$450 / item
H 41 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron with Maple and Raffia Bar Stools Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of Two bar stools with maple slatted seats, raffia backs on a hand welded iron frame, painted
Iron
$4,500 / set
H 30 in W 17 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Charles Hollis Jones Acrylic Lucite Bar or Counter Stools
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An incredible vintage pair of matching stools by Charles Hollis Jones. They feature heavy thick
Chrome
$1,160 / set
H 42 in W 16.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Slatted Wood and Metal Swivel Bar Stools MCM
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1863 Pair slatted wood and metal bar stools.Attributed to Arthur Umanoff . Feature a swivel seat
Metal
$4,800 / set
H 29.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made matching set of four stools made by Design Institute & designed by Milo Baughman. These
Chrome, Enamel
$695 / item
H 42.75 in W 13.75 in D 18.25 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Bar Stool by De Puydt, Dark Stained Oak, T-Back
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar stool by Belgian manufacturer De Puydt demonstrates the Brutalist approach to functional
Oak
Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stool
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bar stool by Marcel Breuer, c.1970s, Italy. The stool features a continuous chrome tubing
Chrome
$12,265 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century 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
$8,177 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century 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
$11,596 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set 3 of Mid-Century Aretha Bar Stool in Chenille & Light 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
$7,730 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set 2 of Mid-Century Aretha Bar Stool in Chenille & Light 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
Brutalist bar stool, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful hand made mid century oak bar stool with a steel ring foot rest. Nicely finished seat
Oak
$9,402 / set
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Robusta Bar Stool in 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
$14,103 / set
H 40.16 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Robusta Bar Stool in 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
$2,395 / set
H 33 in W 15.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Rosewood with Teak Bar Stools by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Rosewood with teak footrests bar stools designed by Erik Buch from the early
Teak, Rosewood, Leather
$1,424
H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RUSTIC BAR STOOL CHAIR, by ARTHUR UMANOFF, RAYMOR, USA 1950
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing high bar chair with adjustable seat, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian
Iron
Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century
Located in London, London
Pair of Oak and Rush Bar Stools, France, 20th Century A charming pair of French bar stools in
Oak, Rush
Daystrom Chrome Bar Stools Set 3
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
A set of 3 Mid-Century Modern bar stools by Daystrom Furniture. Circa. 1970's. Polished chrome
Chrome
Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Clean Lined Bar Stools, in the manner of George Nakashima, American, circa 1950s. These
Metal
$2,985Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 14 in
Mid Century Dark Stained Rattan Bar Stools with Stick Back, set of 8
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 8 dark Stained rattan bar stools with woven wicker seats and 3-strand rattan pull legs. The
Rattan
$12,892 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century 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
$8,594 / set
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century 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
Vintage Laminated Sculptural Bar Stool
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful and highly unusual vintage laminated sculptural bar stool. We are not sure
Plywood
Pair Bar stools by Cesare Lacca
By Cesare Lacca
Located in London, GB
A delightful pair of bar stools in dark cherrywood newly upholstered in African inspired velvet
Velvet, Cherry
Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Pair of Vintage Modern Chrome Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern chrome bar stools with black seats. Triangular frames and sculpted seating
Chrome
$1,898
H 31.5 in Dm 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern French Wood, Chromed Metal and Black Leather Bar Stool, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
elegance a Mid-Century Modern living room.
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage-modern stools with sturdy sculpted iron construction, comes with removable tufted seat
Metal
Madison Bar Stool Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
Steel
Madison Bar Stool Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
Steel
Madison Bar Stool Maple Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
Steel
Madison Bar Stool Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
Steel
Madison Bar Stool Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool
Steel
$6,000 / set
H 31.89 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Coconut Wood Bar Stools, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
An artistic flair is apparent with this set of four bar stools. The design uses elements of
Coconut
Mid-20th Cenury French Brass Bar Stool with Faux Black Leather Seat
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century French brass bar stool features a circular brass base with a central
Brass
$1,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 20.75 in D 16.5 in
Pair Thonet Style Bar Stools Made in Czechoslovakia
By Michael Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair Thonet style bar stools Thonet style barstools manufactured in the Czech republic
Walnut
Midcentury Leather and Iron Bar Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This charming bar stools features soft leather seats and a rugged iron frame. With a simplistic
Metal
Bar Stool for Knoll, 1940s
By Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautifully constructed stool having an architectural blackened steel base with a floating chrome
Steel
$3,600 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Four Mid Century Post Modern Tokyo Style Counter or Bar Stools in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern set of four counter stools circa 1990's. These feature white enameled steel tubular
Metal
Etienne Fermigier x Mirima "Reaper" Bar Stools, 2
By Etienne Fermigier, Mirima
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Etienne Fermigier (French, 1932-1973) for Mirima "Reaper" Adjustable Bar Stools, with white
Chrome
Brutalist Bar Stools in Dark Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barstools, stained beech, lacquered steel, Europe, 1970s Seventies Brutalist-inspired bar stools
Steel
Set of Three Hand Wrought Iron Scrollwork Bar Stools
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Three Hand Wrought Iron Scrollwork Bar Stools. Gorgeous hand forged craftsmanship. These are
Iron
Oak Plank Seat Bar Stools, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak plank seat bar stools from the mid century. These stools are very strong & sturdy. They
Wood
Pair of White Washed Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of white washed faux bamboo bentwood bar stools or counter stools. The stools have black
Bentwood
Alma Brown Solid Wood Bar Stool
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alma Bar Stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar
Wood
Industrial Vintage Bar Stool 1970s - Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Bar Stool Production Period: 1970s Add a touch of retro charm to your space with this
Teak
$2,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stools /Kitchen Stools
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Italian Charlotte Perriand style chrome tubular, Z shaped Bar stool blue Naugahyde.
Chrome
Vintage Walnut and Aluminum Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing this stunning pair of mid-century barstools, crafted in the United States circa the
Aluminum, Chrome
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
By Börje Johanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje
Metal
$11,159 / set
H 37.01 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Steel and Leather Mid-century Modern Italian Bar Stools by Marzio Cecchi
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Marzio cecchi (1940-1990) Pair of bar stools Manufactured by Most Studio Produced for Ringo bar in
Steel
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a
Cane, Bentwood
Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A modernist bar stool with a slender profile in bent, powder-coated metal. The stool has four
Metal
$1,160 / set
H 42.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stools w Caned Seats attributed to Thonet 1960
By Michael Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
and use. We have a 4th stool which needs the caning on theseat replaced. Its in the pipeline to be
Cane, Beech
Four "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of bentwood stools by David Furniture. Features molded plywood, connecting three separate and
Bentwood
Set of Three Vintage Bentwood Bar Stools
By Thonet
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Bar Stools Set of Three
Bentwood
Pair of 1960s Aluminum Bar Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of 1960s cast aluminum bar stools with chrome footrests Diameter of seat is 14 1/4".
Chrome, Aluminum
Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, noted for his contribution to the American Mid-Century Modern movement. Upon graduating from New York’s
Cut Steel
Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Frederick Weinberg circa 1950s swivel bar stool, refinished wrought iron base and black
Wrought Iron
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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