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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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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Stools
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Located in Prague, New Town
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Stools
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Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric.
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Stools
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Swedish Designer, Sewing Stool, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A green velvet and wood sewing stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use.
Includes storage.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Stools
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Velvet, Wood
Martha Sturdy Set of 3 Industrial Style Bar Stools, Bent Steel
Located in Round Top, TX
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Martha Sturdy’s contemporary sculptural practice investigates the primal qualities of raw and rugged materials, often combining industrial proce...
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Steel
Dandy Stool in Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
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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