Whether your home aesthetic skews sleek and midcentury or more rustic and industrial, accent furniture is a great way to elevate the look of a room. Take the modest stool, for example. If you follow design accounts on Instagram, you no doubt have noticed the proliferation of small stools scattered around rooms—as side tables, as plant stands and makeshift ottomans or simply as extra seating or design statements. Because, the truth is, these structural objects allow you to add dimension and intrigue to the smallest of spaces. Just look at the Tabouret Berger stool, first introduced by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand. The elegant solid wood stool was inspired by the simple beauty of a shepherd's milking stool. The scooped seat and sturdy tripod base has now become a design classic—the Eames Lounge Chair of this new wave of stools. Here, a dozen stylish options to consider adding to your home.