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Christopher Guy Cafe de Paris Bistro Bar Stool
By Christopher Guy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
fine furniture acquisitions of A Christopher guy cafe de paris bistro stool with a champagne silver
Category

Early 2000s French Provincial Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Christopher Guy Cafe de Paris Bistro Bar Stool
Christopher Guy Cafe de Paris Bistro Bar Stool
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42 in W 21 in D 22 in
Vintage Maison Gatti Rattan French Bistro Bar Stool
By Maison Gatti
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage French bistro or bar stool features bent rattan frame with a wooden seat covered with a
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Resin, Plastic

Italian Bistro Style Mid Century Bentwood and Cane Counter Height Stools
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Set of 3 Italian riviera bistro style bar stools. Made in Romania in the 1950s. Made with precise
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Regency House Bistro Table and Barstools Set
By Regency
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique bistro set from North Carolina by Regency House Inc. Furniture. Entire set made off of
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Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium - Set of 4 - 1950s
By Fibrocit
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Stackable Industrial Bistro Chairs by Fibrocit of Belgium - 4 available - 1950s Industrial - Mid
Category

20th Century Belgian Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Industrial Stool, Italy, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
Adjustable stool for the bistro industry. The 4 legs are made out of tubular iron, black color and
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Stools

Materials

Iron

Industrial Stool, Italy, 1940
Industrial Stool, Italy, 1940
$599
H 30 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Set of 5 Danish Bistro "Isabell" Rattan Barstools w/ Woven Seat & Back by Sika D
By Sika Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of Five Sika Danish Paris Bistro "Isabell" Rattan Barstools in White & Cappuccino. Each Bar
Category

1990s Danish Stools

Materials

Rattan

Set of 5 Danish Bistro "Isabell" Rattan Barstools w/ Woven Seat & Back by Sika D
Set of 5 Danish Bistro "Isabell" Rattan Barstools w/ Woven Seat & Back by Sika D
$3,000 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 48 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Set of Fourteen Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cafe/Bar Stools of Differing Designs
Located in London, GB
Fourteen. A rare set of quirky as, Mid-Century Modern artisan café or bistro table stools of
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Set of Four Gebruder Thonet Bentwood Bistro Stools
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four mundus Thonet bentwood bistro stools by Gebruder Thonet. Made in Poland
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Oak Bistro Stools
Located in Culver City, CA
Solid oak stools with beveled details and fine construction.   
Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Oak

Oak Bistro Stools
Oak Bistro Stools
H 17.5 in W 12 in L 17.5 in
Vintage Bistro Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
total, discount available if purchased as a group; measurements reflect stool seat fully extended.
Category

20th Century French Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bistro Stool
Vintage Bistro Stool
H 24.5 in Dm 21 in
Set of Four French Iron Bistro Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Made at the turn of the 20th century, this set of four cast iron bistro stools comes from France
Category

Early 20th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

Brass Bistro Stools in 100% Mohair Velvet
Located in Culver City, CA
Three leg brass base with newly upholstered cushion in mohair velvet from Maharam. Measures: 4.5” diameter x 30.75” height.  
Category

Mid-20th Century French Stools

Materials

Brass

Brass Bistro Stools in 100% Mohair Velvet
Brass Bistro Stools in 100% Mohair Velvet
H 30.75 in Dm 14.5 in L 30.75 in
Pair of Two French Bistro Bar Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
green banding to stabilize their bases. The Classic style of these bistro stools is quintessentially
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Two French Bistro Bar Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
green banding to stabilize their bases. The Classic style of these bistro stools is quintessentially
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Rattan

Set of Four French Bistro Bar Stools
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
green banding to stabilize their bases. The Classic style of these bistro stools is quintessentially
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Rattan

Maison Gatti Cane Bistro Counter Stools, Set of Four
By Maison Gatti
Located in Wilton, CT
Incomparable quality, from France: Maison Gatti set of 4 cane bistro counter stools. Comfortable
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-20th Century French Walnut Bistro Bar Stools
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Pair of 20th century French walnut bistro bar stools or kitchen counter stools. The round seats
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Stools

Materials

Walnut

Antique Quality Set of 8 French Bistro Bar Stools, circa 1960
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality set of 8 French bistro bar stools, circa 1960. Solid and strong with no loose
Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Midcentury Red Vinyl and Blonde Counter Height Bistro Bar Stools by WCI
By West Coast Industries
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of midcentury counter height bistro bar stools in a deep read vinyl faux leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

3 Vtg French Café Bistro Blue Woven Rattan Bentwood Counter Bar Stools Boho Chic
By Maison Gatti
Located in Dayton, OH
3 vintage Bohemian counter height stools after Maison Gatti, circa 1970s. Made from Bamboo and blue
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Bistro Table - Original Japanned Copper Finish
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice solid steel and oak bistro table with an light and elegant look. It has a standard
Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Steel

1940's Pair Of Bistro Gueridon Tables - Colmar Brewery
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Pair Of Bistro Gueridon Tables – Colmar Brewery 1940’s Pair Of Bistro Gueridon Tables
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Metal

1940's Original French Zinc Top Bistro Gueridon Table
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Original French Zinc Top Bistro Gueridon Table 1940’s Original French Zinc Top Bistro
Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Metal

Restoration Hardware Leather Bistro Thonet Barstools, Set of 4
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Lake Worth, FL
) restoration hardware leather Bistro Thonet style barstools Featuring brass nail head trim throughout
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Fred Garbotz Rockledge Design Studios He She Bistro Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Fred Garbotz he and she bistro barstools. A wonderful eclectic pair of barstools. These
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Stools

Materials

Metal

Metal Stackable Bar Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial metal stackable bar stool. French bistro style metal bar stool, light weight and easy to
Category

Unknown Stools

Materials

Metal

Metal Stackable Bar Stool
Metal Stackable Bar Stool
H 43 in W 17 in D 16 in
1950's Baumann Bentwood Bistro Dining Chair, Set of Four 'Model 1369'
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Baumann bentwood bistro dining chair – set of four (Model 1369) 1950’s Baumann bentwood
Category

Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Bentwood

Joe Colombo Birillo Bar Stools for Zanotta
By Joe Colombo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
first edition, marked on the bottom Joe Colombo, Mod Bistro. The stools are in perfect original vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Stools

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo Birillo Bar Stools for Zanotta
Joe Colombo Birillo Bar Stools for Zanotta
H 41.34 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Palecek Bamboo Rattan Organic Modern Bar Stools
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of bistro style patio garden bar stools. Constructed from bamboo rattan poles
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Resin, Rattan

tg Ice Cream Parlor Bistro Dining Set Tall Table & Chairs Victorian - 3pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
features (1) round bistro dining table, (2) stools, wrought iron frame, wooden table top and seats, great
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Serving Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 2 French Bistro Bar Stools in Iron, Brass and Boucle
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of bistro stools sourced in the South of France. We were delighted to find a full set with
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Upholstered Iron Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four upholstered iron bistro stools having hairpin legs. Measures: Height 42.75", diameter
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Upholstered Iron Barstools
Set of Four Upholstered Iron Barstools
H 42.75 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Pair of French Bistro Pub Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of French bistro style pub stools with a wooden seat supported by an iron frame and
Category

20th Century French Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Rattan Maison Gatti Bistro Bar Stools
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of classic French rattan bistro chairs handmade by Maison J. Gatti featuring a woven seat and
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Set of Three Maison Gatti Rattan Bistro Bar Stools
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Assembled set of three bar stools made by Maison Gatti Paris France by Parisian artisans. Stools
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Rattan, Resin

One Vintage French Bistro Counterstool from Maison Louis Drucker
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
bistro stools. Excellent condition.
Category

Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bentwood

3 Vintage Woven Bamboo Wicker Rattan Bentwood Parisian French Bistro Bar Stools
Located in Dayton, OH
Three woven vinyl and bamboo stools having an X form stretcher, circular foot support, vinyl banded
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Plastic

"Birillo" Joe Colombo for Zanotta Italian Design 1970s Bistrò Pair of Stools
By Joe Colombo, Zanotta
Located in Brescia, IT
Camel leather seat Steel tubolar Cast iron base Black plastic cover Slight hairline fessure under the seat First edition, 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Maison Gatti Rattan French Bistro Barstools
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive set of three rattan bistro or cafe barstools made by Maison Gatti. Made in the French
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Beech, Rattan, Resin

Set of Six Serena and Lily Riviera Rattan Bistro Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Coastal set of six rattan bamboo Parisian bistro style counter height bar stools by Serena and Lily
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Resin

Set of Six Serena and Lily Riviera Rattan Bistro Swivel Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of six Parisian bistro cafe-style counter height bar stools by Serena and Lily. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Resin

Industrial Stools with Red Painted Tubular Iron Legs and Wooden Seats
Located in Milan, IT
Adjustable stools for the bistro industry. The four legs are made out of tubular iron, red color
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Industrial Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair, Chrome White Vinyl 10 Inches Adjustable Swivel Bar Bistro Breakfast Stools
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
This Listing is a Vintage Pair of 10 inches adjustable Bar, Bistro, Breakfast Stools in Chrome with
Category

Late 20th Century American Minimalist Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

MCM Spun Fiberglass Bistro Table, Lamp Table, or Bar Stool Attr. Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass bistro table, lamp table, or bar stool attributed to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass, Paint, Fiberglass

Great Pair French Bistro Stools
Located in North Beninngton, VT
I've seen and sold the old French Bistro Chairs many times but I've never seen the stools. These
Category

20th Century French Stools

Materials

Bamboo

4 Mid Century Thonet Style Stools Scandinavian Kitchen Bistro Stool, 60s
By Thonet
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
4 Thonet Style bentwood stools, (model 60). 1960s No 60 from Ton is a lower variant of the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Vienna Secession Stools

Materials

Beech

Vintage Bistro Sool
Located in Chicago, IL
vintage patinaed bistro stool. finish as found. unique patina. set of eight available (priced
Category

20th Century Stools

Vintage Bistro Sool
Vintage Bistro Sool
H 44.5 in W 15.5 in D 19.5 in
3 Machine Age Barstools from a Parisian Bistro
Located in New York, NY
Machine age inspired design from the 1970's. Beautiful, slick, industrial stools that would look
Category

Vintage 1970s French Stools

Materials

Steel

Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Brown Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper Leather bar stool bistro armchair brown modern real leather Swiss air
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool bistro armchair black modern real leather Swiss Air
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arper Leather Bar Stool Set Bistro 4 Armchair Black Modern Real Leather Swiss
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool set bistro 4x armchair black modern real leather Swiss
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arper Leather Bar Stool Bistro Armchair Set Black Modern Real Leather Swiss Air
By Arper
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Arper leather bar stool bistro armchair set black modern real leather Swiss Air
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Bistro Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bistro stool for your home. Each bistro stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and plastic. If you’re shopping for a bistro stool, we have 18 options in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bistro stool — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bistro stool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Sika Design, Arper and Maison Gatti each produced at least one beautiful bistro stool that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bistro Stool?

Prices for a bistro stool can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $160 and can go as high as $6,132, while the average can fetch as much as $612.

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.