1. forged steel stool by lyle and umbach from holly hunt “The chicest thing I’ve ever seen,” Richard Mishaan raves. “You can appreciate the artisan’s hand in the forged-metal
frame, which recalls Giacometti.” He also calls the cushioned seat “supercomfortable.”
Mishaan pictures a series of these simple forms lined up in a sophisticated urban apartment.
Height: 36"; width: 14"; depth: 12"; seat height: 28"; material: handforged blackened steel with Dacronwrapped-foam seat.
2 geometric barstool by bassamfellows for mcguire furniture “A sexy shape,” Lisa Jackson
declares. “The curves give it personality, and the rawhidecovered rattan-and-cane seat
offers tactile richness.” She also likes that the pad is removable.Jackson envisions a pair in a dark finish in a library. Height: 37"; width: 12.5"; depth: 18.25"; seat height: 29.75"; material:
rawhide-wrapped rattan frame and woven-cane seat in matte-natural finish with Dacron-wrapped-foam cushion
3 jolie by archirivolto for ligne roset “So gorgeous and streamlined,”Mishaan states. “The
chrome accent on the footrest makes it even more stylish.” Since the lacquer finish is impervious
to stains and the swiveling seat adjusts in height, he imagines it pulled up to a bathroom vanity.
Height: 32.75"−41.25"; width: 17";depth: 18"; seat height: 23.25"−31.75"; material: white-epoxy-lacqueredsteelbase with white-lacqueredplywood seat with chrome footrest.
4 #645 barstool by a. rudin “Nice traditional lines that recall old England,” Jackson comments. She approves of the handsome nailheads, ace construction, and trim upholstery. “With its generous proportions, it’s inviting and a place I could see sitting for a while,” Jackson says.
Height: 46"; width: 19"; depth: 22"; seat height: 31"; material: alder wood in coffee-bean finish with Dacron-wrapped-foam seat and back and polished-nickel nailheads and footrest.
5 tango crossback barstool by ethan allen “A classic” is Mishaan’s verdict on this Greek-inspired barstool with a striking X-back. He likes the comfortable pitch and the sturdy wood construction,
which make it perfect for active families. To complement this version’s crisp white hue, he suggests placing it in a pale Gustavian-style interior. Height: 45.25"; width: 18"; depth: 19.75"; seat height: 29.75"; material: hardwood solids and veneers in glacier finish.
6 lio barstool by roberto barbieri from ddc “Sharp and tailored,” Jackson says of this leggy number. She likes the juxtaposition of aluminum and upholstery and says the cushion provides “perfect softness.” Because of its slick look, Jackson suggests using a water-resistant fabric so it
works for cocktails poolside. Height: 41.5"; width: 17.5"; depth: 19"; seat height: 30"; material: aluminum frame in polished-aluminum finish with polyurethane-foam upholstery
7 onda barstool by jesús gasca from design within reach “The organic form is cool, and the materials are very industrialchic,” Mishaan says. It’s also practical: “You can clean it with a quick wipe, so it’s great in an open kitchen, and therubber-sheathed top has a nice give, making it comfortable for a long chat.” Height: 37"; width: 16"; depth: 14"; seat height: 30"; material: stainlesssteel frame with rubber-covered molded-plastic swivel seat in taupe/white
8 form stool by zeitraum for suite new york “Reminiscent of Danish modernism,” Jackson observes. “The tall chrome legs are light and delicate.” However, she notes, with the small back and unpadded wood seat, “it’s a barstool best suited to perching rather than lounging.”
Height: 38.6"; width: 16.9"; depth: 19.7"; seat height: 31.5"; material: steel frame in matte-chrome finish with oak-veneer seat
9 arlington barstool by erika brunson from john rosselli & assoc. “Like a throne,” Mishaan says.
“The carved back detail is quite stately.” Its upright pitch and plump cushion are ideal for sitting down to a full meal, he notes, and he sees it upholstered in linen and positioned at an elegant kitchen island. Height: 45.5"; width: 20.5"; depth: 24"; seat height: 28.5"; material: alder wood in espresso finish with Dacron-wrapped-foam seat and antique-nailhead trim
10 metro barstool by palecek “Clearly well crafted,” Jackson says. “The solid dark-stained
wood base is very architectural.” She’s also fond of the tight, textural abaca weave, which
has an appealing “refined gradation in color” and a cushy feel even without a pad. Because
of its vaguely tropical vibe, she thinks it would work well in a beach house. Height: 43.5"; width: 22"; depth: 17.25"; seat height: 30"; material: oak frame in dark-brown finish with woven-abaca seat and back
