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

Early 20th Century Wood & Fabric footstool, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

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

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad

Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

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

Handwoven Tule (Seagress) Stool / Ottoman, IN STOCK

By Luteca Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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2010s Mexican Folk Art Stools

Materials

Seagrass

Bauhaus-style stool in wood and fabric
Bauhaus-style stool in wood and fabric

Bauhaus-style stool in wood and fabric

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Bauhaus-style stool in wood and fabric; there are a few stains on the fabric, and a small piece of wood is missing from one of the armrests

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1930s German Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Creel and Gow Handcrafted Rattan Bar Stool with Green Accents
Creel and Gow Handcrafted Rattan Bar Stool with Green Accents

Creel and Gow Handcrafted Rattan Bar Stool with Green Accents

Located in New York, NY

Creel and Gow Handcrafted Moroccan Rattan Bar Stool Designed by Creel and Gow and handcrafted in Morocco, this distinctive rattan bar stool combines traditional artisanal weaving tec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Stools

Materials

Rattan

Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Claw and Glass Ball Feet, A. Merriam & Co.
Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Claw and Glass Ball Feet, A. Merriam & Co.

Victorian Mahogany Piano Stool with Claw and Glass Ball Feet, A. Merriam & Co.

By A. Merriam Company 1

Located in Doylestown, PA

Victorian mahogany adjustable swivel piano stool with claw and glass ball feet by A. Merriam & Co., Massachusetts, circa 1880. An enduring classic of the late 19th century with a he...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Stools

Materials

Cast Iron

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

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool
Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool

Bizzy Brown Woven Bar Stool

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

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

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2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Metal

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

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

Located in Fairfield, CA

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

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stool con...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

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

After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Den Haag, NL

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

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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, f
Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, f

Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, f

By Thonet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Late Victorian bent oak & cane Thonet low piano stool No. 1 featuring elegant, fluidly splayed legs joined by a circular footrest ring that ensures exceptional structural stability a...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Stools

Materials

Wicker, Oak

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

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

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

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

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Mid-Century Live Edge Side Table, Solid Wood, Sculptural Legs
Mid-Century Live Edge Side Table, Solid Wood, Sculptural Legs

Mid-Century Live Edge Side Table, Solid Wood, Sculptural Legs

By George Nakashima

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Side table from the Netherlands embodies the organic modernism of George Nakashima's design philosophy. Crafted from solid wood, the piece features a live edge top that preserves the...

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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

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

Opus Fuchsia Garden Pouf by Carlo Rampazzi

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

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

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2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, bamboo and rattan stools likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5" Height x 23.0" Diamet...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Modern sculptural COM handmade Double Arch counter stool by InsidherLand
Modern sculptural COM handmade Double Arch counter stool by InsidherLand

Modern sculptural COM handmade Double Arch counter stool by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

2 RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST BAR STOOLS, France 1950
2 RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST BAR STOOLS, France 1950

2 RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST BAR STOOLS, France 1950

A pair of thin and architectural high bar stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, square and thin oak structures, square and comfortable straw seating areas,...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Straw, Wood

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

Bertu Barstools, Cicely Modern Walnut Barstools

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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

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

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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

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

By Frama

Located in Paris, IDF

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

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

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in High Point, NC

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

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Pine

David Rockwell for Knoll Easy Stools – 5 Bar Height & 1 Low Stool
David Rockwell for Knoll Easy Stools – 5 Bar Height & 1 Low Stool

David Rockwell for Knoll Easy Stools – 5 Bar Height & 1 Low Stool

By David Rockwell, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Complete set of five bar-height stools and one low stool from the Easy Collection, designed by David Rockwell for Knoll International. Featuring a clean, contemporary design, each st...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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

Located in Miami, FL

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

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms

Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms This Chile Modern Bar Stool with Arms is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. The bar sto...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents, 1960s
Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents, 1960s

Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s. Rare find. This cool rattan round stool features a conical structure made of rattan rings topped by a woven r...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane

Alfred Stool Leather and Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy

Alfred Stool Leather and Burnished Brass Structure, Made in Italy

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Stools

Materials

Leather

Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line

Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line

By Uultis Design

Located in Hialeah, FL

A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship. Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

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

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and beige fabric stools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Restored and reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.5"W x 16.25"D S...

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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The front of this barstool is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship
Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stool is crafted from Japanese chestnut wood by a Japanese carpenter who studied French stereotomy (L’art du Trait), a geometric drafting tradition passed down among French maso...

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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

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

Located in Odense, DK

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

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Early 20th Century Danish Empire Stools

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Mahogany

Set of Four Mid Century Bamboo Swivel Stools  Ashcraft Heywood Wakefield c 1950s
Set of Four Mid Century Bamboo Swivel Stools  Ashcraft Heywood Wakefield c 1950s

Set of Four Mid Century Bamboo Swivel Stools Ashcraft Heywood Wakefield c 1950s

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional set of four swivel bar stools by Heywood Wakefield as part of the classic Ashcraft series, circa 1940's . The bases are constructed of solid ash, the tops are in original...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Set of 3 Modern Counter Height Stools, Brick Velvet & Wood, Customizable
Set of 3 Modern Counter Height Stools, Brick Velvet & Wood, Customizable

Set of 3 Modern Counter Height Stools, Brick Velvet & Wood, Customizable

Located in New York, NY

Standard measurements L510 x D480 x H820 x SH640 mm L20" x D18.9" x H32.2" x SH25.2" Materials Fabric structure: brick velvet; treatment: cigarette Legs: dark fumed wood; Footrest: ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
Outdoor Chile Bar Stools

Outdoor Chile Bar Stools

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

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

ONE Brushed Stainless Steel Round Stool by Frank Penders

By Frank Penders

Located in Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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

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2010s Dutch Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam

By BassamFellows

Located in Ridgefield, CT

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

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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Front & Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Lovely Stool in Solid Oak, Straw and Brass 1920s

Located in Meer, VAN

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

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Semuc Stool
Semuc Stool

Semuc Stool

$2,350 / item

Semuc Stool

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

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

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2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Lucite

Antique Gustavian Carved Painted and Upholstered Stool
Antique Gustavian Carved Painted and Upholstered Stool

Antique Gustavian Carved Painted and Upholstered Stool

Located in Bradenton, FL

Antique Gustavian Style Hand-Carved Upholstered Stool. Stool features a neutral cream-colored top with painted and carved wood frame. Stool features elegant neoclassical proportions,...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Primitive Brutalist Oak Tripod Stool, France, 1950s
French Primitive Brutalist Oak Tripod Stool, France, 1950s

French Primitive Brutalist Oak Tripod Stool, France, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Primitive Brutalist Oak Tripod Stool, France, 1950s A characterful French tripod stool, handcrafted in solid oak, dating from circa 1950. The stool features a thick, sculpt...

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1950s French Primitive Vintage Stools

Materials

Oak

Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s
Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s

Franco Albini Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Round Ottoman Stool, Italy 1960s

By Franco Albini

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous mid-century round bamboo & wicker stool. Franco Albini designed this piece in Italy during the 1960s. The pouf features a beautiful combination of curved bamboo, rattan a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker

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.