Have a Seat (or a Side Table): 25 Versatile Stools

The Crocodile Stool pairs raw aluminum legs with a hand-finished leather cushion in a sculptural take on traditional stool design. The piece balances industrial materials with craft techniques, resulting in a functional design that works across different interior styles. The aluminum frame keeps weight down while the leather adds comfort and warmth.

RIA Design Studio’s Soro Bar Stool translates African heritage and traditional design elements into a contemporary bar-height format. The piece brings cultural references into modern hospitality and home bars, offering an alternative to standard commercial bar seating.

Built from solid oak or ash, the Lou Stool’s geometric form adapts to multiple uses – stool, side table, or display platform. The design emphasizes clean lines and material quality over ornamentation. Despite solid wood construction, the piece maintains visual lightness through its proportions. It’s versatile enough for home, office, or commercial environments, and the refined finish showcases the natural wood grain.

Teun Zwets splits Douglas Fir beams with an axe, exposing irregular textures and natural grain patterns, then reassembles the fragments into functional stools. The joins and surface variations remain visible throughout the process. After assembly, each piece is sanded and finished with high-gloss lacquer that enhances the wood’s color and texture. The design emerged from experiments with split firewood rather than predetermined sketches. Made to order in any color, with each stool carrying unique patterns based on how the wood split.

The Ups Pouf combines five cylinders at varying heights into a single sculptural form. Soft, textured fabric provides comfortable seating while durable construction ensures longevity. The design works as both functional seating and a visual accent piece, with a refined aesthetic that fits contemporary interiors.

Crafted from repurposed solid walnut and oak, the Arquivo Counter Stool showcases precise patchwork that highlights the natural character of each timber piece. Rosana Sousa blends traditional Portuguese woodworking with modern manufacturing processes, creating one-of-a-kind counter-height seating. The design balances clean lines with the organic variation of reclaimed wood, making each stool visually distinctive while remaining functional for dining or kitchen spaces.

Manufactured from a single sheet of stainless steel, the Camber stool uses consistent 5-degree angles throughout its construction. Starting with a flat rectangle, the piece involves angular cuts and strategic folds – three lengthwise by machine, then final hand-bending for the legs. The inclined seat angle drives the entire design logic. Also available as a bench.

Crafted from North American white oak, the Mingo Stool handles multiple roles: stool, footrest, ottoman, or minimalist end table. Its clean, sculptural form and balanced proportions allow it to work beside lounge chairs, near beds, or as a standalone piece. The design prioritizes simplicity and material quality, with the oak bringing natural warmth to various interior styles.

Inspired by the curves of udon noodles, the Noodle Stool features a knotted, tubular design that creates looping forms. Available in glossy or textured finishes, it comes in standard pink with custom colors on request. The ABS plastic construction makes it stackable and easy to clean – practical for compact living spaces. Designer Jean-Baptiste Castel of Gast Studio blends digital design processes with hands-on making techniques.

Lucas Cambier’s L4 Stool contrasts a Danish rope seat with a brutalist angular aluminum frame. The meticulous mulching technique on the upholstery creates a classic, rural aesthetic that plays against the constructivist frame. It’s a study in opposing textures and design languages – traditional craftsmanship alongside modern industrial materials.

Hand-sculpted from a conglomerate of Mexican marble and onyx, each Cult stool is a unique edition. The piece references primal sculptural forms while showcasing the material’s natural pattern formations in a modernist way. Working with stones endemic to Mexico connects the design to local geological and craft heritage. The inherent variation in the stone means each piece develops its own character during the sculpting process.

Bold parallel legs support a shaped seat inspired by waves and pagoda silhouettes. Curtis Bloxsidge’s design balances architectural structure with organic flow, creating a distinctive profile that stands out visually while remaining functional.

BLUBA Studio’s Stouek uses large-scale 3D printing and biodegradable PLA for low-emission, small-batch production without waste. The silhouette draws from Memphis and Space Age aesthetics, with soft, rhythmic curves throughout. Each piece is printed as a single unit, with visible layer lines that highlight the manufacturing process. Available in multicolored blends or monochrome finishes, it functions as seating, sculptural object, and conversation piece.

Eunchong Park’s sculptural stool explores contrasting forms and textures through two flowing arcs that converge into a unified piece. The organic fluidity of the curves contrasts with the sharp, angular base, creating visual tension and balance. The stainless steel construction emphasizes the interplay between opposing design elements.

The Saturno consists of two solid wood elements: a sphere for seating and a torus that serves as both base and footrest. The simple geometric design allows both pieces to roll, making the stool easy to move around a space. Federico Fontanella’s approach prioritizes functionality through minimal, recognizable forms.

The AL01 strips stool design down to essential structure and materiality. Exposed screws and open pipe connections become visual features rather than hidden elements, emphasizing construction transparency. Its geometric clarity gives it sculptural presence, while modular design allows for stacking and different spatial arrangements.

The SugarCubes balance heavily textured surfaces with simple silhouettes. Jordan Keaney Design applies complex surface treatments to straightforward geometric forms, creating visual interest without complicated shapes. The pieces are infinitely adjustable – you can select custom colors and specify exact dimensions for your space. Available as side table, stool, coffee table, console table, or bench.

Undress House’s stool features three legs with detailed ornamentation: two in warm ash wood and one in aluminum. The asymmetric structure – with only one metal leg – explores the boundary between balance and imbalance through mixed materials. Despite the visual tension from combining traditional forms with modern materials, the stool remains physically stable and functional.

ESTO’s Disguise Series transforms simple tubular steel structures with hand-sewn, spiky textile covers. Each piece resembles a creature or colony of forms, with the pointed fabric shapes evoking natural patterns and organic variation. The covers add tactile dimension to straightforward metal frames. Handmade production means each piece carries slight variations.

The Twist combines side table and stool functions with an adjustable wooden surface that wraps around a metal base. Available in bold color options, the movable tabletop lets users find their own balance – literally. It’s designed for flexibility across different spaces and uses, with a playful approach to functional furniture.

Hand-extruded stoneware ceramic in lavender blue with multiple glaze layers creating a marbled effect. Pink tones flash through the lavender surface for added depth. Each piece emerges from the extruder with minimal intervention, allowing the ceramic to form its own unique shape during the making process. As with all Slō work, variations between pieces are inherent to the handmade approach. Part of a collection including vessels and lamps.