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; $730 for the 65-centimeter-high stool at Frama. Above: The HAY Soft Edge P30 Bar Stool in Black is currently on sale $247 for the 65cm high size at Finnish Design Shop. 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 $650 from Emeco. Above: The Cobb Indoor/Outdoor Counter Stool, shown in Bright White, is $399 at Rejuvenation. Above: The Tolix Marais Stool, available in Black, White, and Gunmetal Grey, and in two heights, starts at $510 at Design Within Reach. Above: The Normann Copenhagen Circa Bar Stool in Black Steel is designed by Simon Legald for $335 at Finnish Design Shop. Above: An art store option is the Retro Stool from Studio Designs is $68 at Blick. Above: The Makr Factory Stool, shown in Pale Gray, is 28 inches high; $700 at Makr. Above: Another budget option is the National Public Seating Steel Stool in Grey; $57.46 from SchoolsIn. Above: The Afteroom Stool in Black is $429.25 for the counter-height size from Audo Copenhagen.

For more stools see our posts:

• 10 Easy Pieces: Classic Modern Wood Stools
• 10 Easy Pieces: Danish-Designed Wood Stools
• 10 Easy Pieces: Leather Barstools

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