Solid Wood Tables and Stools //
Our Top 6 Picks

by aetava   //   17/05/2020

Solid wood is a piece of lumber milled directly from trees, as apposed to other types such as plywood, fiberboard and veneer which are composed of wood fibers held together with adhesives. It’s much harder to work with compared to engineered wood but is more durable against mold or stains. So when a piece of furniture is built using solid wood, it tends to have a high quality feel and look and is usually much more expensive that other types of furniture using engineered wood. The natural and organic characteristics it brings to a piece of furniture is also a reason why artists often select it for creating stunning designs. 

Here we have selected 6 outstanding stools and tables built with solid wood; have a look!

1- Emi Pods

With its beautiful fluted profile, Anaca Studio’s Emi Pods are a great addition to a minimal or modern space. The solid timber has been carved all the way around the stool, creating a texture that captures the light and produces gentle shadows on each side. It is very simple in nature and has a solid yet quiet personality. It is made of solid Red Oak, and it comes in both natural Oak and black colors with two sizes to choose from.

2- Kettle Stools // Tables

Kieran Kinsella is perhaps best known for his beautiful stool collections. He sources the timber from select local hardwoods, then hand carves and kiln-dries each individually. There are so many of his designs that could have been featured in our top picks, but we decided to go with Kettle as it has the most unique outlook.

The Kettle can be used either as a stool or a side or coffee table. It comes in 2 main sizes and a variety of finishes such as White Oak, Oxidized Oak, Charred Oak, Bleached Oak, Charred Maple, Bleached Maple, Walnut. Each piece is unique as they are all hand made from natural pieces or wood.

3- Nera Stool

Monica Förster’s Nera Stools for Zanat are stunning solid wood pieces with a touch of traditional crafts and culture. The geometry of these stools are incredibly simple and the proportion between the two parts make them seem more like a sculpture than a piece of furniture.

The Nera Stools come with various hand-carved patterns giving a distinct character to each individual one. They can be used as bar or dining table stools, side table or even a coffee table by just adding a glass on top. The stools come in black-stained Maple and Ash or oil-finished European Walnut.

4- Circle Factory Wooden Stool Collection

Circle Factory and George Peterson make some of the most artistic stools and side tables in the industry. The patterns they use along with the often dark-colored outlook of their stools, provide a solid and elegant piece of furniture for any type of space. Although these stools are mostly sold out all the time, we have placed a link for you to check out some of Peterson’s finest designs.

This set of stools, comes in several forms and colors such as Walnut, Cherry and black. They are all part of a single collection that can be used together or individually. They offer an organic yet classy timber outlook inspired by the rich nature and scenery of North Carolina. It is an artistic piece of work that can be enjoyed by just looking at it or by touching the texture of the wood.

5- SKS 01 Side Table

The SKS 01 stool and table by Louise Liljencrantz is perhaps the piece of furniture among these top picks that has the most courageous personality. With its solid leg and carved top, it offers a unique and playful combination of textures that cannot stay unnoticed within a space. It will become the center of attention and overshadow everything else around it; so it’s perfect for a simple and minimal space where it can be the star of the show all by itself.

The SKS 01 comes in solid Walnut and Mahogany and is hand made in Sweden upon request with custom dimensions. It is then finished with an oil-based wax infused with pigments for a perfect and smooth texture.

6- Suar Wood Low Table Collection

The last piece of our top picks is the Suar Wood table collection by Restoration Hardware. This beautiful set of tables are hand made in 3 sizes and are crafted from sustainably harvested rain tree, a type of Acacia also known as Suar. They are all made from single blocks of timber which are then air dried, sometimes taking up to several months.

The most striking characteristic of these tables is the smooth color and organic grain patterns running throughout the entire body. Each Item is unique due to its hand crafted nature, and so variations are to be expected and celebrated. They are all available in both charcoal and ebony.