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1970s Counter Stools

Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's
Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's

Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our exquisite Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 3 1970s Spaghetti Counter Stools by Giandomenico Belotti for Flyline
Set of 3 1970s Spaghetti Counter Stools by Giandomenico Belotti for Flyline

Set of 3 1970s Spaghetti Counter Stools by Giandomenico Belotti for Flyline

By Giandomenico Belotti

Located in New York, NY

Set of 3 iconic “Spaghetti “ stools designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Fly Line Italy in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs
Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs

Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Stools A sleek and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery

$285

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Oak Counter Stools
Oak Counter Stools

Oak Counter Stools

Unavailable

H 25 in W 21 in D 16 in

Oak Counter Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of three unique oak counter stools, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Pine Counter Stools from Denmark, 1970s
Vintage Pair of Pine Counter Stools from Denmark, 1970s

Vintage Pair of Pine Counter Stools from Denmark, 1970s

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage pair of pine counter stools from Denmark, 1970s. Solid pine construction with light patina

Category

Vintage 1970s European Stools

Materials

Pine

A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These have

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Chocolate Leather & Chrome Barstools
Chocolate Leather & Chrome Barstools

Chocolate Leather & Chrome Barstools

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H 32 in W 25 in D 20 in

Chocolate Leather & Chrome Barstools

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of four chocolate brown leather and chrome barstools circa early 1970's. These stools are

Category

Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Metal

Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy, 1970s
Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy, 1970s

Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Greding, DE

refrigerator. Dimensions: Counter 88 x 128 x 82 cm Shelf 193 x 120.5 x 94 cm Bar stool 63 x 39 x 39 cm.  

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Bar with Counter Footboard and Stool Wood Fabric Mirrors, Italy, 1970s
Bar with Counter Footboard and Stool Wood Fabric Mirrors, Italy, 1970s

Bar with Counter Footboard and Stool Wood Fabric Mirrors, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

A bar with counter, compartment for bottles, footboard and stool, wood covered with fabric and

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Fabric, Mirror, Wood

Willy Rizzo Three Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool
Willy Rizzo Three Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool

Willy Rizzo Three Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Chicago, IL

Willy Rizzo Three-Piece Bar Set with Counter Stool, 1970s Italy: Features suede and chrome bar set

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970's Flat Chrome Stainless Cantilever Counter Stools
1970's Flat Chrome Stainless Cantilever Counter Stools

1970's Flat Chrome Stainless Cantilever Counter Stools

By Knoll, Pace Collection, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Incredible set of 4 flat, polished stainless steel counter height stool. Designed after the Four

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Cane + Chrome Counter Stools, A Pair
1970s Cane + Chrome Counter Stools, A Pair

1970s Cane + Chrome Counter Stools, A Pair

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H 23.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

1970s Cane + Chrome Counter Stools, A Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

Minimalist chrome frame, cylindrical counter stool pair with light oak wood seats set with light

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

1970s Hollywood Regency Brass Counter Stools, a Pair
1970s Hollywood Regency Brass Counter Stools, a Pair

1970s Hollywood Regency Brass Counter Stools, a Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern cantilever stools for sale. These have been professionally

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Brass

1970s Modernist Chrome Bar or Counter Stool
1970s Modernist Chrome Bar or Counter Stool

1970s Modernist Chrome Bar or Counter Stool

Located in Ferndale, MI

1970s cantilevered chrome bar stool. Round chrome seat on chrome tubular base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Brutalist Architectural Oak Counter Stools, 1970s
Set of 4 Brutalist Architectural Oak Counter Stools, 1970s

Set of 4 Brutalist Architectural Oak Counter Stools, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 solid dark oak Brutalist counter stools with a unique architectural silhouette, 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Stools

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Set of Six Postmodern Counter Stools Made in Italy circa 1970s after Magistretti
Set of Six Postmodern Counter Stools Made in Italy circa 1970s after Magistretti

Set of Six Postmodern Counter Stools Made in Italy circa 1970s after Magistretti

By Vico Magistretti, Hank Loewenstein

Located in New York, NY

Set of six post modern counter height stools, made in Italy, circa 1970's. The stools are

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

1970s Sculptural Brass and Black Leather Bar Counter Stools, Set of Three
1970s Sculptural Brass and Black Leather Bar Counter Stools, Set of Three

1970s Sculptural Brass and Black Leather Bar Counter Stools, Set of Three

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Las Vegas, NV

stools upholstered in smooth matte finish black leather, circa 1970s. Seamless welded flat tubing. Solid

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair of Lucite and Leather Bar Stools
Vintage Pair of Lucite and Leather Bar Stools

Vintage Pair of Lucite and Leather Bar Stools

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H 27.5 in W 15.5 in D 17.75 in

Vintage Pair of Lucite and Leather Bar Stools

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century pair of Lucite counter stools, circa 1970s. This set features round aluminum footrests

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy 1970s
Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy 1970s

Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy 1970s

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H 75.99 in W 47.45 in D 37.01 in

Willy Rizzo Bar with Counter and Stools, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Greding, DE

Large kidney-shaped bar with rear shelf and two bar stools. The chromed elements are interrupted by

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

A 1970s Lucite Framed Counter Stool
A 1970s Lucite Framed Counter Stool

A 1970s Lucite Framed Counter Stool

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H 36.6 in Dm 20.6 in

A 1970s Lucite Framed Counter Stool

Located in London, GB

A 1970s Lucite Framed Counter Stool

Category

Vintage 1970s Stools

Materials

Lucite

Oggo Counter Stool by Hank Loewenstein, 1970s
Oggo Counter Stool by Hank Loewenstein, 1970s

Oggo Counter Stool by Hank Loewenstein, 1970s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Meet the 'Oggo' counter stool, a fabulous creation from the mind of design maven Hank Loewenstein

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Pair of circa 1970s Shaver Howard Counter Stools
Pair of circa 1970s Shaver Howard Counter Stools

Pair of circa 1970s Shaver Howard Counter Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here is a pair 1970s Shaver Howard counter stools Stools features a footrest and coco

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Chrome Milo Baughman Counter Stools, circa 1970s
Pair of Chrome Milo Baughman Counter Stools, circa 1970s

Pair of Chrome Milo Baughman Counter Stools, circa 1970s

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pair of counter height chrome stools in the style of Milo Baughman. These stools have been newly

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four 1970s Chrome Counter top  Stools by Thonet
Set of Four 1970s Chrome Counter top  Stools by Thonet

Set of Four 1970s Chrome Counter top Stools by Thonet

Located in Pasadena, CA

These 1970s stools feature a tubular chrome frame with a back and base in the form of a horseshoe

Category

Vintage 1970s American Stools

Materials

Chenille, Upholstery

Desirable Set of three Counter-Height Bar Stools by Warren Bacon, circa 1970s
Desirable Set of three Counter-Height Bar Stools by Warren Bacon, circa 1970s

Desirable Set of three Counter-Height Bar Stools by Warren Bacon, circa 1970s

By Warren Bacon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A desirable set of three counter-height bar stools designed by California craftsman Warren Bacon in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Nickel Plated Counter Stools Attributed to Leon Rosen for Pace  C. 1970s
Pair of Nickel Plated Counter Stools Attributed to Leon Rosen for Pace  C. 1970s

Pair of Nickel Plated Counter Stools Attributed to Leon Rosen for Pace C. 1970s

By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of nickel plated steel counter height stools attributed to Leon Rosen for Pace in the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Warren Bacon Chromed Steel Counter Stools, circa 1970s
Pair of Warren Bacon Chromed Steel Counter Stools, circa 1970s

Pair of Warren Bacon Chromed Steel Counter Stools, circa 1970s

By Warren Bacon

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offered here are a pair of circa 1970s, chromed steel counter stool by Warren Bacon. Distressed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Attributed Lucite & Velvet Counter Stools, 1970
Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Attributed Lucite & Velvet Counter Stools, 1970

Set of Four Charles Hollis Jones Attributed Lucite & Velvet Counter Stools, 1970

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in San Francisco, CA

A four-piece set of super chic 1970s lucite counter or low bar stools with velvet seats attributed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Steel, Nickel

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1970s Counter Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1970s counter stools available for sale. Each of these unique 1970s counter stools was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. 1970s counter stools have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. 1970s counter stools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 1970s counter stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Hollis Jones, Hill Manufacturing Co. and Cleo Baldon are consistently popular.

How Much are 1970s Counter Stools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $16,995 highest priced.

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.

Questions About 1970s 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.