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Bar Stool Black Leather With Chrome Base

3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable
By Samsonite
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern Samsonite black vinyl faux leather & chrome bar or counter stools
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal, Chrome

Pair of Thonet Bar Stools with Red Wooden Base and Black Seats, circa 1930s
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
certificate. Red painted wooden base with chrome foot support and black faux leather seats. The red paint is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

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Chrome

2 Mid Century Vintage Chrome and vinyl Dutch Bar Kitchen Stools 1950s 1960s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
vibes bar stools Tall Vintage Octopus-shaped Circular Chrome Industrial Bauhaus A vintage stool whose
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or White'
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stool family’s unique language is meant as a graceful alternative to the archetypal bar stool. The
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Italian modern round chromed metal stool and white faux leather, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chromed metal stool and white faux leather, 1980s Stool with round base, with
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Capper Bar Stool by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper bar stool in powder coat (flat black or flat white) and Comfort Zone
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining
By Thonet
Located in Sheffield, MA
the underside with Thonet Logo and certificate. 2 red, 1 yellow painted wooden base with chrome foot
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Monrovia, CA
design and function. These barstools are in black leather (artifort uses elmosoft leather) with no holes
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Four Black Whiteleaf Furniture Ltd Designer Stacking Bar Stools Part of a Suite
Located in GB
stacking bar stools which are part of a suite I have eight of these stools in total, four grey and four
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Jasper Morrison Large Hi Pad Bar Stool in White Leather Upholstery by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
finishes: Base: 407 polish chromed, seat: Hallingdal2: 126D black/white, 554D grey, 553D black, 561D orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Beech, Plywood

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or Whi'
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
alternative to the archetypal bar stool. The strikingly elegant metal base is available in smoked brass
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Late 20th Century Industrial Barstools Steel Blue Faux Leather & Chrome Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
adjustable height & swivel, set of 5. Comprised of chrome arm/seat & lower base shaft, cast aluminum ring
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Late 20th Century American Industrial Stools

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Chrome

FOUR GREY WHITELEAF FURNITURE LTD DESIGNER STACKING BAR STOOLS PART OF A SUITe
Located in GB
stacking bar stools which are part of a suite I have eight of these stools in total, four grey and four
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

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Chrome

Jasper Morrison Large Hi Pad Bar Stool in Blue Hallingdal Fabric by Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
finishes: Base: 407 polish chromed, Seat: Hallingdal2: 126D black/white, 554D grey, 553D black, 561D orange
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Beech, Plywood

Capper Counter Stool by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
or metal base. Stools are offered in both bar and counter sizes. This collection offers a seating
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2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
adapted to create this wonderful barstool! It is comprised of a chrome tube cantilever frame, black block
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Chrome

Henrik Tengler, HT 2244 Time Stool by One Collection
By Onecollection, Henrik Tengler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chrome or black painted steel. The soft cushioned seat comes in fabric or leather. Just like its close
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

MCM Adjustable Swivel Barstools Black Vinyl & Laminate by Daystrom a Pair
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
vinyl or faux leather, molded, curved faux rosewood laminate backs, chrome shaft, and cast aluminum four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum, Chrome

MDF Italia Customizable Neil Stool by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Leather, Textile and Twist version, Neil Stool conferes an informal elegance to different environments and
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2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Chrome Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table, in the office, as a bar stool, as an eyecatcher in the conservatory, or as an offbeat rocking
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 515 Chair in Black Upholstery with Chrome Base by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
table, in the office, as a bar stool, as an eyecatcher in the conservatory, or as an offbeat rocking
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair or stool for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Seat is available in leather or a huge variety of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Square Carrara Marble Coffee Tables or Side Tables
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, Mastercraft brass circular coffee table and Warren Bacon chrome & oak saddle seat bar stools.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Marble

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By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
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Charlotte Perriand Style Rush and Oak Counter Height Stool with Rounded Legs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Polished Chrome Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three bar stools with slender polished chrome frames and soft cushions. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Chrome

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Verner Panton Cone Bar Stools
By Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Verner Panton cone bar stools designed in 1958 and produced by Plus-Linje.
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Set of 4 French Bistro Bar Stools in Iron, Brass and Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four bistro stools sourced in the South of France. We were delighted to find a full set with such a gorgeous base. The tripod base is made of iron and features a patinated b...
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Metal

Pair of 2005 Danish Arne Jacobsen Ser. 7 Curved Ash & Steel Dark Grey Bar Stool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Fritz Hansen Series 7 Bar Stools designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Year of manufacture 2005. The seat is made from curved ash with a dark grey lacquered finish with chrome...
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Steel, Chrome

Set of Three Vintage Italian Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of vintage Italian bar stools in great condition. Very solid and well made.
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Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools
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This stylish retro set of vintage modern bar stools feature vinyl swivel seats, sturdy metal frames, and circular metal footrest. Perfect set of bar height stools for home or busines...
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French Oak Bobbin Bar Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall French bar stool or table has playful bobbin oak legs with a stretcher base. Would work well as a plant stand or taller table. Cleaned and polished with a French paste wax, th...
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French Oak Bobbin Bar Stool
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Vintage Hex Bolt Side Table/Stool in Brown
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Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Smoked Brass
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Smoked Brass finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,170.00. Prices exclude packing. Please contact us for ...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Brass, Steel

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Modern Italian Leather Bar Stool Adjustable with Chrome Swivel Base
Located in Jersey City, NJ
shell seat completely covered with leather, pedestal base, chrome finished, swivel and adjustable gas
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Italian Modern Bar Stool Made of Leather, Made in Italy, New 30 Colors Available
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian modern bar stool or counter stool (your choice) tubular iron frame, diameter 22 mm tapered
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Modern Bar Stool Made in Italy, New, Leather Available in 30 Colors
Located in Jersey City, NJ
in chrome, white, black or aluminum. Measures: Bar stool size: 20" 3/4 width, 21.5" depth, 41
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Leather

Modern Italian Bar or Counter Stool, Woven Leather, Made in Italy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian woven leather modern counter or bar stool. Chrome or painted steel frame finished aluminum
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Bar or Counter Stool Italian Made Modern Design Woven Leather and Painted Legs
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Italian modern bar or counter stool with the highest quality leather worked into a woven design and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

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Modern Italian Bar or Counter Stool, Leather or Felt, Adjustable and Swivel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
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Vintage Birillo Bar Stools by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Set of Four
By Zanotta, Joe Colombo
Located in Berlin, DE
These four bar stools, model Birillo, were designed in 1971 for Zanotta. They feature black leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Stools

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Located in Norwalk, CT
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Located in New York, NY
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By Samsonite
Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in Hudson, NY
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By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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By Piet Hein, Fritz Hansen
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By Admiral Chrome Corporation
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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By Warren Bacon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cantilevered counter height bar stool with solid chromed steel base and leather wrapped sculpted
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Located in Hollywood, CA
Custom classic bar height stools with flat black iron frames and orange leather curved seats and a
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Located in Hollywood, CA
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Connery Adjustable Swivel Stool, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
position to sit the stool around a bar height table. The stool features a chrome finish circular base for
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Connery Adjustable Swivel Stool, 20th Century
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Bar Stool Black Leather With Chrome Base For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bar stool black leather with chrome base for your home. Each bar stool black leather with chrome base for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and chrome. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage bar stool black leather with chrome base now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bar stool black leather with chrome base — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bar stool black leather with chrome base is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made bar stool black leather with chrome base has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Phase Design, Reza Feiz and Cappellini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bar Stool Black Leather With Chrome Base?

Prices for a bar stool black leather with chrome base start at $600 and top out at $3,000 with the average selling for $1,774.

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.