Often an afterthought, this piece of furniture is the hardest working in any room

Often an afterthought, this piece of furniture is the hardest working in any room

No piece of furniture works harder than the humble stool. It can be a seat, a side table, a footrest or an elevated chair for casual dining.

Where to buy: GlobeWest “Hanson” side table, $405; Design By Them “Bobby” counter stool, from $625; Martino Gamper “The Arnold Circus” stool, $295.

Where to buy: KEY PIECE The “Dopo” stool by Studio OE ($759 from District) comes in a variety of finishes. Normann Copenhagen “Bit” stool, $570; IKEA “Kyrre” stool, $25.

Where to buy: Castlery “Abel” leather counter stool, $558 for two; MCM House “Tonk” stool, $355; Vitra “Cork Family Model A” stool, $809; Studio Henry Wilson “A-Join” stool, from $650.

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