Stools have always added that practical but playful furniture in a room. They provide extra seating, foot rests, or places to put food and books when used as coffee tables or side tables. They come in different shapes, heights, and colors. Depending on the design, you can find them in kitchens, bedrooms, coffee shops, break rooms, lounge areas, schools, open offices, outdoors, and in public areas such as libraries. Whether featured in a room to create drama or tucked away to be used later, comfy stools are like that extra pillow you’ll be glad you have when you have lots of guests.

Featured: Cuff Stool by Cumberland Furniture, Hinchada by OFS (Top). Boost+ Ottoman by OFS, Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool by Knoll, Q6 Ottoman by Davis Furniture (Bottom).