What are swing dresses?

A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.

What are swing earrings?

Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a swinging bench called?

A swinging bench might also refer to a porch swing. It is a long, typically wooden seat for several people that hangs from the ceiling of a porch. Shop a range of antique and vintage swinging benches on 1stDibs.

What is a swinging door called?

A swinging door is called a saloon door. It can be opened towards you as well as away from you. Find a variety of antique and vintage swinging doors on 1stDibs.

What is a swing style coat?

A swing style coat is one that is fitted at the shoulders and gets looser as it progresses towards the hem. As it reaches the bottom, it flares out. Its name is derived from the swinging motion made when a person walks. Exclusive designer swing coats in luxurious fabrics are available on 1stDibs.

Where should a swing chair be placed?

A swing chair should be placed in an area where there is at least 14 inches of clearance on every side. In addition, you will need to hang it from a ceiling joist to ensure secure installation. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of swing chairs.

What is a hanging swing chair called?

What a hanging swing chair is called varies. Some people simply call it a swing chair, while others refer to it as a pod chair. Examples of hanging swing chairs with tall backs and curvy, oval-shaped frames are known as egg chairs. Shop a selection of swing chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?

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.

Are bar stools taller than counter stools?

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.

What is a mushroom stool?

A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.

What is a footman stool?

A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.

What is a counter stool?

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.

What is milking stool?

A milking stool is a stool that has three legs and a semicircular seat. The original purpose of the stool was for farmers to sit on while milking cows. However, people now use them as everyday indoor accent chairs and even as decorative accents. Find a variety of milking stools on 1stDibs.

What is a vanity stool?

A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.

What is a drafting stool?

A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.

What is a stepping stool?

A stepping stool is a stool with one or two steps and is self-supporting, usually foldable and portable. It is typically used when you need to retrieve items on a high shelf or in a cabinet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary stepping stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a metamorphic stool?

A metamorphic stool is a piece of furniture that can be transformed into a chair by simply lowering or lifting the seat back. You can shop a collection of metamorphic stools and chairs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.

What is a swivel stool?

A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Who invented the stool?

The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.

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Antique Industrial Oak Architect's Desk with Integrated Swing-Out Stool c.1920

$3,895

H 37.5 in W 47.25 in D 32.5 in

Antique Industrial Oak Architect's Desk with Integrated Swing-Out Stool c.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

The standout feature is the original heavy-duty, cast-iron swing-out stool and footrest. It effortlessly pivots out from the central seating bay.

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The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

$475 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Ipe

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Spec sheet and base plate mounting scan available upon request. The swing out seat is also known as, or has been called: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrou...

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Materials

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The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak

$475 / item

H 11 in W 24 in D 24 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Raw Oak

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Spec sheet and base plate mounting scan available upon request. The swing out seat is also known as, or has been called: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wro...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

$500 / item

H 11 in W 24 in D 24 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Finished Oak

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Shipping within the continental US is $45 per seat. The swing out seat is also known as, or has been called: suspended swing out kitchen stool, space saving stool, wrought iron sto...

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2010s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

$450 / item

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

The Original Swing-Out Seat with Unfinished Alder

Located in Oakville, CT

Spec sheet and Base plate mounting scan available upon request. The Swing out Seat is also known as, or has been called: Suspended Swing Out Kitchen Stool, Space Saving Stool, Wro...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set

$6,000 / item

H 29.5 in W 72 in D 30 in

Swing Out Seat Kitchen Dining Table Set

By Tim Byrne

Located in Oakville, CT

Dining Table Set - Industrial cast iron and wood swing out suspended seat or stool dining from Get Back Inc.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Dining Room Tables

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Steel, Iron

Eight Seat Communal Steel Top Dining Table with Cast Iron Attached Swing Seats

$8,600 / item

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Eight Seat Communal Steel Top Dining Table with Cast Iron Attached Swing Seats

By Get Back, Inc.

Located in Oakville, CT

Industrial cast iron and wood swing out suspended seat / stool dining table with steel top.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

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Antique Reproduction French Post Office Desk

Unavailable

H 75.75 in W 40.5 in D 29.5 in

Antique Reproduction French Post Office Desk

Located in New York, NY

Steel antique post office desk with compartments and working swing out stool.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Desks

Materials

Steel

Impressive Industrial Metal Iron Table w/ Six Swing-Out Stools

Sold

H 32 in W 72 in D 36 in

Impressive Industrial Metal Iron Table w/ Six Swing-Out Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fantastic cast iron table with six swing-out stools. Exposed bolts and hardware for dramatic effect.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Cafeteria Table

Sold

H 31.5 in W 64 in D 27 in

Industrial Factory Cafeteria Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Vintage factory cafeteria table with four attached swing-out stools. Please note that this table does need to be bolted to the floor or somehow counterbalanced.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Tables

Vintage Cast Iron Swing Out Stool Round Cafeteria Table

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H 30.5 in W 61 in D 61 in

Vintage Cast Iron Swing Out Stool Round Cafeteria Table

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Unusual cast iron and wood swing out stool cafeteria table. Most likely a school or factory cafeteria table.

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

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H 30 in W 14 in D 14 in

Original Swing Out Seat, Made in USA, Bar or Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

The Industrial cast iron and wood swing-out seat / swing arm bar stool from dept. 87 is causing designers and homeowners around the world to sit up and take notice.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Stools

Materials

Iron

Swing-Out Seat with Mahogany

Sold

H 10.75 in W 24 in D 12 in

Swing-Out Seat with Mahogany

Located in Oakville, CT

Swing-Out Seat with Mahogany

Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Iron

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Sold

H 30 in W 14 in D 14 in

Original Swing Out Seat // Made in USA // Get Back Dept 87 // Bar // Arm Stool

Located in Oakville, CT

The seat is also referred to as "Swing Arm Stool, Swivel Bar Stool, and new names are popping up daily.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Stools

Materials

Iron

All-Welded Joint Steel American Vintage Industrial Prison Cell Desk, circa 1950

Sold

H 30 in W 36 in D 16 in

All-Welded Joint Steel American Vintage Industrial Prison Cell Desk, circa 1950

By stewart iron works Ohio

Located in Buffalo, NY

The distinctive integrated swing-out stool seat contains a reinforced pivoting bracket, supporting a tightly affixed pressed and folded circular-shaped seat.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cast Iron Factory Table with Swing Out Stools, circa 1915

Sold

H 31.5 in W 60 in D 35.75 in

Cast Iron Factory Table with Swing Out Stools, circa 1915

Located in Portland, OR

Robinson's company and Hyde Park, MASS location), features two swing-arm stools (22" tall) with hard rock maple seats and a hard rock maple top.

Category

Vintage 1910s Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Vintage Work Table with Stools

Sold

H 31 in W 100 in D 30 in

Vintage Work Table with Stools

Located in Westport, CT

Industrial work table with swing out stools. Top is different from shown. Please contact us for additional images.

Category

20th Century American Tables

Industrial Stools/Tables

Sold

H 9.5 in W 19.5 in D 13 in

Industrial Stools/Tables

Located in Montecito, CA

A pair of swing-out, maple wood stools or small tables. Originally, stools like these were intended for use in trolley cars and industrial plants.

Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Iron

Maple and Iron Four-Seat Lab Table, circa 1930

Sold

H 31 in W 60 in D 30 in

Maple and Iron Four-Seat Lab Table, circa 1930

Located in Portland, OR

The folded and cast iron frame? How about the four swing-out stools, which make this table as easy to work at as it is on the eyes?

Category

Vintage 1930s Industrial Tables

Wall Mounted Work Stool

Sold

H 10 in Dm 11 in

Wall Mounted Work Stool

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Industrial swing-out arm stool attaches to the leg of a table creating a swivel which can be tucked under when not in use.

Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Metal

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Find a variety of swing out stools available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and wood, all swing out stools available were constructed with great care. We have 1 antique and vintage swing out stools in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Swing out stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Swing out stools bearing Industrial or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Get Back, Inc. produced beautiful swing out stools that are worth considering.

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What are swing dresses?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A swing dress is a dress with an a-line shape that tends to flow as one moves. Swing dresses hit peak popularity in the 1950s.
What are swing earrings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Swing earrings are earrings that swing back and forth as you move. Most people refer to them as dangle earrings. They differ from drop earrings, which remain stationary despite your movements. Find a wide variety of dangle earrings from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a swinging bench called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A swinging bench might also refer to a porch swing. It is a long, typically wooden seat for several people that hangs from the ceiling of a porch. Shop a range of antique and vintage swinging benches on 1stDibs.
What is a swinging door called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A swinging door is called a saloon door. It can be opened towards you as well as away from you. Find a variety of antique and vintage swinging doors on 1stDibs.
What is a swing style coat?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A swing style coat is one that is fitted at the shoulders and gets looser as it progresses towards the hem. As it reaches the bottom, it flares out. Its name is derived from the swinging motion made when a person walks. Exclusive designer swing coats in luxurious fabrics are available on 1stDibs.
Where should a swing chair be placed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A swing chair should be placed in an area where there is at least 14 inches of clearance on every side. In addition, you will need to hang it from a ceiling joist to ensure secure installation. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of swing chairs.
What is a hanging swing chair called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
What a hanging swing chair is called varies. Some people simply call it a swing chair, while others refer to it as a pod chair. Examples of hanging swing chairs with tall backs and curvy, oval-shaped frames are known as egg chairs. Shop a selection of swing chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?
1 Answer
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.
Are bar stools taller than counter stools?
1 Answer
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.
What is a mushroom stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
What is a footman stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A footman stool is a metal stand originally designed for keeping dishes hot prior to serving and would be placed near the fireplace to keep food warm. Today, footman stools are a highly coveted antique. You’ll find a collection of footman stools on 1stDibs.
What is a counter stool?
1 Answer
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.
What is milking stool?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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What is a vanity stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A vanity stool is a small chair/stool used to sit up at your vanity or desk. They are frequently sold as part of a vanity table set. Find a variety of vanity stoolss on 1stDibs.
What is a drafting stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A drafting stool usually features adjustable height and a foot support for resting the feet. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary drafting stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Is a stool a chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Stools and chairs are both forms of seating, but stools often lack backs and arms.
What is a stepping stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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What is a metamorphic stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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What is a swivel stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Who invented the stool?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The inventor behind the stool is quite murky. Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces. Many claim that the stool was first invented by the Varangian Guard, an elite unit of the Byzantine Army in the 10th through 14th century. Shop antique, vintage, and contemporary stools on 1stDibs.