Antique Counter Bar Stools
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools
Linen, Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Ash, Hardwood, Bouclé, Oak, Maple
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Ash, Hardwood, Bouclé, Oak, Maple
2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut, Ash, Hardwood, Oak, Maple, Cherry, Bouclé
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Colonial Stools
Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut, Bouclé, Cherry, Maple, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Walnut, Maple, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé, Cherry, Hardwood, Maple, Ash, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Bouclé, Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Aluminum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
2010s North American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Early 20th Century Rustic Stools
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Dry Bars
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Stools
Walnut
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Stools
Brass
20th Century British Chesterfield Stools
Leather
Antique 19th Century Adirondack Stools
Wood, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Early 2000s French Rustic Stools
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique Counter Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 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 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.
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