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Les Arcs Bar Stool for Les Arcs
Les Arcs Bar Stool for Les Arcs

Les Arcs Bar Stool for Les Arcs

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

1960s / France Size W410 D390 H905 SH757 / W400 D360 H840 SH685 mm Les Arcs Bar Stool designed

Category

1960s French Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Brown Jordan Gray Sling Bar Stool-A Pair
Brown Jordan Gray Sling Bar Stool-A Pair

Brown Jordan Gray Sling Bar Stool-A Pair

By Brown Jordan

Located in Bensalem, PA

Amazing lines and design pair of rare Brown Jordan light gray bar stools in great condition

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Aluminum

After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s  France
After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s  France

After Louis Sognot design bar stool 1980s France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Brass bar stool .Design after Louis Sognot France Good looking stool .light Brown

Category

1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

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

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron Swivel Bar stools
Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron Swivel Bar stools

Arthur Umanoff for Raymor Iron Swivel Bar stools

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern bar stools by American designer Arthur Umanoff. This classic bar stool is

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Modern Chrome Bar Stools
Pair of Vintage Modern Chrome Bar Stools

Pair of Vintage Modern Chrome Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern chrome bar stools with black seats. Triangular frames and sculpted seating

Category

Late 20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Set of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning set of four vintage modern bar stools feature a backless seat and a chrome base with

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar Stools
Pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar Stools

Pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar Stools

By Lion in Frost

Located in Miami, FL

Lucite and brass pair of Lion in Frost St. Bar stools. Swiveling seat. Black/ blue suede top

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

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 Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Contemporary Brown Leather and Cow Hide Bar Stools
Contemporary Brown Leather and Cow Hide Bar Stools

Contemporary Brown Leather and Cow Hide Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

6 Contemporary brown button-tufted leather bar stools with brass u-shaped frames and pony style

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Laminated Sculptural Bar Stool
Vintage Laminated Sculptural Bar Stool

Vintage Laminated Sculptural Bar Stool

Located in London, GB

An incredibly beautiful and highly unusual vintage laminated sculptural bar stool. We are not sure

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Plywood

Brutalist Bar Stool, Wood and Leather, 1970s - 7 available
Brutalist Bar Stool, Wood and Leather, 1970s - 7 available

Brutalist Bar Stool, Wood and Leather, 1970s - 7 available

Located in Brussels, BE

Brutalist Bar Stool, Wood and Leather, 1970s - 7 available

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats
Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats

Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats

Located in Toledo, OH

Set of 4 unique counter height bar stools with tubular acrylic legs, chrome stretchers and black

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Acrylic

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool
1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool

1950's Handmade Vinewood & oak Bar Stool

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage 1950's Handmade Vine wood & oak Bar Stool. Probably made in France, 1950's / 60's period

Category

1950s French Rustic Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Iron, Leather, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-lacquered iron and white leather bar stools designed and produced in the US, 1950s

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bois Twig Bar Stool
Palm Beach Regency Faux Bois Twig Bar Stool

Palm Beach Regency Faux Bois Twig Bar Stool

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Palm Beach Regency faux bois twig swiveling bar stool in weathered white wash finish and bronze

Category

1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Teak Swedish Bar Stool '1'
Mid-Century Teak Swedish Bar Stool '1'

Mid-Century Teak Swedish Bar Stool '1'

Located in London, GB

A stylish single bar stool. Sweden, c1960s. Re-upholstered. Immaculate condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood, Teak

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s
Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Rustic Solid Wood Bar Stools, France, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Beautifully handcrafted rustic bar stools, made from solid wood with a warm, natural finish. Each

Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Bar Stools by Hugo Frandsen
Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Bar Stools by Hugo Frandsen

Scandinavian Modern Hardwood Bar Stools by Hugo Frandsen

By Spøttrup Stolefabrik, Hugo Frandsen

Located in Vienna, AT

Four bar stools with hardwood frames, Seat heigh 80 cm. Seats upholstered in black-colored

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools

Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis bar stools. The stools' frame is lacquered wood with fabric covered

Category

1980s Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats
Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats

Metz & Co Set of Five Bar Stools with Rattan Seats

By Metz & Co.

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Metz & Co, set of five bar stools, cane, chrome-plated metal, The Netherlands, 1970s. Set of five

Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome, Metal

A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools
A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

A Pair of Erik Buck OD61 Bar Stools

By Erik Buch, O.D. Møbler A-S

Located in Vienna, AT

Rare bar stool by Erik Buch with solid hardwood frame with footrest, seat upholstered in red

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Fiberglass Shell Swivel Bar Stool, Pair
Midcentury Fiberglass Shell Swivel Bar Stool, Pair

Midcentury Fiberglass Shell Swivel Bar Stool, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This pair of vintage midcentury fiberglass shell seat swivel bar stools feature a retro charm. The

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Bauche Ash bar stools 1948
Charlotte Perriand Bauche Ash bar stools 1948

Charlotte Perriand Bauche Ash bar stools 1948

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Grenoble, FR

A rare set of four high ash stools by Charlotte Perriand, Avoriaz bar stools. The straw seats have

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Straw, Ash

1970s Vintage Traditional Bar Stools, Wood, Mid-Century Modern
1970s Vintage Traditional Bar Stools, Wood, Mid-Century Modern

1970s Vintage Traditional Bar Stools, Wood, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1970's Vintage Traditional style Bar Stools. Lighter toned wood.

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund
John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund

John Mortensen Swivel Bar Stool "Fountain" For Dyrlund

By John Mortensen, Dyrlund

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful cone shaped bar stools. Aluminum base with hardwood and leater seat. Designed by John

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool

Mid-Century Modern Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool

Located in Delray Beach, FL

This refined Mid-Century Modern bar stool was made in the United States circa 1970. Features a

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Bar Stools - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Bar Stools - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Bar Stools - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your bar or kitchen with this beautiful pair of Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Bar Stools

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

Set of Four Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Dallas, TX

Acquired from retired architects estate. Set of four early production bar stools by Harry Bertoia

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Post Modern Memphis Era Grey Oak Bar Stools
Post Modern Memphis Era Grey Oak Bar Stools

Post Modern Memphis Era Grey Oak Bar Stools

By Michele de Lucchi

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Set of 3 Post-Modern era bar stools styled after Michele de Lucchi "First Chair" . Heavy and well

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Walnut

1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3

1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A set of three French bar stools in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret circa 1945.

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Solid Brid’s-Eye Maple High Pool Chairs Bar Stools
Solid Brid’s-Eye Maple High Pool Chairs Bar Stools

Solid Brid’s-Eye Maple High Pool Chairs Bar Stools

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of very fine custom-made rock solid bird’s-eye and tiger maple bar stools.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood
Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, beech, metal, Europe, 1960s A set of sturdy bar stools made in Europe in the 1960s

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood
Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, beech, metal, Europe, 1960s A set of sturdy bar stools made in Europe in the 1960s

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's
A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's

A Pair Of Modernist Bar Stools Ca' 1960's

By Tony Paul

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of stylish mid-century bar stools, 30.75"h, 12"d, total width approx. 18". Caned seats.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design in Sweden
Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design in Sweden

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools by Johanson Design in Sweden

By Leo Thafvelin

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Brutalist chain link bar stools, 1970s - set of 4
Brutalist chain link bar stools, 1970s - set of 4

Brutalist chain link bar stools, 1970s - set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Very cool brutalist bar stools made from twisted wrought iron and chain links finished with brown

Category

1970s German Industrial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bar Stool In Rosewood & Black Leather From 1970s
Bar Stool In Rosewood & Black Leather From 1970s

Bar Stool In Rosewood & Black Leather From 1970s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish bar stool from the 1970s. Rosewood with black leather seat. Classic Danish Design. — Origin

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools
Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Pair Of Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This sleek pair of mid-century modern bar stools strike the quintessential retro modern silhouette

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage brutalist bar stools, set of 4 - 1960s
Vintage brutalist bar stools, set of 4 - 1960s

Vintage brutalist bar stools, set of 4 - 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Attractive hand crafted brutalist bar stools. Beautifully shaped stools with backrests and very

Category

1960s German Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt. Made in France, 1940's period. Solid oak

Category

1940s French French Provincial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair
Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair

Lucite Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a Pair

By Hill Manufacturing

Located in Miami, FL

Lucite swivel bar stools attributed to Hill Manufacturing, a pair Offered for sale is a pair of

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool, Wood and Fabric, 1970s, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool, Wood and Fabric, 1970s, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Bar Stool, Wood and Fabric, 1970s, Italy

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern bar stool, 1970s - Sold individually

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Set of Three Vintage Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish retro set of vintage modern bar stools feature vinyl swivel seats, sturdy metal frames

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage oak and papercord bar stools, 1960s
Vintage oak and papercord bar stools, 1960s

Vintage oak and papercord bar stools, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rustic bar stools with oak frames and beautiful papercord seats. Very sturdy stools. Made in

Category

1960s Belgian Rustic Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Vintage wicker bar stools - set of 6, 1960s
Vintage wicker bar stools - set of 6, 1960s

Vintage wicker bar stools - set of 6, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Set of 6 vintage bar stools with wooden frames and wicker seats. Elegant vintage pieces with a

Category

1960s Belgian Rustic Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Vintage Bentwood Bar Stool, Cane Seat & Back, Industrial Style, Italy
Vintage Bentwood Bar Stool, Cane Seat & Back, Industrial Style, Italy

Vintage Bentwood Bar Stool, Cane Seat & Back, Industrial Style, Italy

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Vintage Bentwood Bar Stool with Cane Seat & Back Classic bentwood bar stool featuring a warm brown

Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Steel Art Deco Bar Stools, Belgium, 1950s
Steel Art Deco Bar Stools, Belgium, 1950s

Steel Art Deco Bar Stools, Belgium, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hammered steel bar stools, inspired by the sleek lines and geometric patterns of Art Deco design

Category

1950s European Art Deco Vintage Bar 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

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

A Pair Of Deco Style Steel Bar Stool
A Pair Of Deco Style Steel Bar Stool

A Pair Of Deco Style Steel Bar Stool

Located in Stamford, CT

A Pair Of Deco Style Steel Bar Stool. Each having a 30" seat to floor. The circular seat leading to

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool
Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool

Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modernist bar stool with a slender profile in bent, powder-coated metal. The stool has four

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Etienne Fermigier x Mirima "Reaper" Bar Stools, 2
Etienne Fermigier x Mirima "Reaper" Bar Stools, 2

Etienne Fermigier x Mirima "Reaper" Bar Stools, 2

By Mirima, Etienne Fermigier

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Etienne Fermigier (French, 1932-1973) for Mirima "Reaper" Adjustable Bar Stools, with white

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Wicker Pencil Reed Brass Upholstered Bar Stools
Pair of Wicker Pencil Reed Brass Upholstered Bar Stools

Pair of Wicker Pencil Reed Brass Upholstered Bar Stools

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Wicker Pencil Reed Upholstered Bar Stools, with brass foot rail protectors. Freshly

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed

Set of Solid Teak 7 Aluminum Italian Outdoor Bar Stools
Set of Solid Teak 7 Aluminum Italian Outdoor Bar Stools

Set of Solid Teak 7 Aluminum Italian Outdoor Bar Stools

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of Solid Teak 7 Aluminum Italian Outdoor Bar Stools

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Bar Stool
Pair of Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Bar Stool

Pair of Vintage Italian Gio Ponti Style Bar Stool

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of vintage Italian bar stools, in the style of Gio Ponti. Original Patent Leather Seat

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s
Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s

Mid-Century Vintage Swivel Bar Stools 1970s

Located in Baltimore, MD

A beautiful set of four mid-century modern bar stools circa 1970s. Each with a high back, padded

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Upholstery

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Vintage Bar Stools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage bar stools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, all vintage bar stools available were constructed with great care. Vintage bar stools have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage bar stools bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage bar stools have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arthur Umanoff, Erik Buch and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Bar Stools?

Prices for vintage bar stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage bar stools begin at $1 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,125.

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 Vintage Bar Stools
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A counter-height stool is generally good for placing in front of a kitchen island. Most have seat heights of 24 to 27 inches, which works well with standard 36-inch-high kitchen counters. Generally, the stool seat should be around nine to 11 inches from the bottom of the counter. On 1stDibs, find a collection of counter-height stools.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.