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Stools For Sale
Audoux & Minet Low Tripod Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A small, child size, rope and wood tripod chair by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux, 1950s, France. Great example in original condition, with normal signs of use and wear and some mino...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Norwegian Pine Stool, Krogenæs Møbler, Ca 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A carved solid pine three leg stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, Circa 1950s-60, with a carved tractor form seat raised on three rectangular legs joine...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Charlotte Perriand Méribel Wood Stool for Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material. This stool model Meribel is designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61 and is inspired by the French locality much loved by the designer and architect. The stool-table stands out for the honesty of its simple shape and for the concrete expression of its material and function. Tabouret Méribel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

Materials

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

Counter Stool Fox in Abaca Fabric by Woo - Stylish Designer Seating
Located in Kyiv, UA
"Fox" Bar Stool by Dmytro Kozinenko – Minimalist Design Inspired by Nature The "Fox" bar stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, stands out with its clean lines and unique single rear ...
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2010s Ukrainian Stools

Materials

Metal

4x SHAKER Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Cowhide, Premium Vinyl & Walnut
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholst...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

ST65 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

Stylish & Practical Mid-Century Stable Long Bench / Stool or Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and condition, 1960s hand-crafted leather bench. This perfectly symmetrical and straight lined bench is in amazingly good condi...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Leather

Axel Einar Hjorth style Stool of oak with Cognac color Leather Strips 1930s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Old stool in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth and Martin Nyrop. It's handcrafted in Denmark in the 1930s by a danish cabinetmaker The frame is made in great quality of handturned stai...
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1930s Danish Arts and Crafts Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Chair D
Located in Mérida, MX
The handwoven technique of the 'Petatillo' in Yucatan has been practiced for more than 50 years. Usually, it is woven with natural cane. This is one hundred percent artisan work, whi...
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Nylon, Wood

Chair D
Chair D
$780 / item
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

Materials

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

Set of 4 'Campagne' Steel and Rush Counter Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' steel and rush counter stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwove...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

European Cabinetmaker Round Tripod Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
European tripod stool, made by a European cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide. Dimensions: Height: 51 cm / 20.08 in Width: 51 cm / 20.08 in Depth...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Pair of Mastercraft Style Polished Brass Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stools, each having a square upholstered crown seat, on frame of polished brass, raised on round, tapering legs, joined by box-stretcher, with cross decoration...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Stools

Materials

Brass

Konekt Thing 4 Square Ottoman with Antique Brass, Horse Hair and Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Square Thing 4 Ottoman features a hand-stitched top, a finished steel drum and horse hair. Made to order with your choice of metal finish, horse hair color, and graded-in velvet. A variety of velvet colors are available, please inquire for velvet color options. COM/COL is also accepted, please inquire for pricing. The Thing Ottomans...
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Rattan Style Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar stool rattan style all in natural rattan in clear finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Stools

Materials

Rattan

Gio Ponti Attribution, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric stool, design attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Vintage Leopard Velvet Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard velvet high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Contemporary Bench Handwoven - the "Cloud" in Blue
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This contemporary bench is part of the Cloud collection, which was created around the concept of trees. The pieces are made with cotton fabric and foam stripes, woven and stitched by...
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2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Fabric

Circular Counter Stool in Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Topaz Pulegoso, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita da maestri vetrai vene...
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2010s Italian Other Stools

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Moreno Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno barstool sits low with Italian inspired arms and incised details on a solid walnut or oak base. Available to order in counter height. The ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool, Walnut, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Meribel designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. American walnut. Relaunched by Ca...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Counter Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric by Woo
Located in Kyiv, UA
ChatGPT "Fox" Bar Stool by Dmytro Kozinenko – Nature-Inspired Minimalism for Modern Spaces The "Fox" bar stool, created by designer Dmytro Kozinenko, offers a refined approach to m...
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2010s Ukrainian Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Form Stools in Gauffraged Smoked Bronze Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern stools were realized in the United States, circa 1950. They feature tapered and ringed sculptural stylized saber legs, suggesting bamboo, tha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1930s Otto Schultz stool in leather, brown velvet, nailheads, oak. Boet, Sweden
Located in København K, 84
This Otto Schultz stool is a masterpiece of Swedish design, encapsulating the refined aesthetic and exceptional craftsmanship that defined 1930s Scandinavian furniture. Crafted by th...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

Pair of English 19th Century Ebonized Bobbin Stools with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century English stools combines classic craftsmanship with updated upholstery, offering both character and versatility. The ebonized wood frames highlight the sculptural beauty of bobbin-turned legs, a design element that adds a rhythmic elegance to their profile. The stretchers reinforce the structure, ensuring both visual balance and lasting durability. The seats have been reupholstered in custom linen, a natural fabric chosen for its elegant texture and subtle warmth. A row of nailhead trim outlines the perimeter, providing a tailored finish that enhances the contrast between the dark frame and the soft, neutral-toned seat. This combination of intricate woodwork and fresh upholstery allows the stools to bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics with ease. These stools make an excellent addition to a variety of interiors. Use them in a living room as stylish extra seating, tuck them under a console for a functional yet decorative touch, or place them at the foot of a bed to introduce a sense of symmetry. Their compact form allows them to be easily moved from one space to another, offering both charm and practicality. Whether incorporated into a classic setting or paired with modern furnishings for a collected look, this pair of English bobbin stools...
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19th Century English Antique Stools

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Poul Hundevad PH43 Guldhøj Stool in Teak and Brown Leather, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Scandinavian Stool model PH-43 designed by Poul Hundevad, Denmark in the 60's. Very good original vintage condition with beautiful crafted solid teak frame and dark brown leat...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculptural Side Table / Stool Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural round side table or stool. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. It w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Gervasoni Guna 11 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on the size and material. Also available in 43 x 43 x 27 cm.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Twisted Rope and Tassel Bench or Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gold gilt rope and tassel motif bench from Italy circa 1960's. A versatile and decorative piece to use in any room of the house. Fine vintage quality.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

New Pink Industrial Wrought Iron Shop, Counter Stool with Metal Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial, counter height, shop stool features a wrought iron frame and seat. You can customize the measurements, colors and the seat (wood or iron).       
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2010s Spanish Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair Asian Brass Round Garden Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Asian solid brass pierced round garden stools. Slight variance in size: stool #1 - 13" widest x 16.5" tall stool #2 - 12" widest x ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Teak and Papercord Stool by Niels Otto Møller, model 80A Denmark 1960
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak and Papercord Stool by Niels Otto Møller, model 80A Denmark 1960
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Satin Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

5 Verner Panton XDesign Bar Stools, Wire Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours
Located in London, GB
5 Verner Panton X-Design Bar Stools, Wire Cylindrical Body & Wool Seats in Various Colours. Model 250S. Literature: “Vitra Museum: Verner Panton The Collected works”, model ill. on ...
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid Century Modern Walnut Swivel Bar Stools, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Add timeless sophistication to your space with this pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern bar stools from the 1960s. Crafted with solid walnut legs and topped with sleek black vinyl swi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Wooden Stool by CarmWorks, Dark Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary dark brown stool by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks). Solid oak or cedar. Suitable for outdoor use. Each piece is made to order and hand crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Jade Green Round Moroccan Art Deco Upholstered Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Style stool in lime green and gold Moroccan style stool, vanity stool. A bold and glamorous Moroccan round ottoman or vanity stool in lime green upholstery, featuring a rai...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

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

Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural chair with mix of wood textures and shades. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece, this chair was crafted from a single block of suar wood. Meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

17th Century English Oak Joint Stool / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century English oak joint stool / bench Jacobean style stool / bench Hand crafted English oak Measures: 18" wide x 12" deep x 16" high. The oak shows some distress...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Stools with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
These folding stools are inspired by the Danish Mid-Century Modern tradition, associated with Poul Hundevad’s iconic “Guldhøjstolen” (model PH43). With their clean lines and function...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Wood, Beech

Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden High Tripod Bar Stool in Teak & Iron, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century high bar stool in teak wood and patinated iron by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh India, 1950s. In good original condition with nice lettering on the side of ...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6 stools available.
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Shagreen Stool with Bronze Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Oak Stool, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great decorative stool from France, circa 1960s. We have eight of the same model in different versions. All can be found in our other articles Light, normal signs of use.
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1960s French Primitive Vintage Stools

Materials

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

Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany Bench on Carved Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
About the size of a dining chair, this little bench tucks neatly under a sideboard or table until such time that it is needed. On four well-executed cabriole legs with deeply carved ...
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19th Century British George II Antique Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Folding Stool by Poul Hundevald, Sweden 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Folding curved teak and black leather stool.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 8 Brutalist Bar Stools, Europe, circa 1970s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Set of 8 Brutalist-inspired bar stools in stained beech and steel, Europe, circa 1970s. The sculpted, saddle-shaped seats are carved with a gentle curvature that embraces the body, w...
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20th Century Belgian Brutalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Set/2 Pink Nubuck, Handmade in by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculpt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
Located in Hanover, MA
25% Discount Sale Price - includes bar and three stools Original Witco Hacienda bar (model X265) and THREE stools (model K-55B) by William Westenhaver. Hand and chainsaw carved. No two are identical. Indulge in some cultural appropriation and add this Mid-Century Modern Polynesian Tiki...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
Witco Hacienda Bar and Three Stools
$2,925 Sale Price / set
25% Off
A Low Stool by Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare low stool in mahogany with three tapered legs by Charlotte Perriand. France, circa 1950s. One stool remains available. Price reflects for one stool.
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1950s French Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Eero Aarnio "Mushroom" Juttu Stools In Rattan/Wicker, Asko 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A charming "pair" of Juttu stools, aka mushroom stools, designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko in the early 1960s. Introduced in 1961, the Juttu jakkara was Aarnio’s first stool design and...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

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.