Mid-Century Modern Stools

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$4,400 / set

Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of cast brass and white fabric counter stools or barstools, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered at some point in recent history. Minor imperfections on m...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass

Set of 4 Chrome Luis Sognot Style Cantilever Barstools

$1,900 / set

Set of 4 Chrome Luis Sognot Style Cantilever Barstools

Located in Pasadena, TX

This set of 4 barstools are made in a style reminiscent of the Luis Sognot stool. They're made of tubular chrome plated steel and are cantilevered.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

1/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOL, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

$2,806 / item

1/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOL, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Faucheux

Located in PARIS, FR

One singular and charming (of a set of 3, 2 other pieces being on sale as a pair in our other sales) single tripod stool, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, sol...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak

$2,572 / set

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak with Rush seats.

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

$4,400 / set

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and beige fabric stools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Restored and reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.5"W x 16.25"D S...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Walnut

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy

$1,987 / item

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies a refined balance between architectural rigor and tactile richness. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Bouclé

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4

$975 / set

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Montréal, QC

4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

$3,626 / set

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural equilibrium of geometry, warmth and tactile refinement, this bespoke pair of stools reinterprets materiality with a soft, luminous nuance of natural wood and texture. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Hardwood, Ash

American Mid Century Wrought Iron Oak Swivel Bar Stools by Cleo Baldon, 5 Avail

$975 / item

American Mid Century Wrought Iron Oak Swivel Bar Stools by Cleo Baldon, 5 Avail

By Cleo Baldon

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare swivel bar stool by female American architect, Cleo Baldon for Inca California circa 1970s. In excellent condition with minimal use. Original naugahyde, powder-coated frame...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

$4,400 / set

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and rattan counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Overall Dimensions (i...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Iron

Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025

$1,753 / item

Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025

By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking three-legged stool is the Model S31, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. It features a cross-legged base and a round seat, both crafted from solid elm wood. The stool can...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

$8,750 / set

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, pine, fabric, Europe, 1960s This striking set of European bar stools from the 1960s is a beautiful example of robust, honest craftsmanship. Executed in solid pine, the s...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric, Pine

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

$655Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools

$2,795 / set

Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming pair of mid-century elephant garden stools or side tables, finished in a vibrant emerald green ceramic glaze. Rich in color and beautifully detailed, the sculpted forms ca...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

$1,134

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Thi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle

$375 / item

Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Guillerme et Chambron Set of Two Solid Oak Stools, France, 1960s

$3,320 / set

Guillerme et Chambron Set of Two Solid Oak Stools, France, 1960s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare set of two stools by the iconic French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak in the 1960s. These stools are a perfect example of the designers’ mastery of f...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

$2,105 / item

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies the perfect fusion of architectural rigor and sensual tactility. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometric,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

$877 / item

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stool is crafted from Japanese chestnut wood by a Japanese carpenter who studied French stereotomy (L’art du Trait), a geometric drafting tradition passed down among French maso...

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Rastad & Relling, Stool, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s

$1,900

Rastad & Relling, Stool, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable oak and blue velvet adjustable stool or ottoman designed by Rastad & Relling and produced by Dux, Sweden, c. 1960s. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use. Reu...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch & White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s

$1,637

Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch & White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful light weight vanity stool manufactured named the Sope-Rahi (Sope stool) by Sope Kaluste Oy, one of the main furniture manufacturers in Finland during the mid 1900s. A per...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$472

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke

Located in Leicester, GB

A gorgeous turquoise stool designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana. Original wool upholstery. A gem. We can ship worldwide.

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

2/4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN STOOLS in RECONSTRUCTION Style, France 1950

$2,806

2/4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN STOOLS in RECONSTRUCTION Style, France 1950

By Marcel Gascoin, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé

Located in PARIS, FR

An interesting pair (from a set of 4 pieces) Modern stools, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, Free Form, architectural "Compas" wood structures with slightly round and b...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$748Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool 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, ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$6,400

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal. Wear consistent with age and u...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

$4,094

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Has conquered many battles, comes with age and repairs with a lovely Patina. Front legs are slightly bent, nice to ...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy

$900 / set

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy Measurements : Height : 42,5 cm Seat: 30 cm - 30 cm Closed : 52 cm - 30.5 cm - 5 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angled Backs and Chrome Legs

$495 / item

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angled Backs and Chrome Legs

By Rohe Noordwolde, Charlotte Perriand, Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charlotte Perriand style wicker bar stools by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde. These stools have chrome legs with woven wicker seats and angled backrests. In original conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s

$397Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in blue color. About the fabric: A jacquard velvet with a minute geometric motif traces a refined and iconi...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modernist Italian Beech and Woven Rope Stool or Side Table, 1950s

$865

Modernist Italian Beech and Woven Rope Stool or Side Table, 1950s

By Le Corbusier

Located in Roma, IT

Refined Italian modernist stool or side table in solid beech wood and hand-woven natural rope. This stylish piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original in amazing c...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood, Beech

Set of Two Blue Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

$561Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Two Blue Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in blue color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, charac...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bauche Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, Set of 6

$12,628 / set

Bauche Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, Set of 6

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of six Bauche No.19 lounge chairs, designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced by Steph Simon in the 1950s. This model reflects Perriand's interest in natural materials and esse...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Ash

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

$336Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

$2,100 / set

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, 'the 3300 chair...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

$1,473Sale Price|20% Off

Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eyecatching Scandinavian Style Beechwood Stool with Mustard Yellow Velvet Upholstery, 1950s New upholstery. This Mid-Century Modernist rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafte...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Stools in Wood

$975 / item

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Stools in Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Gautier-Delaye, stools, beech, France, 1960s This subtle and modest design is executed in stained beechwood. The seating area is divided into two organically shaped slats and...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Riazór, Counter Stools, Metal, Vinyl, Brazil, 1950s

$3,800

Riazór, Counter Stools, Metal, Vinyl, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three black-lacquered metal and off-white vinyl counter stools or bar stools produced by Riazór, São Paulo, Brazil, c. 1950s. Vintage upholstery ideally replaced. Overall ...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,684Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL BURGUNDY RED 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet

$876

Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL BURGUNDY RED 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet

Located in Landshut, BY

Italian DEEP BLUE VELVET BAR / COUNTER STOOL DEEP BLUE 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Three Mid Century Bar Stools Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$2,245Sale Price / set|20% Off

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, ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

$561Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s

$421Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

$3,600Sale Price|40% Off

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

$2,105

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural study in contrast, material depth, and contemporary elegance, this handcrafted stool takes on an even more striking presence in its black-on-black edition. The solid as...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s

$6,800

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four bamboo and green velvet counter stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 15.0"W x 15...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s

$233Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle

$375 / item

Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a denim blue colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels

$215 / item

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

Trina is a classic stool for your kitchen counter. It's offered in oak or cherry and stands 27 inches high. Through-tenons are secured with wedges. The contoured seat offers comfo...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

$561Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet blue upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

$2,397

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and prod...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,684Sale Price / item|20% Off

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Pouffe inspired of 1960s style. The pouffe consist of an upholstered part, a seat and box under the seat, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was designed by Vintola Studio...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

$140Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand

$1,696 / item

Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera

Located in Den Haag, NL

Leather Bar Stools for Les Arc Ski Resort France, Selected by Charlotte Perriand by Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand was a French architect and designer. Her work aimed to create functi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

$561Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Marc Bankowsky "Pieds de Bouc" Mongolian Lamb and Gilt Bronze Legged Stool

$8,550

Marc Bankowsky "Pieds de Bouc" Mongolian Lamb and Gilt Bronze Legged Stool

By Marc Bankowsky

Located in Atlanta, GA

Marc Bankowsky "Pieds de Bouc" Mongolian Lamb and Gilt Bronze Legged Stool, France, circa 2010.

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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Stool by Audoux & Minet, Raffia & Wood, France

$2,619Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-Century Modern Stool by Audoux & Minet, Raffia & Wood, France

By Marcel Gascoin, Charlotte Perriand, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Mid-century French low Shepard's stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French pouf showcases a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tri...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal

$700

Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal

By Tropi-cal

Located in New York, NY

Set of three mid century swivel bar stools, made by Tropi-Cal. The stools feature angular woven wicker back rests, vinyl upholstered seat, mounted on wrought iron legs. All are ion v...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Razorblade Bar Stools in Solid Oak and Rush 1960s

$4,384 / set

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. They feature a very interesting design w...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s

$440

Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming and decorative Scandinavian stool in solid elm, handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece reflects the rustic elegance of Nordic folk design, with its ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Danish Rosewood Ottoman by Spottrup, 1960s

$561

Danish Rosewood Ottoman by Spottrup, 1960s

By Hugo Frandsen

Located in Praha, CZ

Mid-Century Danish ottoman produced by Spottrup in the 1960s. This elegant piece exemplifies Scandinavian modern craftsmanship with its sculptural solid rosewood frame and refined pr...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-century Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Charlotte Perriand, Lawson-Fenning, Knoll, and Cassina. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $132 and tops out at $133,498 while the average work can sell for $1,746.