Aged, Rustic, & Practical

I like these stools (as I've mentioned before,) the tin lamps, and the stone wall in the background but I especially like the island/table. I like mobile islands instead of permanent ones anyway, and it is nice that this one has some drawers along with leg room on all sides so you can use it as a table, too. Even though it didn't look anything like this, my grandma used to have a table with a couple of drawers as well. She had silverware in the drawers and I remember it was so easy to set up the table that way and if you ever needed a spoon or a knife during a meal you could just get one from the drawers without leaving the table. Image from CountryLiving.com - ultimate kitchen guide.

Natural Choices for Side Tables

These side tables are simultaneously modern and rustic. It is relaxing in itself to have natural forms around but these tables are also easy-going because they would age well and look better with use - meaning you could enjoy them instead of worrying about scratching them.
Above - Fir Root side table/stool from Pendleton.
Above - Branch side table from West Elm.

Stool Samples

I love industrial stools at home. They last forever, age really well, have a lot of character, and are usually inexpensive. You can place one by a chair to set a drink/plate on, they're light and small enough so you can move them wherever you need them or put them away if you don't... and people can actually sit on them if need be.
Above - the CB2 alchemy stool found on Apartment Therapy.

I prefer the ones with wooden seats/tops since they have some warmth along with an everlasting metal structure.
Above - Vintage painter's stool from Modern50.