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Vintage John Behringer Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3
Vintage John Behringer Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3

Vintage John Behringer Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3

By Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage John Behringer for Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3. Item features (3

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stool with Rattan Seat and Chrome Frame
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stool with Rattan Seat and Chrome Frame

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stool with Rattan Seat and Chrome Frame

By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand style bar stool with low rounded rattan seat back and chrome tubular frame. In

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

"Satish" bar stools in leather and chromed tubular steel by Eckart Muthesius
"Satish" bar stools in leather and chromed tubular steel by Eckart Muthesius

"Satish" bar stools in leather and chromed tubular steel by Eckart Muthesius

By Eckart Muthesius

Located in amstelveen, NL

In 1931 the German architect Eckart Muthesius designed this Art Deco bar stool as a part of his

Category

1990s European Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Giorgio Collection Charisma Bar Stool, Gold Chrome, Velvet, Italy, New
Giorgio Collection Charisma Bar Stool, Gold Chrome, Velvet, Italy, New

Giorgio Collection Charisma Bar Stool, Gold Chrome, Velvet, Italy, New

By Giorgio Collection

Located in New York, NY

. Crafted with a stunning gold chrome stainless steel swivel base, this bar stool showcases the iconic

Category

2010s Italian Stools

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio.  White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio.  White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Kansas City, MO

six. The Iuta bar stools are a B&B Italia icon. The seat is a molded technical wire mesh shell in

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wire

Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White
Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well made matching set of four stools made by Design Institute & designed by Milo Baughman. These

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable
3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile
'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile

'Forest' Chrome Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design Knoll Textile

By Arik Levy, Bernhardt Design, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

'Forest' Bar swivel stool designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design The listed price is per bar

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool
Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool

Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar stool by Marcel Breuer, c.1970s, Italy. The stool features a continuous chrome tubing

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools. Please see our other listing or inquire if

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery
Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

Four (4) NIB Cesca Bar Stools Marcel Breuer Knoll Chromed Steel Upholstery

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

reasonably negotiate. At this time, we have a total of 8 stools. Please see our other listing or inquire if

Category

2010s American Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s
Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s

Space Age Bar Stools, 1970s

Located in Neuss, NW

Space age bar stools from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of chromed stainless steel. The seats

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Set of 4 DIA Design Institute America Chrome Arm Barstools Bar Stools
Vintage Set of 4 DIA Design Institute America Chrome Arm Barstools Bar Stools

Vintage Set of 4 DIA Design Institute America Chrome Arm Barstools Bar Stools

By Design Institute America

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage set of 4 DIA Design Institute of America chrome arm barstools stools, tagged underneath

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Bar Stool in Chrome and Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Bar Stool in Chrome and Wood

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cantilever Bar Stool in Chrome and Wood

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Trenton, NJ

interiors. Sized perfectly for bar or counter seating, the stool makes an excellent addition to a kitchen

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available
2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

2010s Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stool in Chrome 4x Available

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Bertoia Bar Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools with Aqua Mohair Upholstery and Chrome Bases
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools with Aqua Mohair Upholstery and Chrome Bases

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools with Aqua Mohair Upholstery and Chrome Bases

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of 6 mid-century bar stools (bar height) with cantilevered chrome frames complete with footrest

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats
2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats

2010s Knoll Bertoia Bar Stools in Satin Chrome w/ Blue Seats

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style White Rattan Bar Height Stools w/ Chrome Legs
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style White Rattan Bar Height Stools w/ Chrome Legs

Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand Style White Rattan Bar Height Stools w/ Chrome Legs

By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style angle backed rattan bar stools with white rattan seating and

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Joe Colombo Bar Stool for Zanotta
Joe Colombo Bar Stool for Zanotta

Joe Colombo Bar Stool for Zanotta

By Zanotta, Joe Colombo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar stool by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c.1970s, Italy. The swivel 'Birillo' stool features a small

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools
Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools

Post-Modern Italian Bar Unit with Cabinets and Bar Stools

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar unit, chrome, metal, glass, mirror, fabric, wood, Italy, 1970s This Italian bar from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools /Kitchen Stools
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools /Kitchen Stools

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools /Kitchen Stools

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Westport, CT

Pair Italian Charlotte Perriand style chrome tubular, Z shaped Bar stool blue Naugahyde.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" Bar Stools, 4
Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" Bar Stools, 4

Charlotte Perriand "Les Arcs" Bar Stools, 4

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Astoria, NY

Charlotte Perriand (French, 1903-1999) Set of Four  "Les Arcs" Bar Stools, brown leather seats

Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design
Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design

Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: D 54 x W 52.1 x H 99.1 cm. Seat Height: 73.7 cm

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Walnut and Aluminum Bar Stools
Vintage Walnut and Aluminum Bar Stools

Vintage Walnut and Aluminum Bar Stools

Located in North Hollywood, CA

walnut tone that adds an elegant touch to any space. The stylish aluminum and chrome base not only

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of 1960s Aluminum Bar Stools
Pair of 1960s Aluminum Bar Stools

Pair of 1960s Aluminum Bar Stools

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of 1960s cast aluminum bar stools with chrome footrests Diameter of seat is 14 1/4".

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Pair Art Deco Swivel Bar Stools
Pair Art Deco Swivel Bar Stools

Pair Art Deco Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Art Deco swivel bar stools, with all original black and off white naugahyde, in all

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller
Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool, Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Grey Eames Molded Plastic Bar Stool by Herman Miller 2020. Price is for one stool. In total 6

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modern Sculpted JoJo Model Bar Stools by Allermuir
Modern Sculpted JoJo Model Bar Stools by Allermuir

Modern Sculpted JoJo Model Bar Stools by Allermuir

Located in Doylestown, PA

shell seat in laminated beech with a four-legged chrome base. A comfortable and versatile stool with a

Category

Early 2000s English Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Henrik Tengler Time Bar Stool For One Collection
Henrik Tengler Time Bar Stool For One Collection

Henrik Tengler Time Bar Stool For One Collection

By Henrik Tengler

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

) Legs: Chrome or black painted. Upholstered seat w/button in fabric or leather. The Time Bar Stool

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of vintage Italian Art Deco style marine bar stools. Each with black leather seats and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools

Located in Port Jervis, NY

. Swiveling freely bar stools are in amazing condition. Almost no wear. Made by the Admiral Chrome Corp from

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish retro set of vintage modern bar stools feature vinyl swivel seats, sturdy metal frames

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining
7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining

7 Thonet Bar Stools / Sold Singly/3 Remaining

By Thonet

Located in Sheffield, MA

An authentic collection of 3 of 7 still remaining iconic Thonet stools from the 1930s, marked on

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats
Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats

Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats

By Metz & Co.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Metz & Co, set of five bar stools, cane, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1970s. Set of five

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s

Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bar stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

By Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available. Price reflects one. Very solid

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modern Industrial Chrome & Blue Fabric Bar Height Barstools a Pair
Modern Industrial Chrome & Blue Fabric Bar Height Barstools a Pair

Modern Industrial Chrome & Blue Fabric Bar Height Barstools a Pair

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Modern Industrial pair of bar height barstools comprised of chromed steel frames, blue

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff for Shells Wire Pedestal & Black Leather Bar Stool
Arthur Umanoff for Shells Wire Pedestal & Black Leather Bar Stool

Arthur Umanoff for Shells Wire Pedestal & Black Leather Bar Stool

By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Queens, NY

"Mid-Century American (1960s) chrome wire bar stool in a conical, space-age geometric op art design

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair
Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair

Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Miami, FL

Lucite swivel bar stools attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3
Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

By Knoll

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 3 Knoll modernist bar stools a very rare variant with only a handful that have ever been

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Enamel

Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bar Stool by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bar Stool by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bar Stool by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find very rare midcentury Bar Stools done in Rosewood Veneer, with leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Style Bar Stool, Slatted Beech, Black Metal
Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Style Bar Stool, Slatted Beech, Black Metal

Mid-Century Arthur Umanoff Style Bar Stool, Slatted Beech, Black Metal

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bar stool in the Arthur Umanoff style combines slatted beech wood with a black enameled tubular

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Chrome

Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s
Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s

Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern bar stools. Striking Dutch design from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats high bar stools chairs in white.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Lyra Bar Stool -Pair, by Sigurdur Thorsteinsson for Magis, Italy 1990s
Lyra Bar Stool -Pair, by Sigurdur Thorsteinsson for Magis, Italy 1990s

Lyra Bar Stool -Pair, by Sigurdur Thorsteinsson for Magis, Italy 1990s

By Magis

Located in Debrecen, HU

elegant: a slightly curved, bent wooden seat paired with slender, chrome-plated steel legs that create an

Category

1990s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair
Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair

Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Monrovia, CA

LITTLE TULIP designer Pierre Paulin, 1965. Made in The Netherlands by Artifort. "A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful." -Pier...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Fasem Italia Set of 3 postmodern bar stools by Nobu Tanigawa, 1990
Fasem Italia Set of 3 postmodern bar stools by Nobu Tanigawa, 1990

Fasem Italia Set of 3 postmodern bar stools by Nobu Tanigawa, 1990

By Nobu Tanigawa, Fasem International

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This set of three postmodern bar stools from Fasem Italia combines Italian design artistry of the

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

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Chrome Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of chrome bar stools available for sale. Frequently made of metal, chrome and animal skin, all chrome bar stools available were constructed with great care. There are 861 antique and vintage chrome bar stools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 39 modern editions to choose from as well. Chrome bar stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Chrome bar stools are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some chrome bar stools are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller chrome bar stools, measuring 4.73 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Chrome bar stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Milo Baughman and Dirk Van Sliedregt are consistently popular.

How Much are Chrome Bar Stools?

Prices for chrome bar stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, chrome bar stools begin at $10 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,210.

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.

Questions About Chrome Bar Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The comfort of a rattan bar stool is really a matter of preference. Some styles are crafted with a back or cushion for additional comfort, while some may support the addition of a cushioned seat. On 1stDivs, find a range of rattan bar stool styles to suit any preference.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2023
    Whether saddle bar stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, some people find the curved seats featured on these stools supportive because they conform to the body's contours. Find a variety of saddle bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.