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Stools For Sale
Old Japanese Wooden Low Stool / Showa Era / Wabi-Sabi Display Stand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We present a low wooden workbench, crafted in Japan from the early to mid-Showa period, exuding a simple and honest elegance. The wood, likely zelkova, has developed a deep dark brow...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Wood

Neo Gothic oak stool with red velvet upholstery, France 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / stool / oak, velvet / Neo Gothic / Antique Charming French stool in Neo Gothic style, crafted in the mid 19th century. The base consists of 4 columns that rest on st...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Stool "Osselet" by Jacques Jarrige, 2006
Located in New York, NY
The Osselet stool by Jacques Jarrige is a sculptural work that transcends the boundaries of furniture and art. Handcrafted from recycled wood and finished in a deep black lacquer, ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chrome Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century classic and iconic Bertoia for Knoll stools in a high chrome finish. Architectural design, clean original condition, ready to use. Very solid and sturdy showing no loss t...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Italian Mid Century Stools in Paolo Buffa style, Italy, 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of important Mid Century stools in solid wood and bouclé fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa The stools have elegant and original lines. They have recently been reupholstered an...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Teak and Iron Stools PJ-SI-57-A, Chandigarh, 1952
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Authentic set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-57-A stools crafted from solid teak and welded iron, featuring a distinctive round tripod base and a subtly concave seat. All stools have th...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Bellagio Contemporary Upholsterd Bar Stool in Ashwood
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary style Bellagio bar stool made of ashwood with leather or fabrics upholstered seat, and tubular metal footrest Design Libero Rutilo
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Brass

Harbor Bar Stool, Handcrafted Modern Rope Seat Bar Stool with Backrest
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor Bar Stool is a modern contemporary solid wood stool handmade custom to order. The Harbor Stool is available in counter or bar heights, with turned, tapered, and shaped legs and solid wood backrest. Available in 4 solid wood options: walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat. (Inquire for upholstery options). Each seat has 140 feet of polypropylene rope with a modern yacht weave. For the kitchen island or the neighborhood tavern, it’s a pleasant seat to enjoy a snack or drink. Bar height seat is 30" from the floor. Also available in counter height. Custom heights are available upon request. *Please note: this is a bar height stool. Please see our listing for Harbor Counter Stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Aurora stool, walnut solid wood finish, solid back black natural leather seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Swedish Designer, Stool, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1920s
Located in High Point, NC
A purple velvet and birch stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 14.5” H x 16.5” W x 14.5” D All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for a...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Stools

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Daphne Solid Teak Side Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Daphne stool is crafted of solid teak. This stool can be used in wet conditions such as showers, poolside, etc. The sleek lines of the top are com...
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Scandinavian pine stools made in Sweden. Great pair of Pine stools. Located in Brooklyn NYC Measures 17” in Dia x 18” high
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Vintage Charlotte Perriand ‘Berger’ Low Stool, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by rustic “staked” furniture of the Alps such as simple milking stools, this modern interpretation by Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) has become an icon of 20th century moder...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960s 2 Available
Located in Almelo, NL
Charlotte Perriand Pine Stool for Les Arcs Ski Resort, France, 1960s Designed by Charlotte Perriand for the iconic Les Arcs ski resort in Savoie, France, during the 1960s, these pin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Set of four Piet Hein barstools in patinaed leather
Located in Valby, 84
Set of four Piet Hein bar stools manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in December 1972. The bar stools are made in steel with a wooden seat upholstered in patinaed Niger goat leat...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel

Original Otto Prutscher&Kohn Jacob/Josef Jugendstil Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Originally made by Thonet with the Nr: 567 - for the Café Heinrichshof - oposite the Vienna States Opera House, destroid 1945. Published first in 1908 in a "Sesselalbum" by Thonet (J...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Stools

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Beech, Bentwood

Red Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO - Modern Footstool for Design-Led Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Chic Shearling 'Tabouret' Swiveling Counter Stools by Understated Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames contrast nicely with the natural cream shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives a luxurious f...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Bar Stools By Till Behrens For Schlubach, 1980s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Elevate your bar or kitchen space with this impressive set of vintage bar stools, designed by renowned German designer Till Behrens for Schlubach in the 1980s. These stools feature ...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Wooden Stools with Lambswool Seats, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of mid-20th-century stools featuring newly upholstered seats in soft, curly lambswool. Crafted with clean lines these stools have a minimalist aesthetic that highlig...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Elm

Eero Aarnio, 1960's wicker Juttu stool for Artek
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing the iconic Eero Aarnio wicker Juttu stool, originally designed in the 1960's and offered by Artek. This vintage design piece features a unique and playful form that perfe...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Danish Chair or stool by Georg Petersens for Mobelfabrik in Style of Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Single Mobelfabrik Stool by Georg Petersens – A Blend of Danish Craftsmanship and Timeless Design** Introducing a single Mobelfabrik Danish chair or steam-bent stool designed by Geo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Leather, Wood, Beech

Italian 1950s Single Stool in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Single Stool in Lacquered Wood and Blue Velvet
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Rope & Tassel Vanity Stool in Chic Leopard Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1960s Italian gilt iron rope and tassel Hollywood Regency stool fully professionally restored with new leopard velvet upholstery and seat cushion. Incredibly sturdy and impressively well made of iron, this Napoleon III style rope and tassel stool was likely made by Italian designer Niccolini but is unmarked as were most of his pieces. The sort of rope and tassel furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools

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Iron

Set of 4 Cassina Mario Bellini Cab 410 Blue Leather Counter Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely set of 4 Mario Bellini Cassina counter stools in a beautiful blue leather. These are the model 410. There were ordered and delivered in 2022 and very lightly used in a secon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut stools designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.5"H x 17.25"W x 10.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.0" All items ship from High Point...
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1930s Italian Vintage Stools

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much wear is evident throughout the seat. All original legs...
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19th Century Mexican Rustic Antique Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Drum, White Rock Salt and Grey Rock Salt by Fernando Mastrangelo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Composed from crushed clear and grey glass , the made-to-order drum has a hollow cavity and maintains an organic texture and sophisticated composition. The piece has a hollow cavity ...
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2010s Stools

Materials

Other

Rustic Wabi Sabi Antique Wood Stool Accent Side-Table, France, early 20th C.
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautifully aged, early 20th-century French pinewood milking stool, full of rustic charm and Wabi-Sabi character. Handmade with simple, sturdy craftsmanship, it carries the warmth ...
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Early 20th Century French Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Butzke, Folding Stools, Wood, Brazil, 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood "Bankotte" folding stools produced by Butzke, Brazil, c. 1990s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.9"H x 13.0"W x 12.25"D Seat Height (inches): 17.9" All items ship fr...
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1990s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern counter stool in teak designed by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler. Features a black vinyl seat equipped with a curved backrest support and integrated foot pedal. This pi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Teak

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder
Located in Oakville, CT
Redolent of the cafeteria tables found in early-20th-century schools and factories, The Get Back Original Swing-Out Seat is our hallmark product—proudly sand cast and made in America with premium ductile iron. This versatile heritage piece lies at the heart of the industrial-modern aesthetic of American furniture. Build these distinctive wall-mounted stools into your vision for a man-cave bar or kitchen-island. Designers have found they are the perfect alternative-seating solution for their commercial projects like beer gardens, communal-dining restaurants, and coffeehouse cafes. The 12” diameter alder wood seat is left raw for you to finish to your taste, or ipe is available and recommended for outdoor installations. The cast-iron assembly is painted satin black. Our rule of thumb for spacing is “one seat every two feet.” Stress tested in excess of 1,000 pounds. Seat depth measures 12 1/2" when pushed in, 26" when swung out. Width including seat and bracket measures 24". Height from bottom of mounting plate to top of seat measures 10 3/4". Spec sheet and Base plate mounting scan available upon request. The Swing out Seat is also known as, or has been called: Suspended Swing Out Kitchen Stool, Space Saving Stool, Wrought Iron Stool, Swing Stools...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Brutalist wood turned bobbin rush stool in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely gorgeous bobbin wood turned low stool, France 1950s. As can be seen theses stools have gotten some lovely wear and patina over the years. The rush seats are all still inta...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Paul McCobb styled Mid Century Bar Stools
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of non swiveling bar stools with white leatherette upholstery and button tacked back edges . The maple conical legs in the manner of designer Paul McCobb gives these bar / coun...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Bar Stools Offered for sale are the last 3 Mid-Century Modern sculptural wrought iron bar stools which were from a larger group. The stool...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Konekt Thing 3 Stool in Polished Brass, Horse Hair and Merino Wool Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Konekt's signature thing stools are available in four different styles and feature upholstered velvet tops, solid brass rings and horse hair. Refined yet w...
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Brass

Stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Mid-century French low Shepard's stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French pouf showcases a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tri...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Bart Stools or Counter in Teak Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four stools made in Denmark circa 1970's. These feature solid teak framing with padded seats. Fabric is original and could use updating but these are perfectly ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 513 Shape B by Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This model 513, or shape "B" walnut stool by Charles and Ray Eames was one of three shapes designed for the lobby of the Time Life building. This design features a pleasing combinati...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Walnut

Rosewood & Beech Art Deco Stool w. Pierre Frey Mohair Upholstery - France 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco cubic stool in rosewood veneer. Stained beech veneer band. New "Teddy" mohair upholstery in Bambi color by Pierre Frey. Scratches on the wooden surfaces. This stool will shi...
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1930s Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Rosewood

Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural bamboo bar or counter stools, Italy, circa 1960s. They have recently been reupholstered in a low maintenance black vinyl and are ready to use. They retain their wa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Sergio Rodrigues, 'Mocho' Stool, Brazil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sergio Rodrigues Mocho Stool Wood Model created in 1959 LinBrasil edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of scalloped wood stools, Art Deco, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of oak stools, made in France in the early 20th century (circa 1920-30s). Art Deco period. Scalloped seats with central cut, nice wood joints. Good condition, one of the st...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Original Pair of Van Keppel - Green Rope and Iron Stools VKG
By Dierk Van Keppel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Chairs, Rare Pair of VKG Barstools, 1950. This rare & stunning pair of stools by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green features handwoven rope/c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Stool, Textiles or Leather Seatings, Caning Backboard
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to create a collection that incorporates subtle elements, harmonic transitions, and thin yet resistant wood sections, bringing to life pieces that are both unique and contemporary. Our studio’s objective was to abstract most figurative references and arrive at the essence of this design, the true “cream,” refining every detail in a three-dimensional way. All our pieces are drawn according to Da Vinci’s golden section, and the Wing Collection is no exception. This ensures balanced proportions and harmony between each element, the result of a deep study of thicknesses and the relationship between every structural component. The Wing chairs and stools are crafted with passion, using premium materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, combined with precise quality control. Their beauty lies in the subtle variations of the wood veins, a natural expression of a living material that remains warm and elegant without ethnic appeal. The result is a collection of well-balanced, comfortable pieces that are delicate in design and sturdy in construction. All these qualities converge in a collection created to accompany our clients in their daily lives, like a gentle breeze, comfortable, pleasant, harmonic, and uplifting. We offer both caned and solid back versions, available as chairs or stools. The collection includes three natural solid wood tonalities as standard, as well as an ebonized black option. We can also harmonize the wood tone to approximate a particular target when needed. All woods and materials are certified, responsibly sourced, and carefully manufactured. The listing features the black ebonized solid wood stool...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

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Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

Mid-Century German Wooden Stool, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Wooden Stool, 1960s, in Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Reed Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin:...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Reed

Saarinen Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed in 1957 as part of the Pedestal Collection for Knoll, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Stool reflects his pursuit of purity and simplicity in design. Aiming to eliminate what he called...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair Of Industrial Adjustable Drafting Stools By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1940's industrial drafting stools by Toledo Metal Furniture Co. feature height adjustable, gray green painted steel, A frame bases with bent maple ply, swivel seats and backs...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century Austrian Primitive Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

ST66 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Elm Wood Stool
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage antique elm wood stool These are the real vintage antique elm wood stools! Beautiful antique patina, with weathering and age, these are solid and sturdy ready for daily use,...
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20th Century Stools

Materials

Elm

Vintage Elm Wood Stool
Vintage Elm Wood Stool
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Minimal Style, Bar or Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leather Seatings
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

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Faux Leather, Leather, Textile, Hardwood, Wood, Cane

Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood, Leather Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

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Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Not a Cube Stool, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Chenille, Velvet

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sculptural Stool with Lambswool Seat, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish Mid-Century Modern stool featuring a comfortable seat upholstered in soft honey toned lambswool. The four solid wood legs are gracefully tapered, offering both stab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Beech

Mid Century Modern Steel Spaghetti Stool 1960s Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Mid Century Modern .Spaghetti Stool . Black round Steel frame . Yellow Metal Wire rapped with Plastic seat . very common in the sixties. good condition .
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Wood Pop Art Stool, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand carved footstool, circa 1970s. Hand carved legs with hand carved Oxford shoes. Amazing details throughout. Leather laces. Hand painted with great coloring. Excellent c...
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1970s English Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood, Paint, Leather

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.

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