Article Stool
1960s Bar Stool with Cast Iron Base and Leather Seat, set with 7 bar stools.
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the ultimate seating comfort with our top quality bar stools, inspired by the 60s. These
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Extremely Rare Perttu Mentula Sauna / Sports Stool for Artek, 1960s
By Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and exceedingly rare stool from the mid 1960s by Finnish designer Perttu Mentula for
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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H 14.57 in W 17.33 in D 13 in
Tale stool with form-pressed plywood seat by Asko Ltd.
By Asko, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stuningly beautiful stool. It looks so aerodynamic that it gives the impression of being able to
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Thomas De Angelis Stool in Manuel Canovas Silk Stripe Fabric
By Thomas De Angelis
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., New York, a low stool in the Louis XV style with a carved and painted wood frame from
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Stools
Materials
Metal
Vintage Thomas De Angelis Stool in Manuel Canovas Silk Stripe Fabric
By Thomas De Angelis
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., New York, a low stool in the Louis XV style with a carved and painted wood frame from
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Stools
Materials
Metal
Captain's Bar Chair with Red Leather Upholstery and Steel Base set off 5
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
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This bar stool is handmade from quality steel and solid oak, which makes each piece unique. The
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 40.95 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Stocker Chair Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Stocker chair stool by Matthias Scherzinger.
Dimensions: W 48 x L 54 x H 61.5 cm.
Materials
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2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Everlastingreen Table and Stool Set by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Everlastingreen table and stool set by Richard Yasmine
Materials: Gaugin granite with solid
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2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Granite, Brass
Rare 19th Century Decorated Tole Dummy Board
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
ribbon collar, seated upon a red velvet cushion stool with small cabriole legs and parquetry floor below
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tin
Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
bar stools made of light wood.
Always nice for a shop or man cave.
Beautiful shelves have been
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Modular Italian Leather Sofa Riff from Flexteam
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
a stool of approximately 97 cm wide and 70 cm deep, with side and backrests of over 27 cm thick. The
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1990s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
1960s Teak Armchair Model 77 with Original Leather Seat Niels O. Möller, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak armchair model 77
Design:
Niels O. Möller
Producer:
J. L. Möller
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
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In a 1984 Town & Country article titled "Art You Can Sit On," Kaufmann said he created the
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Khayzaran Fairuz Set by Richard Yasmine
By Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
solid brass
Dimensions:
- Chair: 72 x 60 x 60 cm
- Stool: 72 x 60 x 60 cm
Lebanese cultureis
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2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
'Hurdy Gurdy Ballet' — 1920s New York — American Scene
By Glenn O. Coleman
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
, “silk-hatted tourists,” bar stool sitters, and other denizens of Lower Manhattan’s corners and hidden
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1920s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
James Bearden "Spore Table"
By James Bearden
Located in New York, NY
polychromed steel with fused bronze. Can be used as a side table or stool, indoors or outdoors. Available by
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2010s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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Art Deco Style Black Marble Quartz Top and Oval Brass Bar Cabinet or Counter
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Oval black bevelled quartz marble stone tray, curved and rounded lines bar or counter table sparkling and sophisticated with black lacquered wooden and brass finishes, opening shelve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Marble
H 41.74 in W 105.52 in D 33.08 in
Börje Johanson Set of Three Barstools in Black Upholstery
By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Börje Johanson for Johanson Design, set of three barstools as part of 'Johanson Jupiter Collection', metal, leatherette, Sweden, 1970s.
Highly comfortable high barstools in black le...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Matteo Grassi 1970s Post Modern Beige Italian Leather Barstools
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 3 Matteo Grassi 1970s post modern beige Italian leather barstools. These fantastic barstools feature a clean leather wrapped design with a sleek beige coloring. The small back...
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Vintage 1970s Stools
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Leather Strap Danish Barstools
Located in East Hampton, NY
These vintage bar stools feature masculine lines, a black leather worn belt strap as a backrest and newly upholstered black leather hide seats.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Swivel Chrome & Leather Barstools
By Design Institute America
Located in Denton, TX
Postmodern Swivel Chrome & Leather Cantilever Barstools By Design Institute Of America with original faux leather seat and back very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century North American Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian lounge chair with ottoman by Cisco Home. This piece is made from a metal base frame and sturdy mahogany arms. Relax into the curved channeled seat ele...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand for "Les Arc" Original Leather Barstool, 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in The Hague, NL
Bar stool selected by Charlotte Perriand for the furnishing of the chalets in the luxury “Les Arcs” ski resort in France.
Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Rosewood Barstools by Erik Buch
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 teak frame barstools designed by Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark. Each stool has black leather seat and a rosewood footrest. Retains manufacturers label.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Restored Rattan & Wicker Swivel Bar Stool Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stools with swivel seats. These chairs are slightly shorter than average bar stool height, will be a perfect for a lower bar or for your unique interior needs.
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Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Restored Rattan & Wicker Swivel Bar Stool w/ Iron Base, Seng of Chicago
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stool with swivel iron bases by Seng of Chicago. This chair features a wicker seat and back and rests in a rattan frame mounted to an iron swivel base. This de...
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Vintage 1950s Stools
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Tubular Chrome Barstools, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hey there, party animals! Check out these bad boys – a duo of black vinyl barstools with more curves than a convoluted plotline. Straight outta the '80s, these stools are like the sh...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tugendhat Chairs in White Leather by Mies Van Der Rohe, 1929
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Tugendhat chairs in white leather designed by architect Mies Van Der Rohe in 1929 for one of his most distinguished projects: the Tugendhat Villa in Brno, Czech Republic. T...
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Memphis Style Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Memphis Milano
Located in Roanoke, VA
Baughman was inspired by the courageous young avant-garde designers known as the Memphis Group that burst on to the works stage in 1981 with a total disregard for the traditions and ...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 29.5 in W 30 in D 34 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs "MR10" by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in PARIS, FR
MR10 chair by designer Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, from the 1930s. Cantilevered flexible frame, chrome steel tube, and beige cane seat. Slight signs of wear. Two chairs available.
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Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Barstools Steel Blue Faux Leather & Chrome Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Industrial medical or dental barstools by A-Dec with steel blue faux leather and adjustable height & swivel, set of 5. Comprised of chrome arm/seat & lower base shaft...
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 78 in W 47 in D 29 in
Early set Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR10 cantilever chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two iconic MR10 cantilever chairs . Design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Chrome tube frame ,comes with Black Leather upholstery .
This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his ...
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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Ribbon Stool
By Nick Rawcliff
Located in Munich, Bavaria
reading an article on charity products when the idea of the ribbon stool came to me. It occurred to me
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21st Century and Contemporary English Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Polished Aluminium Folding Bench by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in New York, NY
. For more information about John Vesey see the article to which I contributed; "John Vesey Style and
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Vintage 1950s American Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Louis Philippe Period Walnut and Teal Leather Piano Seat, 1840
Located in Houston, TX
article of furniture as the walnut surface has acquired a fantastic pattern of wear over the years that
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 20 in W 19 in D 18 in
Armchair "Jolly" with Stool by Manufacturer Wittmann in 100% Genuine Leather
By Wittmann
Located in Cologne, DE
; comes with a matching stool creating even greater comfort. The sophisticated design in combination with
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40.56 in W 26.38 in D 35.04 in
Armchair "Husk" with Stool by Manufacturer B&B Italia in Aluminium Finished
By B&B Italia
Located in Cologne, DE
lightgrey fabric. Coming with a matching stool it creates unique comfort. This comfort combinede with modern
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Armchair "P22" with Stool by Cassina in Aluminum and 100% Genuine Leather
By Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
is finished in 100% genuine black leather. Coming with a matching stool lets it create unique comfort
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.49 in W 31.11 in D 34.26 in
Sofa "6500" with Stool by Manufacturer Contur in Metal, Finished in Fabric
By Contur
Located in Cologne, DE
comes with a spacious stool to provide unique comfort to our exclusive clients. The stunning sofa from
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.47 in W 121.66 in D 72.84 in
Armchair "Arpa" with Stool by Manufacturer Sé London in Golden Metal and Fabric
By Sé London
Located in Cologne, DE
of a golden metal frame and finished with finest grey fabric. "Arpa" comes with a matching Stool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 39.38 in
Sofa "Otis" with Stool by Manufacturer WK Wohnen in Nappaleather, Wood and Metal
By WK Wohnen
Located in Cologne, DE
clients. The matching stool it comes with makes the comfort rise to a new level. The harmonious sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 32.29 in W 124.02 in D 83.47 in
Dansk Staved Teak Wastepaper Basket, Small Side Table or Trash Can
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Raleigh, NC
. In a period newspaper article, it was noted that this 'teak stool can double up as a table or be
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Teak
Sofa "Classics 500" by Manufacturer Erpo in Wood, Metal and Fabrica
By ERPO
Located in Cologne, DE
sophisticated clients. The matching stool it comes with makes the comfort rise to the next level. The harmonious
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Armchair "Grand Repos" by Manufacturer Vitra in Aluminium and Velvet
By Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
matching stool and the backrest can be shifted back stepless. Its timeless design in combination with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 31.89 in
Armchair "50" by Manufacturer Rolf Benz with Metal, Finished in Fabric
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
high-quality aspects, it aparts from the masses.
It comes with the stool seen in the pictures
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sofa "Mex Cube" by Manufacturer Cassina in Steel, Finished in Velvety Fabric
By Cassina
Located in Cologne, DE
on a polished steel foot. To create even more comfort this sofa comes with a matching stool that
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
H 26.78 in W 122.05 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Cardin chrome bar stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
c.1980's Pierre Cardin chrome bar stools, in original found condition. Exact date of manufacture is
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
1 of 3 Riva 1920 Handmade in Italy Cedar Wood Stools Part Suite
By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan
Located in GB
1920 handmade in Italy bench stools RRP £927 each or £2781 in total
Condition wise they are in good
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Cedar
Restored Single Stand Rattan Quad Arched Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored single stand rattan triple-arched ottoman stool with a front handrail. The ottoman
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
Whimsical and Rare Wooden "Jacket" Chair by Jean-Claude Biraben
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical and rare wooden "Crossed Legs" stool by Jean-Claude Biraben.
this piece was made as a
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Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Giancarlo Piretti "Pluff" Italian Folding Chair for Anonima Castelli, 1960s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible folding stool in chromed aluminium laminate and brown hard plastic. This super rare
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Charlotte Perriand Stools Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solid pine wood, stools, side tables, Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs, France, 1960s
Les Arcs, a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Arthur Elrod Designed Swivel Vanity Stool
By Arthur Elrod
Located in St. Louis, MO
clients, before tragically being killed in an auto accident in 1974, he designed this custom vanity stool
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Whimsical and Rare Wooden "Crossed Legs" Stool by Jean-Claude Biraben
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical and rare lauan plywood "Crossed Legs" sculptural stool by Jean-Claude Biraben. Francis c
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Vintage 1970s French Stools
Materials
Plywood
Original 1960s Teak Papercord Stool by Niels O. Möller Möller Models, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
teak stool
Design:
Niels O. Möller
Producer:
J. L. Möller Models A/S
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 14.18 in
Original Danish Modern 1960s Teak Stool by Spottrup, Denmark with Original Cover
By Spøttrup Stolefabrik
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak stool with original brown real leather cover
Producer:
Spottrup, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 15.36 in
Vintage Thomas De Angelis Stool with Floral Carving and Italian Tapestry Fabric
By Thomas De Angelis
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., New York, a low stool in the Louis XV style with a carved and painted wood frame from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Stools
Materials
Metal
H 18 in W 19 in D 16 in
Original 1960s Teak Fabric Stool by Niels O. Möller for Möller Models, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak stool
Design:
Niels O. Möller
Producer:
J. L. Möller Models A/S
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Teak
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H 18.51 in W 19.69 in D 15.36 in
Set of 4 Riva 1920 Handmade in Italy Cedar Wood Stools Part Suite
By Terry Dwan, Riva 1920
Located in GB
stools RRP £927 each or £3,708 in total
I have included a picture of the whole suite, the square and
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Restored Single Stand Rattan Fitted "T Top" Ottoman Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Fully restored single stand rattan triple-arched ottoman stool with a front handrail. The ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rattan
James Bearden "Spore Table No. 1"
By James Bearden
Located in New York, NY
stool, indoors or outdoors. Bearden's work was recently featured in a solo exhibition at the NY Design
Category
2010s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
James Bearden "Spore Table No. 2"
By James Bearden
Located in New York, NY
stool, indoors or outdoors. Bearden's work was recently featured in a solo exhibition at the NY Design
Category
2010s American Brutalist Side Tables
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Late 19th century cabriole leg stool
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A fine quality mahogany cabriole leg stool in the George II manner. Ball and claw foot, carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Stools
Materials
Mahogany, Wood
Replica Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
genuine article.
These stools are priced at $500 each, or $1200 for a set of three.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Aldo Bakker Urushi Tonus Stool, Contemporary Sculptural Dutch Design
By Aldo Bakker
Located in New York, NY
her article about Aldo’s work with Urushi and his upcoming exhibition at Atelier Courbet: “The Art of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
H 14.97 in W 13.78 in D 21.66 in
Chair Set "Couio Lounge" by Manufacturer Walter Knoll with Stool, Fur and Pillow
By Walter Knoll
Located in Cologne, DE
concerns or requests.
“Each article in our sortiment is a one-of-a-kind item and in an excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Hangout" by Manufacturer Bretz with 100% Genuine Leather and Aluminium
Located in Cologne, DE
with the stool seen in the pictures. Please feel free to contact us in any concerns or requests
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 45.28 in W 34.26 in D 44.89 in
Armchair "Cupcake" by Manufacturer Bretz in Wood and Ffinished in Fabric
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
immediatly. It comes with the stool seen in the pictures. Please feel free to contact us in any concerns or
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Wood
H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in
Armchair "Grand Repos" by Manufacturer Vitra in Aluminium, Finished in Fabric
Located in Cologne, DE
comes with a matching stool and the backrest can be shifted back stepless. Its timeless design in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43.31 in W 29.14 in D 31.89 in
Armchair "Grand Repos" by Manufacturer Vitra Finished in Fabric
By Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
Armchair comes with a matching stool and the backrest can be shifted back stepless. Its timeless design in
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 20 Chinese Export Watercolours of the Customs and Trades of China
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
, while the teapot seller looks on, sitting on a bamboo stool. Tea (tchá) was always presented to a
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 17.52 in W 21.38 in D 0.99 in
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Article Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic article stool available at 1stDibs. An article stool — often made from metal, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an article stool, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the article stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An article stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in louis xv, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one article stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thomas De Angelis, Richard Yasmine and Dakota Jackson produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Article Stool?
An article stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,069, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
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.
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