Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut White
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Steel
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Walnut Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Steel
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Fritz Hansen "Series 7" Counter Stools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
The "Series 7" stool is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, displaying character without ov...
Aluminum
$8,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
Borzalino " Diva " Counter Stools Italian Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Iron
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.125"H x 21.8"W x 20.75"D Seat...
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Counter Height Stools
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare set of three Charles Eames for Herman Miller counter height bar stools. The orange fiberglass counter height stools have a 26 5/8″ seat height and stand at 40 3/8″ total height....
Metal, Aluminum
$3,302Sale Price / set|20% Off
FOUR COLLECTABLE ViNTAGE EMECO 111 BRUSHED ALUMINIUM COUNTER BAR STOOLS
By Emeco
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four vintage RRP £5,600 Emeco 111 Brushed Aluminum Navy Collection bar counter stools ...
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of sculptural bamboo bar or counter stools, Italy, circa 1960s. They have recently been reupholstered in a low maintenance black vinyl and are ready to use. They retain their wa...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$4,828Sale Price / set|35% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Very rare set of 2 original Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil Modern mid-century bar/counter stools, manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, Brazil 1950s, made of beautifully inlaid stri...
Iron
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Height Stool with Chrome Legs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stool with Chrome Legs by Dirk van Sliedregt with 25.75" seat height. In original condition with wear consistent with its age and use. Legs ca...
Chrome
Vintage McGuire Style Rattan Counter Stools in Brown Bouclé, a Pair
By McGuire
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This elegant pair of vintage counter-height stools is executed in the manner of McGuire, showcasing sculptural rattan frames with finely wrapped rawhide joinery and a refined, archit...
Leather, Rattan
Eric Buck Teak Upholstered Bar/ Counter Stools for O.D. Mobler Denmark
By Erik Buch
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of two teak wood-based bar or counter stools with padded leatherette upholstered seats having a unique up turned back. With it's well built and sturdy frames and simple aesthet...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Counter Stools with Chrome Legs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Charlotte Perriand style counter-height stools combine woven wicker with chrome tubular steel, made by Gebr.
Chrome
Set of 3 Lisa Taylor “Lobby” Brass Swivel Counter Stools, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural set of three “Lobby” counter stools designed by Lisa Taylor and designed and manufactured in Canada, exemplifying bold architectural form paired with refined modern glam...
Brass
Set of Four White Rattan Charlotte Perriand Style Counter Height Stools
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Charlotte Perriand style angled back white rattan bar stools with a tubular enameled metal frames. The seat height is 25.5". In original condition with visible signs of wear...
Metal
$396Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Studio-Made Iron Bar Stool, Black Upholstered Seat, 1960s
Located in Trenton, NJ
An evocative mid-century studio-made counter stool executed in hand-worked iron with suspended black upholstered seat and back.
Metal
$622Sale Price|20% Off
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ CAPPUCCINO ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian ~ LIGHT CAPPUCCINO ~ BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered hq foam upholstered and kedered
Brass, Iron
$622Sale Price|20% Off
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ TURQUOISE ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian TURQUOISE BAR / COUNTER STOOL TURQUOISE 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered hq foam upholstered and kedered
Brass, Iron
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 Bertoia like design seats.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" Counter Stools in Lucite and Stainless Steel
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning set of four counter stools designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Waterfall" collection. These stools are made out of Lucite with stainless steel footrests and swi...
Stainless Steel
3 Pair of Oak and Chrome Counter Stools by Warren Bacon
By Warren Bacon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light oak and chrome are united to create these chic counter stools by Warren Bacon. Can also be sold as set of 4 or 6.
Chrome
1980s Kai Pedersen Studio Craft Counter stools Ash Cherry - a pair
By Kai Pedersen
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1980s counter height stools by Kai Pedersen. Sculpted seats of solid cherry on three ash legs. Designed and made at Kai Pedersen Studios in 1991. Handcrafted by Kai Peder...
Ash, Cherry
Original Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s Solid Brass rosé Velvet upholstered
Located in Landshut, BY
The stool is of Italian origin and was produced in the 1950s. It is composed of solid brass, velvet, and new upholstery. The new upholstery consists of high-quality foam and is co...
Brass
Contemporary Minimal Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Steel
Set of 2 Padova Counter Height Stools by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s
By Roy McMakin, Hank Loewenstein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 2 "Post-Modern" Padova Counter Height Stools by Hank Loewenstein, Italy, c. 1970s ( in the style of Roy McMakin ) Yellow Lacquer Beech Frames with Original Rush Seats and Cu...
Rush, Beech, Lacquer
Organic Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Brass Metal & Cognac Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Steel
Set of 3 White Italian Modernist Tubular Steel Wire Counter Stools, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
This elegant set of three Italian counter stools exemplifies the refined industrial language that emerged from Italian design during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Each stool is co...
Steel
Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, crafted in the USA during the stylish 1970s. These stunning stools effortlessly combine the ele...
Brass
Set 3 Brass and Leather Bar / Counter Stools attributed to Shelby Williams
By Shelby Williams, Pierre Cardin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant set of 3 brass (plated) and leather bar / counter stools attributed to Shelby Williams. in the style of Pierre Cardin. Super quality and construction. Nice original condition...
Brass
3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable
By Samsonite
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage mid-century modern Samsonite black vinyl faux leather & chrome bar or counter stools set of 3.
Metal, Chrome
Italian BAR COUNTER STOOL vibrant deep blue 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian DEEP BLUE VELVET HQ UPHOLSTERED BAR / COUNTER STOOL DEEP BLUE VELVET 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered
Brass, Iron
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Steel
Italian Compass Counter or Bar Stools in the style of Le Corbusier, Italy 70s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Compass counter or bar stools made in Italy in the late 60s. The stools are made in the style of design similar to Le Corbusier.
Rope, Wood
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Stool Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Steel
Woven Leather Counter Stool in Ebonized Ash and Cream Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2017, the woven leather counter stool is classically midcentury. The simplistic b...
Leather, Ash
Woven Leather Backed Counter Stool in Oak and Caramel Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the Woven Leather Backed Counter stool is classically midcentury. The simpl...
Leather, Oak
Woven Leather Backed Counter Stool in Walnut and Tan Leather by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2016, the woven leather backed counter stool is classically midcentury. The simpl...
Leather, Walnut
California Modern Bar or Counter Stools by Cal Vista Set of Three circa 1950s
By Cal Vista
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Three California Modern Bar Stools, designed for Cal Vista, American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They could be used as bar or counter stools and have...
Iron
Wrought iron and wicker counter chair bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong
By Danny Ho Fong
Located in Berlin, DE
bar stool designed by Danny Ho Fong with wrought iron base and wicker/bamboo seat. The diameter given applies to the diameter of the seat. The base of the stool measures ⌀42cm.
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools
Located in Westport, CT
Set of 4 vintage solid steel color, these stools are silver metal bases. Brushed polished finish stools counter stools/ bar stools, with heavy solid oak tops. Stools appear to be ear...
Steel
Pair Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Counter Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s Charles Hollis Jones (Attrib.) Lucite Barrel-Back Counter Stools A sleek and sculptural pair of 1970s acrylic barrel-back counter stools attributed to Charles Hollis J...
Metal
DOOQ! New! Modern! Camelia Counter Chair in White
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ New Modern Counter Chair Camelia in White Fabrics Fully Upholstered Product sizes may vary up to 2cm! Introducing Camelia, a chair that gracefully embodies the essence of the ...
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton
Set of Four American MCM Iron & Wicker Counter / Barstools by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four American MCM / BOHO iron and wicker counter / barstools by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950s. The set is in good to fair vintage condition and each stool measures 20"W x 14"D ...
Iron
NEW! MODERN! DOOQ! Camelia Counter Chair in Grey and Darker Green
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ New Modern Counter Chair Camelia in White Fabrics Fully Upholstered Product sizes may vary up to 2cm! Introducing Camelia, a chair that gracefully embodies the essence of the ...
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Cotton
French Solid Bronze Faux Bamboo Kitchen Stool Inspired by Maison Jansen
Located in Highwood, IL
Elegant solid bronze faux bamboo counter stool inspired by Maison Jansen. Our mid-century modern kitchen counter stools are not only very comfortable, but are made here in our Chicag...
Bronze
$1,279 / item
Mid Century Modern Wood Structure Luc Counter Stool
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc counter stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid beec...
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very tight and sturdy, will make a goo...
Steel
$3,560Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Katharina Counter Stool Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
In honor of the star with the more Oscars, Ottiu's designers conceived Mid-Century Modern Katharina Counter Stool. Perfect for any interior design project with a Mid-Century Modern d...
Stainless Steel
$1,360 / item
Lola Counter Stool Brass footrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round, smooth lines, with a combination of smooth and sculpted fabric, with its upholstered back texture carefully sewed and brass base, Lola’s delicate balance is unmistakable. A sp...
Brass
$1,360 / item
Lola Counter Stool Brass footrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round, smooth lines, with a combination of smooth and sculpted fabric, with its upholstered back texture carefully sewed and brass base, Lola’s delicate balance is unmistakable. A sp...
Brass
Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Walnut, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional and mi...
Oak
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Natural Oak, Principal Counter Stool For Karakter Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functional ...
Oak
Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Counter Stool For Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer White Stained Oak Principal Counter Stool For Karakter Drawing inspiration from Bodil Kjær's Principal chair from 1961, the Principal Stool maintains the chair’s functi...
Oak
$1,155 / item
Luc Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Brass and Wood Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid wood str...
Brass
Luc Counter Stool in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc counter stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid wood...
Brass
Louise Counter Stool with corn seat by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Metal
Louise Counter Stool with corn seat by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Metal
$698Sale Price|20% Off
Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL ~ CAPPUCCINO ~ 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian ~ LIGHT CAPPUCCINO ~ BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered hq foam upholstered and kedered
Brass, 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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