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The fact that this ships in a box the size of a VCR totally wins me over…

“All 6 parts ship unassembled in a box about the size of a VCR and go together in a few minutes. The top of the stool goes round and round and up and down from a low of 23 to a high of 31 inches. Sturdy cast aluminum hub features a 1-inch machined acme thread. Rolled steel legs are heat treated for strength. Parts snap and screw together. Seat is maple plywood. The stool’s already a part of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection; it’s ready to join yours.”

Dimensions: 13 1/2″ diameter (seat) x 23″ – 28″h

Seat in Maple wood or Aluminum.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive side table that also has the benefit of transforming into a stool, then it’s your lucky day. For any smaller space, versatile furniture is important, and the fact that this table/stool is relatively affordable doesn’t hurt anybody either…

Availble in White, Walnut, or Black.

MDF Walnut Veneer

40 x 40 x 42 cm

I know it’s not exactly outdoor weather for most people, but who says you can’t get ready early? This set would look equally good inside as well…

“This black terrazzo table is a classic addition to any patio or deck. Measuring 32″� square, you can easily match it to Napa’s square terrazzo stools (sold separately) or with your choice of teak or metal outdoor chair. Constructed from concrete with terrazzo accents, these innovative items may be left outside in Virginia winters (unlike terracotta, which is guaranteed to crack). Whether you prefer the look outdoors or in, this table is an undeniable classic.”

Table (32w x 32d x 30h), $559.00

Stool (12.5w x 12.5d x 18h), $125.00

(This item’s link and price was updated 10/15/09.)

We posted this years ago (’06) and it needed some new shiny pictures to get your attention again. So, no, it’s not new, but it’s a good stool for a good price.

Named after the famous lion tamer Isaac van Amburgh, this stackable stool, or side table, is made from rotation-molded polypropylene.

18.9″ x 14.97″high
Black, Red, White

$150.00 Buy it here.

A suitably priced stacking stool in oak plywood…if you choose to add the tray, it becomes a side/coffee table, or an upholstery option also exists just in case you’d like a little extra padding…

Natural Oak or Wenge stain.

20.5″ x 13″ x 17.75″h

Stool: $254.72

(Tray, add $138.24)
(Upholstery, add $74.24)

What a steal- one, two, three or four of these would function quite well as a table/ottoman, and with removable slipcovers, it’d be a cinch to clean up (or change) your living area.

“The latest multifunctional idea from Danish designer Stine Engelbrechtsen is the Space Cube, where simplicity and ingenuity meet in a soft fabric-covered block that can function as a stool, table or ottoman. At 8 lbs, the Space Cube is also light enough to move easily and often, and can be used in multiples, whether in public waiting rooms or in children’s areas where soft surfaces are called for. The cube is resilient yet solid, and is upholstered in a blend of linen and cotton that offers visual texture, a soft hand and enduring strength. The slipcover is easily removable for dry cleaning.”

Cell foam and polyester fiber; upholstery, 74% cotton, 20% viscose, 6% linen.

Available in Anthracite, Brown, Lime or Red Orange.

H 16″ x W 18″ x D 18″

I suppose this could be considered the I B Pop chair’s side table and/or coordinating stool, and for the price, it’s worth posting.

“This solid stool or side table (it doesn’t matter what you use it for: It works brilliantly as either.) has a secret. low cut can fold flat in a fraction of a second. Ideal as extra seating you can bring out just when you need it or as outdoor furniture that can be stored away neatly until the weather finally lets you sit outside. When low cut is unfolded it takes up almost no space at all.”

Maximum load 150kg.

360 x 345 mm

Available in (outside/inside) Blue/black, black/blue, white/red , white/white ,red/white

“True to form follows function, [Ilse Lang's] Tribo Stool (2001) features a seat with three open slots that allow the stools to be stackable up to three high. The result is an interesting design that serves a very real purpose. The Tribo Stool was inspired by traditional wooden stools used by cattle herding cowboys, or “gauchos” in Brazil, when gathered around campfires and drinking maté, a tea often enjoyed from a shared hollow gourd. The Tribo Stool stands on chromed steel legs with a seat in a choice of two Brazilian hardwoods, Tauari and Tamburi. Made in Brazil.”

H 15″ W 15.75″

Lovely little stool that would be well worth the price paid.

“Nendo is a japanese design office named after the japanese word for clay. Free-formed, and flexibility, adaptability in the scene of design is their motto. Among their projects is the stool Wind conceived to obtain the maximum structural performance with plywood. As if it was a sheet, left to dry, waving in a summer breeze, the form of this stool is designed for maximum structural performance, using minimal elements.”

Size: W 17.3″ D 11″ H 18.5″

These stools are understatedly elegant AND affordable. I can picture them in an office, used as dining chairs, or even just in a living room as extra seating. Currently on sale, the Taburet M Stacking Stool is available in Birch, Cherry and Black.

“The Taburet M Stacking Stool is almost pure abstraction, making minimum impact on space and redefining “seat” in the simplest sense. Yet, the stool is quite substantial, offering a low, comfortable seat suited to a retail setting, showroom, gallery or reception area. The Taburet M Stacking Stool was designed by Danish craftsman/designer Jorgen Moller, who, along with Bruno Mathsson, became one of the early leading exponents of modern Danish design. Like Mathsson, Moller sought new solutions rather than drawing from tradition,and created light, minimal structures.”

Not a bad price for a little bamboo stool…

“The XOX Stool is the perfect companion for kitchen tables, entryways or anyone else where you desire a simple, elegant stool. Constructed in the U.S. of Bamboo, the XOX features a slot-together design that makes it easy to assemble or take apart for quick storage or transport. Treated with a non-toxic, water-based finish.”

16″ round x 18″ tall

Such a nice shape, and it’s made out of environmentally friendly bamboo, so you’ll feel good about it whenever you sit down.

“The Bambar Stool is the perfect countertop complement. A crossbeam provides a conveient footrest at the base. Constructed in the U.S. of Bamboo and treated with non-toxic, water-based finishes.”

14″ deep x 16″ wide x 29″ tall

This little cardboard stool deserves another turn in the spotlight.

Designed by Riki Watanabe in 1966.
Made with recycled cardboard.
Can be handbuilt without scissors or glue.
Takes the weight of 1 ton.
Available in four colors: white, yellow, orange or blue and two sizes.

Size Small: 13″ height x 13″ diameter.
Size Large: 16.5″ height x 13″ diameter.

$29.99, Available at nova68.

On-demand seating. Not too shabby.