Mid-Century Modern American Studio Bar Stool by Michael Elkan, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Berlin, DE
This studio crafted stool by Oregon woodworker Michael Elkan captures the meeting point between
Walnut, Burl
$481Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 29.53 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Original Mid-Century Modern Chrome Vintage Retro High or Bar Stools, 1950s
Located in Markington, GB
Original 1950s chrome high or bar stools.
Metal, Chrome
$1,380 / set
H 26.38 in W 16.93 in D 11.03 in
Tripod Bar Stools in Solid Pine, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine pair of mid-century Danish tripod bar stools, exemplifying the clean lines and functional
Pine
$376Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 40.75 in W 17 in D 26.25 in
Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stool in Ivory Lacquer with Ivory Vinyl Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
These mid-century barstools belonged to a wealthy family that entertained often. They were placed
Brass
Cesca Bar Stools
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of three Cesca Model bar stools, in the manner of Marcel Breuer, probably Italian, circa 1980s
Metal
$2,195
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Bar Stool in Rosewood by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian bar stool in rosewood by Erik Buch. Measure: H seat 62 cm.
Rosewood
$2,300 / set
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage set of rattan / bamboo barstools circa mid 1970's. These bar stools feature rattan
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$6,900 / set
H 46.86 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tall Back Bar Stools, Ash, US, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of tall back studio bar stools in ash.
Ash
$1,520Sale Price|47% Off
H 42 in W 20 in D 25 in
Vintage Mid-Century Flat Bar Gold Brass Cantilever Stools Arthur Umanoff Style
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Pasadena, TX
Great pair of vintage curved flat bar bronze brass cantilever stools made by Cal-Style Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Plank Seat Bar Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century large plank seat bar stool. Natural wood color and in great condition. stool is
Wood
$1,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.75 in W 16.75 in D 19 in
Pair of Mid-Century Slat Bar Stools in the Style of Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A cool pair of mid-century slat bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The stools
Steel
Italian Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
The stool is metal with brass trim and a brown, soft leather seat. Measures: 32.5" height, seat
Metal, Brass
$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
Sexy Pair of 70s Gucci Style Bar Stools Daystrom Mid-Century Modern
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A set of 2 Gucci style chrome bar stools with faux leather seats and fun giant rings with straps
Aluminum, Chrome
$4,800 / set
H 38 in W 16 in D 16 in
Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT
By McGuire, Franco Albini, Ficks Reed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT
Upholstery, Rattan
$129 / item
H 43.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools Original Naughahyde
Located in Port Jervis, NY
unnecessary. Very sturdy and comfortable. Price is for each stool. In excellent vintage condition with minimal
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Oak and Cast Iron Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 3
Located in Esperance, NY
These chairs are exceptionally well-crafted and of high quality, boasting a substantial weight that reflects their durability. Each chair features a stamp under the seat indicating i...
Metal
$1,590 / set
H 37.75 in W 19 in D 19.25 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Leather Bar Stools by Calorator - a Pair
By Arthur Umanoff, Erik Buch, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
footrest that has patina to it. These both swivel, and are great bar chairs with a classic Mid-century
Leather, Walnut
$2,950 / item
H 24.5 in W 13 in D 13 in
Six French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood and Leather Strap Bar Stools, 1940
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Six French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman bar stools with hand-carved hardwood bases and seats
Leather, Hardwood
$11,276
H 24.02 in Dm 13.39 in
Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden High Tripod Bar Stool in Teak & Iron, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century high bar stool in teak wood and patinated iron by Pierre Jeanneret for
Iron
$4,088 / item
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Bar Stool in Black Stain Ashwood by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Bar Stool stands as a sculptural
Metal, Brass
$650 / item
H 41.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
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. However if the backs do not interest you they can be removed easily, 4 screws on the...
Iron
$3,798 / item
H 33.08 in Dm 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Faux Leather Pink Five Bar Stools 1960 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage up to five bar stools designed 1960s Austria from solid brass and faux
Brass, Steel
$3,000 / set
H 40 in W 22 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Barrel Back Mid Century Modern Bar Stools as is Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
wrap around design c1970s bar stools.
Steel
$2,250Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 41 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored Arthur Umanoff four slat bar stools in Oak with rod iron legs and swivel seats. Arthur
Oak
$4,700 / item
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Robusta Bar Stool with Lacquered Arched Frame by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Effortlessly merging sculptural elegance with refined proportions, the Robusta Bar Stool is born
Brass
$3,902 / item
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Robusta Bar Stool with Lacquered Arched Frame by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Effortlessly merging sculptural elegance with refined proportions, the Robusta Bar Stool is born
Brass
$2,279Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Z-Frame Bar Stools in Gold & Natural Shearling - Pair
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
A sophisticated pair of 1970s "Space Age" bar stools featuring an iconic cantilever Z-frame. This
Steel
$1,600 / set
H 37 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Mid-century Rush, Iron Bar Stools by French Designer Roger Coster, Seat 28" High
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Rush, Iron Bar Stools by French Designer Roger Coster, Seat 28" High Offered for sale
Wrought Iron
$1,495 / set
H 43.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur
Iron
$2,611 / set
H 26.78 in W 13 in D 13 in
Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak with Rush seats.
Rush, Oak
French Modern Bar Stools
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
The French Modern Bar Stools combine industrial strength with natural warmth, featuring a metal
Metal
$7,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Dan Wenger, Leather & Steel
By Dan Wenger
Located in Berlin, DE
These bar stools are designed by Dan Wenger from the 1970s and are newly manufactured by the artist
Steel
$1,720 / item
H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
American Mid Century Wrought Iron Oak Swivel Bar Stools by Cleo Baldon, 2 Avail
By Cleo Baldon
Located in San Diego, CA
Very rare swivel bar stool by female American architect, Cleo Baldon for Inca California circa
Iron
$1,295 / set
H 42.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff C1965
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of bar and or counter stools by Arthur Umanoff. And they Swivel! We have the
Iron
$1,100 / item
H 32.7 in Dm 13.8 in
TH Brown Danish Bar Stool in Light Ash, Australian Mid-Century Design Icon
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The TH Brown Danish Bar Stool is an enduring Australian design icon, celebrated for its sculptural
Leather, Ash
$1,995 / set
H 42.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.25 in
Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous bar or counter stools sold as pairs by Arthur Umanoff C1960. Constructed from painted
Iron
$10,170 / set
H 40.56 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Amuse Bar Stool by Mavo Atelier, Handmade Portugal
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
With its gracefully curved silhouette and thoughtful design, the Amuse Bar Stool is rooted in the
Brass
$6,780 / set
H 40.56 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Amuse Bar Stool by Mavo Atelier, Handmade Portugal
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
With its gracefully curved silhouette and thoughtful design, the Amuse Bar Stool is rooted in the
Brass
$4,500 / set
H 29 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Post Modern Studio Bar Stools by Joe Manus in Laminated Plywood
By Joe Manus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching set of 3 bar stools designed and made by Joe Manus, c. 1980's. They consist of laminated
Plywood
Rustic French Bar Stools
Located in Denton, TX
Tall Bar stools made of Beech hardwood in the country french style with woven natural rush seats
Rush, Beech
Plywood & Brass Bar Stools
Located in London, England
brass has a lovely patina which can be polished to a high shine. Price is per stool. Two available.
Brass
$2,450 / set
H 30.5 in Dm 16 in
Wonderful Unusual Pair of Chain Link Bar Stools Swivel Top Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful unusual pair of chain-link bar stools with great swivel top. These measure 30.5" T x 16
Steel
$962 / item
H 16.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Set of Fourteen Mid-Century Modern Wooden Cafe/Bar Stools of Differing Designs
Located in London, GB
Fourteen. A rare set of quirky as, Mid-Century Modern artisan café or bistro table stools of
Wood
$2,000 / set
H 31 in Dm 16 in
Mid Century Pair Heavy Coil Spring Bar Stools Pair Industrial Steam Punk Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For you consideration, a super cool pair of industrial heavy steel coil or spring bar stools
Steel
$1,365
H 29.93 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool CH 56 by Hans Wegner, New Edition
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern CH 56 stool by Hans Wegner. New edition. This elegant 76 cm barstool was
Oak
$3,864 / item
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Bar Stool in Chenille & Light Grey Oak by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Bar Stool stands as a sculptural
Metal, Brass
$729 / set
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2 The Rockwell
Fabric
$4,296 / item
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Aretha Bar Stool in Leather and Walnut Wood by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
A celebration of form, materiality, and craftsmanship, the Aretha Bar Stool stands as a sculptural
Metal, Brass
$1,100 / set
H 42 in W 20 in D 24 in
A set of vintage mid century cantilever bar stools in the style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A set of vintage mid century cantilever bar stools in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. The
Brass
$1,100
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2. The Rockwell
Fabric
$1,980Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 41 in W 20 in D 23 in
Restored Mid-century Rattan Stacked Bar Swivel Stools w/ Red Seat , Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored set of 4 mid-century era rattan barstools with stacked rattan backs with red Naugahyde
Naugahyde, Rattan
Custom Made Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Sourced from Los Angeles, this striking set of three lounge chairs is a vibrant homage to 1960s Space Age and Googie architecture. While drawing inspiration from this playful, optimi...
Steel
$2,200 / set
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Bar Stools with New Leather Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage walnut bar stools with round tubular brass foot rest/sabots and newly upholstered
Brass
$1,483 / set
H 37.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 3
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice set of three benrwood bar stools in Thonet style. They were made in the 80s in Italy
Cane, Bentwood
Pair of Italian Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage pair of bar stools in the shape of female legs in colored resin with iron footrest and red
Iron
$1,400 / set
H 42.5 in W 17 in D 18 in
Set of Six Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools att. to Richard McCarthy circa 1960/70s
By Richard McCarthy
Located in New York, NY
Cool set of Mid Century, Brutalist style swivel bar stools, design attributed to Richard McCarthy
Wrought Iron
Johanson Design Jupiter Bar Stool
By Johanson Design
Located in Toronto, CA
By Johanson Design Designed By Börje Johanson The Jupiter bar stool, an enduring icon conceived
Steel
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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.
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