Unavailable|$1,232 / item
Scout Counter Stool in Walnut and Satin Brass by Steven Bukowski
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The scout stool has a slim design, allowing it to be tucked into small spaces with a minimal footprint. Shown in natural walnut and brass. Domestic hardwood species available incl...
Brass
Unavailable|$449 / item
Coleman Stool, White Marble Seat and Black Steel Base, Counter Height
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Coleman stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option. First released in 2010, it was awarded a Best Fur...
Concrete, Steel
Unavailable|$3,200 / item
Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Truffe Leather, Brown Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT48 counter-height and swivel stool Seat: Leather Seat color: Truffe Base: PT48 base, with swivels and hand cast brass Base finish: Brushed brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 7...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,789 / item
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,995 / set
Teak Bar or Counter Stool Pair by O.D. Mobler of Denmark
By O.D. Møbler A-S
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Superb pair of bar or counter stools by O.D. Mobler of Denmark. Teak. Leather. Excellent condition.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable|$449 / item
The Coleman Stool, White + Aspen, Counter Height, 54 Variations, 100% USA Made
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Coleman stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option. First released in 2010, it was awarded a Best Fur...
Concrete, Steel
Unavailable|$2,530 / item
Flora Counter Stool in Brown Leather and Black Steel by Steven Bukowski
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora bar stool is composed of just three pieces of steel: an L-shaped back piece that touches the floor and rises up again at an angle to create a footrest; a rectilinear seat a...
Steel
Unavailable|$2,530 / item
Flora Counter Stool in Brown Leather and Bronzed Steel by Steven Bukowski
By Steven Bukowski
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Flora bar stool is composed of just three pieces of steel: an L-shaped back piece that touches the floor and rises up again at an angle to create a footrest, a rectilinear seat a...
Steel
Unavailable|$529 / item
The Coleman Stool, Black Walnut and Black, Counter Height, Made in USA
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Coleman stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option. First released in 2010, it was awarded a Best Fur...
Concrete, Steel
Unavailable|$449 / item
Coleman Stool - Aspen Concrete Seat and Black Steel Base, 24" Counter Height
By Greta de Parry
Located in Chicago, IL
The Coleman stool is a sophisticated design that blends mixed materials, color, and geometry to create a distinctive seating option. First released in 2010, it was awarded a Best Fur...
Concrete, Steel
Unavailable|$9,600 / set
Set of 3 Counter-Height Swivel Stools, Leather, Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three counter stools, brass and leather, by P. Tendercool These barstools in green leather and blackened-brown brass combo were commission by an Italian businessman for his loft ...
Brass
Unavailable|$12,800 / set
Four Counter-Height Swivel Stools, Pigeon Leather, Brown Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: 4x PT48 counter-height and swivel stool Seat: Leather Seat color: Pigeon Base: PT48 base, with swivels and hand cast brass Base finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions: 52 x 50 ...
Brass
Unavailable|$1,650 / set
Chrome Bar/ Counter Stools in Graphic Black & White Twill Upholstery Set of Four
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Very much in the manner of Gio Ponti's Superleggera chrome chairs, these clean-lined, minimal bar stools are the perfect antidote to other more clumsy, hard-to-manage bar and counter...
Chrome
Unavailable|$9,600 / item
Set of 3 Bespoke, Counter-Height Swivel Stools, Leather, Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Three counter stools, brass and leather, by P. Tendercool These barstools in Dark Brown leather and blackened-brown brass combo were commission by an American Interior Designer. ...
Brass
Unavailable|$26,800 / set
Set of 8 Bespoke Counter-Height Chairs, Solid Brass and Leather by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Available to your order, 12 weeks We created these bar chairs for a client's winter holiday home in Japan. Model: PT47 counter-height and swivel chair Seat: Leather Seat color: Ma...
Brass
Unavailable|$950
Kevi Artist or Drafting Chair Counter Stool Outstanding Design
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare Jorgen Rasmussen work chair/stool designed for Kevi, Denmark, circa 1958. Outstanding example in original vintage condition. Structurally sound. Teak seat and back with painted...
Teak
Unavailable|$3,200
Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Low back counter-height with swivel stool Model: PT48 counter-height and swivel stool Seat: Leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Light Grey) Base: PT48 base, with swivels and hand-cast bra...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,400
Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Footrest Ring, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT473 counter height chair + Swivel + footrest ring Seat: Leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Mid brown) Base: PT473 sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions: 43 ...
Brass
Unavailable|$4,400
Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Footrest Ring, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT473 Counter-height chair + Swivel + footrest ring Seat: Leather Seat color: Vieux Rose Base: PT473 sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 43 x 52 x 99 (seat he...
Brass
Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Footrest Ring 'Truffe', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT483 counter-height stool + swivel + footrest ring Seat: leather Seat color: Truffe (Darkbrown) Base: PT483 sand cast brass Base finish: Brush Brown Dimensions: W 43 x D 52 x...
Brass
Unavailable|$3,750
Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Ring 'Vieux Rose', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT481 Counter-height stool + swivel + ring Seat: leather Seat color: Vieux Rose (Pink) Base: PT481 sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: W 55 x D 52 x H 80 Sea...
Brass
Unavailable|$16,950 / set
Four Counter-Height Swivel Stools with Footrest Ring 'Paris Plage' P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT483 counter-height stool + swivel + footrest ring Seat: leather Seat color: Paris Plage (Blue) Base: PT483 sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: W 43 x D 52 x...
Brass
Unavailable|$14,950 / set
Four Counter-Height Swivel Stools with Ring 'Vieux Rose', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT481 Counter-height stool + swivel + ring Seat: leather Seat color: Vieux Rose (Pink) Base: PT481 sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: W 55 x D 52 x H 80 Sea...
Brass
Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Footrest Ring 'Paris Plage', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT483 counter-height stool + swivel + footrest ring Seat: leather Seat color: Paris Plage (Blue) Base: PT483 sand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: W 43 x D 52 x...
Brass
Unavailable|$2,500 / item
Giacomo Counter Chair or Stool in Cerused White Oak, Danish Cord, Brass Footrest
By Michael Yates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and comfortable chair (counter stool) for counter-height (36") surfaces. Also available in bar-top height. Shown in cerused white oak, handwoven danish cord seat and solid bras...
Brass
Unavailable|$14,500 / set
Four Counter-Height Swivel Stools with Ring and Footrest Ring by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT483 custom counter-height stool + swivel + ring + footrest ring Seat: leather Seat color: Truffe (Dark Brown) Base: PT483 Custom add ring sand cast brass Base finish: Brushe...
Brass
Unavailable|$13,200
Set of 3 Counter-Height Swivel Stool with Footrest Ring, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Set of 3 Model: PT473 counter height chair + Swivel + footrest ring Seat: Leather Seat color: Châtaigne (Mid brown) Base: PT473 sand cast brass Base finish: Brushed Brown Dimensions:...
Brass
Unavailable|$9,700 / set
Set of 3 Bespoke Counter-Height Swivel Stool, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT48 counter-height and swivel stool Seat: Leather Seat color: Vieux rose Base: PT48 base, with swivels and hand cast brass Base finish: Golden sand Dimensions: 52 x 50 x 78 c...
Brass
Sold|$3,600 / set
French Mid Century Counter Stools, 1960 - Set of 3
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Three unique Iron and Rush Mid Century bar stools. These unique stools were bought at Christie's Auction from the esteemed collection of Norah and Norman Stone. It was acquired from ...
Brass, Iron
Sold|$1,380 / set
Mid-Century Modern Iron Bar/Counter Stools
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique pair of hammered iron bar stools with black vinyl seats. Whimsical design with offset angled design. Curbside to NYC/Philly $350
Iron
Pair Mid-Century Artisan Carved Rustic Counter Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These unique pair of hand carved stools feature unique steel stretchers, wide ornate seats, and make an excellent and stylish set of counter stools. These unique stools provide sturd...
Pair of Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Russell Woodard spun fiberglass Mid-Century Modern counter bar stools. Item features removable cushions, spun woven fiberglass frames, footrests, very nice vintage item, slee...
Fiberglass
Sold|$2,500
Chrome Counter Stools
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of chrome counter stools. These have swivel and return mechanism. In the manner of Milo Baughman or Pace.
Metal
Sold|$500 / set
Vintage Counter Stools
Located in Oakville, CT
Pair of vintage diner stools Seat height: 30 1/2" Seat diameter: 11 1/2" Base measures: 7" x 7" Footrest height: 12".
Steel, Iron
Sold|$2,456 / set
Pair of Mid Century Erik Buch Style Teak Counter Stools
By Erik Buch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Pair of Teak Counter Height mid century modern Erik buch style stools.
Teak
Sold|$1,595 / set
D Scan Mid Century Teak Counter Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Franklin Park, IL
D Scan mid century teak counter bar stools, set of 3 Each stool measures: 18.5 wide x 17.25 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 24 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Upholstery, Teak
4 Mid-Century Modern Slatted Wood Bar or Counter Stools Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These bar stools are indeed a fine example of mid-century modern design, often attributed to Arthur Umanoff.
Iron
Sold|$550 / item
Mid Century Iron Counter Height Barstools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
These four mid-century wrought iron counter-height barstools, crafted in the style of Fredric Weinberg, are quintessential examples of mid-century modern design, blending functionali...
Wrought Iron
Arthur Umanoff Iron Wood Wicker Counter Bar Stool 1950s Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Classic black iron wood slats with woven wicker counter height bar stool for Raymor, 1950s Original vintage unrestored preowned condition, please r...
Iron
Sold|$4,500
Jen Risom Counter Stools
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 counter height bar stools by Jens Risom. Newly upholstered in black leather. Dark walnut frames with brass foot rail.
Brass
Sold|$1,800
Arthur Umanoff Counter Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three slatted stools with wrapped cord backs and iron frames. Full swivel function. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Eleven Mid Century Modern Chrome & Vinyl Diner or Ice Cream Counter Stools C1950
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Eleven Mid Century Modern Chrome & Red Vinyl Swivel Diner or Ice Cream Counter Stools C1950 Measure ...
Chrome
1950 Arthur Umanoff Iron Wood Wicker Counter Bar Stool Mid-Century Modern
By Arthur Umanoff, Raymor
Located in Surrey, BC
Arthur Umanoff midcentury bar stools, for Raymor priced per set of three . wood slat seats, iron frames with wicker wrapped backs, seat height of 28". excellent as found condition ....
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Chairmasters Leather Webbed Bar or Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
A high quality Mid-Century Modern set of three high bar or counter stools made and designed by the Chairmasters Inc in New York.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Pair of Iron Counter Bar Stools, 1960s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an outstanding pair of Arthur Umanoff, iron bar stools, with wood seats, circa the 1960s. In good vintage condition. The dimensions are 17" Sq x 39.5" B.H. ...
Iron
Sold|$550 / set
Spaghetti Strap Counter Stools
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Spaghetti straps on a chrome metal frame. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Metal
Sold|$550 / set
Spaghetti Strap Counter Stools
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Spaghetti straps on a powder coated black metal frame. Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
Metal
Set of 4 Mid Century Coastal Rattan Tiki Counter Stools Attrib Paul Frankl
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of 4 Mid Century Coastal Rattan Tiki Counter Stools Attrib Paul Frankl Pairs Nicely with Many Mid-Century & Coastal Interior Styles Attributed to Paul Frankl Matching Set of ...
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Rustic Leather and wrought iron Bar/Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional set of three Mid Century Modern rustic bar or counter stool.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$7,200
Plycraft Counter Stools, Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural form counter stools designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft. Original white vinyl seat pads.
Wood, PVC
Arthur Umanoff Style Mid Century Modern Swivel Bar or Counter Stools- Set of 4
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Arthur Umanoff Style Mid-Century Modern Bar or Counter Stools - Set of 4.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Samsonite Bar or Counter Stools 1 Sets Nos 3 Black
By Samsonite
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome black Samsonite Mid-Century Modern adjustable bar or counter stools.
Metal, Chrome
Sold|$2,800
Four Counter Bar Swivel Stools
Located in New York, NY
Mod style vinyl back, velvet seats two in blue and two chartreuse. Minor abrasions and wear to surfaces, but clean and ready to use. Four swivel bar, counter height stools, uphols...
PVC, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rustic Leather and Wrought Iron Bar/Counter Stool, Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional set of three Mid-Century Modern rustic bar or counter stool.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$2,495
Danish Modern Swivel Counter Stools
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vinyl topped swivel stools that are sold as a set. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide beautiful, funct...
Other
Sold|$2,046 / item
1960’s Woven French Breakfast Stools/Counter Stools/Bar Stools
By Mel Smilow
Located in London, Lambeth
A pair of French stools with beautiful natural woven seating.
Pine
A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in style of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 3 mid century modern counter stools in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
Chrome
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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