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Hairpin Bar Stools

Madison Hairpin Bar Stool Maple Blood Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three, classic, mid century modern bar stools feature wrought iron hairpin bases with 14
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Paul Tuttle Modern Color Inc. Hairpin Bar Stool Cowhide
By Paul Tuttle, Modern Color
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Wrought Iron and Cowhide Barstool. Designed by Paul Tuttle for Modern Color Inc.
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950s Iron Hairpin Leg Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Garnerville, NY
Three stools from World Seating, Inc., Bowery, NYC. Stationary seats that do not swivel. Floral
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of two French Hairpin legged bar stools, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of two bar stools, France 1950s. The stools have nice round seats with their original
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Hairpin Swivel Bar Stools by Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 5 hairpin iron barstools by Paul Tuttle. These swivel and have backs for support
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

1 Weinburg Style Hairpin Stool Multiple Available
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Weinberg style hairpin stool multiple available. Great industrial style bar stools in wrought
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Frederick Weinberg Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enameled iron butterfly hairpin legs with sheepskin seats.
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Sheepskin

Iron and Leather Bar Stool by Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Dorchester, MA
-century modern bar stool. A wrought-iron frame with hairpin legs supports a comfortable round seat, here
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Midcentury Hairpin Barstools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
or business bar seating. Stylish Frederick Weinberg style hairpin and upholstered padded seats make
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Midcentury Hairpin Barstools
Set of Midcentury Hairpin Barstools
H 30.5 in W 15.5 in D 13.5 in

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Textile

Restored Rattan Single Strand Set of Three Bar Stools
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Upgrade your bar area with this charming set of three Restored Single-Strand Rattan Bar Stools. These vintage beauties feature stacked pyramid backs, offering a blend of style and co...
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Vintage 1950s Stools

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Tubular Brass Cantilever Bar Stools, Set of 3
By Chromcraft, Marcel Breuer
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage set of three Marcel Breuer Cesca style rattan and brass bar stools with arms. The mid-century modern design features a tubular brass finish metal frame, rattan back with lo...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal, Brass

McGuire Mid Century Rattan Barstools - Set of 3
By McGuire
Located in Countryside, IL
McGuire Mid Century Rattan Barstools - Set of 3 Each barstool measures: 20.5 wide x 18 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 31 and arm height/chair clearance 37.5 inches All pie...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Restored Rattan & Wicker Swivel Bar Stool w/ Iron Base, Seng of Chicago
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stool with swivel iron bases by Seng of Chicago. This chair features a wicker seat and back and rests in a rattan frame mounted to an iron swivel base. This de...
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Rattan

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the allure of boho chic with this remarkable set of 4 vintage bamboo rattan swivel counter stools. Each stool boasts a delightful washed pickled pink finish, perfectly com...
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Vintage 1980s Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Boho Italian Padova Rush Seat Barstools After Lowenstein - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho bar stools. Done in the manner of Hank Lowenstein. Beautiful rush seats and a clean classic design. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century Italian Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Cinna / Ligne Roset Sofa Sandra by Annie Hieronimus
By Cinna (Ligne Roset), Annie Hiéronimus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Cinna / Ligne Roset model Sandra designed by Annie Hieronimus. This is the 2 seater version. The fabric has a stripe design, a truly 1970s design. The fabric is a Ecru bright velour ...
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Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Birch Rush Papercord Bar Stools, Italy
By Vico Magistretti
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern bar stools style of Vico Magistretti. Circular Birch framed and rush woven seats with bent plywood back rests. 24” seat height. Solid sturdy stools in goo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Papercord, Rush, Birch

Restored Rattan & Wicker Swivel Bar Stool Set of 2
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rattan and wicker bar stools with swivel seats. These chairs are slightly shorter than average bar stool height, will be a perfect for a lower bar or for your unique interior needs. ...
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Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Set of 2 Vintage Bar Stool in Rattan and Bamboo, 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Rattan bar stools from the 60s. Classic and timeless beauties. Traces of use in accordance with age. Dimensions: 87cm h, 36cm w and 36cm d.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Bamboo, Rattan

Milo Baughman Scoop Dining Chairs in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
"Scoop" dining chairs in COM designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Model #1228. USA, circa 1970. Up to six (6) available; priced individually and includes custom reupholstery ...
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Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Bentwood Barstool in Manner of Alvar Aalto / Ikea, Set of 4
By Alvar Aalto, Artek, IKEA
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
These stools are made out of bended beech wood and are characteristic of the style of Alvar Aalto. The stools are in good condition but may show some signs of use consistent to there...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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10 heavy duty industrial 1960s iron hairpin bar stools
Located in Canaan, CT
very heavy industrial bar stools made of iron with hairpin legs. 10 are available of different
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Paul Tuttle Lacquer Boomerang Bar and Two Swivel Bar Stools
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Houston, TX
Lacquer bar and matching stools designed by Paul Tuttle (b.1918, d. 2002) California, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Lacquer

Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This set of three wrought-iron bar stools bear a resemblance to the hairpin stools reminiscent of
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools
Wrought Iron Hairpin Bar Stools
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Set 4 Hairpin Iron Swivel Bar Stools Frederick Weinberg, 1960
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent set of four, tall, swivel bar stools, on hairpin iron bases
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Frederick Weinberg Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three Frederick Weinberg bar stools with hairpin iron frames.
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Frederick Weinberg Bar Stools
Frederick Weinberg Bar Stools
H 30 in W 16.6 in D 16.5 in
Paul Tuttle Bar Stools
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four mid 20th century sculptural black iron hairpin base bar stools by Paul Tuttle - the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Paul Tuttle Bar Stools
Paul Tuttle Bar Stools
H 31 in Dm 17 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Set of 5 Hairpin Metal Swivel Barstools Stools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this set of 5x vintage swivel bar stools. Dimensions: 16 W x 16 D x 25.5
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

pair of Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Bainbridge, NY
set of 2 Mid Century Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Counter Stools with wood slat Seats, curved Raffia
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Dirk Van Sliedregt Attributed Rattan Wire Leg Bar Stool
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woven rattan seat with black metal hairpin leg. Good original condition with visible signs of wear
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

A Fun Pair of Bar Stools by Modern Color Inc.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A great pair of wrought-iron stools with "hairpin" feet and original upholstery. Stools retain
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

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Wrought Iron

Set of Four Iron and Leather Bar Stools by Frederic Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Dorchester, MA
-century modern bar stools. This set of four features wrought-iron frames with hairpin legs and comfortable
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather

Set of 4 Mid-Century Rattan Bar Stools by Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 4 Dirk Van Sliedregt style bar stools with woven rattan seats and black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Frederick Weinberg Style Mid-Century Modern Hairpin Swivel Barstools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of of Mid-Century modern hairpin leg barstools feature intact vintage vinyl seats on
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Hairpin Barstools attr. Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive pair of swivel barstools feature green vinyl seats and black hairpin leg bases. The
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Hairpin Leg Barstools, Set of Six
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Trenton, NJ
This impressive set of six swivel barstools feature green vinyl seats and black hairpin leg bases
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Italian Bar and back bar
Located in Miami, FL
vitrine in the back bar cabinet. Image 10: 2 stools available with red vinyl seat ($1550) Bar
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Italian Bar and back bar
Italian Bar and back bar
H 43 in W 52 in D 16 in
Set of Three Thinline of California Barstools in Fox Fur
By Thinline
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning set of three original thinline of California hairpin iron bar stools upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Very Rare Henry Robert Kann Table with Sculptural Iron Legs, 1950s
By Knoll, George Nelson, Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Miller Co. forbid him from designing products outside of their walls. Kann designed a bar stool and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Pair of Frederick Weinberg Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Vintage hairpin bar stools by Frederick Weinberg. Seat hgt. is 29.5 seat diameter is 14.75, white
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Thinline of California Mink Upholstered Bar Stools
By Thinline
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning set of four rare thinline of California iron hairpin bar stools upholstered in a vintage
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Frederick Weinberg Style Hairpin Swivel Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great set of four Mid-Century swivel bar stools with period vinyl upholstery and sturdy bronze
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Frederick Weinberg Iron Hairpin Leg Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic 1950's look designed by Frederick Weinberg. Each stool features a sinuous steel frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Vintage Swivel Bar Stools with Hairpin Legs after Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seats, and sturdy iron hairpin legs. At a 31 inch seat height this set of bar height stools includes the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Frederick Weinberg Hairpin Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Frederic Weinberg swivel bar stools with black rod hairpin legs and round footrest ring
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Frederick Weinberg Hairpin Stools
Frederick Weinberg Hairpin Stools
H 42 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair Frederick Weinberg Hairpin Black Metal and Sheepskin-Esque Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
bar stools with sheepskin-esque upholstered seats, circa mid-20th century. This substantial pair of
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools

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Iron, Metal

Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools with Hairpin Iron Legs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 1950s stools with original vinyl fabric, two tone yellow with grey. Have a third which
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Atomic Style Iron Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three mid-century swivel stools with hairpin style legs and iron footrest. (Please
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Set of 3 Midcentury Rattan Bar Stools
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 midcentury bar stools with woven rattan seats and black metal hairpin legs. Good original
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Set of 3 Midcentury Rattan Bar Stools
Set of 3 Midcentury Rattan Bar Stools
H 30.25 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, bar stools feature hairpin, wrought iron bases with newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Rattan and Metal Bar Stools, France 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Set of three bar stools, France 1950s. The stools have a nicely woven rattan seat and elegant black
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools or Counter Stools after Frederick Weinberg
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool retro set of bar stools after Frederick Weinberg. These stools feature black iron
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 3, Mid-Century Modern, bar stools feature hairpin, wrought iron bases with 14.5 inch
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 5 Midcentury Bar Stools by Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive set of midcentury bar stools by Paul Tuttle feature sturdy wrought iron frames
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Italian Wrought Iron Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of four vintage modern Italian bar stools feature unique wrought iron frames
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern swivel bar stools feature a vibrant salmon colored vinyl
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Rocker with Iron Hairpin Legs and Foot Stool
By Paul McCobb
Located in South Charleston, WV
Simple and elegant rocking chair with ottoman in the style of Paul McCobb or Clifford Pascoe, circa 1940-1955. Features teal upholstery performed recently with the iron also recently...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Iron

3 Hairpin Bar Stools By Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Hadley, MA
31" tall, 14" seat. 6 available. Bases have been professionally powder coated.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Modernist Iron Bar Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-Century Modern iron bar stools with expanded metal seats, spoked rounded backs and slender
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Modernist Iron Bar Stools
Modernist Iron Bar Stools
H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Fabulous 50's Upholstered Bar Stool's
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of three solid, well designed counter stools with hairpin leg and footrest. Cheerfully
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

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Metal

Fabulous 50's Upholstered Bar Stool's
Fabulous 50's Upholstered Bar Stool's
H 28.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pair of 1950's Bar/Kitchen Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
On hairpin iron frames, this pair of stools is in ready to use condition. They are unmarked but may
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

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Upholstery

Pair of 1950's Bar/Kitchen Stools
Pair of 1950's Bar/Kitchen Stools
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 11 in
Set of Three Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of three iron bar stools designed by Arthur Umanoff, each with a curved back wrapped in raffia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Paul Tuttle Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Bar Stools
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Loves Park, IL
A set of three bar stools by Paul Tuttle for Modern Color, Inc. Iron frames with hairpin legs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Mid-Century Iron Hairpin Leg Barstools after Paul Tuttle
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Long Beach, CA
Set of six Mid-Century iron hairpin leg bar height barstools after Paul Tuttle. Iron frames are
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Stools

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Iron

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Hairpin Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of hairpin bar stools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct hairpin bar stools — often made from metal, iron and fabric — can elevate any home. Hairpin bar stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Hairpin bar stools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many hairpin bar stools are appealing in their simplicity, but Frederick Weinberg, Paul Tuttle and Thinline produced popular hairpin bar stools that are worth a look.

How Much are Hairpin Bar Stools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,250, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $6,800 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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 Hairpin Bar Stools
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.