What is the difference between and wet and dry bars?

A dry bar is a case piece that houses barware, spirits and possibly a beverage refrigerator. A wet bar is a dry bar with sink and running water.

What is the most comfortable bar stool?

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.

What is the height of a bar stool?

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.

Why is it called a bar stool?

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.

Are bar stools taller than counter stools?

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.

What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?

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.

Are saddle bar stools comfortable?

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.

What are the two bar stool heights?

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.

How tall should counter and bar stools be?

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.

What are counter height bar stools?

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.

What is the best wood for bar stools?

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.

Are rattan bar stools comfortable?

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.

How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?

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.

Dry Bar With Stools

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French Mid Century Bar Cabinet

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Rosewood And Leather Bar Stools

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Tiki Stool

Dry Bar with Stool in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1950s

$4,586 / set

Dry Bar with Stool in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1950s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century dry bar with stool made in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, rattan, wicker, and Formica.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar with Stools and Brass Details, 1970

$3,500

Mid-Century Modern Dry Bar with Stools and Brass Details, 1970

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

For your consideration, Mid-Century Modern bar made in the early 70s. Great boomerang-shaped top. Made of pine and MDF boards painted with lacquer (orange and dark green), with brass...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Tito Agnoli Dry Bar with Stool in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1950s

$4,008

Tito Agnoli Dry Bar with Stool in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1950s

By Tito Agnoli

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Mid-Century organic dry bar in a gorgeous mix of bamboo, curved rattan, woven wicker and formica.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Formica, Wood

French Mid-Century Wicker Dry Bar with Two Stools, Iron Base, 1950s

$4,472 / set

French Mid-Century Wicker Dry Bar with Two Stools, Iron Base, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Mid-Century Wicker Dry Bar with Two Stools, Iron Base, 1950s. This dry bar is built from woven wicker over a shaped frame, with an inverted trapezoidal silhouette that widens...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s

$16,000

Hollywood Regency Dry Bar with Two Stools and Mirrored Shelf, Italy, 1980s

By Willy Rizzo, Maison Jansen

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a spectacular Hollywood Regency dry bar set, consisting of dry bar counter, two bar stools and the mirrored shelf for bottles and glasses.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Brutalist Hand-Carved Oak Cocktail and Wine Dry Bar with Two Stools

$14,333

1970s Brutalist Hand-Carved Oak Cocktail and Wine Dry Bar with Two Stools

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hand-carved solid oak cocktail and wine bar dating from the 1970s, accompanied by two matching stools. The freestanding bar has a curved front inspired by the form of a wine barrel ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Dry Bar Coated in Leather with 3 stools, by l'Atelier, Brazilian Mid-Century

$24,680

Dry Bar Coated in Leather with 3 stools, by l'Atelier, Brazilian Mid-Century

By L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in São Paulo, SP

This dry bar with accompanying stools, a creation of the 1960s by l'Atelier, which was under the aegis of Jorge Zalszupin, is a distinguished example of mid-century Brazilian design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

"Maison Jansen" brass Modular Bar with 3 Bar Stools.

$6,306 / set

"Maison Jansen" brass Modular Bar with 3 Bar Stools.

Located in Waasmunster, BE

Striking vintage bar set featuring a sculptural brass-finished metal frame, dark inset panels and three matching bar stools. The combination of warm brass tones, deep brown surfaces ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s

$2,072 / set

Vintage Illuminated Bar with Stools, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking seventies bar with a black lacquered wooden case, chrome legs and heavy chrome and skai bar stools. The inside of the bar provides plenty of storage space. The bar als...

Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

French Cerused Art Deco Style Oak Bar with Bar stools

$25,000 / set

French Cerused Art Deco Style Oak Bar with Bar stools

Located in New York, NY

One of a kind original French bar. 3 gorgeous bar stools. Lots of storage and character. For a chic and authentic speakeasy in your home. The 2 cabinets are separate and can be assem...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Laminate, Oak

Rare 1960's free standing bar with the original bar stools

$7,500

Rare 1960's free standing bar with the original bar stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare 1960's Free standing complete bar with the original stools, I bought it from the original owner who was 85 years old

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

$2,717 / set

Hollywood regency bar with three stools, 1970s - Italy

By Cidue

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking but compact bar counter made from high end materials like glass, brass, leather and lacquered wood with 3 bar stools from Cidue. The bar counter is great for its versatilit...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rattan Tiki Bar Set with two Rattan Stools

$2,293 / set

Vintage Rattan Tiki Bar Set with two Rattan Stools

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Vintage rattan Tiki bar set with two rattan stools. Charming bamboo dry bar / cocktail bar with black top.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Italian burl wood cocktail bar with illuminated back bar and two stools, 1970s

$12,498

Italian burl wood cocktail bar with illuminated back bar and two stools, 1970s

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

An exceptional Italian cocktail bar from the 1970s, distinguished by its sculptural design, richly figured burl wood veneer, elegant brass-toned detailing and remarkable integrated l...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Home Cocktail Bar with bar stools and mirror, England 1960s

$11,237

Mid Century Modern Home Cocktail Bar with bar stools and mirror, England 1960s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an extremely rare and very chic home cocktail bar that consists of a bar counter, pair of bar stools and a mirror with shelves and backlight and golden ...

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar with 2 Stools, 1950s

$5,848

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar with 2 Stools, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bar With 2 Stools, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Pine Bar Set with Three Stools, Netherlands, 1970s Design

$2,092 / set

Brutalist Pine Bar Set with Three Stools, Netherlands, 1970s Design

Located in Lemmer, NL

Brutalist bar bar stools 1970s pine Period 1970s Design Unknown Condition Good signs of use/patina Dimensions 106 x 41 x 65 (h x w x d) Details Pine; set consisting of bar...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Dry Bars

Materials

Pine

French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Counter with Two Stools, 1950s

$4,586

French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Counter with Two Stools, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Bamboo and Rattan Bar Counter with Two Stools, 1950s. This set is built from split bamboo and woven rattan, comprising a demilune bar counter and two tall bar stools. The cou...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood

Italian School Rare bar cabinet set with two stools, 1950s.

$12,040

Italian School Rare bar cabinet set with two stools, 1950s.

Located in Milano, IT

Italian School Rare bar cabinet set with two stools, 1950s. Glass and lacquered mixed softwoods. Manufactured in Italy. 109 W x 44 D x 113 H cm / 42.9 W x 17.3 D x 44.4 H in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Mid-Century Bamboo Tiki Bar With Pair Of Stools

$3,990

French Mid-Century Bamboo Tiki Bar With Pair Of Stools

Located in London, GB

A lovely French Mid-century Tiki Bar Set. Circa 1950s–60s sourced in Paris. The L-shaped bar is clad in closely spaced bamboo/cane with rounded corners and a raised bamboo rail fixed...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Rustic Carved Wooden Bar With Stools And Wine Chest, 20th Century

$3,210 / set

Rustic Carved Wooden Bar With Stools And Wine Chest, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Carved Wooden Bar with Stools and Wine Chest - Rustic and Functional Set Discover this unique set including a solid carved wooden bar, two matching stools and an elegant wine chest....

Category

20th Century Other Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Rattan Cocktail Bar With Three Stools, 1960's

$4,816

Mid-Century Rattan Cocktail Bar With Three Stools, 1960's

Located in Vienna, Austria

A beautiful Mid-century rattan cocktail bar, featuring a glass top and three rattan bar stools. The bar is constructed from vertical rattan elements attached to a substructure creat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Glass

1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools

$4,013 / set

1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools

Located in Antwerp, BE

A very stylish and unusual vintage bar with two matching bar stools. This was made in France in the 1950-60’s. The top is black formica and the stools are also black steel.Very nice ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

French Curved Rattan and Wicker Standing Bar with Three Stools, 1950s

$4,300 / set

French Curved Rattan and Wicker Standing Bar with Three Stools, 1950s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French Curved Rattan and Wicker Standing Bar with Three Stools, 1950s. This standing bar set is built from woven rattan and wicker over a wrought iron frame, with a leather-covered ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century French Art Deco Style Round Bar with Six Stools

$9,018

20th Century French Art Deco Style Round Bar with Six Stools

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

20th Century French, Art Deco round bar with six matching stools. Palisander veneer and marble like top. Very decorative cocktail bar, circa 1950. Signs of wear commensurate with ag...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti

$12,000 / set

Mid-Century Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, Attributed to Gio Ponti

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Rare and Exquisite Rosewood Bar Cabinet with Stools, design Attributed to Gio Ponti Step into a world of timeless elegance with this exceptional rosewood bar cabinet and stools.Craft...

Category

Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

1920s Art Deco Rattan Kidney Shaped Bar Set with Upholstered Stools

$8,500 / set

1920s Art Deco Rattan Kidney Shaped Bar Set with Upholstered Stools

Located in Nashua, NH

An exceptional Rattan Bar and matching pair of bar stools in an Art Deco styling, American,C. 1920s.This kidney shaped bar has a beautiful quarter sawn oak bar top with a uniquely cu...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Oak

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar Set with 3 Stools, Netherlands, 1970s

$688Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar Set with 3 Stools, Netherlands, 1970s

Located in Oirlo, LI

Brutalist Mid-Century Wooden Bar with 3 Bar Chairs, 1970s Beautiful wooden set, a bar with three bar stools made of light wood. Always nice for a shop or man cave. Beautiful shelv...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Home Bar With Cabinet and Stools in Walnut

$6,700

Mid-Century Modern Italian Home Bar With Cabinet and Stools in Walnut

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The set consists of three low bar stools, one dry bar and a wall unit with two tambour doors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bar Black Lacquer, Burl Wood & Brass, with Two Stools

$25,000 / set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Bar Black Lacquer, Burl Wood & Brass, with Two Stools

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This dramatic 1970s Argentine Designer bar cabinet combines glossy black lacquer, richly figured burl wood panels, and polished brass trim in a sculptural angled form — a flat front ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1980s Spanish Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Mini Bar Furniture with Three Stools

$4,013 / set

1980s Spanish Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Mini Bar Furniture with Three Stools

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Spanish bamboo, wood and rattan mini bar furniture with three stools.

Category

Vintage 1980s European Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Wood

Italian Bar or Refrigerator with Pair of Leather Stools by Stilglass Guzzini

$9,800

Italian Bar or Refrigerator with Pair of Leather Stools by Stilglass Guzzini

By Stilglass

Located in New York, NY

Italian bar with built in refrigerator. The bar is black and white laminate. The refrigerator is in working order. Has a glass top. Has a wonderful modern look. Stools are black leat...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bar Suite: Black Lacquer & Wood with 3 Leather Stools, c. 1940

$12,000 / set

Art Deco Bar Suite: Black Lacquer & Wood with 3 Leather Stools, c. 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This curated bar set is a premier example of mid-century luxury craftsmanship. The suite is defined by a bold visual contrast, pairing the deep, lustrous finish of piano-black lacque...

Category

Vintage 1940s Argentine Art Deco Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wood, Jute, Iron, Venetian Tiles American Bar with Two Stools, Mid-20th Century

$6,500 / set

Wood, Jute, Iron, Venetian Tiles American Bar with Two Stools, Mid-20th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Wood, jute, iron, venetian tiles American bar with two leather and iron stools, mid-20th century. Stools dimensions: 78 cm height, 28 cm width, 40 cm depth. Bar dimensions: 110 c...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Iron

Vintage Bamboo Tiki with Matching Stools

$2,495 / set

Vintage Bamboo Tiki with Matching Stools

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Bamboo Tiki Bar, comes with 3 matching stools. These would look bar features a foot rest and the the inside is open for storage and has a shelf for bottles and barware. These...

Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo

1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools

$2,500 / set

1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools

By Giotto Stoppino, Chrome Craft

Located in Ferndale, MI

1960s dry bar with four bar stools . Bio-morphic shaped smoked glass top rests on chrome frame with cream lacquered panels .

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

Recent Sales

Bar with Two Stools by Domus

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 42.13 in D 18.12 in

Bar with Two Stools by Domus

By Domus Danica

Located in Mexico City, DF

Bar with two stools by DOMUS

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Dry Bars

Cesare Lacca Vintage Bar with Stool

Unavailable

H 45 in W 35 in D 17 in

Cesare Lacca Vintage Bar with Stool

Located in Bedford, NY

FLOATING BAR WITH ARC SHAPED GLASS TOP- VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPH OF GENOA REGATA ON FRONT- 2 WHITE LACQUERED DRAWERS AND WINE BINS IN BACK-put in after construction. BRASS SUPPORT SIDES- B...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany, Glass

Jacques Adnet Style Bar with Two Stools

Unavailable

H 40 in W 47.5 in D 28 in

Jacques Adnet Style Bar with Two Stools

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Miami, FL

Jacques Adnet style bar. Sold with two stools. Another pair available. 14" D black laminated top, 14" D inside. Stool: 30.5" H, 13" diameter top seat. Image 5: Catalogue Auction...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modernist Art Deco Dry Bar in Rosewood and Sycamore

Unavailable

H 45.28 in W 61.03 in D 35.44 in

Modernist Art Deco Dry Bar in Rosewood and Sycamore

By Dominique

Located in deauville, FR

Rare and beautiful Art Deco dry bar with two stools. Sycamore top. Rosewood outside and inside.

Category

Early 20th Century French Dry Bars

Materials

Zinc, Chrome, Steel

Italian 1960s Bar Furniture with Fridge, Radio and Two Stools

Unavailable

H 77.96 in W 66.15 in D 49.22 in

Italian 1960s Bar Furniture with Fridge, Radio and Two Stools

Located in Parma, IT

Bar furniture of 1960s Italian production. Wooden structure covered with velvet, steel and mirror; with bottles holders and hastray. Electrical system with spotlights, working radi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Eric Buch Mid-century Dry Bar with Stools

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H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 18.51 in

Eric Buch Mid-century Dry Bar with Stools

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

Eric Buch was a Danish furniture designer known for his mid-20th-century modern designs. Eric Buch mid-century dry bar with stools reflects the sleek and functional design characteri...

Category

Vintage 1960s European Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Gabriella Crespi Style Hollywood Regency Pencil Reed Dry Bar with Stools

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H 42.25 in W 53 in D 24.5 in

Gabriella Crespi Style Hollywood Regency Pencil Reed Dry Bar with Stools

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stunning and rare dry bar set. Sunburst patterned pencil reed throughout both the bar and the chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Smoked Glass, Wood

Italian Century Modern Chrome, Lucite and Glass Signed Dry Bar with Stools

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H 37.01 in W 52.76 in L 37.01 in

Italian Century Modern Chrome, Lucite and Glass Signed Dry Bar with Stools

Located in Miami, FL

About Very nice quality Mid-Century Modern design bar with two columns in both sides. The top is made of ebonized wood. Includes a pair of matching signed stools Stools measur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Lucite, Wood

An Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with 3 Stools

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H 51.19 in W 36.23 in D 16.15 in

An Art Deco Dry Bar Cabinet with 3 Stools

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An Art déco dry bar cabinet, with glass covered, with 3 stools in wood, metal and leather.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Leather

Brothers Furniture Harlequin Whiskey Barrel Dry Bar Set with Bar Stools

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H 41.13 in W 50 in D 25 in

Brothers Furniture Harlequin Whiskey Barrel Dry Bar Set with Bar Stools

By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco, Brothers Furniture Corp.

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Vintage whisky barrel bar set made by Brothers Furniture Corp. of Livermore, Kentucky. Who know’s whiskey better than Kentucky? This bar set captures the spirit of America itself, sc...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Faux Leather, Formica, Oak

Olavi Hanninen Dry Bar Set with Stools, Finland, 1959

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H 42.13 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in

Olavi Hanninen Dry Bar Set with Stools, Finland, 1959

By Mikko Nupponen, Olavi Hanninen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very rare dry bar designed by Olavi Hanninen for Mikko Nupponen, Finland 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Free Standing Danish Teak Dry Bar with Two Tarm Stole Bar Stools

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H 45.38 in W 63.13 in D 19.63 in

Free Standing Danish Teak Dry Bar with Two Tarm Stole Bar Stools

By Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen, Tarm Stole, Vantinge Møbelindustri, Erik Buch

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Exceptional free standing Danish teak bar complete with a pair of Tarm Stole bar stools.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Upholstered and Ebonized Wood Dry Bar with Two Stools

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H 41.74 in W 51.19 in D 13.39 in

French Art Deco Upholstered and Ebonized Wood Dry Bar with Two Stools

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco upholstered and ebonized wood dry bar with two stools Beautiful dry bar with two stools.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950’s Restored Stacked Rattan Dry Bar With Three Custom Upholstered Stools

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H 42.5 in W 68.5 in D 36 in

1950’s Restored Stacked Rattan Dry Bar With Three Custom Upholstered Stools

By Paul Frankl

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A true Old Florida showpiece, this 1950’s stacked rattan dry bar set is a rare survivor of mid-century tropical design — meticulously restored, refinished, and reimagined from top to...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Plywood

Bar Set with Stools

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H 42.92 in W 38.59 in D 20.48 in

Bar Set with Stools

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Amazing bar set with ship's wheel in the style of Ico Parisi. Standing bar with magnificent brass shaped legs. Two brass stools.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Bar Counter with Stools

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H 35.83 in Dm 29.53 in

Bar Counter with Stools

Located in Madrid, ES

Bar with wooden structure, perplex screen and chrome and gold steel details. Interior with revolving bottle rack backlit. Pair of stools made of steel and brass.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Three Stool, Italy, 1970s

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H 75.99 in W 47.25 in

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Three Stool, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a counter with a mirrored glass top, chrome sides and a suede front panel. A fridge is...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s

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H 75.99 in W 47.25 in

Dry Bar and Illuminated Storage of Willy Rizzo with Two Stool, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Illuminated bar and warehouse in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, early 1970s. The set includes a counter with a mirrored glass top, chrome sides and a suede front panel. A fridge is...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

1970s Space Age Three-Piece Pedestal Dry Bar with Two Stools by Chrome Craft

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H 36.5 in W 48 in D 40 in

1970s Space Age Three-Piece Pedestal Dry Bar with Two Stools by Chrome Craft

By Chrome Craft

Located in Buffalo, NY

A midcentury Space Age three-piece pedestal dry bar with two accompanying bar stools from Chromecraft.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

Tiki Bar with Stools and Back Bar

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H 82 in W 50 in

Tiki Bar with Stools and Back Bar

Located in Palm Springs, CA

One of a kind studio made tiki bar with back bar and a pair of bar stools. Contains new heavy canvas fabric in vintage style. Bar measures: 50" wide, 26" deep and 42" high. The bac...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Erik Buch boomerang dry bar and stool rosewood Dyrlund Denmark 1960

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H 41.34 in W 51.19 in D 21.26 in

Erik Buch boomerang dry bar and stool rosewood Dyrlund Denmark 1960

By Erik Buch, Dyrlund

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Highly refined freestanding dry bar cabinet with bar stool designed by Erik Buch for Dyrlund, Denmark 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar w/ Pair of Swivel Bar Stools

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H 39.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar w/ Pair of Swivel Bar Stools

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Paul Frankl Style Half-Moon Bamboo Tiki Dry-Bar with 2 Swivel Bamboo Bar Stools - 3 Piece Set Let this mid century tiki bar be the finishing touch that allows y...

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Vintage 1950s American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

1950 Bar With Three Stool

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H 43 in W 59 in D 24 in

1950 Bar With Three Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very nice mid century bar, it has the cutting board at the back, and the space for glasses and iced bucket ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE CREDIT OR EXCHANGE ONLY

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

50's Italian Bar with Stool

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H 41 in W 50 in D 31 in

50's Italian Bar with Stool

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unusual 50's Italian bar with black glass top and three leged stool with original upholstery

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Vintage 1950s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Wood, Glass

Fantabulous Lucite and Mirrored Bar with Matching Bar Stools

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H 40 in W 53.5 in

Fantabulous Lucite and Mirrored Bar with Matching Bar Stools

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Mid-Century Modern cool sleek and glitzy Lucite dry bar with 2 matching bar stools. The bar is mirrored on the apron and has a single drawer as well as lot of functional holes to sto...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Chrome

5 Piece Bamboo Bar with Stools

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H 41.5 in W 48.5 in D 18.75 in

5 Piece Bamboo Bar with Stools

By Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Freestanding bamboo counter bar, with four stools. The bar has a drawer, and pull out work shelf. Nice clean stylish and complete set. Stools -26.5' H x 14"- D Bar dimensions in li...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Bamboo

Wrought Iron Bar with Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

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H 39 in W 48 in D 16 in

Wrought Iron Bar with Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Ferndale, MI

Wrought Iron Bar with Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff . Bar: 48" wide x 16" deep x 39" tall Stools: 14" diameter x 28.5" tall

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Vintage 1950s American Dry Bars

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bar Counter with Couple of Stools

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H 40.16 in W 50.01 in D 21.66 in

Bar Counter with Couple of Stools

Located in Madrid, ES

Bar with wood structure, perplex green screen and chromed steel details. Interior with revolving bottle rack backlit. Pair of stools made of steel and upholstered in black leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

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Dry Bar With Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of dry bar with stools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and natural fiber, all dry bar with stools available were constructed with great care. Dry bar with stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Dry bar with stools bearing mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many dry bar with stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Tito Agnoli, Jacques Adnet and Arthur Umanoff produced popular dry bar with stools that are worth a look.

How Much are Dry Bar With Stools?

Prices for dry bar with stools start at $336 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $4,085.

Finding the Right Dry-bars for You

The name “dry bar” can be a bit of a misnomer. After all, the last thing you would want a bar to do is run dry. In this case, the “dry” descriptor in your antique or vintage dry bar doesn’t refer to a lack of drinks. Instead, it serves to differentiate dry-bar furniture from wet-bar installations. The latter is typically a permanent fixture in a home, requiring plumbing to support a built-in sink.

In short, a dry bar is a piece of furniture or tabletop area that you’ve built into your space for mixing cocktails and storing everything needed —bottles, barware and other accessories — for the intoxicating in-home bar you’ve designed.

Some dry bars were built with minimalism in mind. Those crafted by designers associated with mid-century modernism or Scandinvanian modern, for example, likely looked to these as practical furnishings to serve as a cabinet or case piece. But there have been decorative and even outwardly sculptural interpretations by Art Deco furniture makers and those working in the Hollywood Regency style over the years.

No matter what kind of antique, new or vintage dry bar fits your space, these versatile furnishings can definitely elevate your home bar area as well as your hosting. We’ll toast to that!

Find your dry bar as well as all the barware you need on 1stDibs.

Questions About Dry Bar With Stools

What is the difference between and wet and dry bars?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A dry bar is a case piece that houses barware, spirits and possibly a beverage refrigerator. A wet bar is a dry bar with sink and running water.
What is the most comfortable bar stool?
1 Answer
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.
What is the height of a bar stool?
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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.
Why is it called a bar stool?
1 Answer
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.
Are bar stools taller than counter stools?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?
1 Answer
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.
Are saddle bar stools comfortable?
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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.
What are the two bar stool heights?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should counter and bar stools be?
1 Answer
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.
What are counter height bar stools?
1 Answer
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.
What is the best wood for bar stools?
1 Answer
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.
Are rattan bar stools comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
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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.

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