Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Swivel High Stool in Bentwood
By Thonet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Revolving high stool in bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Thonet style, Austria, 1930s
Category
20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Early Alvar Aalto Bentwood Stool
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Garnerville, NY
A very early example of Aalto's iconic use of laminated and bentwood. This stool has all the patina
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Pair of Thonet Romanian Bentwood Cane Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of mid-century modern bar stools crafted from bentwood after Thonet. The stools feature a
Category
20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1950's French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair - Bar Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Luterma Blonde Bentwood Dining Chair – Bar Chair
1950’s French Luterma Blonde
Category
1950s French Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Bar Stools, 1970s set of Two, Austria
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern set of two high bar stools designed by Gebrüder Thonet The legs of the stool are
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Bentwood
Early Alvar Aalto for Artek Birch and Black Laminate Stool 60
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Garnerville, NY
A good and early example by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Sweden bentwood birch and black laminate Stool
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Laminate, Birch, Bentwood
Flying Saucer Rock'n'Roll Stool by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Handpainted stool, seat from a 1950s workstool, legs from Alvar Aalto. Seat painted in typical
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Lacquer, Oak, Bentwood
Early Mid Century Thonet style stool model 4601, 1930s 40s
By Thonet
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Thonet bentwood stool , model 4601. 1960s Wicker .
This is probably produced in the the late 30s
Category
1930s Polish Campaign Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Cane, Beech
Expertly Restored - Yngve Ekstrom "Lamino" Sculpted Oak Ottoman for Swedese
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern is timeless, but comfort should be too. We use high-density foam and the finest
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Leather, Oak, Bentwood
H 16.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
"Lamino" 1950s Armchair with Stool by Yngve Ekström
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Neuss, NW
curved frame made of solid oak bentwood and armrests made of teak. Chair and stool have been
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Vintage Leather Kengu Chair and Stool by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu chair and stool by Elsa and Nordahl
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
have a matching pair of high back armchairs, low back armchair, high back chair and matching stool that
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Vintage Leather Kengu Armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
high back armchairs, pair of low back chairs, high back chair and matching stool that came with this
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
have a matching pair of low back chairs, low back armchair, high back chair and matching stool that
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 38.98 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
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Located in Amsterdam, NL
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2010s South African Minimalist Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
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Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
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A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
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By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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Located in Bridgewater, CT
An important Daum Nancy Art Deco chandelier, circa 1925, in acid etched frosted glass, inscribed Daum Nancy with croix de Lorraine.
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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2010s Belgian Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Linen
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
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1960s European Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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1970s Ton Bentwood Upholstered High Barstools, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1970s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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1980's Bentwood Barstools High Back, Set of Seven
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1980s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Located in Hook, Hampshire
1980’s bentwood barstools high back – Set of seven
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1980s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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1980's Bentwood Barstools High Back, Set of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1980s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Bentwood
1970's Bentwood High Barstools Rich Oak - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1970s European Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Bentwood
1950's Low Luterma Bentwood Stools, Set of Three
By Luterma
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1950s French Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Set of Four Retro Bentwood Bar Stools Vintage, 1960s
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Located in London, GB
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1960s Finnish Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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1970's Classic High Back Bentwood Bar Chairs With Arms - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
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1970s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Bentwood
H 42.92 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
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1970s Czech Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Located in Milford, NH
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Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents set of 5 Bentwood barstools. Artek’s high chair K65 was designed by Alvar
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Bentwood
H 28.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
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By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Located in London, GB
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
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By Skipper
Located in London, GB
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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By Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
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By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Tarleton, GB
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H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
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By Kai Pedersen
Located in Southampton, NJ
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Fine Set of Four Hardwood Windsor Style Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with stop.
Each stool measures 20” wide (At bottom front legs) by 18.25” deep by 36.75” high. Seat
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20th Century Country Vintage Bentwood High Stool
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Set of 4 Barstools by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The photos show 3 but we have 4 stools total.
A set of 4 vintage bentwood barstools designed and
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Pair of 1970s Bentwood Moller Styled Chairs and Ottoman by Baumann France Signed
By Baumann France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21 in
Vintage Grey Wool and Chrome Thonet Bar Stools, 1960s, Mid-Century
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Vintage grey wool thonet bar stools 1960s mid-century.
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Swedish "Skandi" Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Buffalo Leather by Arne Norell
By Norells, Arne Norell
Located in Skanninge, SE
excellent condition. Designed by Arne Norell for Norells in Aneby, Sweden. Very high quality!
Very nice
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H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 38.19 in
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Vintage Bentwood High Stool For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage bentwood high stool you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bentwood and fabric, every vintage bentwood high stool was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the vintage bentwood high stool you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage bentwood high stool bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage bentwood high stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Alvar Aalto, Artek and Davis Furniture are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Bentwood High Stool?
A vintage bentwood high stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,773, while the lowest priced sells for $951 and the highest can go for as much as $11,939.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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