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1950 Counter Stools

Classic Midcentury Frederic Weinberg Bar / Counter Stools, Iron and Naugahyde
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set of 4 midcentury Bar / Counter Stools, designed by Frederic Weinberg. Amazing design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Classic Mid-Century Modern Bar / Counter Swivel Stools, , by COSCO
By Hamilton Cosco
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Bar / Counter swivel Stools,,by Cosco. Super stylish, Nice quality and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Knotty Pine Adirondack Style Bar, Counter Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Custom made c1955 bar stools with naughahyde vinyl tops which are in need of an update. Yellow pine
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Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Stools

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Pine

2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) 1951 series counter stool, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. This is a phenomenal
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools

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Aluminum

California Modern Bar or Counter Stools by Cal Vista Set of Three circa 1950s
By Cal Vista
Located in Atlanta, GA
retain their warm original patina. They could be used as bar or counter stools and have a 28.5" seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Counter Dry Bar with Original Stools by Umanoff c. 1950/60's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Original 6 pc. bar and stools, designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950/60's. This cool set includes
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Wrought Iron

Original Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s Solid Brass rosé Velvet upholstered
Located in Landshut, BY
The stool is of Italian origin and was produced in the 1950s. It is composed of solid brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

1950's Pair of Counter Stools by Frank Guille for Kandya
By Kandya, Frank Guille
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic design, this pair of stools were designed by Frank Guille for Kandya. They
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Jen Risom Counter Stools
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 counter height bar stools by Jens Risom. Newly upholstered in black leather. Dark walnut
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass

Jen Risom Counter Stools
Jen Risom Counter Stools
H 37 in W 16 in D 19 in
Les Arcs Counter Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of three counter stools in the style of Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski lodge.
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Chrome

Les Arcs Counter Stools
Les Arcs Counter Stools
H 34 in W 19 in D 18 in
Plycraft Counter Stools, Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural form counter stools designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. Original white vinyl seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, PVC

Set of Four Swivel Bar Counter Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of four swivel stool, suitable for use a t a counter, or bar. Sculptural wood legs, metal foot
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Counter Stool by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Counter stool by Vista of California, circa 1950s. This counter height stool features a newly
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Counter Stool by Vista of California
Counter Stool by Vista of California
H 29.5 in W 14 in L 29.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Artisan Carved Rustic Counter Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
make an excellent and stylish set of counter stools. These unique stools provide sturdy and comfortable
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

6 Frederick Weinberg Iron Bar/Counter Stools
Located in Tarrytown, NY
6 Frederick Weinberg iron bar/counter stools, 1950s. 360 degree swivel.
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Vintage 1950s Stools

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Iron

Set of Four Paul Tuttle Bar Counter Stools
By Paul Tuttle
Located in New York, NY
Nice set of four swivel bar, counter height stools designed by Paul Tuttle. Original orange and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wood & Black Leather Counter Bar Stool by Erik Buck
By Erik Buch
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950. Signed. Priced individually. Up to four (4) stools currently available. Dimensions
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

A pair of 1950’s Danny Ho Fong Style Counter Height Bar Stools in iron and wicke
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Charleston, SC
Often misattributed to Arthur umanoff, these fabulous bar stools were in production from the 1950’s
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Sculpted Solid Teak Wood Modern Low COUNTER STOOL 1950s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
signature present from the maker. Low Counter Stool Height 19.75 inches Denmark, Circa 1950s Original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak

Set 8 Art Deco Stylized Red and Chrome Bar / Counter Stools, Wolfgang Hoffmann
By Wolfgang Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 8 Art Deco stylized red and chrome bar / counter stools attributed to Wolfgang Hoffmann
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Stools

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Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Iron Wood Wicker Counter Bar Stool 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Classic black iron wood slats with woven wicker counter height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Classic set 3 Slat Wood Bar / Counter Stools designed by Arthur Uminoff 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic set 3 Slat Wood Bar / Counter Stools designed by Arthur Uminoff 1950s: Really nice original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Rustic Leather and Wrought Iron Bar/Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional set of three Mid-Century Modern rustic bar or counter stool. The stools are made of
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Pair of Danish Teak Bar & Counter Stools by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle
By Hans Olsen, Frem Røjle
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of swivel bar stools designed by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Denmark. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Teak

Four Counter Height Barstools By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four counter hight barstools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor.
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Mid Century Iron Counter Height Barstools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
These four mid-century wrought iron counter-height barstools, crafted in the style of Fredric
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Iron Counter Height Barstools
Mid Century Iron Counter Height Barstools
H 29.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Italian 50's mohogany bar counter, cupboard and stools set
Located in New York, NY
shelves. Counter with glass top, storage area with two little drawers and a copper plaque on the front
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Italian 50's Mohogany Bar Counter, Cupboard and Stools Set
Located in New York, NY
shelves. Counter with glass top, storage area with two little drawers . Three brass stools re-upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Posh Mahogany Bar Counter, Cupboard and Stool Set, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
glasses and bottles with two shelves, counter with glass top and storage area with two drawers and two
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Set of Bar Counter and Two Bar Stools from the 1950s
Located in Girona, Girona
Set of bar counter and two bar stools. Counter in mahogany and rosewood veneer, French polish
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Arthur Umanoff Counter Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand-welded metal frames. Solid wood slat seats. Cord-wrapped back rests. Solid and sturdy.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Arthur Umanoff Counter Stools
Arthur Umanoff Counter Stools
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 20 in
Set of Four Thomasville Teak 24.5 Counter Height Stools
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thomasville Furniture is Set of four 42' Thomasville teak counter height stools A clean
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Midcentury Counter Bar Stools
By Heyward Industries
Located in New York, NY
Five counter, bar stools having a curved backrest, upholstered seat, and footrest rail. original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools or Counter Stools after Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool retro set of bar stools after Frederick Weinberg. These stools feature black iron
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Midcentury Arthur Umanoff Slat Counter Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Wilmington, DE
Includes three counter stools by Arthur Umanoff, made with metal legs and slat wood. Measures: 17
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Pair of Swivel Counter Stools in The Style of Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of mid-century bar stools are a timeless and sophisticated addition to any home bar or
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four '4' Hammered Industrial Counter Height Bar Stools, France, C. 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Forged from solid aluminum these exceptional stools were built to last forever. Featuring pierced
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Z Chrome Counter Bar Stool by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Z-shaped counter-height chrome bar stool by Gilbery Rohde for Troy Sunshade. USA, circa 1950. Up
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Set of Six Faux Bamboo Oak Swivel Bar, Counter Stools
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Salmon color vinyl pad seat, four faux bamboo oak stools. Seats spin to adjust position, all are in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Swivel Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor
By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Peabody, MA
iron frames designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, ca. 1950s. These are counter height stools
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools with Hairpin Iron Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 1950s stools with original vinyl fabric, two tone yellow with grey. Have a third which
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Z-Counter Height Barstools by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Co. Signed
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of counter height bar stools designed by Gilbert Rohde for Troy Sunshade Co. Chrome frames
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Counter Dry Bar with Matching Stools in Cheetah Vinyl ca 1950/1960's Made in USA
Located in New York, NY
Way cool counter bar in cheetah vinyl and faux wood formica laminate, with 4 original matching
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Cabinet Bar Counter Mid-Century Italian Design Solid Bamboo Pair of Round Stools
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cabinet bar counter midcentury Italian design solid bamboo pair of round stools Measures: The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Laminate

Pair of Umanoff Bar/Counter Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stools designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor. Both have desirable SWIVEL Seats. Sold as a
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Umanoff Bar/Counter Stools
Pair of Umanoff Bar/Counter Stools
H 41 in W 18 in D 16 in
Modernist Counter Stools - a pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist counter stools with welded steel bases. Newly upholstered in pale pink corduroy. Pricing
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modernist Counter Stools - a pair
Modernist Counter Stools - a pair
H 24 in W 12 in D 12 in
Set of Three Cal Vista Slatted Seat Counter Height Stools, Circa 1950's
By Cal Vista
Located in Los Angeles, CA
foot rest. This original 1950's design has sparked many variations - our original vintage set
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Vista of California Counter stools
By Vista Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great set of Vista of California counter stools.
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Set of Three Alvar Aalto Birch Counter Stools
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three Alvar Aalto birch wood laminate counter / bar stools.
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Pair of Wharton Esherick (attrib) Counter Stools
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
c. 1950s/60s, biomorphic carved walnut or redgum seat on three hickory legs joined by staggered dowels, all mortise and tenon construction with exposed tenon joints on legs and seat....
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Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Stools

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Walnut, Hickory

Set of Four Vista of California Counter Stools
By Vista Furniture
Located in Papaikou, HI
and repainted. These are counter stools, which are somewhat shorter than bar stools. The seat height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Trio of Iron Framed "Bongo-Form" Counter Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A trio of whimsical and sophisticated 1950s painted iron framed swiveling counter stools in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swivel Birch and Iron Counter Stools, Arthur Umanoff, USA, Late 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Hudson, NY
A very good pair of counter height swivel bar stools in honey-colored slatted birch, iron frames
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Luther Conover Counter Height Barstools (3)
By Luther Conover
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Solid mahogany seats on triangulated metal bases.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Goodform Industrial Stool
Located in New York, NY
Goodform Industrial Counter Stool circa 1950 upholstered in chocolate leather
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Goodform Industrial Stool
Goodform Industrial Stool
H 39 in W 25 in D 25 in
Fabulous Fifties Soda Fountain Counter & Tables, Stools & Chairs & More!!
Located in San Francisco, CA
whale of a good time, don't delay! There's a bar/soda fountain counter, four Art Deco-styled chrome
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Set of Three Counter-Height Vista Bar Stools
By Vista Furniture
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of three rare Vista counter height bar stools.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Umanoff Counter Stools, circa 1955
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Portland, OR
We love the clean modern lines of this set of six steel and oak kitchen stools, which were designed
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Copper-Plated 'Machine-Age Style' Counter Stool, USA
Located in Denver, CO
Unusual vintage counter-height stool. Vinyl seat, copper plated metal frame and legs, blackened
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Pair of Industrial Steel and Maple Adjustable Counter Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of adjustable stools, with stripped maple seats and backs, on steel bases retaining their
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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1950 Counter Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1950 counter stools available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 1950 counter stools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and iron. We have 180 antique and vintage 1950 counter stools in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. 1950 counter stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, industrial and Scandinavian Modern 1950 counter stools are consistently popular styles. 1950 counter stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arthur Umanoff, Raymor and Cosco are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950 Counter Stools?

Prices for 1950 counter stools start at $195 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $1,800.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1950 Counter Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How many stools you should have per counter depends on the length of the countertop. A good rule of thumb is to put one stool every 30 inches, so take the total length of the counter and divide by 30 to arrive at the right number. Shop an assortment of counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.