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Turned Bases Carved Seat Solid Oiled Walnut Bar Stools  MINT!
Turned Bases Carved Seat Solid Oiled Walnut Bar Stools  MINT!

Turned Bases Carved Seat Solid Oiled Walnut Bar Stools MINT!

By Wharton Esherick, Wendell Castle

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Turned Bases Carved Seat Solid Oiled Walnut Bar Stools MINT!

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Walnut

Charles Hollis Jones "Mathis" Swivel Bar Stools in Polished Brass
Charles Hollis Jones "Mathis" Swivel Bar Stools in Polished Brass

Charles Hollis Jones "Mathis" Swivel Bar Stools in Polished Brass

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four "Mathis" bar stools with a swivel mechanism designed by Charles Hollis Jones in the

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2
Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2

Vintage Rattan Swivel Bar Stools Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stylish pair of vintage rattan swivel bar stools featuring gracefully curved backs and open

Category

1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools
Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools

Set of Four Vintage Spindle Back Bar Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Four Clean Lined Bar Stools, in the manner of George Nakashima, American, circa 1950s. These

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools
Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools

Pair of Cleo Baldon for Inca Campaign Style Bar Stools

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Cleo Baldon campaign style bar stools in bamboo, faux leather and wrought iron.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Plateforme bar stool by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1980s
Plateforme bar stool by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1980s

Plateforme bar stool by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1980s

By Maurizio Peregalli, Zeus

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This bar stool was designed by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus in the 1980s. The structure is in metal

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Contemporary Pine Wood Tractor Seat Style Bar Stools
Pair of Contemporary Pine Wood Tractor Seat Style Bar Stools

Pair of Contemporary Pine Wood Tractor Seat Style Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Contemporary pine wood bar stools with tractor style seats. (PRICED AS PAIR)

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools
Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools

Mid Century Modern White Wicker Bar Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern bar stools in the style of Arthur Umanoff feature white painted

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak
Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak

Mid Century Bar Stools Leather A. Brandt Ranch Oak

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A pair of oak bar stools, black leather with white leather fringe, designed and produced by A

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs
Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats High Bar Stools Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Fritz Hansen Ant Seats high bar stools chairs in white.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl
Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl

Pair of Vintage Bar Stools in Lucite and Vinyl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning pair of mid-century bar stools combine lucite frames and backs with white vinyl seats

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Belgochrom Bar Stools, Set of 2, 1970s
Belgochrom Bar Stools, Set of 2, 1970s

Belgochrom Bar Stools, Set of 2, 1970s

By belgochrom

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful original gold plated bar stools by Belgochrom. Beautiful timeless design with a luxury

Category

1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Cast Aluminum Bar Stool with Fresh Leather Upholstery
Cast Aluminum Bar Stool with Fresh Leather Upholstery

Cast Aluminum Bar Stool with Fresh Leather Upholstery

Located in Alhambra, CA

Elegant McM "futuristic" bar stool, made of cast aluminum and newly upholstered stormy-brown

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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

4 vintage Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor Bar Stools. These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum Indoor

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Design Institute America Deco Revival Bar Stool With Arms
Design Institute America Deco Revival Bar Stool With Arms

Design Institute America Deco Revival Bar Stool With Arms

By Design Institute America

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco revival modern bar stool with nude leather cushioned seat and back rest on a tubular steel

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Boho Rush Seat Bar Stools - Set of 4
Vintage Boho Rush Seat Bar Stools - Set of 4

Vintage Boho Rush Seat Bar Stools - Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your space with this charming set of four Vintage Boho Rush Seat Bar Stools, a perfect

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Set Of 5 Unique Rustic Artisan Brutalist Tree Trunk Bar Stools 1960s
Set Of 5 Unique Rustic Artisan Brutalist Tree Trunk Bar Stools 1960s

Set Of 5 Unique Rustic Artisan Brutalist Tree Trunk Bar Stools 1960s

Located in ECHT, NL

Set of 5 Unique Rustic Artisan Brutalist Tree Trunk Bar Stools 1960s Amazing thick and heavy hand

Category

1960s French Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools
Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools

Set of 4 Rittenhouse Old Hickory Cedar Bar Stools

By Rittenhouse Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 American Old Hickory-style (1950s) cedar bar stools with a low slat back and an "X" form

Category

1950s American Rustic Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Pine

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stools
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stools

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Bar Stools

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful pair of Danish modern bar stools feature a teak frame with sled legs. Unique design

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 8, 1960s
Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 8, 1960s

Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 8, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Rustic vintage spanish tripod bar stools Good original condition. 1960s - Spain Dimensions

Category

1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.
Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.

Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two prototype bar stools from the 1950s. These stools features steel bases and painted

Category

1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brass Bar Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
Vintage Brass Bar Stool by Charles Hollis Jones

Vintage Brass Bar Stool by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in North Hollywood, CA

United States circa 1960s. This bar stool features a brass backrest providing great comfort and backrest

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage chrome wire bar stools, 1980s - set of 4
Vintage chrome wire bar stools, 1980s - set of 4

Vintage chrome wire bar stools, 1980s - set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage postmodern bar stools with a white metal frame and grey skai seats. 1980s - Italy Very

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd
Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd

Leo Thafvelin Bar Stools Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd

By Leo Thafvelin

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 9 bar stools designed by Leo Thafvelin. Produced by Johanson Design in Markaryd, Sweden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955
Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955

Mid Century Modern Hairpin Iron Swiveling Bar Stools C1955

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bar stools in iron created using the hairpin leg style, heavy duty, with the original

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Pair of Bar Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and beige velvet bar stools, designed and produced in the US, 1950s.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools
Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Pair of Primitive Asian Birthing Chair Inspired Bar Stools

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of tripod-base bar stools with seats inspired by Primitive birthing chairs. Hand-hammered iron

Category

1960s American Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s
American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s

American Designer, Bar Stools, Bamboo, Velvet, USA, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo and green velvet bar stools or counter top stools, designed and produced

Category

1960s American Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s
Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s

Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s

By Naoto Fukasawa

Located in Hamburg, DE

The high bar stool from the Déjà-Vu series from the Italian manufacturer Magis according to a

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Pair
Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Pair

Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Pair

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of sculptural Organic Modern pencil reed rattan bar stools In the manner of

Category

1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rattan

Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 2, 1960s
Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 2, 1960s

Mid century brutalist bar stools - set of 2, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with backrests. Good original condition. 1960s

Category

1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools

$1,680Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Bar Stools

Located in Sheffield, MA

Set of 3 stylish deco style bamboo and caned vintage bar stools with vinyl padded seat cushions

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Four Rattan Organic Modern Swivel Bar Stools
Set of Four Rattan Organic Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Set of Four Rattan Organic Modern Swivel Bar Stools

Located in Highland, IN

These four bars stools have a terrific organic modern design– the rattan frames are finished in a

Category

1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Bar Stools- Set of 2
Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Bar Stools- Set of 2

Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Bar Stools- Set of 2

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming set of vintage coastal bar stools crafted from bent rattan, showcasing a timeless design

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s
Pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s

Pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this pair of brutalist bar stools, France, 1950s. The pieces belong to post

Category

1950s French Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chestnut

Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single
Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single

Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single

By Erik Buch

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Erik Buch Mid Century Bar Stool - Single This bar stool measures: 15.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 32.75

Category

1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1970s Lucite Lotus Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats
Pair of 1970s Lucite Lotus Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats

Pair of 1970s Lucite Lotus Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of 1970 Lotus bar stools, in lucite/plexi glass, with light grey textile upholstery seat and

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Provincial Carved Wooden Bar Stools with Rushed Seats
Pair of Provincial Carved Wooden Bar Stools with Rushed Seats

Pair of Provincial Carved Wooden Bar Stools with Rushed Seats

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of French Louis XV Provincial style carved wooden bar stools with rushed seats and cabriole

Category

20th Century French Provincial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Bar Stools in Teak and Black Vinyl Probably Produced in Sweden
Bar Stools in Teak and Black Vinyl Probably Produced in Sweden

Bar Stools in Teak and Black Vinyl Probably Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of three bar stools probably produced in Sweden.

Category

1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats
Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats

Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 3 vintage Modern wood bar stools with upholstered seats Offered for sale is a substantial

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange
Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange

Pair Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools, Powder-Coated Orange

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Industrial Style Swivel Bar Stools Powder-Coated Orange, A Pair Newly painted stools that would be

Category

1980s American Industrial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7
Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 7

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Solid wooden brutalist bar stools with a thick round seat and black steel footrests. Cool conical

Category

1960s German Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 Vintage Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools, Circa 1960
Set of 3 Vintage Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools, Circa 1960

Set of 3 Vintage Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools, Circa 1960

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Set of 3 Wood Framed Rush Seat Bar Stools Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage - Mid Century

Category

20th Century Campaign Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Clean Lined Zebra Hide Chrome Bar Stools 30" Height
Clean Lined Zebra Hide Chrome Bar Stools 30" Height

Clean Lined Zebra Hide Chrome Bar Stools 30" Height

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Three Clean Lined Chrome and Zebra Hide Bar Stools, American, circa 1960s. They measure 30

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Molded Bent Plywood Bar Stools by Davis MINT!
Set of 6 Molded Bent Plywood Bar Stools by Davis MINT!

Set of 6 Molded Bent Plywood Bar Stools by Davis MINT!

By Knoll, Davis Furniture, Norman Cherner

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 6 Molded Bent Plywood Bar Stools by Davis MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools
1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools

1960s dry bar attributed to Giotto Stoppino with four chrome base bar stools

By Giotto Stoppino, Chrome Craft

Located in Ferndale, MI

1960s dry bar with four bar stools . Bio-morphic shaped smoked glass top rests on chrome frame with

Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Sheet Metal

Pair of Purple Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s
Pair of Purple Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s

Pair of Purple Postmodern Memphis Style Bar Stools, Italy 1980s

Located in Athens, Attiki

A pair of purple Postmodern Memphis style bar stools, Italy 1980s. Periwinkle purple lacquered

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Powder Coated Ultra Violet Bar Stool with Blue Faux Suede Seat
Powder Coated Ultra Violet Bar Stool with Blue Faux Suede Seat

Powder Coated Ultra Violet Bar Stool with Blue Faux Suede Seat

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Bar stool powder coated ultra violet bar stool with newly upholstered blue faux suede seat. Oh

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric
Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, pine, fabric, Europe, 1960s This striking set of European bar stools from the 1960s is

Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools

Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass

Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

Norman Cherner Bar Stool
Norman Cherner Bar Stool

Norman Cherner Bar Stool

By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Norman Cherner bar stool from 2004. Beech plywood in stianed coral orange colour and chrom feet

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools
Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools

Pair of Italian Art Deco Style Bar Stools

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of vintage Italian Art Deco style marine bar stools. Each with black leather seats and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Three bar stools in pine made by Asko, Finland, 1970s
Three bar stools in pine made by Asko, Finland, 1970s

Three bar stools in pine made by Asko, Finland, 1970s

By Asko, Rainer Daumiller

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Great set of pine bar stools made by Asko, Finland, during the second half of the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Pine

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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.