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Mid century handmade studio stool with handle, Belgium 1960s
Mid century handmade studio stool with handle, Belgium 1960s

Mid century handmade studio stool with handle, Belgium 1960s

Located in Herentals, BE

This sturdy pine stool, used in a studio, exudes craftsmanship and authenticity. The warm patina tells a story, while the handle provides extra ease of use. An ideal piece of furnitu...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool
Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool

Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool

Located in New York, NY

Made to order, custom counter and bar stool in the manner of Willy Rizzo with upholstered leather. Custom dimensions, finishes and COM are available. Please inquire with Venfield for...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Fruitwood Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Stool or Side Table, 1900s
Fruitwood Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Stool or Side Table, 1900s

Fruitwood Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt Stool or Side Table, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Art Nouveau Kerfschnitt stool or side table. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid fruitwood base and top with original hand-carved Kerfschnitt decorative ele...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

Retro Glam Bar Stool in Teal Velvet with Walnut Legs and Brass Accents
Retro Glam Bar Stool in Teal Velvet with Walnut Legs and Brass Accents

Retro Glam Bar Stool in Teal Velvet with Walnut Legs and Brass Accents

By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This barstool is an elegant homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers, translating the spirit of classic automotive design into a refined seating piece. Its silhouette is decepti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools
Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools

Early 20th century pair of Swedish satin birch stools

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of Swedish Biedermeier stools made from satin birch. There design is effortlessly elegant and will work well in a number of interiors. The condition of both s...

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Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

After Eden • Oxidized Teak & Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Odditi
After Eden • Oxidized Teak & Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Odditi

After Eden • Oxidized Teak & Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

This sculptural stool features hand forged fragments of stainless steel fused together to create an organic aesthetic that reflects textures found in plant formations. The sculpted s...

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2010s Australian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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, NL

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...

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2010s Dutch Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Barry Simpson "Rooster" Stools in Plywood and Canvas
Barry Simpson "Rooster" Stools in Plywood and Canvas

Barry Simpson "Rooster" Stools in Plywood and Canvas

By Barry Simpson

Located in New York, NY

Plywood and Canvas Folding Stool by Barry Simpson manufactured by Dirt Road in Waitsfield Vermont between 1976-1984.Marked on underside of seat: Rooster by Dirt Road Waitsfield ,VT. ...

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20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Plywood

Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria "Gong" Bronze Stool
Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria "Gong" Bronze Stool

Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria "Gong" Bronze Stool

By Promemoria

Located in Astoria, NY

Romeo Sozzi for Promemoria "Gong" Stool, with leather seat above a bronze base and label to underside. 19.5" H x 23.75" W x 11.75" D. Provenance: From a 480 Park Avenue Collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

The original 1970s Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll is a celebrated piece of mid-century modern design, characterized by its sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The stool features ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Aluminum

St-Ar-010
St-Ar-010

St-Ar-010

$1,800

St-Ar-010

Located in Ridgewood, NY

At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast cement sculptural furniture and accessories streamlines...

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2010s American Stools

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Charlotte Perriand Low Tabourets or Stools Model Berger c1955 Stained Black
Charlotte Perriand Low Tabourets or Stools Model Berger c1955 Stained Black

Charlotte Perriand Low Tabourets or Stools Model Berger c1955 Stained Black

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Chicago, IL

Original low stools or tabourets, well known as the Berger Stool, designed by Charlotte Perriand. Inspired by pastoral mountain life, the design makes use of typical materials found ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Leather Ottoman, Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Ottoman by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with elegantly sculpted legs. Original black leather upholstery with patina, decorative brass nails around the edge of the seat.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Beautifully Crafted Vintage Victorian-Style Footstool with Suzani Embroidery
Beautifully Crafted Vintage Victorian-Style Footstool with Suzani Embroidery

Beautifully Crafted Vintage Victorian-Style Footstool with Suzani Embroidery

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Add a touch of vintage charm and elegance to your home with this unique and beautifully preserved footstool. Perfect for a cozy reading nook, a vanity, or as a decorative accent pi...

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20th Century Stools

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Wood

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Stool by Cassina, Solid Chestnut Wood, Italy
Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Stool by Cassina, Solid Chestnut Wood, Italy

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Stool by Cassina, Solid Chestnut Wood, Italy

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Designed in 1952 for the Cabanon, a hut built by Le Corbusier on the French Rivie...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Chinoiserie red basketweave stool or side table. Vintage Italian faded Chinese red painted iron stool or drinks table of basketweave design on four splayed legs. Italy, Mid-20th Cent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s
Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s

Set of 2 White EMSA Stool, Germany, 1960s

By Emsa Germany

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Space Age style plastic stool was made in Germany by EMSA around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an off-white color. This orig...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Lithos III stool in resin by Objects of Common Interest
Lithos III stool in resin by Objects of Common Interest

Lithos III stool in resin by Objects of Common Interest

By Objects of Common Interest

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A natural formation, translated into an artificial moment, serves the need for resting, placing on top, orpausing in a public or domestic environment. The material allows light to pa...

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2010s Greek Stools

Materials

Resin

Lisa Johansson-Pape Attribution, Stool, Stained Pine, Finland, 1970s
Lisa Johansson-Pape Attribution, Stool, Stained Pine, Finland, 1970s

Lisa Johansson-Pape Attribution, Stool, Stained Pine, Finland, 1970s

By Lisa Johansson-Pape

Located in High Point, NC

A stained pine stool attributed to Lisa Johansson-Pape for Kervo Snickerifabrik for Oy Stockmann, Finland, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.75"H x 14.5"W x 14.5"D Seat Hei...

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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)
Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)

Midcentury Pelle Stacking Stools by ICF (5 Available)

By Toyoda Hiroyuki, ICF Group

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Beautiful and sleek set of 9 stackable stools designed by Toyoda Hiroyuki for ICF. Thick black leather covering a heavily chromed base. Wonderful details of stitched and laced leathe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Pinewood Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg for Artek, 1950s
Mid-Century Pinewood Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg for Artek, 1950s

Mid-Century Pinewood Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg for Artek, 1950s

By Bertel Gardberg

Located in Hamburg, DE

A design classic from the finnish manufacturer artek based on a design by the silversmith and designer bertel gardberg from the 1950s. The stool was designed for villa jouhki. A rar...

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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Teak, Shearling, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and shearling stool, produced by a Swedish designer, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 24.0"W x 16.25"D Seat Height (inches...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Teak

Ledermann Bar Stool Light by Tom Kelley
Ledermann Bar Stool Light by Tom Kelley

Ledermann Bar Stool Light by Tom Kelley

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

The seat of this bar stool is covered entirely in leather, while its back is composed of a single, leather strap. Its wooden structure features four elongated, tapered wooden legs wi...

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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather
Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather

Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

BAR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height. Custom size...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA
1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA

1950s Arthur Umanoff Wicker & Steel Rod High Chair, USA

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Rare all wicker (back & seat) high chair from Arthur Umanoff. Well designed ergonomically and very comfortable. Solid, sturdy construction made of thick enameled steel rod lace...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy - new
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy - new

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy - new

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Prices vary dependent on size and material of the stool. Available materials: Natural ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Modernist Art Deco Bar Stools by Sam Rush in stainless steel and Brass
Pair of Modernist Art Deco Bar Stools by Sam Rush in stainless steel and Brass

Pair of Modernist Art Deco Bar Stools by Sam Rush in stainless steel and Brass

By Sam Rush

Located in Bristol, GB

Here we have an example of Sam Rush moving into furniture... "I imagined these stools in 1930's a New York skyscraper penthouse". As with all the work of Sam Rush, none of them are ...

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2010s British Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Flute Leather Bar Stool, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Flute leather bar stool brings rhythm and refinement to contemporary interiors. With a sculptur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Pair of Contemporary Fabric and Oak Wood Bar Stools
Pair of Contemporary Fabric and Oak Wood Bar Stools

Pair of Contemporary Fabric and Oak Wood Bar Stools

By Team 7

Located in Chicago, IL

The Ark bar stool is a stylish companion for kitchen islands, bars, and counters: it is charming, light-footed and dynamic in appearance, makes an elegant impression – and is always ...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1940s
American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1940s

American Designer, Stools, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo and brown velvet fabric stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Bamboo

Wicker Side Drinks Table or Stool
Wicker Side Drinks Table or Stool

Wicker Side Drinks Table or Stool

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

A wicker bamboo stool or side/drinks table, with hexagon top/seat, circa mid-20th century. Use as stool, side/drinks table, plant stand, etc. Indoors, patio, bathroom, etc. A great p...

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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Stools

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo

Bar Stool Fox in Woolland Fabric, Upholstered Furniture for Dining Space
Bar Stool Fox in Woolland Fabric, Upholstered Furniture for Dining Space

Bar Stool Fox in Woolland Fabric, Upholstered Furniture for Dining Space

Located in Kyiv, UA

The "Fox" bar stool stands out with its unique and captivating design, featuring a gently curved rear leg that elegantly resembles the tail of an animal. Expertly crafted by designer...

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2010s Ukrainian Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...

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1930s Italian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Victorian Porcelain Stump Garden Seat

Victorian Porcelain Stump Garden Seat

Located in Queens, NY

Outdoor English Victorian red porcelain tree stump garden seat with tassel and drape top.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Stools

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Bar Stool
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Bar Stool

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Bar Stool

$1,896Sale Price / item|20% Off

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Essex Bar Stool

Located in New York, NY

The Essex Bar Stool combines the natural elegance of walnut wood with the luxurious softness of velvet upholstery, creating a seating piece that adds b...

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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted Stools
Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted Stools

Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted Stools

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of French Louis XV style carved and painted stools in very pale yellow and cornflower blue paints, newly upholstered in blue linen with sage and cream silk fringed ribbon.

Category

1890s Louis XV Antique Stools

Materials

Beech

DOOQ! New! Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Grey Fabric Fully Upholstered
DOOQ! New! Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Grey Fabric Fully Upholstered

DOOQ! New! Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Grey Fabric Fully Upholstered

By DOOQ

Located in Lisbon, PT

DOOQ New Modern Bar Chair Camelia in Beige and Gray Fabric Fully Upholstered Product sizes may vary up to 2cm! Introducing Camelia, a chair that gracefully embodies the essence of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cushion Drumstool Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...

Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Rino III TM Side Table in Polished Brass by Studio Orth
Rino III TM Side Table in Polished Brass by Studio Orth

Rino III TM Side Table in Polished Brass by Studio Orth

Located in Geneve, CH

Rino III TM Side Table in Polished Brass by Studio Orth Dimensions: D 48 x W 64 x H 48 cm. Materials: Polished brass. Available in polished brass and polished aluminum finishes. Pr...

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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Purple by Facture
Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Purple by Facture

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Purple by Facture

By Facture Studio

Located in New York, NY

This playful multi-layered side table with a stacked cube design is available in different gradients of five primary colors. Created with a medley of gradual saturation shifts in op...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Bunny Williams Home Scallop Stool
Bunny Williams Home Scallop Stool

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. The piece is finish...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Stools

Materials

Linen, Wood

Mid Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Baby Pink Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful baby pink 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

In Stock, Segment Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona
In Stock, Segment Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona

In Stock, Segment Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona

By Estudio Persona

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Segment stool is part of the Segment collection: a series of pieces that intend to break down a homogenous piece and ask the question of how to produce several products composed ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Stools, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine stools designed and produced n Sweden, c. 1970s Discoloration and scratching, paint remnants present.  Dimensions: 17.75” H x 13.25” Diameter

Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954
Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Stool in Oak and Woven Cane by Hans Wegner, 1954 Additional Information: Material: Oak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare stool model JH-539 Produced by cabin...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the bound...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane

Set of 4 Massif Counter Stools-AV39, Oak & Grey Beige by Anderssen & Voll for &T
Set of 4 Massif Counter Stools-AV39, Oak & Grey Beige by Anderssen & Voll for &T

Set of 4 Massif Counter Stools-AV39, Oak & Grey Beige by Anderssen & Voll for &T

By &Tradition

Located in Dubai, AE

A graphically striking design with an anchoring sense of stability, Anderssen & Voll’s new Massif bar and counter stools denote a totemic silhouette in a compact form. Rich in ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Barstool Featuring Ash Wood Structure
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Ash Wood Structure

Contemporary Barstool Featuring Ash Wood Structure

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This barstool embodies a classic elegance while prioritizing comfort. It's expertly constructed using a sophisticated combination of materials: luxurious fabric upholstery and the n...

Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s
Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s

Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Almelo, NL

Olavi Hänninen Brutalist Elm Wood Stools, Finland 1960s This wonderful pair of stools, crafted by Finnish designer Olavi Hänninen in the 1960s, features unique warm tones due to th...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Elm

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.