SOHO HOUSE
The Albany bar stool’s distinctive velvet clover-shaped seat rests on an oak burl veneer base, finished in a high gloss teal with a brass footrest. Price upon request.
HICKORY CHAIR
The asymmetrical Split Klismos Bench from Hickory Chair’s Ray Booth upholstery collection accommodates
one or more with its versatile stool/bench design. $4,260 available through Schwartz Design Showroom.
ABNER HENRY
Fashioned in maple, the Jon barstool from the Sasha Bikoff Collection for Abner Henry combines Amish craftsmanship with Memphis Milano style. Custom finishes are available. $5,148.
ARTEMEST
Designed by Balutto Associati for Livoni 1895, the Burano 30-inch bar stool is handcrafted in Italy from ash wood with a double layer of leather and designed with a slightly inclined backrest for extra comfort. $1,225.
SERENA & LILY
The Wells counter stool is crafted from solid ash with a washed white finish and a handwoven rattan caning back. The upholstered seat is wrapped in Perennials Basketweave Sky fabric. $998.
FOUR HANDS
The Dane counter stool features a webbed seating structure for support. The upholstered back and strap details are softened with a loose cushion in an olive flax/linen blend. $999, available through Perigold.
UNIVERSAL
The rattan circles of the Pebble counter chair mimic the pattern of a pebble-strewn beach. An upholstered seat and kidney pillow add comfort and style. Available in natural rattan or a sea salt finish. $1,265.
INSIDHERLAND
Designed and made in Portugal, the Figueroa bar stool is fully upholstered, from seat to legs, in a green velvet, accented with polished brass leg caps and footrest. Available through the trade, price upon request.
TOM DIXON
Tom Dixon’s beloved Fat silhouette is translated into a 30-inch bar stool, wearing a wool Kvadrat fabric, Melange Nap, with black steel legs. $1,595.
HIGHLAND HOUSE
Designed by the Highland House team, the Voss counter stool features a tight back and seat with a brass cross bar, offered in a choice of fabrics and finishes. $3,375.
INTERLUDE HOME
Evoking a global vibe, the Madeira counter stool is realized in a washed taupe Sungkai wood with leather detailing. $1,109.
ARHAUS
The softly curved back of the Aimee stool is reminiscent of both classic French antiques and iconic midcentury modern design. Made from solid oak wood with a generously upholstered cushion, it is offered in counter and bar heights. $1,120.
LAWSON-FENNING
Designed by Levi Christiansen for Lawson-Fenning, the El Cap bar stool is constructed with a hardwood walnut frame and upholstered in a channel-tufted Butterscotch mohair. $3,625.
This article appears in the January 2026 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) with the headline: Out of the Box.