If you’re in search of the best timber stools for beside the bath or shower at your place, you’re in luck, because we’re lifting the lid on the most stylish ones on the market in today’s post.
Timber stools beside a bath are great idea for two key reasons. Firstly, they add a sense of warmth to a room that’s full of such cold materials. And secondly, they act as a handy companion for placing drinks and books on while you’re soaking away. Double duty!
The hero image in this post is via Temple & Webster. If it’s not doing it for you, there are tonnes below that look just as successful. Enjoy the shopping.
1. Maya Timber Stool
The Maya Timber Stool from Pillow Talk is one of the best timber stools for beside the bath, but would be just as successful in a large shower too. Pop your loofa, soaps and shampoos or a decorative plant on top and you’re good to go.
This stool has been beautifully crafted using solid original wood, meaning each piece is unique with its own individual grains and knots. The arches in this design are also to-die-for. The ideal meeting of forma and function!
2. Cotswold Rectangular Stool
There’s something quite quaint about the Cotswold Rectangular Stool. It has a time-worn quality to it that is sure to inject a sense of charm and nostalgia into your bathroom design.
Made from recycled Elm Wood, each piece is unique and may feature chips, bows or blemishes. It’ll feel like you’ve had this beauty passed down over the years, which is a gorgeous quality if you like home style that feels a little aged.
3. Hakon Solid Mungur Side Table
The Hakon Solid Mungur Side Table from Interior Secrets is full of character and quirk. Not only is its twisted shape a stylish point of difference, but its imperfect cracked surface makes this stool feel special, not run-of-the-mill.
This side table can also be styled with a small floral arrangement, book stack or candle to enhance the look and feel of your bathroom. You could even use it outside of your bathroom as we did in the bedroom from our Geelong Design Project.
4. Jemmervale Designs Round Stool
Does this space look familiar? Avid Block fans will know it’s Kirsty and Jesse’s master bathroom, and it showcases the Jemmeville Designs Round Stool in all its glory.
Handcrafted from Victorian Ash timber, this stool is elected for is natural features. Think gum vein lines, knots, fiddleback markings and colour variation. The design is simple, yet charming, and will bring a rustic sensibility to your bathroom.
5. Glenda Round Solid Teak Side Table
Two words: Totally cute. The Glenda Round Solid Teak Table from Kave Home is a coastal lover’s dream, with its beautiful timber finish and unique, varied tones. The raised edge also makes knocking a wine glass off the side just that little bit harder.
What’s also great is that you can style this side table with your favourite plant to truly bring the outdoors in when you’re not bathing. We have no doubt that this side table would add so much interest to your bathroom.
6. Bok Side Table
There’s so much to love about the Bok Side Table from Life Interiors. Its thin legs, as well as its minimal design, will allow light to filter through, keeping your bathroom feeling open and airy.
Not only that, but the two horizontal surfaces on this table allow so much room for activity! Whether you use them for practical items or displaying your fave decor, you’re sure to create a divine bathroom vignette.
7. Noah Diavolo Stool
We think we might have found a winner when it comes to timber stools for besides a bath.
The Noah Diavolo Stool from Satara features an eye-catching shape and a black timber tone that makes it perfect for adding drama to a need bathroom. We can totally see an orchid arrangement or one of these scented candles styled on this side table.
8. Lombok Stool
Made of sustainably grown suar wood, the Lombok Stool is a stable, three-legged beauty that comes with its own unique markings, cracks and knots. Each one is truly one-of-a-kind, and as you can see in the image above, it sits so nicely heigh-wise against the bath.
The maintenance is a cinch too. Simply wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and you’ll keep this stool for beside the bath looking lovely for years to come.
9. Filip Side Table
This beauty is one of a kind. Not only is the Filip Side Table constructed entirely of solid teak branches, but it’s also coated in a distressed white paint to keep it feeling light and bright.
This side table would look gorgeous in any coastal or nature-inspired home. And you know how popular the nature trend has been the last few years!
10. Lawson Stool
It’s all about the antique finish on this bathroom stool. Does it get any more rustic and handmade in look and feel? It does not. We’re in love with the design of the Lawson Stool from Provincial Home Living, and we know it’s going to look stunning beside your tub.
Handmade in India from locally sourced, sustainable mango wood, you could also pop this one in your shower if you needed a ledge to pop things like soaps and shampoos on.
11. Victor Wooden Side Table
The Victor Wooden Side Table from Mocka has an understated elegance to it. Not only does its smooth timber finish add a level of sophistication, but its simple shape makes this a divine option for those of you wanting it to be a supporting player in the space rather than the star.
At time of publish this bad boy was available for under $150 which makes it one of the most affordable of the timber stools for beside the bath in this roundup. Snap it up!
12. Malani Side Table
This side table from Uniqua Collections exudes a rustic charm that we’re obsessed with. Crafted from a solid fig tree root, this side table has been designed to add a natural and raw feel to your bathroom.
Of course, due to its unique nature, no two Malani Side Tables are the same. In our opinion, this feature only adds to its appeal.
13. Mazy Side Table
This side table is a dream come true for a bathroom setting, with its fluid shape and mango wooden finish. The Mazy Side Table is also quite sizable, making it a perfect companion for placing your drinks on when having a bath without having to remove all your everyday decor.
Something to note is that this side table is also extremely easy to clean. A damp cloth is all you need to banish dust and keeping it looking clean.
14. Alyce Teak Wood Stool
The Alyce Teak Wood Stool from Temple & Webster is an affordable way to inject some texture and style into your bathroom. Not only is this stool moisture resistant, ensuring longevity, but it also serves as an additional seat in your space.
This stool is also quite lightweight, so there’s no need to struggle when moving this gem around your bathroom. And how cute does it look with some soaps stacked on top!?
15. Sari Tree Stump Stool
There is something so appealing about the design of the Sari Tree Stump Stool. Perhaps it’s the ripple design on the top half, or the rich combination of organic timber tones. Either way, we’re crushing on this this stool for beside the bath from Inartisan.
The design isn’t the only thing we’re loving, though. The price, as well as the size of this stool is equally as delightful. At time of publish you can get it for under $300. Yes thank you!
16. Trai Solid Mungur Timber Round Side Table
When considering stools and side tables for your bathroom, it’s important to ensure that size permits. If your space is more on the smaller side, then the Trai Solid Mungur Round Side Table might just be the one for you.
It’s humble 30cm-wide provide allows for more walking room without it getting in your way. And can we talk about the soft, neutral timber tones? They’re so light and subdued that your tiles and tapware are sure to remain the star of the show.
17. Anders Timber Stool
Handcrafted from Saur Wood, the Anders Timber Stool from Coco Republic not only sports a distinctive shape, but its one of the few bathroom stools in this roundup with a dark brown colour story. It’s definitely one that stands out from the crowd.
If your bathroom is moodier in vibe, and a lighter timber tone just won’t work, consider the Anders as a front-runner for beside your bath. A candle, soaps or plant on top is all you need to take this look next-level.
18. Eggcup Stool
We couldn’t possibly do a roundup of timber stools for beside the bath without including the iconic Eggcup Stool from Mark Tuckey.
Made from solid radiata pine, this stool can be finished with soap for a natural timber look as seen above, or scorched black and lacquered if you want to go over to the dark side. Either way, who wouldn’t want this popular stool sitting pretty beside their bathtub?
19. Navi Timber Stool
Yes, we’re recommending a black timber side table to sit beside your bath. Not all bathrooms call for the lighter wood options. And it can’t be denied; black really brings a sense of mood to a space.
If you have grey tiles, for example, pairing them with a black side table is a genius move you won’t regret. The Navi Timber Stool is one of the best on the market, and its slight irregularities only add to its beauty. Those thick legs are also a key feature adore, don’t you?
20. Luigi Side Table
The Luigi Side Table from Freedom really takes the organic vibes to the next level. It’s not just the timber top, which looks like it’s just come from the lumberjack. It’s also the medley of branched legs beneath, which intertwine in the most beautiful way.
Embrace the warmth of teak and bring a touch of the outdoors into your bathroom with this exquisite number.
21. Nellie Stool
Crafted from Suar wood, the Nellie Stool is all about the shape and proportion. Its hourglass figure is doing a lot of the work to bring interest, but the unique timber tones do not go unnoticed. It’s not like a lot of the others in this roundup when it comes to colour.
This stool for beside your bath is a sturdy and solid one, with a whitewashed surface and smooth finish to add that sense of elegance. We love it.
22. Pietra Timber Stool
The Pietra Timber Stool offers an authentic charm, as well as an appreciation for hand-made craftsmanship (which we love to see). Its shape is unusual, but delightful at the same time, while its finish is warm and inviting.
Rough in look but smooth to the touch, this bathroom side table is the perfect addition to your bathroom. But to be fair, you could easily move it into another room in your home if you needed to.
23. Marino Timber Side Table
The Marino Timber Side Table is a fave of ours from Adairs. It’s made from panels of solid mango wood timber, placed together to create its fluid, cylindrical shape. But that’s not all.
This is unlike many of the other timber stools in this roundup thanks to its top, which is made from marble and is going to introduce a sense of luxury the other stools can’t. It’s a textural combo that can’t be beat, and will really speak to the other stone elements in your bathroom.
24. Stolz Side Table
The raw and organic nature of the Stolz Side Table is what’s making it stand out to us. In a space like a bathroom, where so many materials are cold and glossy, the timber in this piece really creates a nice sense of contrast, a balance.
As you can see above, you just need to pop a few elements on top like a candle, loofa and floral arrangement and the scene for relaxation is set.
25. Natural Ridge Suar Wood Side Table
Last but not least in our roundup of timber stools for beside the bath is the Natural Ridge Suar Wood Side Table. Simple in shape, with its tapered design, it’s the organic nature that stands out as a real selling point.
Each piece is distinct, with natural flaws, grain variations, and patterns. This means your table is going to be unlike anyone else’s, which is a nice feature.
Which is your fave from this collection of timber stools for beside the bath? Drop us a comment below and let us know.
