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Bar Stools Cast Iron

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery
Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Early 1900s Vintage Cast Iron Bar Stool - New leather upholstery Wear consistent with age and use

Category

Early 20th Century Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3
Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3

Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3

Located in Esperance, NY

These chairs are exceptionally well-crafted and of high quality, boasting a substantial weight that reflects their durability. Each chair features a stamp under the seat indicating i...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish
Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish

Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish

$3,514 / item

H 44.1 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in

Needle Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome Finish

Located in Paris, FR

Bar stool needle swivel in polished aluminium in chrome finish. On swivel base with footrest

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Stool, France, circa 1950
Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Stool, France, circa 1950

Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Stool, France, circa 1950

$7,000

H 33.5 in W 13 in D 12.75 in

Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Stool, France, circa 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

This spare bar stool in leather and painted cast iron sets up a stark contrast between form and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Stools

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Lovely Pair of Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools + Cast Iron Cocktail Bar Top Table
Lovely Pair of Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools + Cast Iron Cocktail Bar Top Table

Lovely Pair of Bentwood Thonet Bar Stools + Cast Iron Cocktail Bar Top Table

By Thonet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Thonet Bentwood bar stools with tall cast

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Metal Bar Stool
Cast Iron Metal Bar Stool

Cast Iron Metal Bar Stool

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H 42 in W 15 in D 15 in

Cast Iron Metal Bar Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

Cast iron metal bar stool. Perfect for your wine tasting cellar or bar. Bar height can be cut

Category

20th Century Mexican Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Tractor Bar Stools
Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Tractor Bar Stools

Pair of Antique Victorian Cast Iron Tractor Bar Stools

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of Victorian iron bar stools with adapted tractor seats. These were made in

Category

Antique 1890s English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

1960s Bar Stool with Cast Iron Base and Leather Seat, set with 7 bar stools.
1960s Bar Stool with Cast Iron Base and Leather Seat, set with 7 bar stools.

1960s Bar Stool with Cast Iron Base and Leather Seat, set with 7 bar stools.

Located in Oirlo, LI

stylish stools have a sturdy cast iron base, a luxurious black leather seat and a handy metal footrest

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 1900s Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Bar Stools- a Pair
Early 1900s Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Bar Stools- a Pair

Early 1900s Vintage Heavy Cast Iron Bar Stools- a Pair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage cast iron swivel bar stools were designed and manufactured in the United States during the

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Iron Bar Stool
French 1940s Neoclassical Style Iron Bar Stool

French 1940s Neoclassical Style Iron Bar Stool

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French painted and gilt iron barstool with swivel base. Newly upholstered in almond leather

Category

Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Industrial Stools, 1950s
Pair of Cast Iron Industrial Stools, 1950s

Pair of Cast Iron Industrial Stools, 1950s

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H 30.32 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Cast Iron Industrial Stools, 1950s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Pair of industrial bar stools with cast iron bases and plywood seats. Beautiful industrial

Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel
Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Suite of 3-bar stools in steel and leather, 1920, cast iron and steel Measures: Seat height 84cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel
Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel

Suite of 3-Bar Stools in Steel and Leather, 1920, Cast Iron and Steel

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Suite of 3-bar stools in steel and leather, 1920, cast iron and steel Measures: Seat height 84cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Suite of Four Cast Iron Vintage Singer Bar Stools Brown Leather Seat Pads 4
Suite of Four Cast Iron Vintage Singer Bar Stools Brown Leather Seat Pads 4

Suite of Four Cast Iron Vintage Singer Bar Stools Brown Leather Seat Pads 4

By Singer

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of four vintage style Singer cast iron brown

Category

20th Century English Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century American Red Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools
Mid-Century American Red Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Mid-Century American Red Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

22 mid-century American bar stools with cast metal and black painted bases with decorative leaf

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of Bar Stools
Set of Bar Stools

Set of Bar Stools

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H 33.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Set of Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three bar stools in cast iron with wood seats. Good design and very sturdy.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Stools

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Bar Stool
French Art Nouveau Bar Stool

French Art Nouveau Bar Stool

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H 32.375 in W 22 in D 22 in

French Art Nouveau Bar Stool

Located in Austin, TX

French Art Nouveau period bar stool with ebonized wood seat, cast iron base, and chrome foot rest.

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Chrome, Iron

set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools
set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools

set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools

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H 39.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools

Located in Bainbridge, NY

4 Classic Umanoff for Raymor Mid Century Bar Stools with Cast Iron foot rest. Sold as set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Iron

PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS
PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS

PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC VERY UNUSUAL TALL CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL SEAT BAR STOOLS.THESE BAR STOOLS ARE RENFORSED WITH

Category

Antique 19th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bar with Matching Bentwood Bar Stools
Mid-Century Modern Bar with Matching Bentwood Bar Stools

Mid-Century Modern Bar with Matching Bentwood Bar Stools

Located in Van Nuys, CA

unit there is plenty of storage for bottles and glassware. The bar stools rest on cast iron legs and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Slatted Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools - Set of 3
Mid Century Slatted Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools - Set of 3

Mid Century Slatted Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools - Set of 3

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Esperance, NY

Introducing a stunning trio of Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools! Crafted from durable cast iron, these

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools
French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools

French Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Bar Stools

By Arthur Court

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular set of three cast iron bar stools made in the French Art Nouveau style. Featuring an

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Stools

Materials

Iron

Four Cast Iron Bar Stools Made of 19th Century Buckeye Akron Tractor Seats
Four Cast Iron Bar Stools Made of 19th Century Buckeye Akron Tractor Seats

Four Cast Iron Bar Stools Made of 19th Century Buckeye Akron Tractor Seats

Located in Sofia, BG

Four bar stools made of "BUCKEYE AKRON" cast iron tractor seats, Altman Miller Company, 19th

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools
Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Set of 3 Mid-Century American Black Vinyl and Cast Metal Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 American Mid-Century Industrial bar stools with cast patinated metal bases, tapered

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of Decorative Bar High Stools
Pair of Decorative Bar High Stools

Pair of Decorative Bar High Stools

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of decorative vintage Mid-Century Modern bar stools on 4 cast iron legs base.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cast Stone

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat / swing arm bar stool from dept. 87 is causing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

"The Original Swing out Seat" The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat from Get Back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools
1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools

1970s Set of Six High Quality Heavy Brass and Wooden German Bar / Yacht Stools

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Absolutely stunning and beautiful set of six German ( high quality ) swivel bar / yacht stools

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool
Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool

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H 42 in W 18 in D 17 in

Vintage Bar / Drafting Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

Heywood wakefield oak drafting stool. Overall Dimensions: 18" x 17" x 42" - 46". Seat height

Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Leather Bar Stools
Pair of Cast Iron and Leather Bar Stools

Pair of Cast Iron and Leather Bar Stools

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H 42.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in

Pair of Cast Iron and Leather Bar Stools

Located in Pasadena, CA

Imbued with an unmistakable heirloom feel, these vintage bar stools have elaborately cast iron

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools
Set of Four Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools

Set of Four Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools

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H 43 in W 18 in D 19 in

Set of Four Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Pasadena, CA

Set of four cast Iron bar stools. "Red/orange leatherette upholstery. Antiqued ivory-painted cast

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool
Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool

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H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in

Gothic Revival Cast Iron Stool

Located in Sheffield, MA

American Gothic Revival hexagonal-shaped cast cast iron stool, with roundels of six petaled flowers

Category

Antique 19th Century American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Gold Coast Bar Stools
Pair of Gold Coast Bar Stools

Pair of Gold Coast Bar Stools

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H 24 in Dm 12 in

Pair of Gold Coast Bar Stools

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair Gold Rush Period cast iron bar stools with wooden seats These could be upholstered or used

Category

Antique 19th Century End Tables

Materials

Metal

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By GF Modern, Greenapple

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$2,400 / set

H 38 in W 17 in D 18 in

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By Marcel Breuer

Located in Atlanta, GA

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By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Markington, GB

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Metal

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H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

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By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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By Börje Johanson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Located in Paris, FR

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$32,000

H 27.5 in W 25 in D 5 in

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By Carlo Bugatti

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Carlo Bugatti Parchment Mirror with Shelf. Italy, circa 1890. Mahogany, ebonized woods, brass, pewter, and parchment foliage motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool

A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool

$4,914

H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in

A High Back Arm Chair, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca Wool

By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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Tonny Bar Stool

$6,374 / item

H 38.98 in W 19.3 in D 17.33 in

Tonny Bar Stool

Located in Paris, FR

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$14,893

H 23.63 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

1950's Stitched Leather Side Tables by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

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Bar Stools Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bar stools cast iron you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each bar stools cast iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage bar stools cast iron now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a bar stools cast iron — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bar stools cast iron, designed in the Art Nouveau, Industrial or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Jacques Adnet and Get Back, Inc. each produced at least one beautiful bar stools cast iron that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bar Stools Cast Iron?

Prices for a bar stools cast iron start at $500 and top out at $8,300 with the average selling for $2,862.

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.