Bar Stool - Zebra Hide
Located in New York, NY
Hide Bar Stool! Whether used for lounging, dining, or working, this bar stool provides a gorgeous yet
Category
2010s South African Stools
Materials
Hide
African Bar Stools
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Plantation Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L X 50 D X 98 H cm Materials: Bronze Coated
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Livingston Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston bar stool by Egg Designs. Dimensions: 62 L X 49 D X 90 H cm Materials: walnut timber
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 49.5 D X 85 H cm Materials: Lucite, Bronzed
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
$2,897 / item
H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
South Africa. This modern style bar stool has a solid walnut timber frame inset with woven mesh rattan
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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South African Home Bar & Stools 1960s
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice house bar with 4 bar stools from South Africa. Handmade from Iroko wood. The set comes from
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
TOTEM Pearly Green Glaze Solid African Wood Island / Bar Stools
By FEYZ
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by African TOTEM sculptures, the two different designs for Island stools, can also be made
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden African Bar with 4 Stools, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden African bar with 4 stools, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
1990s African Style Wooden Stool
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s African style wooden stool.
Category
Late 20th Century African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Ashanti stools
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of African Ashanti stools Wear consistent with age and use. ethnic furniture - wabi sabi
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unusual Elephant Foot Stool
Located in Doylestown, PA
An unusual taxidermied elephant's foot, mounted as a foot-stool, with elephant-skin upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century African Ottomans and Poufs
Vintage Egyptian African Camel Saddle Stool
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. A middle eastern wood and leather camel
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Springbok Hide & Leather Stool
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the luxury of our Springbok Hide & Leather Stool. Crafted with genuine springbok hide
Category
2010s South African Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Hide, Leather
Pair of Cameroon Stool with Custom Tribal Pattern Fabric Cushions
Located in Wilton, CT
A fine, compatible pair of West African single trunk carved ottoman or footstools that have a
Category
Late 20th Century Central African Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Tanzanian Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Tanzanian stool, in the form of a man, with pronounced ears, pectoral and stomach carvings.
Category
20th Century South African Tribal Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
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Located in Miami, FL
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$12,200 / item
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By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Category
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
$9,377 / item
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Located in Plymouth, GB
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Category
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Materials
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Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
$3,500 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 5.52 in
Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Category
2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
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$14,500 / item
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Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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Category
2010s Mexican Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
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Located in Paris, FR
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Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
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Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Matched Pair Split Ammonite Fossil Set Mineral Specimen
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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Materials
Stone
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 - Bauhaus Inspired in Beige Wool by Noom
$1,563 / item
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 - Bauhaus Inspired in Beige Wool by Noom
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
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American Designer, Sideboard, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
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Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
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$3,650
H 22.75 in W 81.25 in D 77.25 in
Friso Kramer Euroika Series Bed with Nightstands, Teak & Metal, 1950s
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Category
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Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Category
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Materials
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Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
$1,695 / item
H 112.21 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
Outdoor Mocha Swing Handmade Crochet in UV Protected Yarn with Burmese Teak Wood
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
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Contemporary unique black lacquered brass Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
$1,898 / item
H 35.04 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Contemporary unique black lacquered brass Arches dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
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African Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of African bar stools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, all African bar stools available were constructed with great care. There are 6 antique and vintage African bar stools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. African bar stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. African bar stools bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many African bar stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Egg Designs and FEYZ produced popular African bar stools that are worth a look.
How Much are African Bar Stools?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,945, while they’re typically $671 on the low end and $3,600 highest priced.
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 African Bar Stools
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
- Why is it called a bar stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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, 2024The 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2023Whether saddle bar stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, some people find the curved seats featured on these stools supportive because they conform to the body's contours. Find a variety of saddle bar stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar 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, 2022Counter 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 13, 2023The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The comfort of a rattan bar stool is really a matter of preference. Some styles are crafted with a back or cushion for additional comfort, while some may support the addition of a cushioned seat. On 1stDivs, find a range of rattan bar stool styles to suit any preference.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.
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