The most stylish stools to shop now

The woven seat and pale wood of this La Redoute stool is reminiscent of Hans J Wegner's famous chair designs, but at a far more accessible price point.

Upholstered in a jacquard patterned fabric with textured, solid oak legs, this Soho Home piece is a stylish and opulent choice.

With its glossy surface and bold orange colour, this stool would stand out in a sitting room or garden, as it is suitable for outdoor use.

A summery pair of woven wicker stools that would look lovely in a conservatory or orangery.

A design icon by Alvar Aalto, much imitated but never bettered. This sunny orange colour breathes new life into the piece.

A neutral, rustic and relaxed choice from Nkuku.

This luxurious, leather and wood folding stool is a Midcentury design by Danish designer Ole Wanscher.

A 1960s plastic classic from Habitat, the blue and bright red colourways are our favourites, but it's also available in black or white. It can even be taken apart to reveal hidden storage in the stool's body, so it's practical as well as wallet-friendly.

A sibling of the iconic Wiggle chair, this stool is crafted from compressed cardboard, but is still incredibly sturdy.

This upholstered, deep emerald stool would make for comfortable additional seating when guests come over.

You can't go wrong with a humble wooden stool, and this is an affordable and elegant version from Zara Home.

An organic, wonky stool in a deep, dramatic wine colour, that would work just as well as a side table.

Soane are known for their unparalelled, traditional artisanal rattan construction techniques, and this stool is a stunning example of this.

Add a pop of colour and pattern to your living area or perhaps bathroom, with this plastic stool.

Available in lots of fabric options, we think this upholstered stool would look wonderful in the corner of a bedroom, or as a stool at a vanity unit.