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Danish Teak Bar Stools by Tarm Stole OG Mobelfabrik
Danish Teak Bar Stools by Tarm Stole OG Mobelfabrik

Danish Teak Bar Stools by Tarm Stole OG Mobelfabrik

By Tarm Stole

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Sturdy construction, beautiful teak woodgrain and stylish dark gray upholstery combine to make a pair of very mocfortable and practical barstools. Stamped Made inDenmark and date of ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Stools

Materials

Teak

Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools
Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools

Set of 3 Matching Mid-Century Modern Rattan or Bamboo Bar Stools

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage set of rattan / bamboo barstools circa mid 1970's. These bar stools feature rattan framing with upholstered seats.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools
1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools

1950s Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Tiki Bar with Two Stools

Located in Antwerp, BE

The front is decorated with three decoration tiles.There is plenty of storage space at the back of the bar.The two matching stools are included. Dimensions barstool: 12.5"-12.5"-28....

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Cylindrical Bar Stool in Reel Wood Veneer and Leather, France, 1940s
Art Deco Cylindrical Bar Stool in Reel Wood Veneer and Leather, France, 1940s

Art Deco Cylindrical Bar Stool in Reel Wood Veneer and Leather, France, 1940s

Located in Ulm, DE

Whether you’re sipping a fine vintage or gathering with friends for an evening of laughter and memories, these barstools will serve as the perfect companions for those intimate momen...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Stools

Materials

Metal

Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder
Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder

Swiveling Bar Stool by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A teak barstool with a leather swivel seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair Thonet Style Bar Stools Made in Czechoslovakia
Pair Thonet Style Bar Stools Made in Czechoslovakia

Pair Thonet Style Bar Stools Made in Czechoslovakia

By Michael Thonet

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair Thonet style bar stools Thonet style barstools manufactured in the Czech republic. Sculptural bentwood frames in a dark walnut finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Stools

Materials

Walnut

Cleo Baldon Teak Dining Table Terra Furniture California C. 1965
Cleo Baldon Teak Dining Table Terra Furniture California C. 1965

Cleo Baldon Teak Dining Table Terra Furniture California C. 1965

By Cleo Baldon, Terra

Located in Camden, ME

She even developed a custom barstool design for Dean Martin’s Palm Springs residence, a piece later included in Terra’s production catalog.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cleo Baldon Wrought Iron Round Smoked Oak Dining Table El Monte, CA. c. 1968
Cleo Baldon Wrought Iron Round Smoked Oak Dining Table El Monte, CA. c. 1968

Cleo Baldon Wrought Iron Round Smoked Oak Dining Table El Monte, CA. c. 1968

By Terra, Cleo Baldon

Located in Camden, ME

She even developed a custom barstool design for Dean Martin’s Palm Springs residence, a piece later included in Terra’s production catalog.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Set of Five George Mulhauser Sultana Style Iron Swivel Stools Mid-Century
Rare Set of Five George Mulhauser Sultana Style Iron Swivel Stools Mid-Century

Rare Set of Five George Mulhauser Sultana Style Iron Swivel Stools Mid-Century

By George Mulhauser

Located in Pemberton, NJ

These are true barstools having a seat height of 29". Not only do they look great they are comfortable too!

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Russell Woodard Spun Fiber Bar Stool
Russell Woodard Spun Fiber Bar Stool

Russell Woodard Spun Fiber Bar Stool

By Russell Woodard

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Vintage Russell Woodard spun fiber barstool. Only one. In wonderful condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna High Top Bar Table and Bar Stools
Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna High Top Bar Table and Bar Stools

Brown Jordan Sol Y Luna High Top Bar Table and Bar Stools

By Brown Jordan, Dan Johnson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

The table is 37.5 inches in diameter and 42.5 inches tall. The barstools are 42.5 inches tall and have a seat height of 29.25 inches.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Can be used as a large desk, a tall dining table with barstools, or a sofa back table for a 4 seat large sofa.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Set of Three ( 3 ) Silver Moon Bar Height Bar Stools by Pascal Mourgue, 1980's
Set of Three ( 3 ) Silver Moon Bar Height Bar Stools by Pascal Mourgue, 1980's

Set of Three ( 3 ) Silver Moon Bar Height Bar Stools by Pascal Mourgue, 1980's

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Deland, FL

As rare as they are visually captivating these extraordinary barstools, designed by the acclaimed and visionary Pascal Mourgue, are the epitome of functional art.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stool in Ivory Lacquer with Ivory Vinyl Seat
Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stool in Ivory Lacquer with Ivory Vinyl Seat

Mid-Century Bentwood Bar Stool in Ivory Lacquer with Ivory Vinyl Seat

Located in Chicago, IL

These mid-century barstools belonged to a wealthy family that entertained often.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970
Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970

Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vienna, AT

Dimensions 44" (height) 30" (seat height). 18.5" x 15.74" Very stylish set of barstools with nice backrests. Those were manufactured in Germany in the mid 1970's and are in good o...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch

Minimalist Two-Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Minimalist Two-Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Minimalist Two-Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

The front of the bar also features a built-in foot bar allowing guests to cozy up in virtually any style of barstool. This bar has and does it all. Tons of storage space with two sli...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) was a prolific mid-century designer whose designs include, in addition to many clocks, a range of décor items, home and office furniture, bars and barstool...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool CH 56 by Hans Wegner, New Edition
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool CH 56 by Hans Wegner, New Edition

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool CH 56 by Hans Wegner, New Edition

By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Courbevoie, FR

New edition. This elegant 76 cm barstool was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1985. It is available in oak or walnut.

Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Stools

Materials

Oak

Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy
Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy

Bar Stools Midcentury From Steel and Wood White Gold, Italy

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of white and gold bar stools from Italy, circa 1970 - priced as a pair Very stylish pair of barstools with a graphical wooden white seat and brassed steel frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970
Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970

Rustic Bar Stools Midcentury from Birch Wood, Germany, 1970

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Vienna, AT

Dimensions 44" (height) 30" (seat height). 18.5" x 15.74" Very stylish set from four barstools with nice backrests. We have an identical set of 3 pieces available which are a bit ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch

Fabulous Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table
Fabulous Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table

Fabulous Solid Brass Ships Porthole Table

Located in Norwell, MA

Completely restored relic that has been fitted to a mahogany table that is 39 inches tall, perfectly suited for a pair of barstools. Weight is 116 pounds. Dimensions are 39 tall with...

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Faux Leather Pink Five Bar Stools 1960 Austria
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Faux Leather Pink Five Bar Stools 1960 Austria

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Faux Leather Pink Five Bar Stools 1960 Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

It is possible to fix the barstools with three screws on the ground, but it is not necessary, because the barstools are made of steel and solid brass - so they are heavy enough to st...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table

Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table

Located in Norwell, MA

This table is suitable for two to four barstools. Also a great computer table or bar table.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair
Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair

Arthur Umanoff Mid Century Modern Sculptural Chair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

Indeed, much of Umanoff’s oeuvre is far more simplistic, like iron-and-pine armchairs for The Elton Co. or low-backed, slatted-seat barstools with slender iron legs for Raymor. Uman...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Alpaca Fur Leather Old Hickory Rustic Bergere Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2
1990s Alpaca Fur Leather Old Hickory Rustic Bergere Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2

1990s Alpaca Fur Leather Old Hickory Rustic Bergere Chair and Ottoman, Set of 2

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Their craftsmen use time honored techniques and cutting edge design to offer outstanding cowhide and leather Western sofas, chairs, barstools, and an array of specialty items. Each i...

Category

1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Down, Fur

Vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Bar Stools - Set of 4
Vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Bar Stools - Set of 4

Vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Bar Stools - Set of 4

By Emeco

Located in Monrovia, CA

Some scratches and scuffs. The Barstools Are Strong And Sturdy And Still Useful And A Great Addition To Any Indoor or Outdoor Room In Your Home Or Office Or Man Cave Or She Shack.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Brutalist Black Stained Solid Oak and Brown Leather Bar Stools, 1970s
Pair of Brutalist Black Stained Solid Oak and Brown Leather Bar Stools, 1970s

Pair of Brutalist Black Stained Solid Oak and Brown Leather Bar Stools, 1970s

By Pierre Chapo

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of Brutalist design 1970s barstools with new top quality chocolate brown leather seats and foam.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Stools

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools
1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools

1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools

$1,999Sale Price / set|20% Off

1980s Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools

By Memphis Group

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage pair of Post-modern barstools for sale. Memphis style from the 1980s, and in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bars / Room Dividers in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Set of 2 Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bars / Room Dividers in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Set of 2 Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bars / Room Dividers in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

The front of the bars also feature a built-in foot bar allowing guests to cozy up in virtually any style of barstool. These bars have and do it all. Tons of storage space with two sl...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Teak

Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Minimalist Two Tone Dry Bar / Room Divider in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s

Located in Deland, FL

The front of the bar also features a built-in foot bar allowing guests to cozy up in virtually any style of barstool. This bar has and does it all. Tons of storage space with two sli...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of Bar Stools
Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of Bar Stools

Mid-Century Modern Danish Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Pair of Bar Stools

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Toledo, OH

Stunning pair of midcentury Danish modern barstools designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Black Bar Stools with Back for Fasem Italy, Set of Two
Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Black Bar Stools with Back for Fasem Italy, Set of Two

Nobu Tanigawa "Nardis" Black Bar Stools with Back for Fasem Italy, Set of Two

By Fasem International, Nobu Tanigawa

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Condition Good condition, original condition unaltered, some imperfections on rubber, one stool is missing the foot rest on bottom, see pictures. Barstools with back indoor or outdoo...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Organic Modern Pair of Rattan Bar Stools Style of Ficks Reed
Vintage Organic Modern Pair of Rattan Bar Stools Style of Ficks Reed

Vintage Organic Modern Pair of Rattan Bar Stools Style of Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in Topeka, KS

Just another day in tropical paradise….at least it will feel like it with this awesome pair of rattan barstools in your home!!! This is a wonderful pair of rattan bar stools in the s...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993

Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993

By Philippe Starck

Located in Weesp, NL

Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather

By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Knebel, DK

Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Restored Rattan Pair of Two Stacked Back Bar stools w/ Botanical Fabric Seats
Restored Rattan Pair of Two Stacked Back Bar stools w/ Botanical Fabric Seats

Restored Rattan Pair of Two Stacked Back Bar stools w/ Botanical Fabric Seats

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan stacked-back pair of two barstools with neutral taupe-green colored botanical leaf fabric swivel seats.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools
Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools

Restored Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Set of Four Slat Bar Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Umanoff's designs, including his iconic wrought-iron barstools, left an indelible mark on the world of interior design, capturing the essence of the era.

Category

Vintage 1950s Stools

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included
Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

Eight Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak Custom Upholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included
Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

Six Restored Erik Buch Dining Chairs in Tanned Oak Custom Reupholstery Included

By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable
3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable

3 MCM Samsonite Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Bar Counter Stools Adjustable

By Samsonite

Located in Topeka, KS

This trio of vintage Samsonite faux leather & chrome barstools is just too wonderful to let slip away! You simply MUST make them yours!!

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Parisian Cafe Dining Chairs by Thonet from Musee d'Orsay
Set of 4 Parisian Cafe Dining Chairs by Thonet from Musee d'Orsay

Set of 4 Parisian Cafe Dining Chairs by Thonet from Musee d'Orsay

By Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

In 2010 his S 123 H barstool for Thonet received the iF Design Award In 2013 Irvine's "Juno" chair for Arper received both the Design Guild Mark Award and the iF Design Award.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Forged Steel Barstools Designed by John Baldasare
Forged Steel Barstools Designed by John Baldasare

Forged Steel Barstools Designed by John Baldasare

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautifully crafted, hand-forged stool with suede cushion. Contemporary designed by John Baldasare. These are priced and sold separately.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones
Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones

Set of Four "Waterfall" Barstools by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four "Waterfall" barstools in acrylic with leather upholstery. Designed by Charles Hollis Jones and originally made for the Pip's club in Los Angeles, owned by Playboy Magazin...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Lucite

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Used Barstools For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used barstools available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and animal skin, all used barstools available were constructed with great care. Used barstools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used barstools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern used barstools are of considerable interest. Many used barstools are appealing in their simplicity, but Erik Buch, Charles Hollis Jones and Arthur Umanoff produced popular used barstools that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Barstools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $25,000 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.