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Black Ebonized Wabi-Sabi Wood Stool with Butterfly Joints
Black Ebonized Wabi-Sabi Wood Stool with Butterfly Joints

Black Ebonized Wabi-Sabi Wood Stool with Butterfly Joints

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This handcrafted ebonized wood stool embodies the Wabi-Sabi philosophy, blending organic minimalism with a strong sculptural presence. Formed from a solid block of wood and finished ...

Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Dandy Stool in Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
Dandy Stool in Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

Dandy Stool in Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu 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

Sedona Stool 018
Sedona Stool 018

Sedona Stool 018

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Part of the Sedona Series, inspired by the rich red stones and layered strata of the Sedona desert, the ST-AR-018 is a handcrafted, small-batch concrete stool that balances raw mater...

Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Concrete, Cement

Cathedra Seat by Workshop Alentes, Black Cast Stone Stool from Greece
Cathedra Seat by Workshop Alentes, Black Cast Stone Stool from Greece

Cathedra Seat by Workshop Alentes, Black Cast Stone Stool from Greece

By ALENTES

Located in PALEA FOKEA, ATTIKI

A quietly powerful work, the Cathedra Seat reflects Alentes’ devotion to form, craftsmanship, and the timeless architectural language that informs the studio’s practice. Entirely han...

Category

2010s Greek International Style Stools

Materials

Cast Stone

Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details 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

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal. Wear consistent with age and u...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana
60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke

Located in Leicester, GB

A gorgeous turquoise stool designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana. Original wool upholstery. A gem. We can ship worldwide.

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fabiaan Van Severen, set of three bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997...

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1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four iron and velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.75"H x 21.5"W x 21.5"D Seat Height (inches): 2...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool
Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool

Blackened Ash Square Top Foundation Stool

Located in Portland, OR

Solid wood stool / side table in blackened ash with a square top. With a clean and minimal design, these stools are handmade in Portland, Oregon using mortise and tenon joinery in Ma...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Ash

Set of Three, Silver Moon Bar Stools by Pascal Morgue, Circa 1980's
Set of Three, Silver Moon Bar Stools by Pascal Morgue, Circa 1980's

Set of Three, Silver Moon Bar Stools by Pascal Morgue, Circa 1980's

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Hastings, GB

Set of Three, Silver Moon Bar Stools by Pascal Morgue, Circa 1980’s These stools feature a refined metal frame paired with a leather seat. The design is a perfect expression of Morg...

Category

1980s French Streamlined Moderne Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather
Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Dark Grey Leather

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Matteograssi, bar stools, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s Postmodern set of stools in dark grey leather, designed by Matteo Grassi. The stools are completely covered in leather, which ...

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Spanish Hacienda Style Wrought Iron & Leather Barstools
Vintage Spanish Hacienda Style Wrought Iron & Leather Barstools

Vintage Spanish Hacienda Style Wrought Iron & Leather Barstools

Located in Savannah, GA

A set of three Spanish hacienda style wrought iron and leather barstools. 17 inches wide by 23 ½ inches deep by 45 inches tall; 30 ¼ inches seat height

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection
Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection

Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish, Sotto Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

The Sotto counter stool by Uultis strikes a confident balance between sculptural presence and everyday comfort. Designed for use at countertop height, it features a clean-lined black...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Faux Leather

Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi

Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi

By Enrico Pellizzoni

Located in Milan, IT

This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century
A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century

A set of three postmodern bar stools by Martin, late 20th century

Located in View Park, CA

A set of three vintage postmodern bar or counter stool featuring gilt metal frames and faux leather seating, probably circa late 1970s. The statement geometry of these pieces will a ...

Category

1970s Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather

By Jover + Valls

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape A
Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape A

Anna Karlin Counter Height Chess Stool, Shape A

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

Taking their cue from the original Chess Stool Series, these forms have been elongated to serve as larger pieces within a room. Perfect for counter height use and made to work in ser...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Copper, Iron

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Pouffe inspired of 1960s style. The pouffe consist of an upholstered part, a seat and box under the seat, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was designed by Vintola Studio...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Eclipse Stool in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Eclipse stool...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Black Lacquer Faceted Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Contemporary Black Lacquer Faceted Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Contemporary Black Lacquer Faceted Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Faceted drumstool Black lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, cir...

Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Velvet Dining Height Vanity Stools
Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Velvet Dining Height Vanity Stools

Custom Made Art Deco Inspired Velvet Dining Height Vanity Stools

By Michaël Verheyden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom made Art Deco inspired velvet stools. These cute little "button" stools were designed in the style of Art Deco stools, with brightly colored velvet fabric and blackened steel ...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green
Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green

Upholstered Counter Chair Flock CS1 65 cm by Noom, Boucle Barnum, Green

By NOOM, Kateryna Sokolova

Located in Paris, FR

The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Ash

Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS2 / 65cm with Ash Wood Legs in Grey Wool by Noom
Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS2 / 65cm with Ash Wood Legs in Grey Wool by Noom

Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS2 / 65cm with Ash Wood Legs in Grey Wool by Noom

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME
Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural study in contrast, material depth, and contemporary elegance, this handcrafted stool takes on an even more striking presence in its black-on-black edition. The solid as...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Bar Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Inspired by the original Dandy Bench...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3
Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

By Knoll

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 3 Knoll modernist bar stools a very rare variant with only a handful that have ever been avaible on the open market and are not listed in any of their catalogs. Having black e...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Enamel

Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2 65 cm by Noom, Wooden Legs, Karakorum, Black
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2 65 cm by Noom, Wooden Legs, Karakorum, Black

Modern Counter Chair Flock CS2 65 cm by Noom, Wooden Legs, Karakorum, Black

By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM

Located in Paris, FR

The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Ash

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 ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Parson style Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Parson style Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Parson style Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stunning Pair Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Parson style stool ottomans. These will need new foam in the seat cushions but the fabric still looks fantastic-take a look at the photos. T...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Upholstery

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

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

At the Bauhaus, Marcel Breuer married traditional craftsmanship with industrial methods and materials to help make tubular steel furniture an international sensation and a modern institution. Marcel Breuer was also the designer of the iconic Wassily chair and the Breuer Building, which now houses the Whitney Museum of American Art in the heart of NYC. This brand new set is in the super elegant "Caviar Hourglass" upholstery, and have never been used. These chairs are new in box, and have been priced near the first-party Knoll price. However, we can offer discounted and faster shipping, and are willing to reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools...

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Established & Sons BUTT stool in Navy blue by Estd Collection
Established & Sons BUTT stool in Navy blue by Estd Collection

Established & Sons BUTT stool in Navy blue by Estd Collection

By Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Butt is a vibrant, versatile stool that can be used indoors and outdoors thanks to its UV-stable plastic, which was originally developed for marine use. This monomaterial stool is c...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Cast Resin 'Square' Table by Zachary A. Design
Cast Resin 'Square' Table by Zachary A. Design

Cast Resin 'Square' Table by Zachary A. Design

By Zachary A. Bitner

Located in Chicago, IL

The essence of construction, pulled from the jobsite and refined. This simple block emanates potential, awaiting placement and to serve its assigned role. Dimensions: Width 16 in. (...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Resin

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Has conquered many battles, comes with age and repairs with a lovely Patina. Front legs are slightly bent, nice to ...

Category

1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Counter Stool 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric
Counter Stool 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric

Counter Stool 'BAIA' by Kensaku Oshiro x DK3, Chrome Frame, Grey Fabric

By Kensaku Oshiro, DK3

Located in Paris, IDF

BAIA Counter Stool Steel frame, wooden or upholstered backrest Model shown on main image: Frame: Chrome Backrest: Fabric Fabric: Balmoral 91 Dimensions: H. 89 x 58 x 50 cm / Seat h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered iron and white leather bar stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Dimensions: 28.25” H x 18.25” Diameter

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripe...

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2010s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Fabric

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Stool with Original Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An exceptional early example of Eero Saarinen’s timeless design for Knoll International, this iconic stool showcases the elegance and simplicity that define mid-century modernism. Retaining its original upholstery, the stool reflects Saarinen’s refined approach to form and function. Measuring 15 inches in diameter and 18 inches in height, the piece is perfectly scaled for use as a vanity stool...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone

By Paola Navone, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel
Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel

Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel

By Draga & Aurel

Located in Geneve, CH

Rive Stool by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: Ø 46 x H 50 cm Materials: Concrete, fur. Featuring an elemental, sculptural form, the Rive stool reveals a raw concrete base whose surface is...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt
Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt

Pair of Wrought Iron and Leather Curule Stools by Morgan Colt

By Morgan Colt

Located in Long Island City, NY

Morgan Colt (1876-1926) was an American architect, designer, craftsman, and painter. After studying and practicing architecture in New York, he moved to New Hope, PA, where he opened...

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.