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1960s Fiberglass Shell Barstool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barstool with a black fiberglass shell on splayed, painted legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Nanna Ditzel Trinidad Barstool
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1998, Ditzel added a barstool version to her award-winning Trinidad series. The sliced and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Barstool
By Opinion Ciatti, Marcello Zilliani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high barstool with die-cast aluminum shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Nanna Ditzel Trinidad Barstool Seat Upholstered
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1998, Ditzel added a barstool version to her award-winning Trinidad series. The sliced and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
"DS-717/35" - Barstool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
the barstools ergonomic perfection of the leather covered seat shell. The tubular steel structure is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of Three Italian Vintage Leatherette and Wrought Iron Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three richly patinated barstools with leatherette seats supported by wrought iron and steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Barstool 3197 Butterfly in White Lasur
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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White butterfly stool is an elegant design. The shell of the stool is in a good condition except for 2
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 43.71 in W 18.12 in D 23.23 in
Set of Three Vintage Italian Steel and Iron Barstools with Leatherette Seats
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three richly patinated barstools with leatherette seats supported by wrought iron and steel
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
H 41 in W 19.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Barstools Designed by Eames for Herman Miller with Blue Velvet Covers
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of rare barstools designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller circa 1970s, the navy blue
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
H 45.25 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Pair of Yellow, Swivel Barstools / Drafting Stools by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of bar stools / drafting stools with armless yellow fiberglass bucket / shell chair seats
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 42.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
1969 Eames Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Extremely Rare White Barstools in Green Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
but needs firm attachment ( is a bit loose) and two shells have to be attached to the base (see
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 40.95 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Space-Age Post-Modern Fiberglass Bar Stools, Circa 1980s.
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of three Postmodern barstools with fiberglass shells and chromed tulip style bases. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Jasper Morrison for Vitra White HAL RE Medium Bar Stools, 2013, Set of 4
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in London, GB
HAL is Jasper Morrison's interpretation of a shell chair in the tradition of the Plastic Chair by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 44.89 in W 19.49 in D 19.3 in
Set of Three Postmodern Bar Stools
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of three Postmodern barstools with fiberglass shells and chromed tulip style bases. Seat height
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Modern Sculpted JoJo Model Bar Stools by Allermuir
Located in Doylestown, PA
Sleek Jojo model barstools by Allermuir, England, 2008. The stools feature an elegant, curvaceous
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Modern Italian Upholstered Stool with Metal Frame from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, this low barstool is part of a family of seats that are rich of fashion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Materials
Metal, Other
H 38.2 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Luta Barstools. You can buy these in any quantity up to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Wire
H 44 in W 21 in D 22 in
GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Beige Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Grey Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Black Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool with Cantilever by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Prismania Bar Stool Signed by Elise Luttik
Located in Geneve, CH
: Polycarbonate transparent shell with a prismatic polyester film, steel, epoxy.
Also available with black base
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Italian Swivel Polypropylene Stool from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
"Designed by Yoshino Toshiyuki, Shark is a swivel barstool with chromed metal frame, gas lift
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Materials
Metal
Modern Italian Swivel Polypropylene Stool from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Yoshino Toshiyuki, Shark is a swivel barstool with chrome metal frame, gas lift piston
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Materials
Metal
Modern Italian Swivel Upholstered Stool from Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
, is a swivel barstool with chromed metal frame, gas lift piston and adjustable height. It represents a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Stools
Materials
Metal, Other
Modern Italian Chair with Metal Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
smaller environments. This chair can be combined with the barstool of the same collection. The frame is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.9 in W 22.4 in D 17.7 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Studio Stool Designed by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
made of powder coated steel tubes. Stackable.
Materials:
Shell: Lacquered oak veneer, Legs: Powder
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
H 44.49 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Customizable Normann Copenhagen Studio Green Stool Designed by Simon Legald
By Normann Copenhagen, Simon Legald
Located in New York, NY
painted version. Legs are made of powder coated steel tubes. Stackable.
Materials:
Shell: Painted and
Category
2010s Danish Stools
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
available for custom orders in a 4-wheeled office chair, Barstool, and without arms, and with a metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Iola Upholstered Chair in Black Metal Base, by E-ggs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
for custom orders in a 4-wheeled office chair, Barstool, and with arms, and with a wooden structure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Normann Copenhagen Form Barstool in Steel by Simon Legald
By Simon Legald
Located in Copenhagen, DK
With the Mission of creating a shell chair with a more unified look that would stand as one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Steel EMU Ronda XS Barstool, Set of 4 Items
By EMU Furniture
Located in Marsciano, IT
parallel tubulars and curves between the shell and the armrest, the enveloping character that distinguishes
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
SP01 Thomas Low Bar Stool in Walnut Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas mid-heaight barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
SP01 Thomas Low Bar Stool in Natural Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas mid-height barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Pewter
SP01 Thomas Low Bar Stool in Milan Black Fabric, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas mid-height barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Pewter
SP01 Thomas High Bar Stool in Natural Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design elements that
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
SP01 Thomas High Bar Stool in Walnut Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design elements that
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
SP01 Thomas Low Bar Stool in Carbon Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design elements that
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
SP01 Thomas High Bar Stool in Milan Black Fabric, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design elements that
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
SP01 Thomas High Bar Stool in Carbon Stained Ash, Made in Italy
By SP01, Metrica
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Thomas barstool completes the Thomas Family and is derived from the same design elements that
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
Normann Copenhagen My Chair with Chrome Base by Nicholai Wiig Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
simple as well as complex and something rigorous as well as curved. In other words, My Chair is a shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Normann Copenhagen My Chair with Wood Base by Nicholai Wiig Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
simple as well as complex and something rigorous as well as curved. In other words, My Chair is a shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Normann Copenhagen My Chair with Lounge Base by Nicholai Wiig Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
simple as well as complex and something rigorous as well as curved. In other words, My Chair is a shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
4 Tulip Style White Swivel Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells
By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Eero Saarinen
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome set of four tulip style white fiberglass and cast aluminum swivel barstools designed by
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
H 45 in W 19 in L 45 in
Pair of Lacquered Venetian Grotto Shell Back Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of Hollywood Regency style Venetian grotto shell-back barstools featuring a Florida Regency
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Barstools by Burke
By Burke, Inc.
Located in Kansas City, MO
White fiberglass shells with original green and orange vinyl seat pads on an enameled cast iron
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
9x Charles Eames Barstool 1969 for Herman Miller/Fehlbaum Sidechair Black Fiber
By Charles and Ray Eames, Rolf Fehlbaum, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare set of 9 barstools by Herman Miller/Fehlbaum production!
Both foot and shell are
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 49.02 in W 18.31 in D 21.66 in
Charles Eames Rare Set of Barstool Chair 1969 for Herman Miller Darkbrown Fiber
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Munster, NRW
Extremely rare set of six barstools by Herman Miller.
Both foot and shell are signed Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 48.82 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set of Two Bar Height Bar Stools by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, USA, c. 1964
By Norman Cherner
Located in Deland, FL
Attention Collectors! Stamped 'August 13th, 1964' this set of architecturally captivating barstools
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
H 44 in W 17.25 in D 21 in
MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635
By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
range of décor items as well as furniture which focused for a time on fun bars and barstools and a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of Five Vintage Shell Back Swivel Barstools Newly Reupholstered
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of five vintage shell back, cerused oak, swivel bar stools newly reupholstered in a Jim
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Herman Miller Eames barstools. Vintage shells on newer bases. Shells in excels t vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Model 428C Barstool, Signed First Generation
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production and all original Harry Bertoia for Knoll Associates Molded Shell Bar Height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
H 42 in W 21 in D 20 in
Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Eero Saarinen, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
and round dining table set by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells. These are era appropriate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary
By Arthur Umanoff, Eero Saarinen, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
designed by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells. These are era appropriate vintage chairs done in the
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in
Vintage Louis XIV Open Bookshelf ~ Wall Unit
Located in Dallas, TX
stylized shell carving overlooking the casework which consists of five shelves and six surfaces with olive
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Shelves
Materials
Oak
MCM Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group Rolling Server Bar Cart Walnut
By Arthur Umanoff, Cavalier
Located in Topeka, KS
as furniture which focused for a time on fun bars and barstools and a variety of patio pieces in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
H 31.75 in W 40.25 in D 18 in
Stationmaster #611 Round Natural Oak Wall Clock Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
fun bars and barstools and a variety of patio pieces in wrought iron and wood and laminates. Some of
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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Shell Barstool For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell barstool you’re looking for. A shell barstool — often made from fabric, upholstery and metal — can elevate any home. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage shell barstool now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shell barstool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell barstool is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one shell barstool that is appealing in its simplicity, but Metrica, SP01 and KFF produced versions that are worth a look.
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Prices for a shell barstool start at $466 and top out at $4,768 with the average selling for $1,420.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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