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Mid-century red stool, France 1950s
Mid-century red stool, France 1950s

Mid-century red stool, France 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century work red stool France 1950 aluminum, iron H 56 cm - 32 cm diam. Conditions: very

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Four Red Stools Set Without Backrest Made in Resine and Steel
Four Red Stools Set Without Backrest Made in Resine and Steel

Four Red Stools Set Without Backrest Made in Resine and Steel

Located in Marbella, ES

Four red stools set without backrest made in resine and steel.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Stainless Steel

Primitive Red Stool with Slash Marks
Primitive Red Stool with Slash Marks

Primitive Red Stool with Slash Marks

Located in Dallas, TX

The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...

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20th Century Rustic Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Wood

Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin

Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin

$1,743Sale Price / item|20% Off

Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin

By Jean-René Picard

Located in Milano, IT

Tripod "tabouret" stool by Jean Raymond Picard, also the author of the first French red fiberglass

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy

Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Vienna, AT

1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in silver, red and brown color tones. This design

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Red elephant stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980
Red elephant stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980

Red elephant stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980

By Sori Yanagi

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very nice red "elephant" stool attributed to sori yanagi produced by vilmer in the 1980s. This

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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Elephant Stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980
Red Elephant Stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980

Red Elephant Stool by Vilmer, Spain, 1980

By Sori Yanagi

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful red "elephant" stool attributed to sori yanagi for vilmer in the 1980s. This stool

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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fiberglass

Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table
Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table

Chinoiserie Red Basketweave Stool or Side Table

Located in New York, NY

Chinoiserie red basketweave stool or side table. Vintage Italian faded Chinese red painted iron

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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Science Lab Red Spinning Height Adjustable Stool
Science Lab Red Spinning Height Adjustable Stool

Science Lab Red Spinning Height Adjustable Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unpretentious red metal stool is height adjustable originally seated students in the science

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Red American 1950s Industrial Stool
Red American 1950s Industrial Stool

Red American 1950s Industrial Stool

Located in Buchanan, NY

An American 1950s red painted wood Industrial stool with black iron base and adjustable seat. The

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1950s American Industrial Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful red velvet upholstery. The stool consists of

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet

Set of two Red wooden stools
Set of two Red wooden stools

Set of two Red wooden stools

$929Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of two Red wooden stools

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

These charming German wooden stools exude simplicity and craftsmanship. With their distinctive

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1940s German Industrial Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Wood, Oak

Red modern Appoggio Stool by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
Red modern Appoggio Stool by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani

Red modern Appoggio Stool by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani

By Claudio Salocchi

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

painted metal frame and a vermillion red seat which stand in its original condition. The stool is

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Red Wooden Stool with Woven Rush Seat
Red Wooden Stool with Woven Rush Seat

Red Wooden Stool with Woven Rush Seat

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Red Wooden Stools with Woven Rush Seats Sturdy wooden stools featuring a bold red painted frame

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Rush, Hardwood

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s
Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s Set of three bar stools with shaped seat and

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Art Deco stool by Jindrich Halabala in Red Dedar Velvet
Art Deco stool by Jindrich Halabala in Red Dedar Velvet

Art Deco stool by Jindrich Halabala in Red Dedar Velvet

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This early 20th-century stool is a refined example of Czechoslovak Art Deco design, bearing the

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet

Pair of French Red Painted Steel Stools With Burgundy Mohair Seats
Pair of French Red Painted Steel Stools With Burgundy Mohair Seats

Pair of French Red Painted Steel Stools With Burgundy Mohair Seats

By John Salterini

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of red painted steel garden stools/ottomans with newly upholstered burgundy cushions

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Steel

Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s
Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s

Swedish Stools in lacquered Red Birch, Yngve Ekström "Palle", 1970s

By Yngve Ekström

Located in Hillringsberg, SE

Birch stools in lacquered stylish red, produced in Sweden, 1970s designed by Yngve Ekström. These

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Birch

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Red Iron Stools
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Red Iron Stools

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Red Iron Stools

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish Mid-Century Modern red iron stools made circa 1940. The stools are a set of four and a good

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Red Leather Stools, circa 1970s
Vintage French Red Leather Stools, circa 1970s

Vintage French Red Leather Stools, circa 1970s

Located in Napa, CA

Tall vintage red leather stools from France. Painted tubular steel with red leather tops

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1970s French Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern stool in red wood and straw, 1970s
Italian mid-century modern stool in red wood and straw, 1970s

Italian mid-century modern stool in red wood and straw, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern stool in red wood and straw, 1970s Stool with squared seat in woven

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pair of Patinated Red Painted Wooden Stools with Splayed Legs, 1950s–1960s
Pair of Patinated Red Painted Wooden Stools with Splayed Legs, 1950s–1960s

Pair of Patinated Red Painted Wooden Stools with Splayed Legs, 1950s–1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara

Located in Odense, DK

added stability. The stools are painted in a rich red tone, with natural wear, paint chipping, and

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Pine, Paint

Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery
Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery

Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, metal, velvet, Europe, 1970s. Exquisite barstools in red velvet upholstery. Due to the

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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery
Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery

Bar Stools in Metal and Red Corduroy Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, metal, velvet, Europe, 1970s. Exquisite barstools in red velvet upholstery. Due to the

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1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in red color. The stools

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Dragon Barrel Form Garden Stool
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Dragon Barrel Form Garden Stool

Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Dragon Barrel Form Garden Stool

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice Chinese red lacquered barrel form garden stool / plant stand with dragon motif, circa

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Elm

2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks

2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks

By Emeco

Located in Philadelphia, PA

counter stools are made from aluminum and have a brushed finish. The seat and back are red plastic. The

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1950s American Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood
Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood

Danish Pair of Stools in Red Upholstery and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of stools or ottomans, faux leather, beech, brass, Denmark, 1940s These elegant Scandinavian

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Brass

Restored Rattan Spiral Leg Strand Pair of Two Single Stand Red Bar Stools
Restored Rattan Spiral Leg Strand Pair of Two Single Stand Red Bar Stools

Restored Rattan Spiral Leg Strand Pair of Two Single Stand Red Bar Stools

Located in Van Nuys, CA

These beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired single-stand spiral leg bar stools with a double

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Tripod Stools in Red Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Mid-Century Pair of Italian Tripod Stools in Red Velvet and Brass, 1950s

Mid-Century Pair of Italian Tripod Stools in Red Velvet and Brass, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous pair of Italian stools in golden brass and red velvet produced in Italy during the 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather
Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather

Pair of Vintage Italian Stools in Red Faux Leather

Located in Milano, IT

their integrity. In summary, this pair of Italian vintage stools in red faux leather is much more than

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Olof Kettunen for J. Merivaara Red Lacquered Plywood % Steel Stool Stendig 1950s
Olof Kettunen for J. Merivaara Red Lacquered Plywood % Steel Stool Stendig 1950s

Olof Kettunen for J. Merivaara Red Lacquered Plywood % Steel Stool Stendig 1950s

By J.Merivaara, Olof Kettunen, Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Lacquered in a bright red, it is set on a grey lacquered steel base. Signed beneath with a Stendig label

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern bar stool came from the famous Vic’s Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach on

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fabric

Marzio Cecchi Pair of Italian Red Rope High Stools
Marzio Cecchi Pair of Italian Red Rope High Stools

Marzio Cecchi Pair of Italian Red Rope High Stools

By Marzio Cecchi

Located in Milano, IT

pair of stools through its gear is also swivel. Their great peculiarity is the seat made of red rope

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Iron

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern
Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

Located in San Francisco, US

This charming French stool from the 1970s showcases the era’s dedication to functional beauty

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Rush, Wood, Lacquer

Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s
Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s

Modern Red Vintage Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni , 1950s

By Zanotta, Achille Castiglioni

Located in Vienna, AT

Zanotta circa 1978. An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in red, silver and brown color tones

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Red Beech Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition
Pair of Midcentury Red Beech Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition

Pair of Midcentury Red Beech Stools, 1960s, Original Preserved Condition

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of midcentury red beech stools, 1960s, original preserved condition.   

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Six Tall Stools
Six Tall Stools

Six Tall Stools

$1,800 / set

Six Tall Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fun red and white stools on sturdy metal frames with footrests. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Black, Red and Blue Seats Low Bar Stools, 1950s France
Black, Red and Blue Seats Low Bar Stools, 1950s France

Black, Red and Blue Seats Low Bar Stools, 1950s France

Located in Antwerp, BE

These fifties tri-colored low stools in wrought iron and reupholstered leather was designed in

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Wrought Iron

Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy
Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy

Space Age Vintage Pair Duo Plastic Stools Tabouret Red Green 1970s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

red 1970s Italy. A wonderful pair or duo stools or tabourets from plastic in fresh and joyful red and

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Plastic

Czech Red Beech Midcentury Stool, Original Well Preserved Condition, 1950s
Czech Red Beech Midcentury Stool, Original Well Preserved Condition, 1950s

Czech Red Beech Midcentury Stool, Original Well Preserved Condition, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Midcentury stool from Czechoslovakia Original well preserved condition Period: 1950-1959.

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents
Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents

Rattan Conical Stool / Side Table with Braided Acrylic Blue Red Accents

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Modernist handcrafted stool, Rattan, Bamboo. Spain, 1960s-1970s. Rare find. This cool

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Acrylic, Cane

1950s Egyptian Ottoman Camel Saddle Stool with Red and Gold Cushion
1950s Egyptian Ottoman Camel Saddle Stool with Red and Gold Cushion

1950s Egyptian Ottoman Camel Saddle Stool with Red and Gold Cushion

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Vintage Egyptian, North Africa camel saddle shape stool. A middle eastern wood and leather

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950s Retro Vintage French Industrial Metal Stool with Red Vinyl Seat
1950s Retro Vintage French Industrial Metal Stool with Red Vinyl Seat

1950s Retro Vintage French Industrial Metal Stool with Red Vinyl Seat

Located in Markington, GB

1950s retro vintage French Industrial metal stool with red vinyl seat.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Set of Two White and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Set of Two White and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Set of Two White and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Retro 1960s Wooden Seat with Metal Frame Tomado Stool 'Red Seat'
Retro 1960s Wooden Seat with Metal Frame Tomado Stool 'Red Seat'

Retro 1960s Wooden Seat with Metal Frame Tomado Stool 'Red Seat'

By Tomado, Adriaan Dekker

Located in Markington, GB

Retro 1960s wooden seat with metal frame Tomado stools.  

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Stools Midcentury Modern Black, Blue and Red, Germany, 1950s
Set of Three Stools Midcentury Modern Black, Blue and Red, Germany, 1950s

Set of Three Stools Midcentury Modern Black, Blue and Red, Germany, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Midcentury Modern fifties set of three stools with new leather upholstery seats in the colors red

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Metal

Pair of Solid Oak Stools with Red Vinyl Seats, France, 1960's
Pair of Solid Oak Stools with Red Vinyl Seats, France, 1960's

Pair of Solid Oak Stools with Red Vinyl Seats, France, 1960's

By Pierre Chapo, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of oak stools with red vinyl seats, France, 1960's.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Set of Two Black and Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, 1960s
Set of Two Black and Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, 1960s

Set of Two Black and Red Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Modern Three-Legged Wooden Milking Stool Red & White, Mogens Lassen Style
Danish Modern Three-Legged Wooden Milking Stool Red & White, Mogens Lassen Style

Danish Modern Three-Legged Wooden Milking Stool Red & White, Mogens Lassen Style

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish modern milking stool in the style of Mogens Lassen. It´s made of solid pine wood and comes

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Stool

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

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Vintage Red Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage red stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each vintage red stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage red stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage red stool bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage red stool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cleo Baldon, Terra Furniture and Dimitri Omersa produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Red Stool?

Prices for a vintage red stool start at $10 and top out at $6,400 with the average selling for $1,109.

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.