At some point in your domestic life you will need a hard-working industrial stool: We've rounded up five of our favorites—priced from $385 to $129.

Above: The Fixed Studio Work Stool has a powder-coated steel base and a fixed black walnut seat; $385 from Makr.

Above: Turner 24-Inch Counter Stool has an adjustable seat that extends from 18 to 24 inches; $199 from Crate & Barrel. It is also available in a version ($229) that goes up to 30 inches in height.

Above: West Elm's Industrial Stool has steel legs and a solid wood seat that can go from 27 to 32 inches high; $179.

Above: CB2's Contact Stool has a cast-iron base and a wood seat that swivels: $129 from CB2.

Above: Safco Diesel High Base Without Back is made of steel and has a seat that adjusts from 22 to 27 inches in height; $105.42 from Safco.