My idea of the step stool is one that is made of wood, probably varnished or painted. A kids step stool will most probably be painted in bright colors and decorated with kiddie stuff. It can even be personalized with the child’s name in brilliant colors. You can still find some of the traditional stuff in flea markets. Wooden step stools never die… you just repaint them and they live on.

Modern stools are a lot different now. Consistent with modernization, manufacturers have found multiple uses for the step stool. You will find one that doubles as a storage bin. There are contraptions that can be rearranged to turn from a stool to a chair. They are not just made of wood; you will also find them in plastic and metal. They are not even just for kids anymore; adults have great uses for them, too.