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Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4
Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful hand made brutalist bar stools. Good original condition. Sturdy and well manufactured

Category

1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak

Single Vintage American Hollywood Regency Style Lucite Bar Stool
Single Vintage American Hollywood Regency Style Lucite Bar Stool

Single Vintage American Hollywood Regency Style Lucite Bar Stool

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lucite bar stool with fixed seat in the style of Charles Hollis Jones (ca. 1970s, USA). Elegant

Category

1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools
Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

Vintage Pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet Chrome Barstools Bar Stools

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of Anton Lorenz Thonet chrome barstools bar stools. The chrome has been polished. The

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s

Bar Stools in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

1970s bar stools with woven rush seats, crafted in the timeless style of Charlotte Perriand. Their

Category

1970s French Rustic Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

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

Rustic bar stools made from birch, circa 1970 - priced per stool. Dimensions 44" (height) 30

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch

Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 3
Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron twisted base with

Category

1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage brutalist wrought iron bar stools, 1970s - set of 6
Vintage brutalist wrought iron bar stools, 1970s - set of 6

Vintage brutalist wrought iron bar stools, 1970s - set of 6

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage brutalist bar stools with solid wooden seats and beautifully crafted wrought iron bases

Category

1970s German Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Charleston Forge Patinated Wrought Iron Swivel Counter Bar Stools, Set of 3
Charleston Forge Patinated Wrought Iron Swivel Counter Bar Stools, Set of 3

Charleston Forge Patinated Wrought Iron Swivel Counter Bar Stools, Set of 3

By Charleston Forge 1

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Fabulous set of modernist, patinated wrought iron counter height bar stools handmade by Charleston

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s.
Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s.

Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s.

Located in Athens, Attiki

Set of 2 Bar stools, black lacquer, black metal.Italy 1980s. Beautiful design in excellent

Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Bar Stools, Model 4822 “Polo” by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Postmodern Bar Stools, Model 4822 “Polo” by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

Postmodern Bar Stools, Model 4822 “Polo” by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell

By Kartell, Anna Castelli Ferrieri

Located in Almelo, NL

Postmodern Bar Stools, Model 4822 “Polo” by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell, Italy, 1984

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Midcentury Italian Square Wrought Iron Frame Bar Stools
Set of 4 Midcentury Italian Square Wrought Iron Frame Bar Stools

Set of 4 Midcentury Italian Square Wrought Iron Frame Bar Stools

By John Salterini

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Mid-Century Italian square wrought iron frame bar stools with faux woven upholstered seats

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak
Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak

Brutalist Bar Stool "Marbella" done in solid oak

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful Brutalist bar stool. This very sculptural piece of

Category

1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 8 Brutalist Bar Stools, Europe, circa 1970s
Set of 8 Brutalist Bar Stools, Europe, circa 1970s

Set of 8 Brutalist Bar Stools, Europe, circa 1970s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Set of 8 Brutalist-inspired bar stools in stained beech and steel, Europe, circa 1970s. The

Category

20th Century Belgian Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

Italian High Bar Stools with Backrest, Beech Wood & Vienna Straw, 1960
Italian High Bar Stools with Backrest, Beech Wood & Vienna Straw, 1960

Italian High Bar Stools with Backrest, Beech Wood & Vienna Straw, 1960

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

M/1957 - Rare pair of Italian high bar stools with backrest, in sturdy beech wood and Vienna straw

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Stools - Pair
Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Stools - Pair

Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Stools - Pair

By Erik Buch

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Erik Buch Mid Century Danish Teak Bar Stools - Pair Each bar stool measures: 14.25 wide x 13.75

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Six Bar Stools in Black Patent Leather with Chrome Frames
Set of Six Bar Stools in Black Patent Leather with Chrome Frames

Set of Six Bar Stools in Black Patent Leather with Chrome Frames

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set of six bar stools. Milo Baughman style. Upholstered in black patent leather with

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

'Marbella' Bar stools by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm Spain 1970s
'Marbella' Bar stools by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm Spain 1970s

'Marbella' Bar stools by Sergio Rodrigues for Confonorm Spain 1970s

By Sergio Rodrigues, Confonorm

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of 4 beathiful so called 'Marbella' Bar stools Three-legged stools in stained beechwood with

Category

1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Beech

Set of Three Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bar Stools
Set of Three Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bar Stools

Set of Three Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bar Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Three French Provincial Style Ladder-Back Bar Stools with Rush Seats France, Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair
Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair

Vintage Windsor Swivel Spindle Turned Legs Bar Stools, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of historical bow back swivel windsor bar stools, counter stools with spindle back and legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Oak

1970's Tall Ebonised Upholstered Bar Stools - Set Of Seven
1970's Tall Ebonised Upholstered Bar Stools - Set Of Seven

1970's Tall Ebonised Upholstered Bar Stools - Set Of Seven

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1970’s Tall Ebonised Upholstered Bar Stools – Set Of Seven. Good quality batch of classic

Category

1970s European Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Upholstery

2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled
2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled

2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled

By Emeco

Located in Monrovia, CA

2 Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Bar Stools, Labeled. These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1980's "Dania" Bar Stools Designed by Salvati E.Tresoldi for Saporiti
1980's "Dania" Bar Stools Designed by Salvati E.Tresoldi for Saporiti

1980's "Dania" Bar Stools Designed by Salvati E.Tresoldi for Saporiti

By Salvati e Tresoldi

Located in New York, NY

1980's Mid-Century Modern chrome and chenille fabric swivel bar stools designed by Salvati E

Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Bar Stools in Oak Made by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Bar Stools in Oak Made by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Pair of Midcentury Bar Stools in Oak Made by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of great looking bar stools in solid oak and patinated leather. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bar stool 1950s
Bar stool 1950s

Bar stool 1950s

$2,843 / set

Bar stool 1950s

By René Martin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paire de tabourets de bar, travail des années 50

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Ash

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model Od-61 by Oddense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of 3 bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Oddense Møbelfabrik in

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Postmodern Leather Bar Stools designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Poltrona Frau
Postmodern Leather Bar Stools designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Poltrona Frau

Postmodern Leather Bar Stools designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Poltrona Frau

By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Poltrona Frau

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find stunning postmodern swivel bar stools, model "Alo", designed by

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

By Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available. Price reflects one. Very solid

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Restored Stick Rattan Bar Stools in the Manner of Albini, Pair
Restored Stick Rattan Bar Stools in the Manner of Albini, Pair

Restored Stick Rattan Bar Stools in the Manner of Albini, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Restored pair of stick rattan bar stools in the manner of Albini featuring a spiraling stick rattan

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rattan

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61 by Odense Møbelfabrik in Denmark

By Erik Buch

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare set of four bar stools model OD-61 designed by Erik Buch. Produced by Odense Møbelfabrik in

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Bast, 1960s France
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Bast, 1960s France

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bar Stools in Wood and Bast, 1960s France

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Super cool 60s bar stool. Typical normal signs of use.  

Category

1960s French French Provincial Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Set of Four
Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Set of Four

Gabriella Crespi Style Italian Pencil Rattan Bar Stools, Set of Four

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in South Bend, IN

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

Category

1980s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rattan

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s
Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s Set of three bar stools with shaped seat and

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal

French, Set Of 2 Twisted Grape-vine Roots Bar Stools 1960s
French, Set Of 2 Twisted Grape-vine Roots Bar Stools 1960s

French, Set Of 2 Twisted Grape-vine Roots Bar Stools 1960s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair Grape-vine Roots Bar Stools . A pair of rustic art high stools made from branches of antique

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Walnut

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3
Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

Rare Bar Stools by Knoll Circa 1960s Set of 3

By Knoll

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 3 Knoll modernist bar stools a very rare variant with only a handful that have ever been

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Enamel

Oversized Vintage Woven Leather and Iron Bar Stools - A Pair
Oversized Vintage Woven Leather and Iron Bar Stools - A Pair

Oversized Vintage Woven Leather and Iron Bar Stools - A Pair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of perfectly patinaed, woven leather, bar stools. Stools have beautifully worn leather for

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

Italian Bar Stool
Italian Bar Stool

Italian Bar Stool

Located in New York, NY

The stool is metal with brass trim and a brown, soft leather seat. Measures: 32.5" height, seat

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Three Thick Orange & Clear Acrylic Counter Height Bar Stools
Set of Three Thick Orange & Clear Acrylic Counter Height Bar Stools

Set of Three Thick Orange & Clear Acrylic Counter Height Bar Stools

Located in North Miami, FL

These extremely FUN orange acrylic top bar stools with clear acrylic base and steel footrest, are

Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Acrylic

Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s
Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s

Set of Four Swivel Bar Stools Attributed to Frederick Weinberg Circa 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of four swivel bar stools circa 1950s, attributed to Frederick Weinberg. Seat diameter is 15.5

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Stamford, CT

A set of four mid-century Mayan sun face back iron bar stools by Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Iron

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

Rustic bar stools (Four available) made from birch, circa 1970 - priced per stool. Dimensions 44

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch

1980's Art Deco Milo Baughman Style Bar Stools - a Pair
1980's Art Deco Milo Baughman Style Bar Stools - a Pair

1980's Art Deco Milo Baughman Style Bar Stools - a Pair

By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America, Thayer Coggin

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of 1980's Art Deco brass bar stools for sale. These were manufactured by Cal-Style here in LA

Category

1980s American Art Deco Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Brass

Vintage Slat Bar Stools - Set of 3
Vintage Slat Bar Stools - Set of 3

Vintage Slat Bar Stools - Set of 3

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with this exceptional set of three vintage bar stools

Category

Late 20th Century American Space Age Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

Pair of Bar Stools in Beech and Patinated Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Pair of bar stools, designed and made by Fritz Hansen. Great condition.  

Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT
Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Mid-Century Rope Seat Bar Stools, Set of 5
Mid-Century Rope Seat Bar Stools, Set of 5

Mid-Century Rope Seat Bar Stools, Set of 5

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid-century rope seat bar stools - set of 5 Each stool measures: 21 wide x 26 deep x 44.25 high

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Rope, Wood

Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Bar Stool with Red Vinyl Upholstery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern bar stool came from the famous Vic’s Italian Restaurant in Bradley Beach on

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Warren Bacon Mid-Century American Brass and Wood Horseshoe Cantilever Bar Stool
Warren Bacon Mid-Century American Brass and Wood Horseshoe Cantilever Bar Stool

Warren Bacon Mid-Century American Brass and Wood Horseshoe Cantilever Bar Stool

By Warren Bacon

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American sculpted wood tractor style bar stool smoothly contoured for a comfortable fit

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Tall Modernist Phillipe Starck Inspired Dark Stained Bar Stools
Mid-Century Tall Modernist Phillipe Starck Inspired Dark Stained Bar Stools

Mid-Century Tall Modernist Phillipe Starck Inspired Dark Stained Bar Stools

By Philippe Starck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modernist extra tall bar stools with dark walnut stain. These stools have a short backrest and

Category

1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Chrome Faux Leopard Swivel Bar Stools, a Pair
Mid Century Chrome Faux Leopard Swivel Bar Stools, a Pair

Mid Century Chrome Faux Leopard Swivel Bar Stools, a Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fabulous pair of vintage swivel bar stools in faux leopard. The stools feature original fabric

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Bar Stools done in Beech Benrwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s
Vintage Bar Stools done in Beech Benrwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s

Vintage Bar Stools done in Beech Benrwood by Mundus, Yugoslavia 1970s

By J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find vintage bar stools done in Beech Bentwood, manufactured by Mundus

Category

1970s Croatian Art Nouveau Vintage Bar Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of Five (5) Karl Springer Grey Lacquered Goatskin Bar Stools
Set of Five (5) Karl Springer Grey Lacquered Goatskin Bar Stools

Set of Five (5) Karl Springer Grey Lacquered Goatskin Bar Stools

By Karl Springer

Located in North Miami, FL

Karl Springer set of five JMF grey goatskin lacquers clad bar stools, 1980s. In original preserved

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.