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20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Pair of Wooden Stools
20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Pair of Wooden Stools

20th Century, Attributed to Gio Ponti and Emilio Lancia Pair of Wooden Stools

By Emilio Lancia, Gio Ponti

Located in Turin, Turin

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Industrial Oak and Iron Drafting, Architect Swivel Stool with Cane Seat
Antique Industrial Oak and Iron Drafting, Architect Swivel Stool with Cane Seat

Antique Industrial Oak and Iron Drafting, Architect Swivel Stool with Cane Seat

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique Victorian era American oak and iron swivel drafting, architect stool with cane seat, circa 1900. A fixed height cane seat has a 360-degree smooth swivel, supported by curved...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather

Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather

By Martell Woodworks

Located in Mendocino, CA

This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

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

Tractor 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

Midcentury French Solid Wood Stool with Woven Straw Seat, 1960s
Midcentury French Solid Wood Stool with Woven Straw Seat, 1960s

Midcentury French Solid Wood Stool with Woven Straw Seat, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Midcentury French wooden stool with woven straw seat circa 1960s. in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Good original vintage condition with a nice patina.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Antique French Provincial Embroidered Needlepoint Vanity Bench Foot Stool 18"
Antique French Provincial Embroidered Needlepoint Vanity Bench Foot Stool 18"

Antique French Provincial Embroidered Needlepoint Vanity Bench Foot Stool 18"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early to mid 20th century vanity bench / stool. Off white painted cabriole legs; grape purple needlepoint seat embroidered with a bouquet of flowers. French provincial / Queen Anne /...

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Early 20th Century French Provincial Stools

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

George Smith English Upholstered Stool with Kilim Textile and Nailhead Trim
George Smith English Upholstered Stool with Kilim Textile and Nailhead Trim

George Smith English Upholstered Stool with Kilim Textile and Nailhead Trim

By George Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

This finely crafted square stool by George Smith exemplifies the firm’s reputation for traditional English upholstery executed to exacting standards. The piece is upholstered in a ri...

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Late 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

White Counter Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric for Contemporary Kitchens
White Counter Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric for Contemporary Kitchens

White Counter Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric for Contemporary Kitchens

Located in Kyiv, UA

The "Fox" counter stool merges modern minimalism with a playful nod to nature. Its defining feature—a single cylindrical rear leg evocative of a fox’s tail—adds a subtle yet distinct...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Stools

Materials

Metal

Rosewood & Beech Art Deco Stool w. Pierre Frey Mohair Upholstery - France 1930's
Rosewood & Beech Art Deco Stool w. Pierre Frey Mohair Upholstery - France 1930's

Rosewood & Beech Art Deco Stool w. Pierre Frey Mohair Upholstery - France 1930's

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco cubic stool in rosewood veneer. Stained beech veneer band. New "Teddy" mohair upholstery in Bambi color by Pierre Frey. Scratches on the wooden surfaces. This stool will shi...

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1930s Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Rosewood

Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools
Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools

Design Institute of America, chrome and leather barstools

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Postmodern swivel chrome and faux leather cantilever barstools by Design Institute of America . all original in very good condition. The seat back and seats are black… Height 39 inch...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Adolf Loos Egyptian Theben Stool
Adolf Loos Egyptian Theben Stool

Adolf Loos Egyptian Theben Stool

By Adolf Loos

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Egyptian Revival Adolf Loos attributed Theban Beechwood Tripod stool, circa 19l5. Featuring a handcrafted splined, tri legged framework, sculpted crescent se...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Stools

Materials

Beech

Panoplie Iron Loop Stool, Camel Mohair
Panoplie Iron Loop Stool, Camel Mohair

Panoplie Iron Loop Stool, Camel Mohair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful iron stools with curved and looped base painted in a matte black finish. Rectangular cushioned seat upholstered in a camel mohair. Newly made by Panoplie in Los Angeles. So...

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2010s American Stools

Materials

Iron

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

Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating
Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating

Counter Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 003 - Designer Seating

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

The "Fox" counter stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, is a striking combination of modern aesthetics and functional craftsmanship. Its signature detail—a gently curved rear leg insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Round Needlepoint Small Footstool Ottoman w/ 5 Walnut Bun Feet
Antique Victorian Round Needlepoint Small Footstool Ottoman w/ 5 Walnut Bun Feet

Antique Victorian Round Needlepoint Small Footstool Ottoman w/ 5 Walnut Bun Feet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Round Needlepoint Small Footstool Ottoman w/ 5 Round Carved Sphere Walnut Bun Feet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Stools

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles
A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A chic and architecturally refined pair of stools by Ritts Co., embodying the effortless California modernism for which the firm is known. The sculptural black metal frames are elega...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Copper, Iron

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of solid wood and pink bouclé fabric stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.

Category

1940s Italian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Stools
Pair of Antique Swedish Stools

Pair of Antique Swedish Stools

Located in London, GB

A wonderful pair of antique Swedish stools. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1900-10 period. They are of outstanding quality with a beautiful and u...

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Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Stools

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s, a Pair
Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s, a Pair

Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s, a Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of bar height Italian post modern bar chairs inspired by Memphis Milano. Made of black lacquered steel with black moulded rubber seats and ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by Harvey Probber
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by Harvey Probber

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and refined pair of stools were designed by the legendary Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" r...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Walnut

Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930

Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s
Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s

Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted flower Italian upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and brown wood legs. Not...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Slender 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères
Set of 3 Slender 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères

Set of 3 Slender 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 slender 'Campagne' counter stools by Design Frères. Comfortable, with a minimal footprint. Extra support under the rush seat. Feet pads to protect flooring.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools
Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools

Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage set of rattan / bamboo barstools circa mid 1970's. These bar stools feature rattan framing with upholstered seats. Fabric is original so reco...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Papyri Stool in Walnut with Handwoven Danish Cord
Papyri Stool in Walnut with Handwoven Danish Cord

Papyri Stool in Walnut with Handwoven Danish Cord

By Carter Ellis

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Featuring a mortice and tenon frame and handwoven seat, the Papyri Stool is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested walnut. The seat features a continu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Walnut

Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs  Spanish Revival
Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs  Spanish Revival

Set of 5 Vintage Leather Bar Stools With Spindle Legs Spanish Revival

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A striking set of five vintage bar stools featuring rich, distressed leather seats paired with beautifully turned solid wood spindle legs. The sculptural silhouette is elevated by ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Colonial Revival Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s

Mid-Century Tony Paul Stool or Side Table in Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s

By Tony Paul

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Tony Paul wicker stool or stylish side table, produced in the United States in the 50s. This iconic and sturdy stool is in fabulous condition and with a charming warm color...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Beech

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century
Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

Traditional Hand-Carved African Tribal Stool, Bamileke‑Style, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

A fine hand‑carved African stool dating to the mid‑20th century, beautifully executed from a single piece of dense hardwood. The gently concave top and robust form offer both comfort...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair
Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Early 20th Century Gurage Peoples Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking and rare early 20th century Ethiopian Gurage Peoples chair with a modernist spirit, carved of a single piece of wood with a curved back and a r...

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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

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 19th Century French Rustic Antique Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century
West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

This sculptural stool is carved from a single block of solid wood, showcasing a distinctive, monolithic form. The wide, curved seat rests on a central arched support flanked by two end blocks — creating a grounded, rhythmic silhouette with both weight and openness. Its proportions are low and compact, yet the piece has presence: the hand-carved surfaces bear soft irregularities, and the warm natural patina reveals years of use and craftsmanship. The seat is subtly concave, shaped for comfort and gesture, while the base structure adds a bold architectural quality. It can be used as a stool, a side table, or a display pedestal — equally suited for a quiet reading corner, beside a sculptural armchair, or as a standalone object in a curated space. This iconic West African stool...

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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair
Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair

Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of historical bow back swivel windsor bar stools, counter stools with spindle back and legs in natural oak. Measurements are 21W x 17D x 40.7...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Stools

Materials

Oak

Sori Yanagi Rosewood Butterfly Stool
Sori Yanagi Rosewood Butterfly Stool

Sori Yanagi Rosewood Butterfly Stool

By Sori Yanagi

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Sori Yanagi rosewood butterfly stool. Early and excellent example of this mid century classic. Beautiful book matched Brazilian rosewood seating sections. Brass screws and support s...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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 ...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Art Deco stool, French work dating from the 1940s
Elegant Art Deco stool, French work dating from the 1940s

Elegant Art Deco stool, French work dating from the 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in LE CANNET, FR

Stool with double X-shaped legs connected by a stretcher, in the manner of the French architect and decorator André Arbus. Stool with double X-shaped legs connected by a stretcher, i...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Round Bamboo Low Stools with Fur Seat by Paul Frankl
Pair of Round Bamboo Low Stools with Fur Seat by Paul Frankl

Pair of Round Bamboo Low Stools with Fur Seat by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Nice pair of low bamboo rattan stool ottomans by Paul Frankl. They have been modernized with a nice fur seat pad (non-slip), taking them from kitch and tiki to relevant and stylish....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fur, Bamboo

Bar Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 001 for Contemporary Dining Spaces
Bar Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 001 for Contemporary Dining Spaces

Bar Stool Fox in Fabric Dedar Tiger Mountain 001 for Contemporary Dining Spaces

By Dmitriy Kozinenko

Located in Kyiv, UA

The "Fox" bar stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, stands out with its clean lines and unique single rear leg, thoughtfully shaped to resemble the tail of a fox. This subtle detail a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s
Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s

Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Mid Century Brutalist "Marbella" Bar Stools by Sergio Rodrigues Circa 1970s - Price is for set of 3 - Solid beech - Steel footrests - Designed by Sergio Rodrigues - Produced by Con...

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Welsh, c1900s
Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Welsh, c1900s

Rustic, Primitive, Wabi Sabi, Naive Vintage Stool, Table, Welsh, c1900s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Hitchin, England

A naive, most probably 19th-century rustic, primitive, Wabi-Sabi vintage antique stool in oak. The stool is Welsh. Befitting of interiors that blend pieces of different styles and ...

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1910s British Rustic Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Adrian Bar Stool, Brass and Beech Wood, Modern Design, Custom Options
Adrian Bar Stool, Brass and Beech Wood, Modern Design, Custom Options

Adrian Bar Stool, Brass and Beech Wood, Modern Design, Custom Options

Located in Westport, CT

The Adrian Bar Stool is a refined bar or counter stool handcrafted in plated brass and solid beech wood. The upholstered seat provides comfort while maintaining a clean, architectura...

Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 stools designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950
Set of 2 stools designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950

Set of 2 stools designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Marcel Gascoin

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Mid-century French low Shepard's stools designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French poufs showcase a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tr...

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1950s French Vintage Stools

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Bar Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric - Designer Seating with Sculptural Form
Bar Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric - Designer Seating with Sculptural Form

Bar Stool Fox in Oreo Fabric - Designer Seating with Sculptural Form

Located in Kyiv, UA

The "Fox" bar stool, designed by Dmytro Kozinenko, stands out with its clean lines and subtle reference to nature. The single cylindrical rear leg, thoughtfully designed to resemble ...

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2010s Ukrainian Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian Modern Pair of Sculptural Tripod Brass Stools in Green Bouclé, 1950s
Italian Modern Pair of Sculptural Tripod Brass Stools in Green Bouclé, 1950s

Italian Modern Pair of Sculptural Tripod Brass Stools in Green Bouclé, 1950s

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking pair of stools was produced in Italy in the 1950s. The design is defined by the elegant sculptural tripod bases in solid patinated brass. The frames feature a fluid, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Brass

Curule Iron Bench
Curule Iron Bench

Curule Iron Bench

$1,480 / item

Curule Iron Bench

Located in Houston, TX

Iron curule stool with boxed linen seat cushion. Also available C.O.M.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

A Rare Pair of “Bauche” Rush Stools, Attributed to Charlotte Perriand
A Rare Pair of “Bauche” Rush Stools, Attributed to Charlotte Perriand

A Rare Pair of “Bauche” Rush Stools, Attributed to Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

A rare and well-preserved pair of French rush stools, attributed to Charlotte Perriand, corresponding to the celebrated “Bauche” model n°17 developed from the late 1930s. Each stool...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Softwood

Brazilian Designer, Stool, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Stool, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Stool, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood stool designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light staining and scratching throughout. Dimensions: 16.5” H x 13.375” Diameter

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880
Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880

Rustic hand crafted wooden stool, France ca. 1880

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1880 / stool / wood / rustic / mid-century / French provance A rustic wooden bench with brown paint and a beautiful patina due to age. This French bench has nice details a...

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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Stools

Materials

Wood

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.