51 Stools with Designer Appeal for Every Room in the Home

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Stools are an exceptionally diverse category of furniture, available in a wide range of form factors to suit a wide variety of purposes inside and outside of the home. We've scoured the web and tapped our favorite designers to find gorgeous picks for every category. Use this buying guide to find dining stools for your breakfast nook or eat-in kitchen, small accent stools that can serve as supplemental seating, ceramic garden stools that make great plant stands, and upholstered stools you can use as stylish footrests. We've even included function-forward pieces like stepstools and shower stools, all made with an emphasis on attractive design.

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Modern Counter-Hight Stool Chair: A curved wood backrest and upholstered charcoal grey seat give this stool a pop of decorative contrast. With a seat height of 26 inches, this piece is perfect for use alongside a kitchen counter or a counter-height dining table.

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Leather Woven Counter Stool: Smooth strips of cognac leather are woven in a basketweave pattern across the backrest and seat to give this counter-height stool supportive comfort with a clean modern look. Pair this piece with mid-century, rustic, or industrial decor elements.

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Mogens Lassen Mid-Century Modern Stool: Designed by Mogens Lassen in 1942, the ML42 offers a refined take on the traditional shoemaker’s stool. Each piece is handcrafted by skilled artisans in Denmark – choose from black stained beech or dark oiled oak. Both color options are finished with radiant brass stretchers.

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Herman Miller Brass and Wood Stool: Michael Anastassiades pared down the standard dining stool to its most essential components with the Spot Stool, originally released in 2016. This beautiful design puts quality materials in the spotlight – the seat and base made from walnut, the supporting crossbar made from brass-finished steel.

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Woven Rattan Bar Stool: A woven rattan seat gives this bar stool a casual, laidback look. Kitchen bar stools feature a higher seat than counter-height stools, with this model measuring at 30 inches tall – ideal for home bars and bistro tables.

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Counter-Height Rattan Stool Set: Rattan gives this counter-height stool a breezy look ideal for interior themes like coastal, bohemian, and mid-century, but the unique geometric silhouette makes these suitable for any type of contemporary theme. Each set includes two matching stools.

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Modern Cane-Back Black Counter Stool: Minimalistic lines allow this black counter stool to coordinate easily with almost any kitchen or dining room theme while the woven cane back adds a touch of mid-century appeal. This design includes strong stretchers to ensure stability while doubling as a footrest.

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Masters Black Counter Stool: Three legendary chair silhouettes are expertly woven into one unique statement piece with the Masters Stool by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet. Visitors with an eye for design might be able to recognize whispers of the Series 7 chair by Arne Jacobsen, the Molded Shell Chair by Charles and Ray Eames, and the Tulip armchair by Eero Saarinen.

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Modern Gold and Black Counter Stool: Gold leaf finish adds a glam touch to this tripod stool design, its seat and footrest supported by sturdy hairpin legs for a retro mid-century look. The seat height measures at 24 inches tall, ideal for counter placements and tall tables.

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Gold and White Metal Stool: White metal finishes and gold leaf details allow this unique stool to provide an uplifting yet glamorous aesthetic for any space. This piece features a seat height of 30 inches for use with home bars.

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Gold and Fur Swivel Bar Stool Set: These charming swivel bar stools feature faux fur seat covers to lend a luxurious look, a perfect pair for the gold-finished framing. Choose from three heights to best suit your table situation.

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Kartell Transparent Counter-Height Stool: Crafted from transparent polycarbonate, the One More Stool design by Philippe Starck offers an almost weightless appearance for the modern home. The silhouette draws from traditional influences for decorative appeal that reaches across eras.

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Blu Dot Racer Counter Stool: Style and comfort stand in perfect proportion with the Racer Counter Stool by Blu Dot. This piece features a supportive, form-fitting seat made from sculpted plywood that has been lightly padded and upholstered all over. Channel tufting adds a tailored look. Choose from four color options.

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Customizable Counter-Height Velvet Stool: Ultra-plush padding and soft velvet upholstery make this stool especially comfortable for a luxurious dining experience, great for long evenings over cocktails with friends. This piece is fully customizable from the upholstery color to the leg finish.

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Velvet Bar Stool Set: These cantilever stools feature plush channel-tufted velvet for a glamorous look. Choose from two heights and four upholstery color options, each one finished with matte black metal framing for stability.

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Muuto Nerd Bar Stool: Muuto’s chic and refined Nerd Chair by David Geckeler is constructed from lacquered ash or natural oak, available in a diverse variety of soft tones to suit any decor palette. These pieces feature exceptional woodworking with no exposed hardware, an exquisite match for modern Scandinavian or minimalistic themes.

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Magis Screw-Top Wooden Stool: This playful stool by Konstantin Grcic is made with a conspicuous screw component that allows the height to be adjusted – simply spin the seat until it achieves the height you need for your purposes. The seat stands 18 inches tall at its lowest, perfect for accent placements, and extends all the way to 33 inches in height for placement beside a counter or bar.

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Umbra Coiled Tractor Stool: This simple wooden stool is given a cozy update with the addition of a handwoven rattan and polypropylene cover, softening the seat while adding a dash of contemporary styling. This piece is available in two sizes and three upholstery colors.

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Skagerak Padded Stool: The beautiful Georg Stool by Chris Liljenberg Halstrøm showcases the beauty of untreated natural oak, finished with a rectangular cushion for added comfort. This piece perfectly embodies the appeal of the Nordic hygge aesthetic – cozy, comfortable, and lighthearted.

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Piton Industrial Swivel Stool: Exquisitely engineered cast-aluminum construction gives Knoll’s Piton stool a striking industrial aesthetic, the smooth powder-coated finish sure to stand up to the wear and tear over a lifetime of enjoyment. This piece measures at 18 inches in height, making it ideal for accent placements both indoors and outdoors.

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Ferm Living Herman Metal Stool: Available in a wide range of seat and leg color combinations, the Herman stool makes it easy to add a pop of sophisticated color to any corner of the home. This medium-sized stool is the perfect height to use as a small side table near a chair, as an occasional seat in the living room, or at the dining table.

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Colorful Rolling Stool with Backrest: Need comfort on the go? This small rolling stool is perfect for task placements like craft rooms, offices, and more. The height is fully adjustable to suit the surface you need to work with, from vanities to standard desks and even dining tables.

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Small Pink Velvet Storage Stool: This playful stool abounds with multipurpose appeal. Use as an occasional seat, as a stylish footrest, or flip the lid to reveal a convenient tabletop. A small storage compartment makes it easy to banish clutter out of sight.

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Small Kid’s Mushroom Stool: This durable mushroom stool is designed with active kids in mind. The cover is removable and fully washable, resistant against staining and wear. Choose from four cheerful color options.

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Pink and Rose Gold Vanity Stool: Make a glamorous statement with a vanity stool that feels indulgent in every detail. This piece features a bold sculptural seat upholstered in tailored pink velvet, framed by rose gold at the base and around the padded backrest.

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Softsquare Pouf Stool: A simple pouf can be a powerful multipurpose furniture addition to any space. Use as a footrest, pair with a tray to use as a side table, or use as an impromptu seat anywhere. This design features a flexible foam core for excellent support. Removable covers make cleanup a breeze.

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Customizable Accent Foot Stool: Create your own ideal interior accent with this fully customizable stool design. The surface is lightly padded and upholstered in your choice of velvet, boucle, linen, or performance fabric in a dizzying array of color options.

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Faux Leather Small Stool: This compact stool design is available in a curated range of faux leather upholstery options, each one tailored with bold stitching for an artisanal look. Use as a seat for a small vanity, as a footrest, as a soft side table, or as a convenient seat anywhere.

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U-Shaped Accent Stool: Make a playful statement with this small u-shaped stool, sure to capture attention even between uses. This piece is upholstered in cognac faux leather for endless coordination possibilities. Because this design measures at approximately 17 inches tall, it’s suitable for use at shorter vanities or as a casual footrest.

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Wool-Upholstered White Stool: Super soft wool upholstery gives this vanity stool tremendous visual texture, sure to make any space feel cozy and comfortable. This swivel stool design is ideal for casual seating in a living room or as a luxurious vanity stool or dressing stool.

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Small Gold Garden Stool: Garden stools are another especially versatile piece of furniture. These accents, often made from ceramic, can be used indoors or outdoors as small side tables, footrests, or casual seats. This design features a bamboo texture that shines with a radiant gold finish.

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Gold and White Drum Stool: Decorate with an on-trend geometric look indoors or outdoors with this charming drum-shaped ceramic garden stool. Gold and white finishes lend a glamorous touch sure to elevate the look of any space. This piece is crafted from strong yet lightweight ceramic for easy placement anywhere.

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Modern White Ceramic Garden Stool: This ceramic garden stool features a simplistic cylinder shape with a top flat enough to use as a small side table. Use this piece indoors or outdoors as a seat, footrest, table, or plant stand.

51 Stools with Designer Appeal for Every Room in the Home

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