Whether you know them as ottomans, poufs or stools, this collection showcases all the unique ways you can sit down and relax. Although by definition there is no backrest for these awesome pieces of furniture, do not skip out on seeing this cluster. From tricycle seating to swaying stools, check out all the nifty ways you can rest your booty after a long day at the office.
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50 Standout Stools
Nifty Places to Rest Your Booty, From Tricycle Seating to Swaying Stools:
Brian G Randles — Sep 24, 2009 — Art & Design
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Mushroom House
Zube's Whistler Toadstool
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Naughty Wood Furniture
A Stool for A Man's Jewels
48
Folded Metal Furniture
The .ORI Sto Seat Uses Origami-Inspired Techniques for a Creative Chair
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When Art Becomes Furniture
Stool Based on the Bum of Michelangelo's David
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Stackable Key Stools
Command Sit Brings Out Your Inner Nerd
45
Ottomangraphs
Twilight Cast Signs Footstool for the David Suzuki Foundation
44
Gaudi-Inspired Seating
Bram Geenen Takes Cues From Art Nouveau for Stool & Chair
43
Busts for Your Butt
The Bean Burrito Stool
42
Recycled Balloon Furniture
The Balloona Stool
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Giant Teacup Chairs
Alice in Wonderland Stools
40
Nature-Inspired Lighting
Toadstools, Seaweed and Tornado Light Fixtures From Leucos
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Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
Flat mate
38
Crystallized Furniture
Glass Encased Crystal Ice Furniture Swarovski Benches and Stools
37
Koosh Ball Ottomans
Eco-Conscious Furniture Made from Recycled Flip-Flops
36
Oversized Wool Seating
Flocks Pouf Features Giant Cable Stitching
35
Recycled Mattress Chairs
Madam Rubens Stool
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Recycled Jeans As Furniture
Japanese Sofa Maker Turns Old Denim Pants Into Stools
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Convertible Stool Matress
Nap at Work With The Teo Stool Matress
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Motorized Barstools
Baron Bob's Racing Machines for the Uninhibited Inebriate
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Backpack Furniture
Galerie Kreo Compact Stool and Sofa Combo
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Champagne Cork Capsule Stools
Moët et Chandon Chairs
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Furniture Has Own DNA Code
Artifical Intelligence Stool
28
Spray Can Stools
'Cap' by Don't Feed the Swedes is a Pop Art Masterpiece
27
Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
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Swaying Stools
The Monarchy Rocking Stool Takes the Stiffness Out of Seating
25
Sustainable Stools
Michael Marriot's Eco-Conscious Stools for Paul Smith
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Anorexia-Inspired Furniture
Skinterior Stools Are the Size Zero of Seating
23
Astroturf Indoor Seating
Faux Grass Ottoman Gives You the Fun of Outdoors, Minus the Stains
22
Animal-Inspired Sculptural Seating
Life-Sized Sheep Double as Sturdy Stools
21
Saddle Seating
Fernando Akasaka's 'Giddy Up' Stool Will Still Your Horse-Lovin' Heart
20
Cheery Children's Seating
The Eco-Friendly Astronomer Stool for Little Explorers
19
Transformative Tube Furniture
The Phase Griffin is a 4-in-1 Planter, Bench, Stool and Table
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Upholstered Utensils
Chopstick/Steamer Stool is Comfy and Eco-Friendly
17
Comfortable Boulder Seating
'Enza' Rocky Poufs for Organic Lounging by Smarin Design
16
Slithering Furniture
The Striking Snake Stool by Svilen Gamolov Blends in with Home Decor
15
Headstand Stools
14
Cacti-Inspired Poufs
Footstools by Dutch Twins of Tweelink Studio Look Like Desert Plants
13
Multi-Functional Ottomans
Impression Stools by Tanya Aguiniga
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The One Shot MGX Stool
Untwist to Sit
11
Sawdust Seats
Yoav Avinoam's 'Shavings' Stool Makes Use of Waste and Dust
10
Storage Ottomans for Gamers
AK Rock Box Keeps Your "Rock Band" Instruments Under Wraps
9
Wave-Inspired Stools
The Flosion Seating System
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Seating That Folds Flat
The Kada Stool is Flat-Packed Fabulosity for Small Spaces
7
Stylish Rocking Seating
Swing Chair and Pouff Bring Playful Mood in the Living Room
6
Garbage Can Stepping Stools
The Bin Step
5
Bucket Seat
Take your Stool with You
4
Tricycle Seating
Arik Ben Simhon's Sports-Inspired Bici Stool
3
Backs for Backless Chairs
The Abu Stool
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Shopping Bag-Shaped Stools
Gitta Gschwendtner's Concrete Take on Consumerism
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Painful Stools
Ton Guglya's 'Stake Chair' is Inspired by Medieval Torture Device
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Flexing Ergonomic Dining Chairs
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Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats
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Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts
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Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs
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Portable Air-Filled Sofas
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Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
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Iconic Furniture Releases
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Scandinavian Design-Inspired Chair Collections
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Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools
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Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
Modular Collaboration Stool Designs
The Butterfly Stool is Elegant and Functional
Whimsical Stool Designs
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Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
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Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas
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Ultra-Minimal Stool Designs
The Sedeo Chair by Humanscale is Ergonomic and Elegantly Minimalist
Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs
The Egoitaliano Smirk Armchair Transforms into a Lounger
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs
Rostislav Sorokovoy Designs the UMI Armchair with a Curved Form
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Artistic African Culture Chairs
The Patewo Chair Evokes the Look of Braided African Hairstyles
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Chess-Inspired Stools
Ross Gardam's Rook Stool is Ultra- Minimalist and Comfortable
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Elevated Sleek Versatile Stools
Josh Owen's Archived SOS Stool is Revived by Heller
Chic Recycled Waste Chairs
The 'XOX' Chair by Xingcheng Zhu is Made with Plastic Bottles and More
Organic Contour Couch Designs
The Siwa Sofa Offers Sections for Curling Up
Bold-Tonal Organic Furniture Series
Shim Seungyeon Designs the Pressura Stool and Table
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs
VEAR's Neck Pillow Lounge Transforms to a Comfortable Seat
Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs
The S1 Stool Doubles as a Side Table to Suit Needs
Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs
Zilio A&C Collaborates with Designer Alessandro Stabile
Bubbly Boucle Furniture Collections
The Prostoria 'Buffa' Collection Prioritizes a Puffy Profile
Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs
Martin Tsankov & Milen Kisov Design the Power Nap Chair
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Modern Chair Designs
TAKT and Industrial Facility Introduce the Bow Chair
Sustainable Furniture Launches
Retroloop's Sustainable Furniture Boasts a Nostalgic Aesthetic
Visibly Undulating Stool Designs
The Concave Stool by Deniz Aktay is Structured Yet Soft
Flatpack Tool-Free Chairs
Nstel The Chair from Vanik Design is Made from Sustainable White Oak
High Performance Gaming Sofas
Bauhutte Designs the Tailored Ergonomic Gaming Sofa Deluxe
Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections
The Hipstool Series by Seo Chung Kyo is Industrial
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture
The FIGURE Sofa and Lounge Chair are Inspired by Josef Hoffmann
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts
The StOol Concept is Crafted to Use in Minimal Spaces
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Eco-Friendly Pouf Chair Concepts
Design Studio701 Creates the Rio Pouffe Concept
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs
Sihoo's Product is Designed to Enhance Comfort and Support
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs
The Net Lounge Chair is Designed by Raffaello Galiotto
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Dynamic Furniture Designs
The Tom Dixon 'Fat and Plump' Collection Offers Sculptural Flexibility
Minimal Adaptable Furniture Collections
Studio TK Presents the Custom Bevy Collection of Tables
Scandinavian-Inspired Floating Daybeds
POOLSOFA's Modern Designs Elevate Outdoor Spaces
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Voluptuous Modern Sofa Designs
Tom Dixon Reimagined Everyday Sofas Adapt to Modern Living
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Modernized Wooden Stool Designs
The Eames Turned Stool Updates a Classic
Repetitive Curvaceous Seating Designs
BIG Designs the Colle Sofa for Natuzzi Italia
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Leather Strap Benches
Tortuga Forma's Stacked Bench is Multifunctional and Versatile
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Relaxed Upholstered Furniture Capsules
Orior Designs the Néad Lounge Series of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
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Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Industrial Exterior Lounge Chairs
The Osier Lounge Chair by Julia Kononenko is Sculpturally Chic
Global Design-Honoring Stool Capsules
Colección Estudio & Difane Join Forces on the Basurto Stool
Chunky Structured Seating Solutions
The Dotti Seating Collection is Plush Yet Supportive
Thoughtful Reclaimed Material Stools
The NOAH Folding Stool Has Nume Leather Seat
Flat-Packed Wooden Stool
Joao Teixeira Designs the Flat Stool Concept with Easy Packaging
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools
The Luffa Stoolita is Made Out of Coffee Grounds, Soil and More
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Compact Pillowy Furniture Designs
OBJEKTE UNSERER TAGE Designs the Sander Series for Fall
Traditional Church-Inspired Stools
EJM Studios Nods to Churches with the Pew Stool Design
Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools
Alexander Latersztain Designs the Stump Recycled Stools
Organically Shaped Dynamic Poufs
NaughtOne Designs the Truffle Pouf in Two Varying Sizes
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Refreshed Perforated Modern Stools
Zanotta Gives its Mezzadro Stool a Refreshing Update
Minimal Warm Furniture Expansions
Norm Architects Designs the Karimoku Case Collection
Cross Leg-Supported Stools
The Euljiro Stool Concept Supports Those Sitting Cross-Legged
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Modernized Midcentury Bar Stools
The Rex Kralj Mosquito Bar Stool Reimagines a Classic
Minimal Metalic Bar Stools
Bestcase Designs the Industrial Foundation Bar Stool
Cross Legged Chair Concepts
Ila Rani Designs the Sway Chair Concept with a Unique Foundation
High-Back Office Seating Collections
Narbutas and Baldanzi & Novelli Create the Sandie Collection
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Contemporary Rocking Pouffe Stools
Dsignio Designs the Platero Chair in Various Colorways
Artfully Versatile Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach and Muuto Create the Settle Outdoor Set
Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections
Julien Renault and MOR Design Presents the LIFT Sofa
Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts
Riley MacKay Designs the Sustainable Metal Stool Concept
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Lounge-Inspired Artful Sofa Capsules
EQ3 Presents its New Bird Collection of Sofas
Puffy Modular Seating Systems
kint Joins Rostyslac Sorokovyi on the puffa System
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture
The Nami Collection by Qeeboo is Made with Polyethylene
Through-Colored Wooden Stools
Studio Sløyd Introduces the Vibrant Roggbif Stools
Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs
Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests
Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
Patricia Urquiola's Insula Sofa Series is Customizable
Limited Rippled Furniture Designs
Wilkinson & Rivera Launches the Rippled Stool Design
Interaction-Promoting Public Benches
Madison Liquidators Debuts the Kool Series of Bench Seating
Simplistic Seating Series
Seo Chung Kyo Designs the Hipstool Collection of Chairs
Refined Aerodynamic Lounge Chairs
Julia Kononenko Designs the Sleek Osier Lounge Chair
Modernist Modern Stool Designs
Fritz Hansen Presents the Utzon Stool Designed by Jørn Utzon
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Slitted Dynamic Stool Collections
Studio Cohaku Designed the Menow Collection of Furniture
Sawdust Scrap Recyclable Stools
Renaud Defrancesco Designs the Briket Stool for Firewood