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French alp stool
French alp stool

French alp stool

$360Sale Price|55% Off

French alp stool

Located in grand Lancy, CH

French alp stool

Category

1850s French Antique Stools

Materials

Wood

Tecton Stool in Travertine or Teak by Félix Millory for Monitillo 1980
Tecton Stool in Travertine or Teak by Félix Millory for Monitillo 1980

Tecton Stool in Travertine or Teak by Félix Millory for Monitillo 1980

Located in Geneve, CH

Tecton Stool in Travertine or Teak by Félix Millory for Monitillo 1980. Dimensions: W 45 x D 45 x H 44 cm. Materials: Travertine and Teak wood. This stool is available in a selectio...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine

Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing
Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing

Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing

By Lyon Metal Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare set of 4 original circa 1940 adjustable counter stools with the original laminate seats and an incredible patina on the frames. Stamped LYON®. They come with the original rubbe...

Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio
Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio

Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio

By Proisy Studio

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 2 Jessie Stools by Proisy Studio. Jessie is an elegant and refined hand-carved stool designed by Proisy Studio. The handcrafted gouge carving work makes each piece unique tha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Wool

Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool
Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Late 18th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Located in High Point, NC

Late 18th century George III period oak joint stool from England. The top is made from a single board and has a beveled edge. This follows down to carved decorated aprons on the fr...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Designer, Stool, Wood, Mohair, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and green mohair stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new mohair. Overall Dime...

Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman
Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman

Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Modern Teak Stool / Ottoman

Located in Denton, TX

Solid thick teak wood with dovetailed corners can be also used for a side table.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Modern Sugi Rose Gold Mohair Pouf Ottoman, Handmade in Portugal By Greenapple
Modern Sugi Rose Gold Mohair Pouf Ottoman, Handmade in Portugal By Greenapple

Modern Sugi Rose Gold Mohair Pouf Ottoman, Handmade in Portugal By Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Fugi Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Sugi pouf draws inspiration from one of Japan’s oldest trees, evoking a sense of stillness and groun...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair Maroon Boucle Iron Swivel Bar Stools Midcentury Italian Vintage 1950s 60s
Pair Maroon Boucle Iron Swivel Bar Stools Midcentury Italian Vintage 1950s 60s

Pair Maroon Boucle Iron Swivel Bar Stools Midcentury Italian Vintage 1950s 60s

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of bar stools, with a strong iron base topped with a round newly upholstered wool bouclé seat. The wool bouclé is from the prestigious The Isle Mill of Scotland, and ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Old Hickory Bar Stools w/ Leather Top -Set of Four
Set of Four Old Hickory Bar Stools w/ Leather Top -Set of Four

Set of Four Old Hickory Bar Stools w/ Leather Top -Set of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Collection of four, hand-made hickory stools with leather seat and soft inserts. In very sturdy condition. They are priced as sets of four. Seats can be upholstered in suede leather...

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood

Umanoff Stool
Umanoff Stool

Umanoff Stool

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Rare cow horn back, swivel stool, on wrought iron base, designed by Arthur Umanoff. This is a hard to find form, with the sculpted wood backrest, cord seat, a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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...

Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Aman Natura Stool
Aman Natura Stool

Aman Natura Stool

$5,288 / item

Aman Natura Stool

Located in Paris, FR

Stool Aman Natura in solid ash wood in natural ash finish. Also available in stained cafe finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Ash

Italian Ash Wood Stool, 1960s - 4 Available
Italian Ash Wood Stool, 1960s - 4 Available

Italian Ash Wood Stool, 1960s - 4 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

An Italian ash wood stool from the 1960s, defined by a solid square seat with softened edges, set on slab-style legs joined by a central stretcher. The construction reflects the dire...

Category

1960s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's
Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a limited set of four Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik. With legs and frames constructed from ...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Teak

Louis Vuitton Stool by Atelier Oï
Louis Vuitton Stool by Atelier Oï

Louis Vuitton Stool by Atelier Oï

$3,955Sale Price|30% Off

Louis Vuitton Stool by Atelier Oï

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With their strikingly original Stool for the Objets Nomades collection, the trio designers of Atelier Oï unite three fascinating worlds: collapsible furniture, the Japanese art of or...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Leather

Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool
Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool

Huge Original Green Chesterfield Hand Dyed Green Leather Footstool

Located in Berlin, DE

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, large, Chesterfield green leather footstool A very good looking collectable and rare stool, depending on your seating arra...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Stools

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Counter Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Oil Oak
Contemporary Counter Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Oil Oak

Contemporary Counter Stool PIA by Dk3, Natural Cordel, Oil Oak

By Poul Cadovius, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

Contemporary Counter Stool PIA by Poul Cadovius for Dk3 Materials: Solid oak frame, paper cordel seat Dimensions: B.47 x D.51 x H.85 cm Seating: B.47 x D.42 x H.65 cm Wood: – Oa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple

Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR mint green velvet. Destined to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Billy Baldwin La Fiorentina Stools Pair Reupholstered In Your Fabric Poufs
Billy Baldwin La Fiorentina Stools Pair Reupholstered In Your Fabric Poufs

Billy Baldwin La Fiorentina Stools Pair Reupholstered In Your Fabric Poufs

By Billy Baldwin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Sculptural Stools or Poufs, designed by Billy Baldwin, American, circa 1960s. They are called La Fiorentina Model, and were a classic element of many of Balwin's most famous ...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Upholstery

2016 Keiji Takeuchi for Geiger Leeway Bar Stool in Stained Ash 7x Available
2016 Keiji Takeuchi for Geiger Leeway Bar Stool in Stained Ash 7x Available

2016 Keiji Takeuchi for Geiger Leeway Bar Stool in Stained Ash 7x Available

By Keiji Takeuchi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Leeway Bar Stool, originally designed by Keiji Takeuchi. These particular examples were produced by Geiger in the United States and date to the year 2016. The stools are co...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated

Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Bellissimo Tall Stool in Travertine by Pietro Franceschini
Bellissimo Tall Stool in Travertine by Pietro Franceschini

Bellissimo Tall Stool in Travertine by Pietro Franceschini

By Pietro Franceschini

Located in Geneve, CH

Bellissimo Tall Stool in Travertine by Pietro Franceschini. Dimensions: Ø 44 x H 60 cm. Materials: Travertine. This listing features the Bellissimo Tall Stool in its travertine vers...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine

Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880
Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880

Napoleon III Walnut Piano Stool French, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

Piano stool height-adjustable to be recovered. Circa 1880, French, of the period Napoleon III Good condition. Shipping: L35 P35 H49 7,2 kg.

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100% stable and comfortable. We were lucky enough to find three of them and offer th...

Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Facets Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home
Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Facets Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home

Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Facets Glass Mosaic by Ercole Home

By Ercole Home

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Natura Pedestal by Ercole Home has a natural wood finish on Walnut. Handcut glass mosaics in Umbria / Dark green glass mosaic decorate the top surface in Facets pattern. Custom s...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool
19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

19th Century English Oak Joint Stool

Located in High Point, NC

19th century hand carved oak joint stool from England. The top has a nicely beveled edge, following down to a hand-carved decorated apron over slightly splayed legs, which are hand...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

19th Century country swivel stool
19th Century country swivel stool

19th Century country swivel stool

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great looking 19th century country stool, full of character and originality. The overall condition is very good with the swivel still working well. The top is well worn and...

Category

19th Century Antique Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool

$1,320Sale Price|20% Off

Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool

By Alvar Aalto, Artek

Located in New Windsor, NY

A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina, wear and bruises of time and use. Circa 1940-1950. Original green fabric upholste...

Category

1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Bazane Stool
Bazane Stool

Bazane Stool

$4,700 / item

Bazane Stool

By Christian Liaigre

Located in New York, NY

Frame description: Oak, wire brushed Frame finish: Charbon Other description: Leather Seat Other finish: Cavallino - Noir Oak WB, Charbon/Noir Cavallino.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

2/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOLS, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950
2/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOLS, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

2/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOLS, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

By Pierre Faucheux, Charlotte Perriand

Located in PARIS, FR

A pair of singular and charming (of a set of 3, 1 other piece being on sale in our other sales) tripod stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, solid and arch...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood, Straw

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe
Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

Knoll Barcelona Stools by Mies Van Der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Iconic Pair of Barcelona stools or ottomans, designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. Retains Knoll tag underneath. They have been cleaned and a leather condit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Perriand Style Primitive Blonde Dowel Stool, Two-Tier
Mid-Century Perriand Style Primitive Blonde Dowel Stool, Two-Tier

Mid-Century Perriand Style Primitive Blonde Dowel Stool, Two-Tier

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand Style Primitive Wood stool features two-tier slatted construction with four cylindrical legs and horizontal dowel rails forming the frame. Parallel slats on both ...

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Inlaid Stool with Sculptural Bronze Patina Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti

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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs
Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs

Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Stools A sleek and sculptural pair of 1970s acrylic barrel-back counter stools attributed to Charles Hollis J...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools
African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

African Folk Art Ashanti Sculpted Wood Art Chairs / Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of small, charming hand carved stools from Africa, circa early 1900's. Beautifully hand sculpted of a hardwood with a dark stain. No markings or signage on them. Possibly ceremo...

Category

Early 20th Century South African Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921
Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921

Antique Industrial Dental Stool by American Cabinet Co., Circa 1921

By American Cabinet Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Industrial American stool made of hand crafted steel designed by Charles E. Miller and fabricated by the American Cabinet Co. located in Wisconsin, in good condition. This...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool

Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH 539 Cane Stool

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A seldom seen model JH 539 footstol, designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Elegantly crafted teak frame, with woven cane seat. A fantastic companion to our Papa Bear Chair. De...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Teak

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new
Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new

Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon Wood Stool for Cassina, Italy, new

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

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.  

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Green Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Charles and Ray married in 1941 and moved to California where they continued their furniture design work with molding plywood. During the war they were commissioned by the Navy to produce molded plywood splints, stretchers and experimental glider shells. In 1946, Evans Products began producing the Eameses' molded plywood furniture. Their molded plywood chair was called "the chair of the century" by the influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc .,who continues to produce the furniture in the United States to this day. Another company, Vitra International, manufactures the furniture in Europe. The Eameses continued to create new furniture designs into the 1970s. 1 (1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Pair of foldable stools by Calligaris, 1990s
Pair of foldable stools by Calligaris, 1990s

Pair of foldable stools by Calligaris, 1990s

By Calligaris

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of tripod foldable bar stools by Calligaris made from black lacquered wooden bases and blue velvet upholstery 1990s - Italy Good condition wi...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century
Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Antique Large Anglo-Indian Stool Ottoman Coffee Table 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a large finely carved mahogany Anglo-Indian ottoman / stool / coffee table, dating from the early 19th Century. The rectangular shaped ottoman features a deep superbly carv...

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Antique Stools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Moroccan Inlaid Stools
Moroccan Inlaid Stools

Moroccan Inlaid Stools

By Carlo Bugatti

Located in Atlanta, GA

Moroccan inlaid stools, in the manner of Carlo Bugatti, Morocco, 20th century. We have two pairs available. They are priced at $1800 per pair.

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Stools

Materials

Stone

Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist
Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist

Swedish milking stool in pine and teak by Andreas Zätterqvist

Located in Forserum, SE

A Swedish milking stool crafted from pine, with decorative teak inlays. Handcrafted by Andreas Zätterqvist in Sweden using traditional techniques and mainly local materials. Andreas ...

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Pine

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric
1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric

1970s Space Age Stool by Flair in White Plastic and Purple Fabric

By Flair

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

A striking example of European Space Age design, this 1970s stool by Flair balances futuristic form with practical comfort. The molded white plastic base features a distinctive hourg...

Category

1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Stools

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

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.