It looks as though it was...
It looks as though it was part of a set of 3 stacking tables.....similar to this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-of-3-Vtg-MID-CENTURY-1960s-Round-Stacking-SI...
Can't help with designer though....isn't stuhl German for stool?
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