Scandinavian Counter Stool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Late 20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wood, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Hardwood, Oak
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Oak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Stools
Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut, Cord, Papercord
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Other
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Teak, Upholstery
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Finding the Right Stools for You
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.
- What is a counter stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
- What is a counter height stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023How many stools you should have per counter depends on the length of the countertop. A good rule of thumb is to put one stool every 30 inches, so take the total length of the counter and divide by 30 to arrive at the right number. Shop an assortment of counter stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
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