Whether you know them as ottomans, poufs or stools, this collection showcases all the unique ways you can sit down and relax. Although by definition there is no backrest for these awesome pieces of furniture, do not skip out on seeing this cluster. From tricycle seating to swaying stools, check out all the nifty ways you can rest your booty after a long day at the office.
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50 Standout Stools
Nifty Places to Rest Your Booty, From Tricycle Seating to Swaying Stools:
Brian G Randles — Sep 24, 2009 — Art & Design
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Mushroom House
Zube's Whistler Toadstool
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Naughty Wood Furniture
A Stool for A Man's Jewels
48
Folded Metal Furniture
The .ORI Sto Seat Uses Origami-Inspired Techniques for a Creative Chair
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When Art Becomes Furniture
Stool Based on the Bum of Michelangelo's David
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Stackable Key Stools
Command Sit Brings Out Your Inner Nerd
45
Ottomangraphs
Twilight Cast Signs Footstool for the David Suzuki Foundation
44
Gaudi-Inspired Seating
Bram Geenen Takes Cues From Art Nouveau for Stool & Chair
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Busts for Your Butt
The Bean Burrito Stool
42
Recycled Balloon Furniture
The Balloona Stool
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Giant Teacup Chairs
Alice in Wonderland Stools
40
Nature-Inspired Lighting
Toadstools, Seaweed and Tornado Light Fixtures From Leucos
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Recyclable Folding Cardboard Stool
Flat mate
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Crystallized Furniture
Glass Encased Crystal Ice Furniture Swarovski Benches and Stools
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Koosh Ball Ottomans
Eco-Conscious Furniture Made from Recycled Flip-Flops
36
Oversized Wool Seating
Flocks Pouf Features Giant Cable Stitching
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Recycled Mattress Chairs
Madam Rubens Stool
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Recycled Jeans As Furniture
Japanese Sofa Maker Turns Old Denim Pants Into Stools
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Convertible Stool Matress
Nap at Work With The Teo Stool Matress
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Motorized Barstools
Baron Bob's Racing Machines for the Uninhibited Inebriate
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Backpack Furniture
Galerie Kreo Compact Stool and Sofa Combo
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Champagne Cork Capsule Stools
Moët et Chandon Chairs
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Furniture Has Own DNA Code
Artifical Intelligence Stool
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Spray Can Stools
'Cap' by Don't Feed the Swedes is a Pop Art Masterpiece
27
Skateboard Stools
Seating from Recycled Decks
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Swaying Stools
The Monarchy Rocking Stool Takes the Stiffness Out of Seating
25
Sustainable Stools
Michael Marriot's Eco-Conscious Stools for Paul Smith
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Anorexia-Inspired Furniture
Skinterior Stools Are the Size Zero of Seating
23
Astroturf Indoor Seating
Faux Grass Ottoman Gives You the Fun of Outdoors, Minus the Stains
22
Animal-Inspired Sculptural Seating
Life-Sized Sheep Double as Sturdy Stools
21
Saddle Seating
Fernando Akasaka's 'Giddy Up' Stool Will Still Your Horse-Lovin' Heart
20
Cheery Children's Seating
The Eco-Friendly Astronomer Stool for Little Explorers
19
Transformative Tube Furniture
The Phase Griffin is a 4-in-1 Planter, Bench, Stool and Table
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Upholstered Utensils
Chopstick/Steamer Stool is Comfy and Eco-Friendly
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Comfortable Boulder Seating
'Enza' Rocky Poufs for Organic Lounging by Smarin Design
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Slithering Furniture
The Striking Snake Stool by Svilen Gamolov Blends in with Home Decor
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Headstand Stools
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Cacti-Inspired Poufs
Footstools by Dutch Twins of Tweelink Studio Look Like Desert Plants
13
The One Shot MGX Stool
Untwist to Sit
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Multi-Functional Ottomans
Impression Stools by Tanya Aguiniga
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Sawdust Seats
Yoav Avinoam's 'Shavings' Stool Makes Use of Waste and Dust
10
Storage Ottomans for Gamers
AK Rock Box Keeps Your "Rock Band" Instruments Under Wraps
9
Wave-Inspired Stools
The Flosion Seating System
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Seating That Folds Flat
The Kada Stool is Flat-Packed Fabulosity for Small Spaces
7
Stylish Rocking Seating
Swing Chair and Pouff Bring Playful Mood in the Living Room
6
Garbage Can Stepping Stools
The Bin Step
5
Bucket Seat
Take your Stool with You
4
Tricycle Seating
Arik Ben Simhon's Sports-Inspired Bici Stool
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Backs for Backless Chairs
The Abu Stool
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Shopping Bag-Shaped Stools
Gitta Gschwendtner's Concrete Take on Consumerism
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Painful Stools
Ton Guglya's 'Stake Chair' is Inspired by Medieval Torture Device
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Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs
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Voluptuous Texture Sofa Designs
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Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
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Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Curvaceous Bench-Style Coffee Tables
The 'Shell' Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic Yet Strong
Adaptable Ergonomic Office Seating
The 'Moon Chair' by Serena Papait is Comfortable Yet Stylish
Flexing Ergonomic Dining Chairs
The Noho Move Chair Was Created with the Help of Formway
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Ultra-Simple Workstation Seats
The Verk Stool Encourages a Natural Seating Posture
Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
Qbit Furniture Adapts to Changing Needs
Stylish Stackable Office Chairs
The Herman Miller x Stefan Diez 'Fuld' Nesting Chair is Ergonomic
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Retro-Tinged Elegant Chair Designs
Karakter Introduces Two Chairs Designed Inspired by the 60s
Portable Air-Filled Sofas
Muji's Sofa Made from Air is Lightweight and Easy to Move
Storage-Centric Minimal Furniture
Julian Topor Designs the KURVE Furniture with Storage Spaces
Iconic Furniture Releases
Fasetti is Reimagining Olof Ottelin's Jumbo Lounge Chair
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Stump Stool for Derlot
Scandinavian Design-Inspired Chair Collections
The Ornäs Chair Collection Exudes Elegance
Modular Collaboration Stool Designs
The Butterfly Stool is Elegant and Functional
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
Ergonomic Sleek Modular Seatings
Morgan Furniture Presents the Valencia Modular Seating
Longevity-Focused Luxe Sofas
Anderssen & Voll Design the Spoke Sofa for Takt to Last Generations
Shapeshifting Office-Ready Armchairs
The Egoitaliano Smirk Armchair Transforms into a Lounger
Multi-Position Side Tables
The 'Drop' Side Table by Deniz Aktay is Made of Recycled Materials
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Contemporary Upholstered Seating
Patricia Urquiola Debuted the Lowland Upholstered Line for Moroso
Active Sitting Cork Stools
The Ylin Stool from the OWN Design Shop Has a Natural Aesthetic
Chunky Cylindrical Lounge Chairs
Rostislav Sorokovoy Designs the UMI Armchair with a Curved Form
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Artistic African Culture Chairs
The Patewo Chair Evokes the Look of Braided African Hairstyles
Shapeshifting Spine-Like Work Chairs
The 'Spine Chair' Adapts to Sitter Needs
Chess-Inspired Stools
Ross Gardam's Rook Stool is Ultra- Minimalist and Comfortable
Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture
Paola Lenti Designs the Pod Outdoor Seating Series
Sliding Flatpack Seating Solutions
The Conceptual 'Folio Chair' by Jeongwoo SEO is Leather-Covered
Striking Storage-Friendly Poufs
The 'Berliner' Pouf by Tugce Sonmez Evin is Multifunctional
Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools
The Kinold Styrofoam Stools by Jiwon Jung are Inherently Lightweight
Chic Recycled Waste Chairs
The 'XOX' Chair by Xingcheng Zhu is Made with Plastic Bottles and More
Recycled Aluminum Furniture Pieces
The JOY Stool One Works as a Chair, Side Table and More
Bold-Tonal Organic Furniture Series
Shim Seungyeon Designs the Pressura Stool and Table
Two-In-One Neck Pillows Chairs
VEAR's Neck Pillow Lounge Transforms to a Comfortable Seat
Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs
The S1 Stool Doubles as a Side Table to Suit Needs
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Sustainable Concise Furniture Series
Joyf and Rostyslav Sorokovyi Design the Tube Collection
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Contemporary Leather Classic Chairs
Parachute Unveils a Modern Take on the Sling Chair
Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs
The Revolve Chair Has a Versatile, Comfort-Focused Design
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Visibly Undulating Stool Designs
The Concave Stool by Deniz Aktay is Structured Yet Soft
High Performance Gaming Sofas
Bauhutte Designs the Tailored Ergonomic Gaming Sofa Deluxe
Versatile Curvaceous Side Tables
Teixeira Design Studio Designs the Proust Side Table
Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs
Zilio A&C Collaborates with Designer Alessandro Stabile
Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas
Mother Releases the Bliss Soda for New York Design Week
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs
The Tailor Armchair by SUNRIU Design Prioritizes Efficiency
Stacked Pebble-Like Furniture
The FIGURE Sofa and Lounge Chair are Inspired by Josef Hoffmann
Ultra-Comfy Seating Collections
FURN OBJECTS Designs a Cushy Lounge Chair and Pouf Set
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Wood-Mimicking Furniture Sets
Raffaello Galiotto Designs a Stool and Table Collection for Nardi
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
Air-Purifying Stool Seats
The Conceptual 'ZAZEN' Air Purifier by Jiayan Li is Multipurpose
Repairable Flat-Pack Sofas
Takt Launches the Spoke Sofa During 3 Days of Design
Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture
Patricia Perez Designs the Altura Stool for Case Furniture
Sustainable Metallic Furniture Designs
The Selek Stuttgart Chair 2.0 is Made with Identical Pieces
Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions
Mobella Designs the Comfortable Buffo Seating Collection
Human Form-Inspired Furniture Series
Bend Goods Introduces the Tube Collection of Furniture
Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats
The 'Fortune Chair' Provides a Private Space to Work or Read
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Bulky Rounded Furniture Capsules
SANAYI313 Designs the New Oblong Collection of Maximalist Pieces
Minimalist Ergonomic Office Chairs
Sihoo's Product is Designed to Enhance Comfort and Support
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs
The Net Lounge Chair is Designed by Raffaello Galiotto
Adaptable Minimalist Seating Solutions
The Plega Seating Collection is Perfect for Communal Spaces
Contrasting Element Concrete Stools
The 'CONECTO' Modular Stool is Brutalist and Eye-Catching
Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs
Porsche Design Unveils a New Reclining Lounge Chair
Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools
found/Founded Designs the New KNOT Stool with Refreshing Tones
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Modernist Modular Outdoor Furniture
The Todus Dongo Garden Sofa is Weather-Resistant
Modernized Wooden Stool Designs
The Eames Turned Stool Updates a Classic
Repetitive Curvaceous Seating Designs
BIG Designs the Colle Sofa for Natuzzi Italia
Leather Strap Benches
Tortuga Forma's Stacked Bench is Multifunctional and Versatile
70s-Inspired Outdoor Seating Collections
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Strap Range for Derlot
Colorful Flat-Packed Sustainable Chairs
One to One Unveils the OTO Chair with Vibrant Colorways
Cozy Storage-Focused Furniture
The Pocket Chair by Blå Station is Designed by Stone Designs
Relaxed Upholstered Furniture Capsules
Orior Designs the Néad Lounge Series of Furniture
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Upcycled Stool Designs
Space Copenhagen Designs a Stool with Coffee Shells and E-Waste for Mater
Global Design-Honoring Stool Capsules
Colección Estudio & Difane Join Forces on the Basurto Stool
Chunky Structured Seating Solutions
The Dotti Seating Collection is Plush Yet Supportive
Sustainable Hi-Rise Outdoor Chairs
Lill Designs Creates the Lollygagger Hi-Rise Chair
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Artful Dynamic Seating Designs
COR Delivers a Range of New Seats Including the Nook Sofa
Sea Creature-Inspired Chairs
Yue Zhuo Designs the Seat Urchin with Bright Cushions
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
70s-Inspired Structural Furniture
Nouveau Standard Creates the Collection 12 of Retro Designs
Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools
Alexander Latersztain Designs the Stump Recycled Stools
Wooden Lounge Rocking Chairs
Ali Shoieb Designs the Wooden Nice Chair with Working Capabilities
Slick Eco-Conscious Chair Designs
TAKT Introduces the Soft Lounge Chair Leather
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
Bright Colorful Structural Stools
OUT Designs the New Fels Series of Colorful Dynamic Stools
Organic Sustainably Crafted Stools
The Luffa Stoolita is Made Out of Coffee Grounds, Soil and More
Wood-Resembling Recycled Plastic Furniture
Nardi Designs a New Stool and Table Collection
Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Elevated Upholstered Seating Systems
Moroso and Patricia Urquiola Join on a New Furniture Series
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Retro Modular Vibrant Chairs
Ahti Taskinen Joins Fasetti Design to Revive the Easy Chair
Modernized Midcentury Bar Stools
The Rex Kralj Mosquito Bar Stool Reimagines a Classic
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Curvaceous Padded Lounge Chairs
Alessandro Di Prisco Designs the Talk Chair for Mogg
Stylishly Functional Yellow Chairs
Yeeun Son's U-Sofa is an Ideal Solution for Working from Home
Chunky Knitted Quilted Chairs
Nika Zupanc Designs the Knitty Chair with a Basket-Weave Look
Stackable Cork-Like Stools
Teixeira Design Studio Creates the Textural Drum Stool
Elevator-Inspired Cozy Sofa Collections
Julien Renault and MOR Design Presents the LIFT Sofa
Unconventional Playful Seating Series
Note Designs the Bau Seating Series for Lammhults
Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Posture-Correcting Olive Chairs
HUMAN MADE Taps ayur chair for Another Furniture Collaboration
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Dynamic Joint Furniture Exhibitions
The Please Sit for the Alternate Ending Show Opens in New York
Life-Exploring Colorful Furniture
Arper Presents Five New Collections of Vibrant Furniture
Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Lounge-Inspired Artful Sofa Capsules
EQ3 Presents its New Bird Collection of Sofas
Chic Recyclable Outdoor Furniture
The Nami Collection by Qeeboo is Made with Polyethylene
Refreshed Perforated Modern Stools
Zanotta Gives its Mezzadro Stool a Refreshing Update
Limited Rippled Furniture Designs
Wilkinson & Rivera Launches the Rippled Stool Design
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Various Height Stool Collections
Inga Sempé Designs the Tripot Furniture for Articles
Minimal Metalic Bar Stools
Bestcase Designs the Industrial Foundation Bar Stool
Saddle-Inspired Ergonomic Modern Stools
Raffaella Mangiarotti Designs the Dynamic Pepe Stool