The Product Our Community Can’t Get Enough Of

This article originally appeared on Schoolhouse, a Portland-based company in the Food52 family of brands.

There’s a reason why the Schoolhouse Utility Stool is so beloved. A versatile workhorse for any room, this community favorite celebrates the functional design of craft artistry and has an impressive range of uses. Each one is fabricated in a small shop on the west coast and powder coated inside our Portland, Oregon factory. Available in four heights, multiple finishes and with backed or no-back options, this bestseller is perfect for kitchen seating, as bathroom storage, or to lend a little extra height to our littlest family members.

A classic part of our core collection, this fall, we welcomed 12 new finishes to the Utility Stool family. Scroll below to read the raving community reviews and hear how others style this handy helper in their spaces.

The Utility Stool’s bright hues are inspired by colors seen in factories—Industrial Yellow, Juniper, Dune, and Persimmon are part of a palette that you might see on equipment in a workshop.

A Handy Everyday Helper

“This fun little stool adds the perfect pop of color to our living space. I love that we can easily move it from room to room depending on the task at hand.” – Elizabeth H.

Ideal Kitchen Seating

“I love my Schoolhouse Electric counter stools. Great industrial design. Sturdy and stylish. They are the perfect counter height and look great with my countertops. These are timeless pieces.” – Megan V.

The Perfect Office Assistant

“We purchased the Utility Stool for our first office and photo studio because there isn’t a handier, stronger, more handsome stool around.”-Amanda H.

The Best Bathroom Step Stool

“The perfect helper for little kiddos, the Schoolhouse Utility Stool is not too bulky, but super sturdy, and perfect for bath time with my toddler. I’m planning on getting a few more for the kitchen and living room!”-JamieLeigh W.