Inspirations

10 Easy Pieces: Studio Stools

I often dream of having a dedicated studio: a loft with nothing but space, a simple table, a weaving loom, maybe even a potter’s wheel. Then reality sets in as I recall hopeless city real estate, and all the expensive smocks I would require. If you’re fortunate enough to have a proper studio to work in, here is a list of 10 sturdy stools to work on.

Above: The Frama Adam Stool, shown in Natural Leather and Raw Steel, is one of a few combinations available; $557 for the 65-centimeter-high stool at Frama.
the hay soft edge p30 bar stool in black is $178 for the 65cm high size at fi 10
Above: The HAY Soft Edge P30 Bar Stool in Black is $178 for the 65cm high size at Finnish Design Shop.
the makr metal tropical stool, shown in white, is available in a range of color 11
Above: The Makr Metal Tropical Stool, shown in White, is available in a range of colors. The 30-inch size is $650 at Makr.
the emeco stool, available in polished or brushed steel, is designed philippe s 12
Above: The Emeco Stool, available in polished or brushed steel, is designed Philippe Starck and comes in both counter height or bar height sizes starting at $570 from Emeco.
the cobb indoor/outdoor counter stool, shown in bright white, is $299 at reju 13
Above: The Cobb Indoor/Outdoor Counter Stool, shown in Bright White, is $299 at Rejuvenation.
the ikea råskog bar stool in black is an affordable price of $50. 14
Above: The IKEA Råskog Bar Stool in Black is an affordable price of $50.
the tolix marais stool, available in black, white, and gunmetal grey, and in tw 15
Above: The Tolix Marais Stool, available in Black, White, and Gunmetal Grey, and in two heights, starts at $445 at Design Within Reach.
the normann copenhagen circa bar stool in black steel is designed by simon lega 16
Above: The Normann Copenhagen Circa Bar Stool in Black Steel is designed by Simon Legald for $214 at Finnish Design Shop.
the schoolhouse utility stool, in a height of 30 inches, comes in five colors a 17
Above: The Schoolhouse Utility Stool, in a height of 30 inches, comes in five colors among them Persimmon, as shown here. The stool is $299.
an art store option is the studio stool from studio designs comes in three basi 18
Above: An art store option is the Studio Stool from Studio Designs comes in three basic colors of seats (black, grey, and white); $49.42 at Blick.
the makr factory stool, shown in pale gray, is 28 inches high; $600 at makr. 19
Above: The Makr Factory Stool, shown in Pale Gray, is 28 inches high; $600 at Makr.
another budget option is the national public seating steel stool in grey starti 20
Above: Another budget option is the National Public Seating Steel Stool in Grey starting at $55.87 on Amazon.

the menu afteroom counter stool in black is $214 at finnish design shop. 21
Above: The Menu Afteroom Counter Stool in Black is $214 at Finnish Design Shop.

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N.B.: This post was originally published on August 7, 2013. We have updated it with new and additional product selections and current pricing.