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Oak Bar Stools 1940

Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt. Made in France, 1940's period.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play throug...

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

These two (2) standard height bar stools are classic French oak with patinated brass ring foot rest and accents. Sturdy and organic in design - ready to place! Attributed to Jacques ...

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Vintage 1940s French Stools

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Set of Four Matching Bar Stools

Set of Four Matching Bar Stools

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Set of Four Matching Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These four bar stools are from the mid west and reminds you of the old west. They are in very sturdy and good condition.

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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools

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Pair Of Rustic Swivel Bar Stools With Backs

Pair Of Rustic Swivel Bar Stools With Backs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOLKY PAIR OF RUSTIC SWIVEL BAR STOOLS WITH SLATTED SEATS AND BACKS FROM A CABIN.SIGNED ON THE BASE USA IN INK PRINT.THESE VERY COOL STOOLS HAVE ROD IRON BACK RODS AND SWIVEL SEATS. ...

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Oak

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WONDERFUL AND FOLKY BASEBALL BAT BAR STOOLS AND TABLE

WONDERFUL AND FOLKY BASEBALL BAT BAR STOOLS AND TABLE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FOLKY HANDMADE BASEBALL BAT BAR STOOLS AND TABLE, MADE FROM ANTIQUE BASEBALL BATS,WHICH ARE ALL SIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURE.THE FINISH IS A DARKER NATURAL FINISH.WONDERFUL CONDITION AN...

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Oak, Pine

ViNTAGE OAK ARTS & CRAFTS HAND CARVED HOME BAR & CHESTERFIELD LEATHER STOOLS
ViNTAGE OAK ARTS & CRAFTS HAND CARVED HOME BAR & CHESTERFIELD LEATHER STOOLS

ViNTAGE OAK ARTS & CRAFTS HAND CARVED HOME BAR & CHESTERFIELD LEATHER STOOLS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage circa 1940's English Tiger Oak & Green Heritage leather fully restored Arts & Crafts b...

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Vintage 1940s English Arts and Crafts Dry Bars

Materials

Leather, Oak

Old gym bench/stool
Old gym bench/stool

Old gym bench/stool

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H 23 in W 24 in D 16 in

Old gym bench/stool

Located in New York, NY

A great item to add to an industrial living room

Category

Vintage 1940s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

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James Mont Limed Oak and Zebra Hide Bar Stools
James Mont Limed Oak and Zebra Hide Bar Stools

James Mont Limed Oak and Zebra Hide Bar Stools

By James Mont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of four limed oak and zebra hide bar stools, designed by James Mont, American, circa 1940s. Signed with James Mont tag underneath one stool.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Antique Oak and Steel Industrial Factory Stools / Bar / Counter / Kitchen
Antique Oak and Steel Industrial Factory Stools / Bar / Counter / Kitchen

Antique Oak and Steel Industrial Factory Stools / Bar / Counter / Kitchen

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co., Superior Table Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Oak and Steel Industrial Factory Stools / Bar / Counter / Kitchen.. Classic design,, adjustable,, Retain original finish , patina, Matching with varying finishes (see photo...

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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet
Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

Pair of French Oak Bar Stools, Attributed to Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in North Miami, FL

These two (2) standard height bar stools are classic French oak with patinated brass ring foot rest and accents. Sturdy and organic in design - ready to place! attributed to Jacques ...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Arts & Craft Bar Stools
Arts & Craft Bar Stools

Arts & Craft Bar Stools

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Arts & Craft Bar Stools

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Unique pair of Arts & Craft bar stools with hexagon leather seats, brass tacks and iron metal foot stool. Great patina to wood and wonderful overall craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Matching Bar Stools
Set of Four Matching Bar Stools

Set of Four Matching Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These four bar stools are from the Mid West and reminds you of the old west. They are in very sturdy and good condition. They have an old natural stain surface.

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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Oak

4 Mid Century Old Hickory Furniture Company Oak Counter Bar Stools
4 Mid Century Old Hickory Furniture Company Oak Counter Bar Stools

4 Mid Century Old Hickory Furniture Company Oak Counter Bar Stools

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Four mid century, circa 1940s, bar or counter stools by Old Hickory Furniture Company of Martinsville, Indiana. Features a primitive tapered Adirondack design with pierced / woven ra...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Bar Chairs, 1940
Pair of French Art Deco Bar Chairs, 1940

Pair of French Art Deco Bar Chairs, 1940

Located in Encino, CA

French Art Deco 1940
Pair of Art Deco bar chairs
Oak, chrome and cream leather.
Refinished.

H: 19" x Diam: 43"
Provenance: French liner, 1940

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Vintage 1940s French Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

James Mont Cerused Oak Pair of Bar Stools
James Mont Cerused Oak Pair of Bar Stools

James Mont Cerused Oak Pair of Bar Stools

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H 45.5 in W 14.5 in D 19 in

James Mont Cerused Oak Pair of Bar Stools

Located in Southfield, MI

Fantastic pair of bar stools by James Mont. Built of cerused oak in a grey/green finish which is original and in excellent condition. Vintage fabric is in mint condition. 24 HOUR HO...

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Vintage 1940s American Stools

Trio of Mid-Century Oak, Pine and Brass Swiveling Bar Stools C. 1940s
Trio of Mid-Century Oak, Pine and Brass Swiveling Bar Stools C. 1940s

Trio of Mid-Century Oak, Pine and Brass Swiveling Bar Stools C. 1940s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A fantastic trio of oak and pine Mid-Century swiveling bar-height stools with brass footrests. The circular seat is supported by a threaded column which allow the seats to swivel. Th...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman
Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman

Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman

By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner stool or ottoman is oak with the original paper cord seat. Can be used with any chair or just as a stool. Hans Wegner rocker in black available s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman
Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman

Vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner Stool or Ottoman

By FDB Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage Mid-Century Hans Wegner stool or ottoman is oak with the original paper cord seat. Can be used with any chair or just as a stool. Hans Wegner rocker in black available s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

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Oak Bar Stools 1940 For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oak bar stools 1940 for your home. Frequently made of oak, wood and animal skin, every oak bar stools 1940 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the oak bar stools 1940 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak bar stools 1940 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. James Mont each produced at least one beautiful oak bar stools 1940 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oak Bar Stools 1940?

Prices for an oak bar stools 1940 start at $750 and top out at $5,500 with the average selling for $3,825.

Finding the Right Stools for You

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.