Mention the word "stool," and most people conjure images of ratty metal bar stools or rustic wooden numbers that are about as exciting as a Senate debate. Providing little more than some "cush" for your tush, a boring, backless chair is just about the last thing you'd want to stick in your booth where every element speaks volumes about your brand. So don't resort to staid stools. Instead, take some inspiration from these six options that offer variations in color and form and aesthetics that range from funky to fanciful. By Linda Armstrong

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