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Collection of Four Original Painted Bar Stools
Collection of Four Original Painted Bar Stools

Collection of Four Original Painted Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing and sturdy bar stools in old original painted surface with a natural surface tops. Sold as

Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Early 20thc Original Painted Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats
Early 20thc Original Painted Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats

Early 20thc Original Painted Bar Stools W/ Suede Seats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20thc original painted with suede leather seats. Newly upholstered seats.These look like the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair
Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair

Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair

$716Sale Price|20% Off

Painted Taupe Bar Stools -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20Thc Painted bar stools with natural pine seats.Great condition.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Hand Made Oak Wood Bar Stools, Gray painted Base
Pair Of Hand Made Oak Wood Bar Stools, Gray painted Base

Pair Of Hand Made Oak Wood Bar Stools, Gray painted Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20thc Original gray over white painted bar stools with plank seat. Mid century plank seat bar

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted
Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted
Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted
Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Painted

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool
Ann Morris Bar Stool

Ann Morris Bar Stool

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Ebonized
Ann Morris Bar Stool - Ebonized

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Ebonized

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Mahogany
Ann Morris Bar Stool - Mahogany

Ann Morris Bar Stool - Mahogany

Located in New York, NY

Available in any wood finish or paint color Custom made to any seat height The A-M Bar Stool is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Wood

Outdoor Victorian Style Wire Bar Stools
Outdoor Victorian Style Wire Bar Stools

Outdoor Victorian Style Wire Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

4 Outdoor Victorian-style (19/20th Century) painted wire low back bar stools (PRICED EACH; 3 white

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stools

Materials

Paint

Black and Copper Metal Bar Stool with Custom Hand-Painted Upholstery
Black and Copper Metal Bar Stool with Custom Hand-Painted Upholstery

Black and Copper Metal Bar Stool with Custom Hand-Painted Upholstery

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

, California. Stool shown in Black powder coated metal, with true copper support rod, and custom hand-painted

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Copper, Brass, Steel

Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool
Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool

Frederick Weinberg Midcentury Swivel Bar Stool

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in St. Louis, MO

Single Frederick Weinberg circa 1950s swivel bar stool, refinished wrought iron base and black

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Modern Yellow Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Modern Yellow Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Modern Yellow Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted yellow Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Dark Orange Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Dark Orange Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Dark Orange Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well-crafted dark orange

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Dark Green Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Dark Green Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Dark Green Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted dark green Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adjustable Bar Stools

Located in Port Jervis, NY

. Swiveling freely bar stools are in amazing condition. Almost no wear. Made by the Admiral Chrome Corp from

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955
Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bar stools in iron created using the hairpin leg style, heavy duty, with the original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stool, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stool, 1960s

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Midcentury Tractor Seat Bar Stools, Restored
Set of Three Midcentury Tractor Seat Bar Stools, Restored

Set of Three Midcentury Tractor Seat Bar Stools, Restored

By Achille Castiglioni & Pio Manzu

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fully restored set of three vintage Mid-Century Modern tractor seat bar stools on a tripod base

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM
The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM

The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Antibes' swiveling bar stool by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Lammi Bar Stool, Black by Made by Choice
Lammi Bar Stool, Black by Made by Choice

Lammi Bar Stool, Black by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

. Materials: Oak. Standard finishes: natural wood / painted black. Also available: Lammi bar stool tall

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stool, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted flower Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Wooden Seat by Faye Toogood
Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Wooden Seat by Faye Toogood

Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Wooden Seat by Faye Toogood

By Faye Toogood, Please Wait to be Seated

Located in Brooklyn, NY

expression. Place the stools by your kitchen counter, in a bar or restaurant or wherever you need comfortable

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Decorated Memphis Style Bar Stools New Upholstery
Set of 4 Decorated Memphis Style Bar Stools New Upholstery

Set of 4 Decorated Memphis Style Bar Stools New Upholstery

By Memphis Group

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of four Mid-Century Modern Memphis style bar stools with newly upholstered seats. Good quality

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modern Donut Shaped Bar Stool with Japanese Inspired Shengyou Toile
Modern Donut Shaped Bar Stool with Japanese Inspired Shengyou Toile

Modern Donut Shaped Bar Stool with Japanese Inspired Shengyou Toile

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This classic and stunning bar stool design features an ergonomically shaped comfortable double

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Pair of 1930's French Deco Green Leather Iron Bar Stools
Pair of 1930's French Deco Green Leather Iron Bar Stools

Pair of 1930's French Deco Green Leather Iron Bar Stools

Located in North Miami, FL

Elegant as-found condition bar stools featuring original rich dark green painted iron and green

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Vintage Craftsman Style Green Saddle Seat Bar Stools
Set of 4 Vintage Craftsman Style Green Saddle Seat Bar Stools

Set of 4 Vintage Craftsman Style Green Saddle Seat Bar Stools

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Great set of 4 vintage oak craftsman style barstools with original dark green finish with distressed details that give them a very French country feel. Beautiful dowel construction ...

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Oak, Paint

Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Black by Made by Choice
Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Black by Made by Choice

Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Black by Made by Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

. Materials: Oak Standard Finishes: Natural Wood / Painted Black Also Available: Lammi Bar Stool (66cm

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni
Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni

Minimalist Bar Stool, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black, by Tiago Curioni

By Tiago Curioni

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Our Velvet collection has now the barstool version with the same comfort and perfect ergonomics in different colors and tapestries. Choose by cotton, linen, leather, velvet, and the ...

Category

2010s South American Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools Original Naughahyde
Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools Original Naughahyde

Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools Original Naughahyde

Located in Port Jervis, NY

unnecessary. Very sturdy and comfortable. Price is for each stool. In excellent vintage condition with minimal

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Steel

Set of 4 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Set of 4 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

Set of 4 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Set of 3 Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

Set of 3 Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Bar Counter Swiveling Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 4 Granada bar stools in all original finish and condition. Designed by Arthur

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff
Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff

Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bar or counter stools sold as pairs by Arthur Umanoff C1960. Constructed from painted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff C1965
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff C1965

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff C1965

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful pair of bar and or counter stools by Arthur Umanoff. And they Swivel! We have the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stools, 1960s
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stools, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Navy Blue Bar Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany Beautiful, well crafted dark blue upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Orange Bar Stools, 1960s
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Orange Bar Stools, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Orange Bar Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany beautiful, well-crafted dark orange

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Bar Stools, 1960s
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Bar Stools, 1960s

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dark Green Bar Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted dark green italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Natural Ash by Made By Choice
Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Natural Ash by Made By Choice

Lammi Bar Stool, Tall, Natural Ash by Made By Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Lammi bar stool, 74 cm, Natural Ash, Tall by Made By Choice with Saku Sysiö Dimensions: 47 x 38 x

Category

2010s Finnish Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of Four 1950's Woodard Pinecrest Bar Stools, Classic modern design
Set of Four 1950's Woodard Pinecrest Bar Stools, Classic modern design

Set of Four 1950's Woodard Pinecrest Bar Stools, Classic modern design

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

A set of four vintage 1950s wrought iron barstools from the Pinecrest collection by Woodard. Beautiful stylish design with curved legs and back and original seat and back cushions in...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Plug Bar Stool, Solid Wood Shaped Seat, Hand Bent Steel and Walnut
Plug Bar Stool, Solid Wood Shaped Seat, Hand Bent Steel and Walnut

Plug Bar Stool, Solid Wood Shaped Seat, Hand Bent Steel and Walnut

By Rached Sultan

Located in beirut, LB

The Plug is a bar stool with an ergonomic shaped solid wood seat and a handcrafted steel frame. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Hairpin Swivel Bar Stools by Paul Tuttle
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Hairpin Swivel Bar Stools by Paul Tuttle

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron Hairpin Swivel Bar Stools by Paul Tuttle

By Paul Tuttle

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of 5 hairpin iron barstools by Paul Tuttle. These swivel and have backs for support. However if the backs do not interest you they can be removed easily, 4 screws on the...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Tolix French Bar Height (42") Stools in Glossy Black - Set of 30 Any Quantity
Tolix French Bar Height (42") Stools in Glossy Black - Set of 30 Any Quantity

Tolix French Bar Height (42") Stools in Glossy Black - Set of 30 Any Quantity

By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

-inch bar height. The Tolix stools are considered an iconic design, and their matching chairs, also in

Category

2010s French Industrial Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff

Mid Century Modern Iron Bar with Raffia and 3 Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

bar stools. This set is in great original condition with no issues at all. Wood, Raffia and iron all

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools
Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools

Set of 4 Designs for Leisure White Faux Snakeskin Column Base Bar Stools

By Designs for Leisure

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 4 American Mid-Century bar stools with off-white faux snakeskin upholstered seats with low

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Animal Skin

Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Black Frame & Black Leather Seat by Faye Toogood
Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Black Frame & Black Leather Seat by Faye Toogood

Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Black Frame & Black Leather Seat by Faye Toogood

By Faye Toogood, Please Wait to be Seated

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the stools by your kitchen counter, in a bar or restaurant or wherever you need comfortable yet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s
Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s

Set of Eight Vintage Flowers and Wood Swivel Bar Stools, Germany, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Produced in Germany. Beautiful, well crafted flower Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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Painted Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of painted bar stools is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct painted bar stools — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 207 antique and vintage painted bar stools for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 76 modern editions to choose from as well. Painted bar stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of painted bar stools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial painted bar stools are of considerable interest. Painted bar stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arthur Umanoff, Modenese Gastone and Design Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Painted Bar Stools?

Painted bar stools can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,448, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $210,000.

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.

Questions About Painted Bar Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2023
    Whether saddle bar stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, some people find the curved seats featured on these stools supportive because they conform to the body's contours. Find a variety of saddle bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The comfort of a rattan bar stool is really a matter of preference. Some styles are crafted with a back or cushion for additional comfort, while some may support the addition of a cushioned seat. On 1stDivs, find a range of rattan bar stool styles to suit any preference.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify Marcel Breuer bar stools, start by examining the frame. Genuine models will usually feature smooth, welded ends. Most reproductions have end caps instead. You can also look for a sticker that bears the model name on the underside of the seat. On 1stDibs, find a range of expertly vetted Marcel Breuer bar stools.