10 Easy Pieces: Counter Stools
Counter stools: a necessessity spawned by the kitchen island phenomenon. You know the scenario, kids perched on stools fighting or doing homework while dinner is underway. Problem is, while hopelessly suburban (the stylistic equivalent of a minivan), kitchen islands are incredibly practical. The remedy? Stylish stools. Here are ten sure bets:
The New Classic: The Covey Model Six stool by San Francisco designer Jeff Covey for Herman Miller; $379 from www.officedesigns.com. Our top pick.
The Modern Classics: Alvar Aalto 64 counter stool; $475 from finnstyle.com (also check out Ikea’s Frosta knockoff for under $20; at stores only); Alvar Aalto 617 high stool; $841 from finnstyle.com:
Bertoia counter stool; from $683 (depending on finish) from dwr.com;
Cherner molded plywood counter stool; $659 at www.hivemodern.com.
Wooden beauties: Henry counter stool from Berkeley-based Oly Studio; go to www.olystudio.com or call (775) 336-2100 for price and store locations; Shaker webbed stool, $102.50 unassembled or $205 finished, from www.shakerworkshops.com:
The Utilitarians: steel schoolhouse stool with hardboard seat, $36 from www.k-log.com; galvanized steel midcentury stool, $195 at www.sundancecatalog.com or $210 at www.dwr.com; red enamel version available for $215 at www.conran.com:
Precision stool with footrest, $378 at www.dwr.com;
Bonus budget stools: Ikea Bosse; $39.99 at www.ikea.com; unfinished whitewood (note to Target: what is whitewood?) saddle-seat stool for $59.99 from www.target.com, to be painted the color of your choice:
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