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Why is it called a bar stool?
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Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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American Victorian Adjustable Piano Stool w/ Ball & Claw Glass Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Maple, Glass Ball Caster
Dimensions: 18.50” -24.50"H x 20.50"W x 20.50”D
This American Victorian adjustable piano stool dates to th...
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Vintage 1930s American Victorian Stools
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Maple
Swedish Designer, Stools, Birch, Wood, Sweden, 1900
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of birch and green fabric stools designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Minor wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.75"H x 20.15"W x 15.25"D
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Wood, Birch
Stool 014 (st-ar-014)
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The ST-AR-014 is a small-batch, sculptural concrete stool designed and handmade in Brooklyn, NY. Raw yet refined, it balances functionality with an imagistic presence—serving equally...
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2010s American Brutalist Stools
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Concrete, Cement
$1,500 / item
Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Mélange by FORME
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Conceived as a harmonious pair, these handcrafted stools celebrate the dialogue between material depth and sculptural clarity. The solid ashwood bases — architectural, grounded, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Hardwood, Ash, Bouclé
Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies a refined balance between architectural rigor and tactile richness. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Hardwood, Ash, Bouclé
Shagreen Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Stools
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Brass
