Sauna stools have been in use for centuries, predominantly in Japan and in Finland. While this form of furniture is mostly a utilitarian object, vintage sauna stools - like this set of four - from these countries are artisanal, beautiful pieces. From Antti Nurmesniemi’s sauna stool (which is part of the MoMA’s collection) to the Japanese Hinoki stools, these vintage wooden pieces are perhaps even more treasured today than in the 50s. Sauna stools are traditionally used as a perch while washing up in the bathhouse before entering the soaking tub. They also make good shower stools or bath-side caddies also because the woods used - pine in this case - are naturally bacteria- and mildew-resistant and withstand humidity well. Stools traditionally have a simple, functional construction, however, these Finnish stools have elaborately carved tops that move beyond the strictly functional role. The tops are composed of four interconnecting parts in a shape that resembles a Celtic knot. These individual parts are connected by two dowel pins to each other leaving the design airy and functional as water has an easy way to flow through. The legs are in a simple, slightly tapered form to support the sitter with similar dowel pins connecting them to the seats. These mid-century sauna stools were made for Finnsauna Lagerholm...