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Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France
Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France

Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 20th century / (foot) stool / wood and fabric / Antique A delightful example of early 20th‑century French decorative craftsmanship, this footstool combines a richly texture...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool
Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool

Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

The characteristic features of Bizzy stool are its intelligent combination of materials and its form marked by clean lines and a clear design. Bizzy series has a sled base in a steel...

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Bertu Stools, Chile Outdoor Counter Stools, Walnut Mahogany
Bertu Stools, Chile Outdoor Counter Stools, Walnut Mahogany

Bertu Stools, Chile Outdoor Counter Stools, Walnut Mahogany

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These Chile Stools - Outdoor Walnut Finish are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion made for outdoor us...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK
Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK

Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From a craft object to relevant design, these special pieces, made in Mexico, were created to add warmth and texture to your interior. Intended for indoor use, they are a reminder of...

Category

2010s Mexican Folk Art Stools

Materials

Seagrass

Bertu Stools, Roma Natural Wood Counter Stool, Maple, Natural
Bertu Stools, Roma Natural Wood Counter Stool, Maple, Natural

Bertu Stools, Roma Natural Wood Counter Stool, Maple, Natural

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, s...

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2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Pierre Chapo Stool 'S13A' in Elm
Pierre Chapo Stool 'S13A' in Elm

Pierre Chapo Stool 'S13A' in Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, stools, model 'S31A', solid elm, France, circa 1974 This S31A stool is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood ...

Category

1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Elm

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo and green velvet bar stools or counter top stools, designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 30” H x 16.875” Diameter

Category

1960s American Vintage Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' English Oak Leather Dressing Stool
Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' English Oak Leather Dressing Stool

Robert Thompson 'Mouseman' English Oak Leather Dressing Stool

Located in Nottingham, GB

Hand-adzed faceted legs and low perimeter stretchers support a fitted leather seat in this English oak dressing stool by Robert Thompson of Kilburn. One front corner leg bears Thomps...

Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Oak, Leather

English Elm Milking Stool
English Elm Milking Stool

English Elm Milking Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This English milking stool is small but sturdy. The seat is made from a single piece of thick-cut elm with a small lip, and its surface showcase...

Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Stools

Materials

Elm

Bertu Stool, Chile Modern Bar Stool with Leather Seat, Natural White Oak
Bertu Stool, Chile Modern Bar Stool with Leather Seat, Natural White Oak

Bertu Stool, Chile Modern Bar Stool with Leather Seat, Natural White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Modern Bar Stool with Leather Seat - The Chile is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion in the high-gra...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Mushroom Ottoman in Persimmon Red Boucle, Handmade Mid-Century Style Pouf, USA
Mushroom Ottoman in Persimmon Red Boucle, Handmade Mid-Century Style Pouf, USA

Mushroom Ottoman in Persimmon Red Boucle, Handmade Mid-Century Style Pouf, USA

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a red-orange colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

ONE Brushed Stainless Steel Round Stool by Frank Penders
ONE Brushed Stainless Steel Round Stool by Frank Penders

ONE Brushed Stainless Steel Round Stool by Frank Penders

By Frank Penders

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Introducing the ONE Round Stool, a testament to simplicity and strength within the ONE family. Crafted from a single sheet of metal, it undergoes a transformative journey from a flat...

Category

2010s Dutch Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Opus Fuchsia Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi
Opus Fuchsia Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi

Opus Fuchsia Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

This breath-taking garden pouf was designed by Carlo Rampazzi with grace and glamour in mind. Incorporating curved legs reminiscent of fangs, the airy iron frame is lacquered in an e...

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Italian Round Ottoman Pouf in Woven Rattan and Wood, Italy 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful French Riviera style pouf stool completely made in hand-woven rattan with walnut wood feet. This delightful organic object can also be used as stylish side table, it was de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood, Wicker

Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Grass Green Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful fresh green color velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Charlotte Perriand, Stools for Les Arcs, Pine, France, 1968
Charlotte Perriand, Stools for Les Arcs, Pine, France, 1968

Charlotte Perriand, Stools for Les Arcs, Pine, France, 1968

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine stools, designed and produced by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1968. Designed for Les Arcs ski resort. Wood presents with a heavy loss to lacquer Wood presents with mo...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Game Side Table
Game Side Table

Game Side Table

$850 / item

Game Side Table

By Chuch Estudio

Located in Mérida, MX

These side wooden stools capture the elegance and charm of antique card tables, where cards and camaraderie intertwined in endless afternoons. Each bench is meticulously designed wit...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate

Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Onyx, Marble

After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s  France
After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s  France

After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Brass bar stool .Design after Louis Sognot France Good looking stool .light Brown color upholstery

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Design Stool, 'Foreign Bodies - Arrival Stool - by Collin Velkoff'
Contemporary Design Stool, 'Foreign Bodies - Arrival Stool - by Collin Velkoff'

Contemporary Design Stool, 'Foreign Bodies - Arrival Stool - by Collin Velkoff'

By Collin Velkoff

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Taking a seat on this handmade stool from the 'Arrival' collection of Foreign Bodies feels like embarking on a journey through the cosmos. Drawing inspiration from asteroids, moons, and celestial bodies, it exudes a sense of wonder and craftsmanship. Each curve and detail reflects the dedication and skill of its creator, making it more than just a piece of furniture, but a work of art. Amidst a world of mass production...

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2010s German Other Stools

Materials

Alabaster, Steel

Polar Bear Stool
Polar Bear Stool

Polar Bear Stool

$6,168 / item

Polar Bear Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Polar Bear with small polar bear pluches in synthetic fur, hand-crafted and hand-sewn. The underside of the stool is made of fur produced from sheep's wool obtained through ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Stools

Materials

Steel

Coolidge solid wood and leather stool by Crump and Kwash
Coolidge solid wood and leather stool by Crump and Kwash

Coolidge solid wood and leather stool by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Coolidge Stool by Crump & Kwash Upholstered leather seat top and back / premium foam cushions / solid wood base and footrest / patinated brass center tube / 360 degree rotating seat...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Pine Faux Leather Spain
Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Pine Faux Leather Spain

Mid Century Brutalist Tripod Chair Pine Faux Leather Spain

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage authentic Spanish Brutalist tripod chair, made of solid oak, circa mid-20th century, Spain. The legs are attached with a mortise and tenon joint; the chair is crafted from t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam
Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam

Pair of post modern Black leather Chrome Bar stools style of Mart Stam

By Mart Stam

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of post modern Black leather and Chrome bar or Counter stools in the style of Mart Stam. Black leather seat and back with a chrome tube frame with footrest. Made in Italy circa ...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Stool 'AML' by Andreas Martin-Löf X FRAMA, Pine
Contemporary Stool 'AML' by Andreas Martin-Löf X FRAMA, Pine

Contemporary Stool 'AML' by Andreas Martin-Löf X FRAMA, Pine

By Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

AML Stool by FRAMA Studio Designer / Maker : Andreas Martin-Löf and FRAMA Studio Material / Color : Warm Brown Solid pine Finish : Lacquered Dimensions : Height 32,5 cm / Width 32,5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad

Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools
Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools

Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools These Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 20...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Alfred Stool Leather and Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy

Alfred Stool Leather and Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Feel like a movie star with these stools named after famous butlers. You can sit on Hillary, named after Lara Croft's butler in Tomb Raider, or Alfred, na...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Leather

Original Art Deco Stool, by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s
Original Art Deco Stool, by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

Original Art Deco Stool, by Jindřich Halabala for UP Závody, Beech, Czech, 1930s

By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant and characteristically shaped upholstered Art Deco ottoman dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia and bears the unmistakable signature of prominent designer Jindřich Hal...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Front & Back
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Front & Back

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Front & Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This barstool projects pure haute couture, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisite curve features detailed seaming through the front to back, standing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal. Wear consistent with age and u...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Lovely Stool in Solid Oak, Straw and Brass 1920s
Lovely Stool in Solid Oak, Straw and Brass 1920s

Lovely Stool in Solid Oak, Straw and Brass 1920s

Located in Meer, VAN

Lovely Stool in Solid Oak, Straw and Brass, Europe, 1920s. This is a wonderful and unusual stool in solid oak, brass and straw. A basic design with wonderful proportions, but very r...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s
Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s

Danish Empire Style Piano Chair / Stool with Velvet Seat, Early 1900s

Located in Odense, DK

This elegant piano chair, stool, or bench in the Empire style—is distinguished by its characteristic intersecting semicircular frame that forms both the base and armrests. The chai...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Empire Stools

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Mahogany

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Swivel Barstool, Solid Walnut & Green Mohair Cushion
Lawson-Fenning Ojai Swivel Barstool, Solid Walnut & Green Mohair Cushion

Lawson-Fenning Ojai Swivel Barstool, Solid Walnut & Green Mohair Cushion

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ojai barstool features a sculptural wood base, powdercoated metal footrest and an upholstered swivel seat.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Modernist Stools with Metal Bases and Upholstered Seats, 1970s
Pair of Modernist Stools with Metal Bases and Upholstered Seats, 1970s

Pair of Modernist Stools with Metal Bases and Upholstered Seats, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Elegant and sculptural pair of modernist stools, Europe, circa 1970s. Each stool features a tripod-style metal base with tapered legs, supporting a circular disc element that transit...

Category

1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Semuc Stool
Semuc Stool

Semuc Stool

$2,350 / item

Semuc Stool

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

Semuc is a 300-meter limestone bridge in Guatemala, an enchanted place that has inspired this striking stool. Extremely versatile, this piece can be a traditional seat in a living ro...

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

Portuguese Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Stool by Fábrica Portugal 1930s
Portuguese Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Stool by Fábrica Portugal 1930s

Portuguese Bauhaus Tubular Steel Wood Stool by Fábrica Portugal 1930s

Located in Lisboa, PT

An early example of Portuguese modernist design, this small stool was produced by Fábrica Portugal in the 1930s and reflects the clean lines and functional spirit of the Bauhaus move...

Category

1930s Portuguese Bauhaus Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
Outdoor Chile Bar Stools

Outdoor Chile Bar Stools

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Lucite Swivel Vanity Stool, Heart Shaped Cushion, Circa 1970s
Vintage Lucite Swivel Vanity Stool, Heart Shaped Cushion, Circa 1970s

Vintage Lucite Swivel Vanity Stool, Heart Shaped Cushion, Circa 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage lucite swivel vanity stool with heart shaped cushion. Newly upholstered in vintage pink and white French Poodle fabric.

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Lucite

Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Rotating Bronze Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats, C. 1960
Set of Five Rotating Bronze Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats, C. 1960

Set of Five Rotating Bronze Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats, C. 1960

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stylish set of five rotating bar stools dating to circa 1960, distinguished by their sculptural mid-century form and elegant combination of bronze and upholstery. Each stool featur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Old Paulownia Tree Stump Sculptural Stool 1950s–1970s / Wabisabi
Japanese Old Paulownia Tree Stump Sculptural Stool 1950s–1970s / Wabisabi

Japanese Old Paulownia Tree Stump Sculptural Stool 1950s–1970s / Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese tree-stump stool, believed to have been made during the mid-Showa period, approximately the 1950s–1970s. Its greatest appeal lies in its powerful, highly scul...

Category

1950s Japanese Primitive Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

19th C Austrian Oak Saddle Stools
19th C Austrian Oak Saddle Stools

19th C Austrian Oak Saddle Stools

Located in Nijlen, BE

Two 19th century Austrian saddle stools, available as a set. Just a little different and separate, yet very beautiful together. They are also slightly different in size. Unique piece...

Category

19th Century Austrian Primitive Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma
Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma

Chainmail Camping Stool, Hand-Linked Mesh, Nickel-Plated Steel, Panorammma

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

This foldable camping stool exemplifies the fusion of utility and artistry within collectible design. Its unique seat, crafted from intricately woven chainmail, brings an unexpected ...

Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Lucite & Chrome Barstools After Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1970's
Pair of Lucite & Chrome Barstools After Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1970's

Pair of Lucite & Chrome Barstools After Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1970's

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the Pair of Lucite & Chrome Barstools After Charles Hollis Jones, USA 1970', a stunning addition to any modern home. These barstools are a tribute to the iconic designer ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

Rare Audoux & Minet Rope Stool, France, 1950s
Rare Audoux & Minet Rope Stool, France, 1950s

Rare Audoux & Minet Rope Stool, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare rope and wood stool by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. A lovely example, in good condition with some minor wear to the surface of the rope. Fast shipping world...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor Stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique, New and Vintage Stools

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.