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56 Playful Stool Designs

From Cushiony Camera Seating to Sewing Spool Seating

— October 30, 2013 — Art & Design
These playful stool designs are offering some fun ways to furnish your home with practical yet humorous items.

If you tend to constantly have a lot of people coming over for drinks or social gatherings, then having enough furniture to accommodate your guests is key. And stools are a great option for homeowners looking to have something small yet practical to sit on throughout the house. These playful designs however, are more for those who want to add a fun and playful touch to their home decor. Incorporating such aspects as vibrant colors, comical shapes and wacky designs, these playful stools will definitely make anyone who sits on them chuckle with amusement.

From chess-inspired seating to cupcake-shaped stools, these playful designs will surely add a youthful touch to any home.
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Overgrown Tea Box Seats
Overgrown Tea Box Seats
The Monoculo Design Studio Creates a Charmingly Romantic Piece
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Architectural Asymmetrical Seats
Architectural Asymmetrical Seats
The Madame Expansee Stool is an Abstract, Scaled-Down Creation
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Stopper-Like Stools
Stopper-Like Stools
The Plug Table by Savage Works is Playful and Minimalist
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Slotted Rocking Seats
Slotted Rocking Seats
The Orbit Stool by Snapp Design Encourages Comfort and Movement
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51
Plushy Quilted Perches
Plushy Quilted Perches
Softline Stools Offer Deceptively Stable Support for Their Sitters
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50
Playful Slowpoke Seating
Playful Slowpoke Seating
The Needlepoint Turtle Footstool from Jonathan Adler is Kid-Friendly
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Melting Seating Collections
Melting Seating Collections
The De-Evolution Chairs Represent the Decline of the American Dream
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Undulating Cylindrical Seating
Undulating Cylindrical Seating
The Wave Stool Seems to Buckle Fluidly Beneath the Sitter's Weight
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Parachute Ball-Inspired Seating
Parachute Ball-Inspired Seating
The Dandelion Stool by Moissue Also Acts as an Impromptu Storage
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Cup-Shaped Children's Chairs
Cup-Shaped Children's Chairs
This Cup-Like Children's Chair Can Also be Flipped into a Rocker
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Pop Art Ottomans
Pop Art Ottomans
The Brillo Box Pouf is a Nod to Andy Warhol's Original Sculpture
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Stackable Ice Bucket Seating
Stackable Ice Bucket Seating
Keep Your Drinks Icy Cold In This Stackable Ice Bucket Chair
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Playful Primate Seating
Playful Primate Seating
This Monkey Chair by Monocomplex Gives Its User a Tail
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Dr. Seuss Seating
Dr. Seuss Seating
The Shadowy Chair Brings Curls, Color and Curiosity to Your Deck
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Whimsical Spider Seating
Whimsical Spider Seating
The Quirky Milli Stool Takes an Arachnid Form with a Single Missing Leg
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Chess-Inspired Seating
Chess-Inspired Seating
Wooden Stools by Giorgio Bonaguro Have a Lovely Logic to Their Design
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Vibrant Horseback Seats
Vibrant Horseback Seats
The Adorable Saddle Stool is a Simplification of Equestrian Equipment
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Cushiony Camera Seating
Cushiony Camera Seating
This Camera Lens Stool by Monoculo Design Studio is Handcrafted
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Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
Whimsical Merchandizing Movables
'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements
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Coiled Rope Chairs
Coiled Rope Chairs
The Doug Johnston Two Stools Furniture Collection is Comfortable and Durable
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Playfully Roped Poufs
Playfully Roped Poufs
The Lace Footstool by Benjamin Graindorge is Inspired by Japanese Wrappings
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Homeless Object Seating
Homeless Object Seating
Designer Joost Gehem Creates Stools Out of Dead People's Belongings
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Portable Handle Seating
Portable Handle Seating
The Carry On Stool Lets You Take Comfort Everywhere You Go
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Sewing Spool Seating
Sewing Spool Seating
The Bobbin Stool Has Been Tailored for Cluttered and Close-Packed Rooms
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Sustainably Woven Seating
Sustainably Woven Seating
The Recycled Pouf from CB2 is an Eco-Conscious Design Choice
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Plushy Plaited Perches
Plushy Plaited Perches
Knotty Floor Cushions Encourage You to Curl Up and Get Cozy
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Seamlessly Stacked Seats
Seamlessly Stacked Seats
The Triploid Stool by Paul Menand Boasts a Clean Nesting Design
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Perforated Nesting Stools
Perforated Nesting Stools
These Lightweight Seats By Haskell are Vibrant and Sturdy
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Dapper Off-Balance Stools
Dapper Off-Balance Stools
The 'Neutral Posture ONGO Stool' Keeps You Active While Sitting
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Gravity-Defying Perches
Gravity-Defying Perches
Jolan van der Wiel Creates Stools that Defy Logic
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Seemingly Upcycled Stools
Seemingly Upcycled Stools
The Bucket Stool by Pedersen and Lennard Has a Shabby-Chic Aesthetic
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Animalistic Two-Footed Tables
Animalistic Two-Footed Tables
'Pig on the Wings' is a Series of Playful Multipurpose Furnishings
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Sci-Fi Stool Designs
Sci-Fi Stool Designs
These Star Wars Bar Stools are Perfect for Any Dedicated Sci-Fi Movie Fan
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Minimalist Rocking Stools
Minimalist Rocking Stools
This Rocking Stool by Fabsie Will Rock at Any Level You Tell it to
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Repurposed Streetlamp Seats
Repurposed Streetlamp Seats
Statthocker Stools Treat Eco-Unfriendly Objects to Eco-Friendly Reuse
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Spectral Ball Seating
Spectral Ball Seating
The Recycled Silk Collection Has an Unexpected and Fantastic Freshness
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Multicolored Crocheted Seating
Multicolored Crocheted Seating
Saree Bench & Stools Have Cushions Made of Ecclectic Braided Fabric
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Stool Chair Hybirds
Stool Chair Hybirds
The Radice Stool's Design is Business in the Front and a Party in the Back
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Surreal Pastel Seating
Surreal Pastel Seating
The Accident Stool by Hye Jeong Cheon Boasts an Otherworldy Shape
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Sugary Seating Solutions
Sugary Seating Solutions
Furniture Designer Boggy Chan is Behind the Sweeties Collection
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Fairy Tale Fungus Furnishings
Fairy Tale Fungus Furnishings
This Mushroom Stool is Great for Decorating a Child's Room
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Soft Interior Stumps
Soft Interior Stumps
The Woodmoss Collection Includes a Selection of Hybrid Stools
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Crafty Furniture Sets
Crafty Furniture Sets
Claire Anne O'Brien's Knit Stools are a Fresh Take on the Stumpy Seat
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Stackable Origami Stools
Stackable Origami Stools
The Grommet Joint Stool Features a Foldable Structural Frame
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DIY Stool Makers
DIY Stool Makers
TheStooler by Andreu Carulla Studio Lets You Create a Stool Out of Anything
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Slim Wide-Legged Seating
Slim Wide-Legged Seating
The Yori Stool by Timothy Schreiber is Inspired by Japanese Torii Gates
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Smooth Cork Seating
Smooth Cork Seating
The Eroded Stool by I M Lab Looks Like Liquid Wore It Down
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DIY Moulded Cement Stools
DIY Moulded Cement Stools
This DIY Concrete Garden Furniture can be Moulded into Any Shape
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Unsteady Legged Seating
Unsteady Legged Seating
The Trippin' Series Plays with One's Visual Perception of Stability
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Bubbly Upcycled Saree Seating
Bubbly Upcycled Saree Seating
The Pompom Pouf by Studio Avni Recycles Traditional Indian Garments
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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Kid-Friendly Playful Furniture
Kid-Friendly Playful Furniture
The Toronto Stool Doubles as a Fun Toy for Children
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Childish Plywood Stools
Childish Plywood Stools
The WEAMO Kids Furniture is Colorful, Comfortable and Durable
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Rustic Upcycled Wood Stools
Rustic Upcycled Wood Stools
The Recrate Stool Up-Cycle by K3 Urban Design Is Smoothly Rugged
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Illuminated Resin Tops
Illuminated Resin Tops
The Tree Rings by Judson Beaumont Belongs in a Funky Fairy World
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