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Iron And Leather Barstools

Pair of Spanish Wrought Iron and Leather Barstools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spanish wrought iron and leather barstools. The stools have handstitched rawhide seats and
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
By Ilana Goor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely set of 4 iron and leather stools likely designed by Ilana Goor the noted Israeli designer
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Stools

Materials

Iron

4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
4 Ilana Goor Iron and Leather Barstools
H 45.5 in W 18.25 in D 21.25 in
Three Blue Barstools with Leather Seats, Legs Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iron and leather barstools set freshly powder coated in soft Tiffany-blue. These modern stools
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Legacy Barstools by Charleston Forge
By Charleston Forge 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
leather barstools. Forged heavy black wrought iron with caramel leather seats and backs. Accented with
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Campaign Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Modern Iron & Stitched Leather Barstools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of three modern iron & stitched leather barstools. USA, later 20th century. A stunning set of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 French Leather Wrought Iron Industrial Barstools After Jacques Adnet
By Charlotte Perriand, Jacques Adnet
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of wrought iron Art Deco barstools designed after the influential
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage French Iron Gym Stand or Barstool with Original Suede Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
How cool is this. It was formerly used in an old gym and now perfect for a barstool or pedestal for
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Vintage 1940s French Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Italian Vintage Leatherette and Wrought Iron Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three richly patinated barstools with leatherette seats supported by wrought iron and steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Set of Three Vintage Italian Steel and Iron Barstools with Leatherette Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three richly patinated barstools with leatherette seats supported by wrought iron and steel
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Set of Two (2) French Wrought Iron Barstools After Jacques Adnet, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of wrought iron Art Deco barstools designed after the influential
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Restored 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools in Beige Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barstools, a testament to classic design and expert craftsmanship. These barstools, handcrafted from robust
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Three ( 3 ) Martini Barstools in Wrought Iron in the Manner of Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Deland, FL
Architecturally captivating and playfully colored this set of three "Martini" barstools in the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Industrial Style Chain Link Swivel Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of three swivel barstools featuring an industrial style sculptural iron chain link base
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20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Rare Set of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century modern icon and master of iron, American designer Arthur Umanoff brings a more sleek and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

3 Pierce Martin Modern Rattan Bentwood Bamboo Leather Linen Bar Counter Stools
By Pierce Martin
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of three Pierce Martin barstools featuring faux bamboo and rattan frame with foot rest
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Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Bentwood

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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

4 Brutalist Wabi Sabi Dutch Hammerhead Barstools Solid Oak
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Crafted from solid oak in the 1970s, these four barstools are a testament to the enduring quality of vintage furniture. Featuring a distinctive hammerhead back design, these barstoo...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak

A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Large Curule Stools
By Maison Jansen, Georges Jacob
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Curule Stools Gilt and carved wood, decorated with interlace frieze, acanthus leaves and rosaces The 4 feet linked by a gadrooned str...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Plycraft lounge chair and ottoman Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman by Plycraft. Tufted caramel leather with bentwood walnut wood frame. Chair...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architectural legs lend support...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant iron patio set comprising a console, a coffee table, two chairs, a settee and two curule stools. The set presents delicate fretwork and hammered iron, and is painted in its o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
French 1950s Iron Fretwork Patio Set
H 34.65 in W 77.96 in D 16.54 in
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Walnut legs. Extremely comfortable. By Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates, American, circa 1970....
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 30 in D 32 in
'L Shaped Sofa in the Style of Lara' Modular Sofa
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in London, England
Organic Low-slung L shaped sofa that fits together in two pieces. Newly upholstered in Dedar Ivory Boucle wool. This piece is attributed to the Lara Modular Sofa by Pamio, Massari & ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

'L Shaped Sofa in the Style of Lara' Modular Sofa
'L Shaped Sofa in the Style of Lara' Modular Sofa
H 29.93 in W 104.73 in D 90.56 in
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Brutalist Spanish Mid-Century Sculptural Tripod Stool '50
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Lovely tripod stool with faux leather seat. This one is made around the 1950's. In a very good condition seen it's age.
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 Kitchen Doors from an Arcs 1600 Apartment
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Charlotte Perriand Set of 6 kitchen doors from an Arcs 1600 apartment, complete with 6 handles and 12 original hinges. State of use, small high furniture, and large under sink. ...
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Vintage 1960s Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Art Chairs from Jaque Klein, 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Six wooden and fabric chairs by Jaque Klein, 1940s. Seat height - 46 cm. This vintage item has visible damage, defects or small missing parts. It may need restoration. We recommend r...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Art Chairs from Jaque Klein, 1940s, Set of 6
Art Chairs from Jaque Klein, 1940s, Set of 6
H 40.16 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

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Leather and Iron Barstools
Located in Newburgh, NY
Pair of vintage iron barstool with topstitched leather seat.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Three French Iron And Leather Barstools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 tall iron and leather upholstered barstools.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Iron and Leather Barstools by Ilana Goor
By Ilana Goor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
refined materials. Made/designed in the 1970s, these bar stools are made from burnt caramel leather
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

3 Cast Iron & Leather Barstools
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of three cast iron and leather barstools circa mid 1930's. Feature highly decorative heavy iron
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Vintage 1930s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Spanish Style Forged Iron & Leather Barstools
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Spanish style forged iron and leather barstool chairs with thick rawhide seats and large
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20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Spanish Style Forged Iron & Leather Barstools
Spanish Style Forged Iron & Leather Barstools
H 32.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Leather & Iron Barstools
By Swift and Monell
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Leather & Iron Barstools.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Leather & Iron Barstools
Pair of Leather & Iron Barstools
H 24.25 in W 21.5 in D 19.25 in
Max Gottschalk Saddle Leather & Iron Barstools
By Max Gottschalk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Three iron and dark chocolate brown saddle leather bar stools by Tucson designer Max Gottschalk
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Six Leather and Cast Iron Swivel Barstools
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Six leather and cast iron swivel bar stools circa mid-1970s. These examples have perforated stout
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Three Cleo Baldon Iron and Oak Barstools
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Phoenix, AZ
3 Cleo Baldon wrought iron and oak barstools circa late 1950's. These all original examples have
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Oak and Leather Swivel Barstools by Brandt Ranch
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great barstool made of cerused oak wood with newly upholstered black leather swivel seats. Nice
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20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Cleo Baldon Barstools
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of wrought iron leather and oak barstools by Cleo circa early 1960's. These examples have the
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Metal

Cleo Baldon Barstools
Cleo Baldon Barstools
H 38 in W 16.75 in D 24 in
Pair of Ilana Goor Attributed Brown Leather and Iron Bar Stools
By Ilana Goor
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Ilana Goor attributed brown leather and iron rebar barstools or bar chairs, circa 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Ilana Goor Attributed Brown Leather and Iron Barsools
By Ilana Goor
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Ilana Goor attributed brown leather and iron rebar barstools / bar chairs, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Modern Barstools
Located in Chicago, IL
leather and nailhead trim, round tapered legs and hand forged flat iron footrests circling the bottoms
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Italian Modern Barstools
Pair of Italian Modern Barstools
H 23.5 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Norman Cherner for Plycraft Tall Walnut Swivel Barstools, 1960s
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in San Francisco, CA
bentwood seat with incredibly slender waist in walnut veneer and mottled dark brown faux leather upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Iron Bar Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French painted and gilt iron barstool with swivel base. Newly upholstered in almond leather
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Iron

Cleo Baldon Bar Stools with Eco-Leather Cushions for Terra, Set of Three
By Terra, Cleo Baldon
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron barstools with original eco-leather caramel/light
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
range of décor items as well as furniture which focused for a time on fun bars and barstools and a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Three Cleo Baldon Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of three mid century modern barstools by Cleo Baldon. Iron frames with wooden crosspieces
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Three Cleo Baldon Bar Stools
Three Cleo Baldon Bar Stools
H 35.5 in W 16 in D 21 in
Set of Three Arhaus Iron and Leather Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic set of three iron and leather barstools hand forged by Arhaus. Each chair a masterpiece with
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20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Iron

1960s Pair of Barstools in Wrought Iron and Leather
By Swift and Monell
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of handmade stools featuring linear wrought iron frames and seats of thick patinated woven
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Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Steel

Handsome Set of 3 Iron Swivel Granada Arthur Umanoff Midcentury Barstools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This stylish set of 3 midcentury barstools feature ornate iron seat backs, slender flared legs, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Four Frederic Weinberg Bar Stools, Black Wrought Iron and Black Leather
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Frederick Weinberg barstools, set of four, completely restored, rotating seats. New black leather
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cleo Baldon Set of 3 Campaign Style Barstools, 1960s
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Campaign style / X-Bar stools (model number XBS-35) in oak and wrought-iron with new
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Industrial Style Chain Link Swivel Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of four swivel barstools featuring an industrial style thick iron chain link base. Each
Category

20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Cleo Baldon Bar Stools with Black Eco-Leather Cushions for Terra, a Pair
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern wrought iron barstools with original eco-leather black seat cushions and wood
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Cleo Baldon Terra Wrought Iron Bar Stools, Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Chairs
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Lambertville, NJ
architect/designer Cleo Baldon/Terra Furniture. Designed 1964, constructed of wrought iron and oak wood
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary
By Eero Saarinen, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
fun bars and barstools and a variety of patio pieces in wrought iron and wood and laminates. Some of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Three Iron and Leather Barstools
Located in New York, NY
Set of three iron and leather-upholstered barstools circa 1950 by Clifford Pascoe for Modernmasters
Category

American Stools

Set of Three Iron and Leather Barstools by Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Paul Tuttle for Modern Color iron and leather bar stools. New upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Iron, Wood and Leather Cleo Baldon Barstools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Four Iron, Wood and Leather Barstools. Original Finish
Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Leather and Iron Trumpet Base Barstools, 1940s
Located in Hudson, NY
A great vintage pair of barstools with original black leather seats, trumpet-form with circular
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Set of Four Iron Barstools with Caramel Leather Seats, 1960s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A set of four barstools with base in back painted iron and seats newly upholstered in caramel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 French 40's Industiral Iron Barstools
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of 3 French Industrial Iron base, studes leather seats Barstools. Exceptional form
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Sculptural Branch Barstools
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Made in textured wrought iron with leather and brass studded seats, these two heavy barstools
Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Pair of Sculptural Branch Barstools
Pair of Sculptural Branch Barstools
H 41.5 in W 21 in L 41.5 in
Set of 4 Ilmari Tapiovaara "Caribe" Barstools
Located in Easton, PA
Set of four "Caribe" iron and leather swiveling barstools designed by Finnish designer Ilmari
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco "Jazz" Barstools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
painted iron, with grey leatherette cushioned seats. They are in very nice condition, with a solid weight
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Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Art Deco "Jazz" Barstools
Pair of Art Deco "Jazz" Barstools
H 42 in W 21 in D 19 in
Gin, Rum, and Rye 1960's Barstools by Arthur Umanoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pick your drink, and pick your seat! These metal barstools say it all! Created in a Pop Art style
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

pair of stools att to Jansen
Located in Newburgh, NY
very elegant pair of barstools, grey patinated base with brass accents and footrest. top
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

"Caribe" Bar Stools by Ilmari Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, ICF New York
Located in Dallas, TX
This is handsome set of four leather "Caribe" bar stools by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Stools

Set of 6 Leather Barstools in the Style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in San Diego, CA
Iron and Leather YoYo barstools. In the style of Jean Royère.  
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Francois Thevenin Set of Four Barstools, 1970s
By François Thévenin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Born in 1931 in Cote d’Azur, Francois Thevenin is an exceptional architect, sculptor, and furniture designer who has worked primarily in metal and wood since his early start in the 1...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage 1970s Cleo Baldon for Terra Bar Stools
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A well-maintained pair of vintage 1970s Cleo Baldon barstools for Terra. Wood, metal, and leather
Category

Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Iron And Leather Barstools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of iron and leather barstools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and animal skin, all iron and leather barstools available were constructed with great care. Iron and leather barstools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Iron and leather barstools made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made iron and leather barstools over the years, but those made by Arthur Umanoff and Charleston Forge are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Iron And Leather Barstools?

Prices for iron and leather barstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, iron and leather barstools begin at $795 and can go as high as $5,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

Finding the Right stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.