Luc Bar Stool
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
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A Close Look at Modern Furniture
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The 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.
- Why is it called a bar stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2023Whether saddle bar stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, some people find the curved seats featured on these stools supportive because they conform to the body's contours. Find a variety of saddle bar stools on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 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, 2022The 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, 2022Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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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