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Bar Counter Stool, USA, 1910
Bar Counter Stool, USA, 1910

Bar Counter Stool, USA, 1910

Located in Milan, IT

A bar or bistrot counter stool. Made out of tubular iron, black color and the sit is made out of

Category

Early 20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Vintage Preowned Interlude Lucite & Nickel Counter Stool
Vintage Preowned Interlude Lucite & Nickel Counter Stool

Vintage Preowned Interlude Lucite & Nickel Counter Stool

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Jus tin, This Vintage Preowned Interlude Lucite & Nickel Counter Stool. This is the Reva Counter

Category

1990s American Modern Stools

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool
Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool

Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Artisan-made newly restored solid oak counter stools from the 1980's. Inspired by the clean lines

Category

Vintage 1980s French Stools

Materials

Oak

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy

Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy

By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Rope

Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool
Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool

Modernist Solid Oak Counter Stool

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of artisan-made newly restored solid oak counter stools from the 1980's. Inspired by the clean

Category

Vintage 1980s Stools

Materials

Oak

Barrel Chair Counter Stools Post Modern Preview, 1990
Barrel Chair Counter Stools Post Modern Preview, 1990

Barrel Chair Counter Stools Post Modern Preview, 1990

By Preview

Located in Chicago, IL

Barrell chair counter stools post modern preview, 1990. Newly upholstered in black and white woven

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rush Seat Counter Stool
Vintage Rush Seat Counter Stool

Vintage Rush Seat Counter Stool

Located in Trenton, NJ

A blend of rustic charm and Nordic restraint, this vintage counter stool with a woven rush seat

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Counter Stool in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Counter Stool in the Style of Frits Henningsen

Counter Stool in the Style of Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A counter stool in the style of Frits Henningsen. Red nubuck leather upholstery with patinated

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Counter Stools
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Counter Stools

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Counter Stools

By Milo Baughman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A stunning pair of vintage chrome counter stools that beautifully encapsulate the style of the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco

Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Counter Stools By Cosco

By Cosco

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three, mid-century modern, counter height, swivel stools by Cosco feature black fiberglass

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984
Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

Emilio Nanni Musmé Counter Stool for Fly Line, 1984

By Fly Line, EMILIO NANNI

Located in Miami, FL

Considered one of his first chair designs, the Musmé counter stool was designed by Emilio Nanni for

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 3
Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 3

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing a set of three minimalist mid-century counter stools designed to add a touch of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe"  Metal & Wood Counter Stools
Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe"  Metal & Wood Counter Stools

Pair of Luther Conover "Horseshoe" Metal & Wood Counter Stools

By Luther Conover

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century American (1950s) "Horseshoe" counter stools with flat wooden oval seats resting

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 4
Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 4

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 minimalist mid-century counter stools with chrome legs and vinyl seats. Looking for more

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools.
Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools.

Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools.

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Mid Century Oak and Brass Foot Ring Counter Stools. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four iron and velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three bar or counter stools designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

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

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

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of swiveling black-painted iron, bamboo and rattan counter stools or bar stools designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height
Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height

Pair of Italian Bamboo Bar or Counter Stools 29.5" height

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of sculptural bamboo bar or counter stools, Italy, circa 1960s. They have recently been

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stool with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960
French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stool with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960

French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stool with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960

Located in New York City, NY

French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stools with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960 Graphic wrought iron

Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

Pair of Vintage Chrome and Orange Crushed Velvet Counter Stools
Pair of Vintage Chrome and Orange Crushed Velvet Counter Stools

Pair of Vintage Chrome and Orange Crushed Velvet Counter Stools

Located in San Diego, CA

Original pair of vintage chrome and orange crushed velvet counter stools, circa 1960s. Great

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco / Machine Age bar, counter stool attributed to Gilbert Rhode
Art Deco / Machine Age bar, counter stool attributed to Gilbert Rhode

Art Deco / Machine Age bar, counter stool attributed to Gilbert Rhode

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco / Machine Age bar, counter stool attributed to Gilbert Rhode . Super stylized.Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

3 Pair of Oak and Chrome Counter Stools by Warren Bacon
3 Pair of Oak and Chrome Counter Stools by Warren Bacon

3 Pair of Oak and Chrome Counter Stools by Warren Bacon

By Warren Bacon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Light oak and chrome are united to create these chic counter stools by Warren Bacon. Can also be

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's
Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's

Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, USA 1970's

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing our exquisite Pair of Lucite & Brass Counter Stools by Hill Manufacturing, crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Iron Counter Stools
Iron Counter Stools

Iron Counter Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four modern style counter height stools in woven wrought iron. Strong and sturdy for home or

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Classic Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..
Classic Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..

Classic Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..

By Meyer Sniffen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Pair Chrome Art Deco Swivel Bar / Counter Stools by Meyer Smith..Super Stylized,, Amazing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Stools

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Metal, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Metal, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Counter Stools, Metal, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brown fabric, wood and metal counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in Brazil

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Bamboo, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three bamboo, rattan and green velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany and Rush Seat Counter Stools
Pair Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany and Rush Seat Counter Stools

Pair Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany and Rush Seat Counter Stools

Located in Germantown, MD

A Gorgeous Pair of Louis XV Style Carved and stained Mahogany and Rush Seat Counter Stools

Category

Late 20th Century Country Stools

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

KREISS Bamboo Counter Stools Leather Pair
KREISS Bamboo Counter Stools Leather Pair

KREISS Bamboo Counter Stools Leather Pair

By Kreiss

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Kreiss Bamboo Counter

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Bamboo Leather Counter Stool by PALECEK
Bamboo Leather Counter Stool by PALECEK

Bamboo Leather Counter Stool by PALECEK

By Palecek Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Bamboo and Leather Counter Stool with Rattan & Braided Rope by

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Rope, Leather

Set 3 Brass and Leather Bar / Counter Stools attributed to Shelby Williams
Set 3 Brass and Leather Bar / Counter Stools attributed to Shelby Williams

Set 3 Brass and Leather Bar / Counter Stools attributed to Shelby Williams

By Shelby Williams, Pierre Cardin

Located in Buffalo, NY

Elegant set of 3 brass (plated) and leather bar / counter stools attributed to Shelby Williams. in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Top Grain Leather Swivel Counter Stools Pair
Top Grain Leather Swivel Counter Stools Pair

Top Grain Leather Swivel Counter Stools Pair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Custom Made Top Grain Leather Swivel Counter Stools

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" Counter Stools in Lucite and Stainless Steel
Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" Counter Stools in Lucite and Stainless Steel

Charles Hollis Jones "Waterfall" Counter Stools in Lucite and Stainless Steel

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning set of four counter stools designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Waterfall

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

1920s Dinner Counter Stools
1920s Dinner Counter Stools

1920s Dinner Counter Stools

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its very difficult to find these early and simple bolt down stools. 100 years ago these were

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Pierre Jeanneret Counter Stool
Pierre Jeanneret Counter Stool

Pierre Jeanneret Counter Stool

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Jeanneret Storage Cabinet, Chest Chandigarh, India , Circa 1965 - 1966

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Stools

Materials

Metal

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut
California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

California Craft Arthur Espenet Carpenter Three Leg Counter Stool in Walnut Features original woven

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing
Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing

Set of 4 Adjustable Patinated Steel Counter Stools by Lyon Manufacturing

By Lyon Metal Manufacturing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare set of 4 original circa 1940 adjustable counter stools with the original laminate seats and an

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

Design for Leisure Ltd. Swivel Counter Stools, Chrome and Leather, Pair
Design for Leisure Ltd. Swivel Counter Stools, Chrome and Leather, Pair

Design for Leisure Ltd. Swivel Counter Stools, Chrome and Leather, Pair

Located in Miami, FL

Design for Leisure Ltd. Swivel Counter Stools, Chrome and Leather, Pair Offered for sale are 2

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools Attributed to Arthur Umanoff
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools Attributed to Arthur Umanoff

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Bar Counter Stools Attributed to Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Set of four wood Slatted bar/counter stools with a seat height of 30 inch. All hardwood with iron

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set Of Three Finely Crafted Counter Stools By Tom Seely Furniture
Set Of Three Finely Crafted Counter Stools By Tom Seely Furniture

Set Of Three Finely Crafted Counter Stools By Tom Seely Furniture

By Seely

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of 3 very well made solid cherry and beech wood Windsor style full swivel counter stools with

Category

20th Century American Country Stools

Materials

Cherry

California Modern Bar or Counter Stools by Cal Vista Set of Three circa 1950s
California Modern Bar or Counter Stools by Cal Vista Set of Three circa 1950s

California Modern Bar or Counter Stools by Cal Vista Set of Three circa 1950s

By Cal Vista

Located in Atlanta, GA

retain their warm original patina. They could be used as bar or counter stools and have a 28.5" seat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools
Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools

Set of 4 Silver Steel Polish Finish to Bases Solid Oak Top Counter Stools

Located in Westport, CT

stools counter stools/ bar stools, with heavy solid oak tops. Stools appear to be early design I have

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Hickory Chair “Madigan” Pony Hide Counter Stools - A Pair
Vintage Boho Hickory Chair “Madigan” Pony Hide Counter Stools - A Pair

Vintage Boho Hickory Chair “Madigan” Pony Hide Counter Stools - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

seeking bold personality. Ideal as a counter stool in a stylish kitchen or a statement seat at a high

Category

Late 20th Century American Rustic Stools

Materials

Hide, Wood

Vintage McGuire Style Rattan Counter Stools in Brown Bouclé, a Pair
Vintage McGuire Style Rattan Counter Stools in Brown Bouclé, a Pair

Vintage McGuire Style Rattan Counter Stools in Brown Bouclé, a Pair

By McGuire

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This elegant pair of vintage counter-height stools is executed in the manner of McGuire, showcasing

Category

Mid-20th Century Stools

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Pair of Modern Swivel Counter Stools
Pair of Modern Swivel Counter Stools

Pair of Modern Swivel Counter Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of contemporary modern stools features chrome finish swivel bases with

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Diner Counter Stools
Pair of White Diner Counter Stools

Pair of White Diner Counter Stools

Located in Oakville, CT

White diner stools with oak seats. Seat height: 28" Seat diameter: 12" Base measures: 6 3

Category

Mid-20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools
Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools

Erik Buck OD61 Walnut Counter Stools

By O.D. Møbler A-S, Erik Buch

Located in Vienna, AT

Sculpted stools of walnut wood, seats upholstered in black leather, model OD 61. Designed by Erik

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Used Counter Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used counter stools for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all used counter stools available were constructed with great care. Used counter stools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used counter stools made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used counter stools over the years, but those made by Erik Buch, Arthur Umanoff and Cleo Baldon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Counter Stools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,989, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $16,995 highest priced.

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 Used Counter Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    How many stools you should have per counter depends on the length of the countertop. A good rule of thumb is to put one stool every 30 inches, so take the total length of the counter and divide by 30 to arrive at the right number. Shop an assortment of counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter stool is a restaurant seating that is accessible to customers who are either sitting or standing. The standard height for a counter stool should be around 24" to 27" above floor level. Find a collection of antique and vintage counter stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A counter height stool is a stool that measures approx. 24 to 27 inches in height, at the seat level. Counter height stools are taller than chairs and are generally designed to go with counter height tables. They can be used in different settings, including counters, dining rooms, coffee tables, bars, restaurants and salons. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage counter height 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ceramic stools are great for sitting, but you can use them for other things like holding plants in a garden or inside your home. The right use for a particular stool is really a matter of preference. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ceramic stools from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A step stool is the smaller version of a ladder used to reach shelves of cupboards or cabinets at a certain height. It's a more convenient and sleek version of the traditional ladder. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary step stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.