Three Kitch Mid-Century Bar Stools with Pink Upholstery, Black Piping
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of three Kitch Mid-Century bar stools with pink upholstery, black piping.
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
Three Kitch Mid-Century Bar Stools with Pink Upholstery, Black Piping
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of three Kitch Mid-Century bar stools with pink upholstery, black piping.
Iron
Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single
By Erik Buch
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single This bar stool measures: 15.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 29.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools with Aqua Mohair Upholstery and Chrome Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 mid-century bar stools (bar height) with cantilevered chrome frames complete with footrest and mohair upholstered seats and backs (aqua colored - a light bluish green).
Chrome
Midcentury Bar Stool, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condicion Made in Czechoslovakia 1970s Seat diameter 31 cm
Metal
$775 / item
Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar stools, beech, metal, Europe, 1960s A set of sturdy bar stools made in Europe in the 1960s. Crafted from solid beech, these stools feature a sturdy construction and a timeless d...
Metal
$775 / item
Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bar stools, beech, metal, Europe, 1960s A set of sturdy bar stools made in Europe in the 1960s. Crafted from solid beech, these stools feature a sturdy construction and a timeless d...
Metal
$2,233 / item
Set of Four Mid-Century Bar Stools, probably Italy
Located in Greding, DE
Set of four bar stools with green leather upholstery and black-lacquered frames with brass feet. The stools are height-adjustable and show age-related wear.
Brass
Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A pair of oak bar stools, black leather with white leather fringe, designed and produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Curbside to NYC/Philly $450
Leather, Oak
$3,300 / set
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A set of three French bar stools in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret circa 1945.
Leather, Walnut
Midcentury Bar Stool TON, Czechoslovakia 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condicion Made in Czechoslovakia by TON 1980s
Fabric, Wood
Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Solid, functional, and full of character, these stools embody the rustic modern aesthetic of mid-century European furniture
Fabric, Pine
Mid-Century Bar Stools by Warren Bacon, Sculpted Wood & Chrome
By Warren Bacon
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American sculpted wood tractor style bar stools smoothly contoured for a comfortable fit on horseshoe cantilevered chrome frames.
Chrome
Warren Bacon Mid-Century Bar Stool, Sculpted Wood & Brass, Circa 1955
By Warren Bacon
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American sculpted wood tractor style bar stool smoothly contoured for a comfortable fit on a horseshoe cantilevered brass frame.
Brass
Mid-Century Bar Stools by Florence Knoll, Black Metal, Circa 1955
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American bar stools standing on black metal, rectangular legs anchored by a silver metal stretcher with seat upholstered in a neutral tone, salt and pepper weave ...
Fabric
Mid-Century Bar Stools by Warren Bacon, Sculpted Wood & Brass, 1955
By Warren Bacon
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American sculpted wood tractor style bar stools consisting of 3 composited wood segments separated by brass inSets, resting on horseshoe cantilevered frames.
Brass
Joe Colombo Mid-Century Bar Stool, White Lacquered Wood, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Naples, IT
Joe Colombo bar stool, an Italian design piece from the 1960s, featuring a white lacquered wooden double cylinder frame with a wooden base and a black faux leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Wood
Three Mid Century Bar Stools Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...
Velvet
Set of 4 Mid Century Bar Stools in Thonet style, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of four bentwood bsr stools in Thonet style Made in the 70s in Italy In very good condition with trace of use
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Bast, 1960s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Super cool 60s bar stool. Typical normal signs of use.
Wood, Wicker
Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Leather by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano
By Arte Sano
Located in Buffalo, NY
Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Bar Stools, Hand-Tanned Leather, Colombia, 1960's Mid-century modern bar stools designed by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano.
Leather, Wood
Wooden Midcentury Bar Stool or Sculpture Pedestal in Adirondack Style '6 Availa'
Located in London, GB
Wooden twig/Adirondack style stools or pedestals. Belgium, circa 1970s. Good condition. Up to six available at the time of listing. PRICED AND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. L...
Wood
$750 / item
A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's
By Tony Paul
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish mid-century bar stools, 30.75"h, 12"d, total width approx. 18".
Wrought Iron
$1,200 / set
Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of mid-century bar stools combine lucite frames and backs with white vinyl seats and metal footrests.
Metal
$1,880 / set
Set of 3 Thonet Style Bar Stools, Italy 60s
By Thonet
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of three mid century bar stools in Thonet style. Handmade seats Made in Italy in the 60s
Cane, Bentwood
Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Wicker & Wood Slat Bar Stools for Raymor - Restored
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arthur Umanoff midcentury bar stools, for Raymor priced per stool, total of 6 available, wood slat seats, iron frames with wicker wrapped backs, seat height of 29" to be restored pri...
Iron
Set of 3 Vintage Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools, Circa 1960
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage - Mid Century - Bar - Stool Measures : Base : 40x40cm Seated: 26.5x26.5cm H:74cm Materials : Wood...
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand Style Bar Stool, Woven Wicker, Chrome Legs
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch manufacturer Rohe Noordwolde produced this Mid-Century bar stool in the distinctive style of Charlotte Perriand, combining organic materials with industrial simplicity.
Metal, Chrome
Thonet Design Bentwood Bar Stool No. 73 By Ton, 1950s
By Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Elegant mid-century bar stools, model No. 73, produced by TON in the tradition of classic Thonet design.
Fabric, Bentwood
Set of 4 Razorblade Bar Stools in Solid Oak and Rush 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Razorblade Bar Stools in Solid Oak and Rush 1960s This is a wonderful set of unusual mid century bar stools in solid oak and rush.
Rush, Oak
Midcentury Rosewood and Leather Bar Stool by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find very rare midcentury Bar Stools done in Rosewood Veneer, with leather poof seats and chrome footrests, designed by Luciano Frigerio. They extremely eleg...
Chrome
$900Sale Price / set|25% Off
Jerry Johnson Arcadia Bar Stools, Chrome Frame, Mid-Century 1960s
By Jerry Johnson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960's Pair of JERRY JOHNSON "ARCADIA" Mid Century Modern Tubular Chrome Bar Stools Come with the origin...
Chrome
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Hand Made Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century hand made pine bar or counter stools.These stools have hand woven rush seats and a wonderful patina.They are strong & sturdy and very comfortable.
Rattan, Wood
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek pair of mid-century modern bar stools strike the quintessential retro modern silhouette.
Brass
$3,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Andy Bar Stool Fur Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Influenced by such admirable artist, Ottiu designed the Andy Bar stool. This modern mid-century bar stool is a challenging yet friendly piece as well as a fashion icon.
Brass
Pair Mid-Century Towne Manufacturing Ratttan Bar Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid Century Towne Manufacturing Ratttan Counter Stools Measuring 14.5" in width, 14.5" in depth and 27.5" in height.
Faux Leather, Rattan
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand-Woven Wicker Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair wicker bar stools. Pair well made vintage wicker bar/counter stools with conforming arms and a brass rail foot rest in natural mellowed wicker.
Wicker
$1,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded backrest and swivel padded seats made of vinyl upholstery in a dark brown color.
Upholstery
$500Sale Price|60% Off
Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff feature white painted wicker construction with swivel seat atop a black painted metal base.
Metal
Mid-Century Teak Swedish Bar Stool '1'
Located in London, GB
A stylish single bar stool. Sweden, c1960s. Re-upholstered. Immaculate condition Location: London Gallery. Dimensions: 39 W x 39 D x 74 Seat Height x 80.5 Total H...
Wood, Teak
$2,500 / set
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with a footrest. The two-tone vinyl is sure to complement any setting. Please confirm th...
Chrome
$1,680Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 3 stylish deco style bamboo and caned vintage bar stools with vinyl padded seat cushions. Made in France in 1950s. The stools would be equally at home in a cafe bar, kitchen c...
Bamboo
Set of Three Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three French Provincial Style Ladder-Back Bar Stools with Rush Seats France, Mid-20th Century A charming set of three vintage French Provincial-style bar stools, beautifully...
Rush, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools, Circa 1970s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage mid-century modern bar stools, likely by designers such as John Yellen or Chet Beardsley.
Leather, Walnut
$562Sale Price / set|25% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Swivel Bar Stools, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Add timeless sophistication to your space with this pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern bar stools from the 1960s. Crafted with solid walnut legs and topped with sleek black vinyl swi...
Walnut
$375Sale Price|65% Off
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This refined Mid-Century Modern bar stool was made in the United States circa 1970.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair available only. Fully adjustable in height from 30.5, 28.5, 26.5 and 24.5 seat heights. Swiveling freely bar stools are in amazing condition. Almost no wear. Made by the Admiral...
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stool, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany beautiful, well-crafted dark blue upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and steel black legs. Not regula...
Steel
$2,100 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of Danish modern bar stools feature a teak frame with sled legs. Unique design with high rounded arm rests, an angled backrest, and a black vinyl covered seat. Th...
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Dillingham Horseshoe Bar Stools, Green Upholstery, 1955
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Mid-Century American "Horseshoe" cantilevered metal bar stools with deep, forest green plush upholstery and silver metal frames.
Chrome
$270Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern bar stool came from the famous Vic’s Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach on the Jersey Shore.
Upholstery
$5,347 / set
Mid-Century Rope Seat Bar Stools, Set of 5
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid-century rope seat bar stools - set of 5 Each stool measures: 21 wide x 26 deep x 44.25 high, with a seat height of 30.5 inches and arm height of 38 inches All pieces of fur...
Rope, Wood
Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar stool The rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stool Model Mikado
By Johannes Foersom, Peter Hiort-Lorenzen, FDB Møbler
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish bar stool in beech model Mikado by Foersom et Hiort-Lorenzen for FDB.
Beech
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Mid Century Chrome Bar Stools - Pair Each stool measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 41.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 30 inches Excellent V...
Chrome
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Vintage Traditional Bar Stools, Wood, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1970's Vintage Traditional style Bar Stools. Lighter toned wood.
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available. Price reflects one. Very solid and in very good condition. Remnants of a Knoll label was attached to the back of th...
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Wrought Iron Swivel Counter Bar Stool Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel Seat Arthur Umanoff Style Wrought Iron Counter Bars...
Wrought Iron
Daystrom Mid Century Faux Leather and Chrome Swivel Bar Stools
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Daystrom Furniture started making furniture in 1934. This is a highly desirable set of 4 swivel barstools with foot rest. The stools are chrome plated and have a nice faux leather fa...
Chrome
$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. Likely produced in an artisan workshop during the 1960...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool, Wood and Fabric, 1970s, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern bar stool, 1970s - Sold individually
Fabric, Wood
Stylish Mid Century Bar Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish Mid Century Bar Stools With New Upholstery.
Metal
Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Stools
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian midcentury bar stools made in chromed tubular steel frame and red or blue skai leather upholstered seats.
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Stools
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian midcentury bar stools made in chromed tubular steel frame. Red (3) and blue (2) skai leather upholstered seats.
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Bar Stools by Chet Beardsley
By Chet Beardsley
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a killer pair of vintage mid century bar stools by Chet Beardsley. Original yellow vinyl fabric is in great vintage condition with minimal wear.
Walnut
Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Stools, Set of 5
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian midcentury bar stools made in chromed tubular steel frame. Red (3) and blue (2) skai leather upholstered seats.
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury Bar Stools, Set of 5
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian midcentury bar stools made in chromed tubular steel frame. Red (3) and blue (2) skai leather upholstered seats.
Steel
Unavailable
H 41.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Bar Stools Attributed to Charles Ramos France, circa 1960
By Charles Ramos
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Charles Ramos, France, circa 1960. These bar stools are a great example of Mid-Century French design.
Steel
Great Mid-Century Design Set of Four Bar Stools
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Nicely executed set of four handmade wood Mid-Century Bar stools with blue and white woven seats.
Spectacular Mid Century Bar Wood Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular midcentury handmade bar wood stools.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Customizable Oak Bar Stool
By Team 7
Located in San Francisco, CA
This barstool is a perfect blend of beautiful form and functionality and has a timeless design in the tradition of hand-crafted production. It can be customized by choosing from a va...
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Backless Kitchen Counter Stool, Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool
By Martelo and Mo LTD
Located in Hertford, GB
Crafted with care, this kitchen island bar stool combines a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with traditional handmade craftsmanship, making it a standout piece for any mid-century modern...
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Macassar Ebony and Steel Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Macassar ebony and steel bar stool. Six available; priced and sold individually.
Steel
Four Uniquely Designed Mid-Century Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Long Island City, NY
FROM OUR NEW MID-CENTURY MODERN & ART DECO SHIPMENT: Four uniquely designed Mid-Century Modern swivel bar stools with green painted wooden center pedestal, recovered seats with g...
Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell
By Herman Miller
Located in Bay City, MI
This rare Herman Miller contractor stool is a cool display of the fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. The color is Parchment and it can also be described as egg...
Fiberglass
Set of Four Mid-Century Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of four vintage Industrial swivel barstools with orange leather seats and metal base. Measures: 33" H x 14" W x 14" D.
Unavailable
H 38 in W 17.92 in D 17.52 in
Mid Century Italian Spaghetti bar stool, Giandomenico Belotti 1970s 80s
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
A great Spaghetti stool by Giandomenico Belotti made in italy 1970/80s for Alias. A single kitchan bar high stool. Italian Spaghetti, designed by Giandomenico Belotti. The spaghett...
Chrome
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Brown Saddle Leather Bar Stool by DalVera 1960s
By DalVera
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern brown saddle leather bar stool by DalVera, 60s.
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Pair of Spun Fiberglass Bar Stools by, Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Pair of American Russell Woodard designed spun fiberglass bar stools.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Paint
Bamboo Bar Stools
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern bamboo bar stools upholstered in black leather.
Bamboo, Leather
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Modern Bar Stool in Red Faux Leather, Chrome , Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Bar Stool in Red Faux Leather, Chrome , Italy, 1950s From the ice cream shops of the 50s to the mom-and-pop diners of today, diner bar stools are iconic.
Chrome
Umanoff Bar Stools
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mint condition Arthur Umanoff bar height stools.
Pair Of Cleo Baldon Bar Stools
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of three leather bar stools by Cleo Baldon.
Unavailable
H 43.25 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Great Paul McCobb Style Mid-Century Suite of Four Slatted Wood Bar Stools
By Paul McCobb
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Set of four slatted wood design bar stools with black iron swiveling bases and chrome tubular surround foot rest. The black iron base measures at 16" square.
Frederick Weinberg Bar Stools
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Baltimore, MD
Four satin black welded iron Frederick Weinberg bar stools upholstered in Kvadrat smoke Hallingdal. Seats measure 15" in diameter. Pristine restored condition. New upholstery and ...
Unavailable
H 42 in Dm 20 in
Money Bar Stools, Brass Bar Stools in Scalamandre Dollar Bill Fabric, Pair
By Sasha Bikoff Interior Design, Design Institute America
Located in New York, NY
Money bar stools, brass bar stools in Scalamandre dollar bill fabric, pair. Vintage brass bar stools newly upholstered in iconic Scalamandre fabric.
Brass
Daystrom Bar Stool, 1970s
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed for rebels with a penchant for comfort (or BDSM), these seats don't just come with an attitude - they bring the party to your counter or bar. - 38.5”h, 25.5”w, 20”d, 29” se...
Aluminum, Chrome
Pair of Bar Height Flat Bar Polished Steel Bar Stools
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of two barstools with backs that have been freshly upholstered in a soft silver leather with an iridescent sheen to it. The bar stools are cantilevered and nice and heavy.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century White Vinyl and Chrome Bar Stools, Set of 2, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A pair of mid-century white vinyl and chrome bar stools.
Metal
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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