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Vintage Herman Miller Stool

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s Stool from the Pedestal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1970s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s Stool from the Pedestal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Design Nelson Swivel Pedestal Stool for Herman Miller, 1960s Stool from the Pedestal
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

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Aluminum

Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Aluminum Group Ottoman / Stool by Eames for Herman Miller. Stamped Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

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Aluminum

Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool This stool measures: 13 wide x 13 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Adjustable stool swivel side chair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
jimmy carter. the drafting chair, designed by ray & charles eames, produced by herman miller since 1958
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Vintage Time Life Walnut Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
A lathe-turned wood stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, circa 1950. Ships
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke
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Vintage 1950s French Space Age Stools

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Iron

Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
Stool in Wood, Country France, 1950
H 39.38 in W 13.78 in D 19.69 in
Bauhaus Stool, Material, Chrome and Leather, Country German, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke
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Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Stools

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Chrome

Pair of 1960s Birch Wood K65 Alvar Aalto Stools by Artek-- 2 Pieces
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Madison, WI
. Made in Finland. From the personal collection of an industrial designer for Herman Miller. Overall very
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Birch

MCM Leather Perch Chair by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern leather perch stool or chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

American Pig the Carousel, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools

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Wood

American Pig the Carousel, Art Deco, 1930
American Pig the Carousel, Art Deco, 1930
H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 18.12 in
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: (Hans Agne Jakobsson, Gustavsberg) United States: (Herman Miller) Finland: (Lisa Johansson, Folke
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Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs

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Wood

Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
Pair of African Chairs, King's Seat
H 17.72 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in

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George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By George Nelson, Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
The Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic furniture design created by Charles and Ray Eames. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant and enduring pieces of modern furnit...
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Vintage 1960s North American Lounge Chairs

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Plywood

Charles Eames, Lounge Chair in black leather by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Argelato, BO
Eames Lounge is probably one of the most famous armchair designs in the world. The design couple Charles and Ray Eames designed it in 1956 for Herman Miller. It was the first chair ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered black cover leather swivel seat c...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Mid Century Slat Bench Coffee Table Made in Yugoslavia C 1950s
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Iconic slat bench coffee table, bench made in Yugoslavia, after George Nelson, circa 1950/1960's. Constructed of solid wood, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition,...
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Slatted Wood Bench Coffee Table George Nelson Style
By George Nelson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazing Mid-Century Modern George Nelson style slat bench coffee table. Classic slat wood coffee table bench. This table is exceptionally well made. Features clean lines and legs tha...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury George Nelson Gentlemens Secretary Chest
By George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, TX
George Nelson George Nelson (1908-1986) was an important modernist whose work cut across the fields of interior, industrial and exhibition design. Nelson studied architecture at Y...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Walnut

Aluminum Group Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black leather lounge chair with ottoman each on matching anodized polished aluminum frames. Ottoman is 18" H x 21" W x 21" D.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson Style Coffee Cocktail Table Bench
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller George Nelson slat style brass and ebony coffee table or slat bench. Clean and sweet side or coffee cocktail table with a slat top and Formica side s...
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Vintage 1960s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Mid Century Slatted Top Bench Style Coffee Table after Nelson c 1950/1960's
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic slat bench form coffee table, made in Yugoslavia circa 1950/1960's. The bench features repeating parallel wood slats, on tapered pole legs. Constructed of solid wood, in dark...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Eero Saarinen, 'Tulip' Chairs, Model No. 150
Located in Napa, CA
Set of four 'Tulip' chairs, model no. 150, 2000s Molded fiberglass, painted aluminum, vinyl. Manufactured by Knoll, USA. Undersides of bases with Knoll Studio metal label and molded...
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21st Century and Contemporary Stools

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Aluminum

Maurice Burke Red & White Tulip Base Stool by Arkana, United Kingdom, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture, Eero Saarinen
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful space age stool from the 1960s, featuring a white tulip base and vibrant red faux leather upholstery. This piece, designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in the United Kingd...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs of wear. Two different shades of c...
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Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Charles Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames 'Aluminum Group' lounge chair model EA124 and ottoman model EA125. This is an early production one-owner example that has been very well preserved. The moss gr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.  
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rockefeller Centre and produced by Herman Miller. May also be used as a side table.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B
Vintage Eames Time-Life Stool Model B
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Vintage Eames Walnut Time Life Stool Model B, circa 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A wonderful early example of the model B "Time Life" stool. This versatile piece can be used as a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Pair of Herman Miller Stools
By Herman Miller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage stools, by Herman Miller; each with their original avocado colored seats in
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Mid-20th Century American Stools

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Aluminum

Pair of Herman Miller Stools
Pair of Herman Miller Stools
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Eames for Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stools
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Pair of Vintage Eames Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stools. This Eames chairs feature a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Eames Drafting Stools for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three swiveling stools by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1975. The stools
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage Herman Miller Walnut Time Life Stool Model C
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Eames Time Life stool in turned walnut. Produced by Herman Miller. Vintage production. In
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Eames Time-Life Walnut Stool by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This model 411 walnut stool is one of three designs which were originally created by Charles and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Vintage Herman Miller Time Life Stool
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning vintage stool that can also be used as a side table designed by Ray Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

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Walnut

Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid Century Walnut Time Life Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Herman Miller Eames 1970's Mid century walnut time life stool This stool measures: 13 wide x 13
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

1960s Eames Stool Model C by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Originally designed for the Time Life Building in New York City, the Eames stool model C is one of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Three Vintage Eames Time-Life Walnut Stools by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pawtucket, RI
manufactured by Herman Miller. Collection represents all three different stool designs created in 1961 for the
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

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Walnut

1 Midcentury Eames Herman Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Stool
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. (1) Vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass arm shell on a chrome H-base stool Herman Miller orange
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fiberglass, Walnut

Rosewood Black Leather Early 1960s Eames 671 Ottoman for Eames 670 Lounge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Oakland, CA
manufactured by Herman Miller. Great to use alone for occasional seating and as an accent or pair with the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Early Aluminum George Nelson Pedestal Swag Leg Stool
By George Nelson
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early example of a cast-aluminum swag leg pedestal stool designed by George Nelson for Herman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Charles & Ray Eames ; Time Life Stool
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ray Eames for Herman Miller , designed for the Time & Life building in New York , a vintage wooden
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Vintage 1960s American Stools

Original, Vintage, Drafting Stool
By Herman Miller
Located in Oakville, CT
Original. Herman Miller "Probst Perch" Drafting Stool.
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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Original, Vintage, Drafting Stool
Original, Vintage, Drafting Stool
H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Vanity and Bench Set
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
drawer fronts upholstered in original olive-brown textured leatherette. Retains Herman Miller Furniture
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller 1970
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
EAMES CHAIR BY HERMAN MILLER An original Eames lodge chair with rosewood shell model 670 and 671
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Action Office 1 Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Perch Stool by Herman Miller. Both pieces have been discontinued.
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20th Century American Desks

Eames Walnut Time-Life Stools by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highland, IN
A complete set of vintage walnut stools designed in 1960 by Charles and Ray Eames for the Time-Life
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Adjustable Height Drafting Stool, circa 1960
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Herman Miller adjustable height drafting stool. Excellent 1960s drafting stool
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Vintage 1960s American Industrial Stools

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson & Robert Probst Herman Miller Drafting Stool
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
& George Nelson for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions of the base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Charles and Ray Eames Walnut Time Life Stool for Herman Miller
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
produced by Herman Miller.  These functional pieces can be utilized as a stool or side table. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Time Life Stool C in Walnut
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Time Life stool C in walnut. 1970s from the original owner. In good vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Set of 4 Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Stools
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Antonio, TX
, almost black color that enhances any setting. These Eames for Herman Miller bar stools have some wear on
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Herman Miller Eames barstools. Vintage shells on newer bases. Shells in excels t vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel

Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
Four Herman Miller Eames Barstools
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Eames Herman Miller Architect Drafting Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. One vintage Eames Herman Miller architect drafting stool. This Eames chair features a drafting height
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Vintage Eames Herman Miller architect drafting stool This Eames chair features a drafting height base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

Alexander Girard Occasional Leather Stool, Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery appears to have been redone within the last 10 to 15 years. The base is in the original vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

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Aluminum

Eames Time Life Stool, Walnut Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
tops and bottoms are concave. Made by Herman Miller, this A Time Life stool is Circa 1970 and in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

1 Vintage Midcentury H Miller Eames Fiberglass Stool Walnut Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
influential architectural critic Esther McCoy. Soon production was taken over by Herman Miller, Inc., who
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fiberglass

Eames Time Life Stool “B” 1960s Vintage
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice walnut Eames time life stool for Herman Miller from the 1960s. Shows a little wear and scuffs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Charles Eames Time Life Walnut Stool Model 'A', circa 1965
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage Charles Eames Time Life walnut stool model 'A', circa 1965. Original condition with hand
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Walnut

Eames Time Life Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matched pair of vintage stools designed for the Time Life Building by Charles and Ray Eames for
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Vintage 1950s American Stools

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Wood

Eames Time Life Stools
Eames Time Life Stools
H 15 in Dm 13 in
Complete Vintage Set of Eames Time Life Stools 'ABC' in Walnut
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Iconic and complete set of walnut Time Life stools designed by Ray Eames for Herman Miller. These
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Vintage Early Eames for Herman Miller Walnut 'Time Life' Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 1950s example of the infamous Eames Time Life stool. Rounded top lip and beautiful patina. It
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Vintage Set of Three Eames Time Life Stools in Walnut
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Classic set of 3 Ray Eames Time Life stools for Herman Miller. Original design 1960.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

Vintage Bar Stools by Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Set of Four
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, DE
These bar stools made from brown Hopsack on a polyester shell standing on a bolted chromed column
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Stools

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Chrome

Vintage Time Life Walnut Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
A lathe-turned wood stool by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, circa 1950. Purchased
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Walnut

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Vintage Herman Miller Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage herman miller stool for your home. Each vintage herman miller stool for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage herman miller stool, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage herman miller stool, designed in the mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage herman miller stool over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Herman Miller Stool?

Prices for a vintage herman miller stool start at $1,012 and top out at $230,000 with the average selling for $2,250.

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.