Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool Maple Prairie Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
Roberts Bar Stool Maple Rose Copper
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat
Steel
$2,900 / set
H 40.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Post-Modern set of three bar stools produced by Cal-Style in the early 1990
Metal
$6,500 / set
H 43.31 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
Wood, Jute, Iron, Venetian Tiles American Bar with Two Stools, Mid-20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, jute, iron, venetian tiles American bar with two leather and iron stools, mid-20th century
Iron
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27 in W 13.5 in D 15.5 in
Pair of Danish Mid Century 1960s Teak Bar Stools Mod. 61 by Erik Buch Denmark
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Madison, WI
of two stools. NOTE: We have a beautiful ottoman in the same style, from the same collection, sold
Teak
Bar Stools by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dallas, TX
Bar stools by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1965. Both stools are very comfortable, in excellent
Steel
Set of Four Antique Adjustable Bar Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Antique Toledo Drafting Stools Designed by Clement R. Uhl, Manufactured by Toledo Furniture Co
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Bauche Ash bar stools 1948
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Grenoble, FR
A rare set of four high ash stools by Charlotte Perriand, Avoriaz bar stools. The straw seats have
Straw, Ash
$900 / set
H 25.88 in W 16.75 in D 16.75 in
Early 21st Century Set of 4 Charles Ghost Bar Stools by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 21st century set of 4 Charles Ghost patio bar stools by Philippe Starck for Kartell. Light
Lucite
Vintage Iron Bar Stools by Clifford Pascoe
By Modernmasters Inc., Clifford Pascoe, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take home a wonderful example of authentic American Mid-Century Modern design with these endlessly
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,532 / item
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Geometric Mouline Bar Stool in Cotton Velvet by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Showcasing a bold yet harmonious silhouette, the Mouline Bar Stool brings a touch of excitement and
Brass
$3,589 / item
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Geometric Mouline Bar Stool in Embroidered Velvet by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Showcasing a bold yet harmonious silhouette, the Mouline Bar Stool brings a touch of excitement and
Brass
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Bar Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
rattan bar stools. Expertly handcrafted, these stools feature intricately woven wicker backrests and
Wicker, Rattan
$3,271 / item
H 44.1 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Geometric Mouline Bar Stool in Bouclé by Mavo Atelier, Handmade
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Showcasing a bold yet harmonious silhouette, the Mouline Bar Stool brings a touch of excitement and
Brass
Postmodern Lucite Bar Stools set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Lucite bar stools in the style of great artists, each featuring a footrest and magenta star dust
Lucite
$1,800 / set
H 40 in W 16 in D 18 in
Pair of Wrought Iron Bar Stools by Maurizio Tempestini, USA, 1950s
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron bar stools designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini, c.1950s, USA
Wrought Iron
$1,424
H 31.5 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd
By Leo Thafvelin
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 9 bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden.
Steel
Robert Josten Sculpted Aluminium Bar Stools, Pair
By Robert Josten
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Outstanding aluminium bar stools designed by Robert Josten. Cast aluminium with beechwood seats
Aluminum
$960Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 41 in W 15 in D 18 in
Midcentury Fiberglass Shell Swivel Bar Stool, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of vintage midcentury fiberglass shell seat swivel bar stools feature a retro charm. The
Steel
Vintage Dark Orange Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well-crafted dark orange
Steel
Vintage Modern Yellow Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted yellow Italian
Steel
Vintage Dark Green Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted dark green Italian
Steel
Brutalist bar stools Mid-Century 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Sgabelli da bar brutalisti Mid-Century anni '50
Wood
Arthur Umanoff Bar Stools Set of Four
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Highland, IN
This clean set of four Umanoff bar stools feature seats and backs of wood slats with swivel
Iron
Set of Three Vintage Italian Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of vintage Italian bar stools in great condition. Very solid and well made.
Steel
Set Of 4 Knoll Bertoia Polished Chrome Bar Stools
By Knoll
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 4 Knoll Bertoia polished chrome bar stools with a welded, chromed-steel wire seat & back
Other, Chrome
Classic Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wire Iron Stool
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing Mid-Century Modern bar or counter stool, right out of the Jetsons, Classic sculptural brass
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of of Jean Touret Brutalist Bar Stools
By Jean Touret
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Brutalist pair of mid-century oak bar stools. The angular and uneven seat tops of each of
Oak
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron Swivel Bar stools
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bar stools by American designer Arthur Umanoff. This classic bar stool is
Iron
Vintage Danish Teak Bar Stool with Arms
Located in New York, NY
Teak bar stool with arms and upholstered seat. Denmark, circa 1960. Signed. Features blue-gray
Fabric, Teak, Leather
$3,750 / set
H 45.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Wood & Cane Horseshoe Back Swivel Stools with Leather Seats
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Mid-Century French style wooden swivel bar stools with curved arms, 3-section caned backs
Brass
Herta Maria Witzemann Cane Bar Stools, 1950s
By Herta-maria Witzemann
Located in Munich, DE
Set of six bar stools designed by Herta Maria Witzemann and manufactured by Erwin Behr in 1950. The
Iron
$1,500 / set
H 29 in W 18 in D 25.5 in
Vintage John Behringer Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3
By Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Behringer for Stendig Chrome Modern Prometheus Bar Stools - Set of 3. Item features (3
Chrome
Bar Stool In Rosewood & Black Leather From 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish bar stool from the 1970s. Rosewood with black leather seat. Classic Danish Design. — Origin
Leather
$4,048 / set
H 41.74 in W 21.46 in D 18.9 in
SUiTE OF FIVE BENTWOOD THONET BAR STOOLS FOR KITCHENS COCKTAIL AT HOME BARS ETC
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Thonet Bentwood bar stools with bronzed finish fixings and volour upholstered seat pads Please note the
Bentwood
Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stylish pair of vintage rattan swivel bar stools featuring gracefully curved backs and open
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Boho Bent Rattan Bar Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this exceptional pair of vintage bar stools
Fabric, Rattan
Set of Five Contemporary Modern Industrial Style Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern style bar stools feature a unique bent rod metal frame
Metal
A Set of Four Italian Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Faversham, GB
A vintage set of four tall industrial stools with steel frames and oak slatted plank seats. The
Steel
$3,400 / set
H 40 in W 42 in D 16 in
Arthur Umanoff Set of 4 Rattan Wrought Iron Bar Stools with Matching Bar
By Paul McCobb, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff wrought iron and rattan bar and bar stools.
Rattan
Set of Three Woven Wicker Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of three woven wicker swivel bar stools.
Wicker, Bamboo
Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish retro set of vintage modern bar stools feature vinyl swivel seats, sturdy metal frames
Chrome
Cast Aluminum Bar Stool with Fresh Leather Upholstery
Located in Alhambra, CA
Elegant McM "futuristic" bar stool, made of cast aluminum and newly upholstered stormy-brown
Aluminum
Pair of Chrome Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll
By Harry Bertoia
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful iconic Harry Bertoia stools in a high chrome finish from Knoll with airy seats and welded
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar Stools
By Lion in Frost
Located in Miami, FL
Lucite and brass pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar stools. Swiveling seat. Black/ blue suede top
Brass
Restored Single Stand Arched Rattan Bar Stool
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1950s single strand leg Rattan bar stool with padded seat. Custom cushions C.O.M
Rattan
After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s France
By Louis Sognot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass bar stool .Design after Louis Sognot France Good looking stool .light Brown
Brass
$8,000 / set
H 25 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Set of 4 Old Hickory/Horchow for Neiman Marcus Flat Bar Cantilever Bar Stools
By Horchow, Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Mid-Century cantilever design bar stools with a right-angled, satin steel flat
Leather
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of vintage Italian Art Deco style marine bar stools. Each with black leather seats and
Chrome
American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-lacquered iron and white leather bar stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s
Iron
Henrik Tengler Time Bar Stool For One Collection
By Henrik Tengler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henrik Tengler Time Bar Stool For On Collection Henrik Tengler’s Time Bar Stool, designed in 2015
Chrome
Vintage Brass Bar Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
United States circa 1960s. This bar stool features a brass backrest providing great comfort and backrest
Brass
Vintage MCM Slat Swivel Bar Stools After Arthur Umanoff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome pair of swivel bar stools captures the iconic Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, designed
Iron
$1,187Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 40.16 in W 15.36 in D 16.54 in
Pair of French Bar Stools Rope and Metal attributed to Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful patina is evident along the abaca rope seating and backrest of this pair of bar stools
Wrought Iron
Brown Jordan Gray Sling Bar Stool-A Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing lines and design pair of rare Brown Jordan light gray bar stools in great condition
Aluminum
American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and rattan bar stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s.
Bamboo, Rattan
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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