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Erik Buch Od61

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 for Odense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Karlstad, SE

Beautiful pair of Model OD-61 bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Odense Møbelfabrik.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 3 bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Modern Danish Leather and wood Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for Oddense
Modern Danish Leather and wood Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for Oddense

Modern Danish Leather and wood Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for Oddense

By Erik Buch

Located in Oirlo, LI

This bar stool was designed by Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark. In our opinion, this is the most elegant, practical, comfortable and beautiful bar stool ever made....

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's
Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

Set of 2 Model OD-61 Bar Stool by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a limited set of four Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's
Set of 4 Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

Set of 4 Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a limited set of four Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Erik Buch set of four “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965
Erik Buch set of four “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

Erik Buch set of four “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

By Erik Buch, Odense Møbelfabrik

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Erik Buch set of four OD61 bar stools for Oddense Møbler, Denmark, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak, Santos Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Leather Model OD61 Bar Stool By Erik Buch
Scandinavian Modern Teak Leather Model OD61 Bar Stool By Erik Buch

Scandinavian Modern Teak Leather Model OD61 Bar Stool By Erik Buch

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Møbler). It is model no. OD61 and is Erik Buch's most popular and successful design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Vienna, AT

Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid teak frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, model O...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S

Located in Vienna, AT

Erik Buck. Bar stool with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in black leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Manufactured by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A / S, mod...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools
Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools

Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools

By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S

Located in Vienna, AT

Sculpted stools of walnut wood, seats upholstered in black leather, model OD 61. Designed by Erik Buch in the 1960s for by O.D.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark
Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark

Erih Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by O. D. Mobler in Denmark

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Dallas, TX

Danish industrial designer Erik Buch (pronounced Buck) was born in 1923 in Copenhagen. Buch used simple organic, smooth lines to craft distinctive mid-century modern designs. Like ma...

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Rosewood

A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare bar stool by Erik Buch with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in red leather. Designed in 1965. Seat height 77cm. Set of two, price for both.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Erik Buch pair of “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965
Erik Buch pair of “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

Erik Buch pair of “OD61” bar stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Pair of bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Møbler, Denmark, circa 1965. These elegant Scandinavian modern stools are crafted in beautifully stained oak and feature the icon...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Erik Buch set of three “OD61” bar stools In rosewood Oddense Denmark 1965
Erik Buch set of three “OD61” bar stools In rosewood Oddense Denmark 1965

Erik Buch set of three “OD61” bar stools In rosewood Oddense Denmark 1965

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Set of three “OD-61” bar stools designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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Erik Buch rosewood and leather barstools model OD-61. Denmark 1960s
Erik Buch rosewood and leather barstools model OD-61. Denmark 1960s

Erik Buch rosewood and leather barstools model OD-61. Denmark 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Braga, Braga

Erik Buch bar stools model OD-61 Produced by Odense møbelfabrik in Denmark Rosewood and conhaque leather Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Barstools OD 61 by Erik Buck
Pair of Barstools OD 61 by Erik Buck

Pair of Barstools OD 61 by Erik Buck

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H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

Pair of Barstools OD 61 by Erik Buck

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Pair of barstools OD 61 by Erik Buck; rosewood with black leather seats, produced by O.D. Mobler Domus Danica, Denmark, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Buch rosewood bar set with bar and two barstools. Denamrk 1960s. Rare set
Erik Buch rosewood bar set with bar and two barstools. Denamrk 1960s. Rare set

Erik Buch rosewood bar set with bar and two barstools. Denamrk 1960s. Rare set

By Erik Buch

Located in Braga, Braga

This bar is in good vintage condition, however it can be restored according to his original finishing and specifications. Erik Buch bar stools model OD-61 Produced by Odense møbelfa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Buch OD-61 Bar Stools in Rosewood, Set of Two
Erik Buch OD-61 Bar Stools in Rosewood, Set of Two

Erik Buch OD-61 Bar Stools in Rosewood, Set of Two

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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Erik Buch OD-61 Bar Stools in Rosewood, Set of Two

By Erik Buch

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Beautiful set of of OD-61 bar stools by Erik Buch for Oddense Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1964.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Erik Buch 'OD61' bar stools in rosewood Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965
Erik Buch 'OD61' bar stools in rosewood Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

Erik Buch 'OD61' bar stools in rosewood Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

By Erik Buch, Odense Møbelfabrik

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

his set of four iconic model OD61 bar stools was designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Møbler, Denmark, 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Design Bar Stool in wood and Black Leather by Erik Buch Model OD-61
Design Bar Stool in wood and Black Leather by Erik Buch Model OD-61

Design Bar Stool in wood and Black Leather by Erik Buch Model OD-61

By Erik Buch

Located in Oirlo, LI

This set of 4 bar stools was designed by Erik Buch and produced by O.D. Mobler in Denmark. There is a label from the manufacturer. In our opinion, this is the most elegant, practic...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61, O. D. Mobler, in Teak and Rosewood
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61, O. D. Mobler, in Teak and Rosewood

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61, O. D. Mobler, in Teak and Rosewood

By Erik Buch

Located in Dallas, TX

Danish industrial designer Erik Buch (pronounced Buck) was born in 1923 in Copenhagen. Buch used simple organic, smooth lines to craft distinctive mid-century modern designs. Like ma...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak

Od-61 Stool with Black Faux Leather Cover, Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedker
Od-61 Stool with Black Faux Leather Cover, Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedker

Od-61 Stool with Black Faux Leather Cover, Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedker

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Torino, IT

Vintage Model Od-61 Teak Bar Stool with Black Faux Leather Cover, Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s

Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Uppsala, SE

Pair of rosewood and leather barstools, model OD61, by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A-S, designed and produced in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Model OD-61 Bar Stools for Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's
Set of 6 Model OD-61 Bar Stools for Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

Set of 6 Model OD-61 Bar Stools for Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an expansive set of six Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s
Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

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H 32.88 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

By Odense Møbelfabrik, Erik Buch

Located in Lejre, DK

Bar stool, model OD61, designed by Erik Buch and manufactured by Odense furniture factory.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s
Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

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H 32.88 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Bar Stool, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch, 1960s

By Odense Møbelfabrik, Erik Buch

Located in Lejre, DK

Bar stool, model OD61, designed by Erik Buch and manufactured by Odense furniture factory.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Four Bar Stools, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch and Manufactured by Odense
Four Bar Stools, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch and Manufactured by Odense

Four Bar Stools, Model OD61, Designed by Erik Buch and Manufactured by Odense

By Erik Buch

Located in Dallas, TX

Bar stools, model OD61, designed by Erik Buch and manufactured by Odense furniture factory.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak

Erik Buck Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buck Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buck Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Erik Buck Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buck Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buck Bar Stools Model OD-61 Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 4 bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buck. Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Price listed is / item.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Erik Buch Model OD61 Rosewood Bar Stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965
Erik Buch Model OD61 Rosewood Bar Stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

Erik Buch Model OD61 Rosewood Bar Stools Oddense Mobler Denmark 1965

By Odense Møbelfabrik, Erik Buch

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful shaped iconic bar stools model OD61 designed by Erik Buch for Odense Møbler, Denmark 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD61 in Oak and Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD61 in Oak and Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD61 in Oak and Rosewood

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Odense, DK

Iconic 1960s design by Danish designer Erik Buch for Oddense Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Made in different combinations of wood types, this is the rare vintage model in oak with foot rests...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Rosewood

Erik Buck OD61 Oak Counter Stools
Erik Buck OD61 Oak Counter Stools

Erik Buck OD61 Oak Counter Stools

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H 33.08 in W 15.75 in L 33.08 in

Erik Buck OD61 Oak Counter Stools

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Vienna, AT

Sculpted stools of oak and teak wood, seats upholstered in brown leather, model OD 61. Designed by Erik Buch in the 1960s for by O.D.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Erik Buch Rosewood and Leather Bar Stools by Nc Oddense Möbler
Pair of Erik Buch Rosewood and Leather Bar Stools by Nc Oddense Möbler

Pair of Erik Buch Rosewood and Leather Bar Stools by Nc Oddense Möbler

By Erik Buch

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Pair of rosewood and leather bar stools by Erik Buch. Model OD-61 around 1960. Good overal condition the leather is a little bit more patinated on one bar stool than the other.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Modern Teak and Rosewood Bar Stool by Erik Buck for Odense Møbler OD61
Modern Teak and Rosewood Bar Stool by Erik Buck for Odense Møbler OD61

Modern Teak and Rosewood Bar Stool by Erik Buck for Odense Møbler OD61

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Houston, TX

Modern and sleek teak and black leather bar stool with a rosewood foot rest designed by Erik Buck for Odense Møbler. Model OD61.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood, Teak

Danish Erik Buch OD61 Bar Stool in Green Leather
Danish Erik Buch OD61 Bar Stool in Green Leather

Danish Erik Buch OD61 Bar Stool in Green Leather

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H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in

Danish Erik Buch OD61 Bar Stool in Green Leather

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Utrecht, NL

Sculptural model 61 bar stool by Danish designer Erik Buch, made at Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1964 Denmark. The typical Scandinavian base with beautiful organically shaped lines is m...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of 3 Erik Buch OD61 Teak and Rosewood Bar Stools
Set of 3 Erik Buch OD61 Teak and Rosewood Bar Stools

Set of 3 Erik Buch OD61 Teak and Rosewood Bar Stools

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Hanover, MA

Original 1960s vintage O. D. 61 bar stools designed by Erik Buch (1923-1982) and made in Denmark by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri A-S. Teak frame with a rosewood foot rest. Woven textile ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Set of Four OD61 Counter Stools by Erik Buch
Set of Four OD61 Counter Stools by Erik Buch

Set of Four OD61 Counter Stools by Erik Buch

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H 28.5 in W 14 in D 13.5 in

Set of Four OD61 Counter Stools by Erik Buch

By Erik Buch

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of four OD61 counter stools by Erik Buch in black leather.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s
Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s

Rosewood Bar Stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Wien, Au

Rosewood bar stools OD 61 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, 1960s The leather on top is made new.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's
Set of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

Set of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Buffalo, NY

Introducing a set of 2 Model OD-61 counter-height barstools designed by the influential Erik Buch for the lauded Odense Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Trio of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's
Trio of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

Trio of Model OD-61 Bar Stools by Erik Buch for O.D. Mobler, Denmark, c. 1960's

By Erik Buch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This elegant trio of mid-century bar stools, designed by Danish furniture maker Eric Buch, showcases the sculptural refinement and ergonomic sensibility that define his work. Crafted...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

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Erik Buch Od61 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic erik buch od61 available at 1stDibs. Each erik buch od61 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a erik buch od61 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A erik buch od61 made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Erik Buch Od61?

The average selling price for a erik buch od61 at 1stDibs is $2,655, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $8,423 for the highest priced.

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.