What is the most comfortable bar stool?

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.

What is the height of a bar stool?

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.

Why is it called a bar stool?

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.

Are bar stools taller than counter stools?

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.

What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?

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.

Are saddle bar stools comfortable?

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.

What are the two bar stool heights?

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.

How tall should counter and bar stools be?

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.

What are counter height bar stools?

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.

What is the best wood for bar stools?

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.

Are rattan bar stools comfortable?

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.

How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?

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.

Wire Bar Stool

Platner Style Stool

Weinberg Wire

Arthur Umanoff Chrome

Bertoia Seat Pads

1970s Chrome Stools

Harry Bertoia Bar

Mid Century Wire Chairs

Mid Century Counter Stool

Outdoor Victorian Style Wire Bar Stools

$350 / item

H 35.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

Outdoor Victorian Style Wire Bar Stools

Located in Queens, NY

4 Outdoor Victorian-style (19/20th Century) painted wire low back bar stools (PRICED EACH; 3 white, 1 black) Paint is distressed.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stools

Materials

Paint

Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool

$650

H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Frederick Weinberg Style Modernist Wire Bar Stool

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

$994 / set

H 42.52 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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 good condition Dimensions: Height: 108cm Width x depth: 46cm Seat height: 78cm Ref...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

$1,000 / item

H 39 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

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.

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

$2,200 / set

H 41 in W 21.25 in D 19 in

2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools with Leather Pads with Chrome Frames

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Bertoia Stools, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the 2010s. Their design consists of a welded...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad

$900 / item

H 45.25 in W 18.75 in D 22 in

2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames wire shell stool, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Arthur Umanoff for Shells Wire Pedestal & Black Leather Bar Stool

$3,800

H 29 in W 19.75 in D 19.75 in

Arthur Umanoff for Shells Wire Pedestal & Black Leather Bar Stool

By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Queens, NY

"Mid-Century American (1960s) chrome wire bar stool in a conical, space-age geometric op art design with black patent leather seat cushion.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells Bar Stools, Pair

$5,500 / set

H 30 in Dm 17 in

Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells Bar Stools, Pair

By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Arthur Umanoff (American, 1923-1985) for Contemporary Shells Bar Stools, boucle upholstered seats on wire pedestal frames. 30" H x 17" Diameter.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Wire

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

$11,800 / set

H 30 in Dm 17 in

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

By Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Astoria, NY

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff (American, 1923-1985) for Contemporary Shells Bar Stools, boucle upholstered seats on chromed wire pedestal frames. 30" H x 17" Diameter.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

$1,685 / item

H 44 in W 21 in D 22 in

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.

By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia

Located in Kansas City, MO

You can buy these in any quantity up to six. The Iuta bar stools are a B&B Italia icon. The seat is a molded technical wire mesh shell in white with a profiled aluminum edging and ch...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wire

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool

$595

H 39 in W 21 in D 23 in

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very tight and sturdy, will make a goo...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Set of 3 Bar Stools - Harry Bertoia

Unavailable

H 42.92 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in

Set of 3 Bar Stools - Harry Bertoia

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Vintage metal wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia. The Bertoia Barstool is part of Harry Bertoia's iconic 1952 wire collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set Architectural 'Kreuzschwinger' Bar Stools by till Behrens for Schlubach 1983

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H 39.38 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in

Set Architectural 'Kreuzschwinger' Bar Stools by till Behrens for Schlubach 1983

By Till Behrens, Schlubach

Located in Westmaas, NL

These steel wire bar stools are designed by German Architect Till Behrens during the 1950s.

Category

Late 20th Century German Minimalist Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Pair of Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

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H 40.5 in W 21 in L 40.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Pair of Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an industrial style, pair of chrome wire bar stools, with red seats, by Knoll, circa the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Set of 8 Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

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H 40.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Set of 8 Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous set of eight chrome wire bar stools, with red seats, by Knoll, circa the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Set of 4 Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

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H 40.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Authentic Knoll Set of 4 Chrome Metal Wire Bar Stools, 1970s

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a phenomenal set of four chrome wire bar stools, with red seats, by Knoll, circa the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

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H 39 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

Modern Bertoia For Knoll Wire Bar Stool

By Knoll

Located in Toledo, OH

Bertoia for Knoll wire chrome plated bar stool. Two are available.

Category

20th Century North American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Modernist Wire Bar Stools

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H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Set of Three Modernist Wire Bar Stools

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of three modernist bar stools with a slender profile in bent, powder-coated metal.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

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H 42.52 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage pstmodern bar stools with a white metal frame and grey skai seats. 1980s - Italy Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 108cm Width x depth: 46cm Seat height: 78cm Ref....

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chrome Wire Bar Stools, 1980s, Set of 4

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H 20.48 in W 18.9 in L 20.48 in

Vintage Chrome Wire Bar Stools, 1980s, Set of 4

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Striking and very well designed chrome wire barstools in the style of Till Behrens. Elegantly bent metal frames with chromed metal wire seats and backrests. The stools are time...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Stools

Materials

Chrome

Wire Bar Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s

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H 41.93 in W 21.07 in D 22.45 in

Wire Bar Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Inc, 1970s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in bruxelles, BE

Black metal stool. Seat height 77cm. Wear due to time and age of the stool.

Category

Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Retro Wire Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia Vintage, 1960s

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H 35.83 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Set of Four Retro Wire Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia Vintage, 1960s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in London, GB

A very stylish set of four vintage bar stools, these were designed by Harry Bertoia, they date from circa 1960s-1970s. The condition is excellent for their age, with only some minor ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Harry Bertoia Bar stools , 1980s

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H 42.52 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Harry Bertoia Bar stools , 1980s

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Vintage metal wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wire Barstools by Charles and Ray Eames, Chrome with Black Leather Pads

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H 44.5 in W 18.75 in D 19.5 in

Pair of Wire Barstools by Charles and Ray Eames, Chrome with Black Leather Pads

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Kansas City, MO

Two wire bar stools designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Modern Wire and Brass Bar Stools

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H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Wire and Brass Bar Stools

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing pair of Mid-Century Modern bar or counter stools. Right out of the Jetsons, Classic sculptural brass Bertoia like design seats. As well as giometric iron base design with ele...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Dirk Van Sliedregt Attributed Rattan Wire Leg Bar Stool

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H 30 in W 15.5 in D 18.25 in

Dirk Van Sliedregt Attributed Rattan Wire Leg Bar Stool

By Dirk Van Sliedregt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Woven rattan seat with black metal hairpin leg. Good original condition with visible signs of wear consistent with its age and usage. A set of 3 also available listed separately LU92...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Warren Platner Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome Wire Frame Bar Stools

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H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19 in

Pair of Warren Platner Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome Wire Frame Bar Stools

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of vintage warren platner style Mid-Century Modern chrome wire frame bar stools. Item features chrome metal frames, white vinyl seats, clean modernist lines, great style and for...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Modern Chrome Wire Bar or Counter Stools c. 1960s

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H 29 in Dm 20 in

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Modern Chrome Wire Bar or Counter Stools c. 1960s

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of Four Arthur Umanoff Modern Chrome Wire Bar or Counter Stools c. 1960s Set of Four Platner Style Modern chrome wire bar or counter stools c. 1960s Striking set of conical, spac...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Platner Style Upholstered Bar Stools

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H 29.75 in Dm 19.75 in

Pair of Platner Style Upholstered Bar Stools

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair newly upholstered wire framed chrome bar stools in the manner of Warren Platner.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Stools

Materials

Chrome

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

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H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.75 in

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

By Adriaan Dekker, Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly powder coated black enameled wire vanity stool or outdoor chair by Braakman and Dekker.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

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H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.75 in

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

By Adriaan Dekker, Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White enameled wire vanity stool or outdoor chair by Braakman and Dekker. Original condition with visible signs of wear and loss to enamel and some surface rust.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

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H 22 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in

Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stool

By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White enameled wire vanity stool or outdoor chair by Braakman and Dekker. In good original condition with some wear to enamel consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stools

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H 21.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Pair of Cees Braakman and A. Dekker Wire Vanity Stools

By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White enameled metal wire vanity stool or outdoor chair by Braakman and Dekker. Sold as set.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll in Acid Velvet Suede

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H 16.93 in Dm 24.81 in

Wire Stool by Warren Platner for Knoll in Acid Velvet Suede

By Warren Platner

Located in Utrecht, NL

Nickel finished steel rods with upholstery in an extraordinary and custom order Acid yellow Suede by 'Spinneybeck'. Matching tall lounge chair also available. Check our inventory.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Stool by Warren Platner, 1970s

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H 15.75 in Dm 26.78 in

Stool by Warren Platner, 1970s

Located in London, England

For Knoll, metal wire support, re-upholstered cream leather cushsion

Category

Vintage 1970s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wire

John Risley Chair

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H 56 in W 18 in D 18 in

John Risley Chair

By John Risley

Located in San Diego, CA

Figural female form wire chair or bar stool designed by John Risley.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modernist Set of 3 Bertoia Style Chrome Wire Bar Stools w Vinyl Pads Seats

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H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

Modernist Set of 3 Bertoia Style Chrome Wire Bar Stools w Vinyl Pads Seats

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a wonderful set of three, chrome wire bar stools, with original vinyl seats, In the style of Harry Bertoia.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools by Knoll International

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H 39 in W 21 in D 19 in

Set of Harry Bertoia Wire Bar Stools by Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish set of four Mid-Century bar stools as designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Mid-Century Modern Black Wire Bar Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

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H 41.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Wire Bar Stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. It features a black powder coat frame with blue suede seat cushion. Manufacturer stamp on frame.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Bar Stools

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H 41.25 in W 22 in D 22 in

Set of Five Mid-Century Modern Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Bar Stools

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic and authentic set of five barstools designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. These consist of heavy heavy chrome plated frames with tan covers. Signed twice with pa...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wire Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

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H 42.13 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Wire Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Doornspijk, NL

The wire bar stool by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International truly is a design icon.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Stools

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H 41 in W 22 in D 22 in

Harry Bertoia for Knoll Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chrome Bar Stools

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Original modern chrome wire bar stools in excellent condition. Made by Knoll International in the US, circa 1970-1980.

Category

Late 20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Classic Set of 3 Modernist Bar/ counter Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

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H 39 in W 21 in D 15 in

Classic Set of 3 Modernist Bar/ counter Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

3 Vintage metal wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia. //Priced per chair // The Bertoia Barstool is part of Bertoia's iconic 1952 wire collection.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Wire and Bamboo Bar Stools by Rohe Noordwolde

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H 30.13 in Dm 16 in

Pair of Wire and Bamboo Bar Stools by Rohe Noordwolde

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Rohe Noordwolde black enameled wire frames with bent bamboo footrest and seat. In original condition with some wear to bamboo and enamel consistent with age and use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Vintage Warren Platner Style Wire-Frame Chrome Bar Stools

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H 29 in Dm 14 in

Pair of Vintage Warren Platner Style Wire-Frame Chrome Bar Stools

By Warren Platner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very rare pair of heavy vintage wire frame chrome bar stools by Contemporary Shells Inc., of NY in the manner of Warren Platner.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Frederick Weiberg Mid-Century Modern Wire Base Round Seat Bar Stool, circa 1970s

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H 30 in Dm 15 in

Frederick Weiberg Mid-Century Modern Wire Base Round Seat Bar Stool, circa 1970s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Frederick Weiberg Mid-Century Modern wire base round seat bar stool, circa 1970s.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wire Form Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern

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H 39 in W 22 in D 21 in

4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Wire Form Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International wire form counter height bar stools. Features brown leather seat and back.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Bar Stools by Frederic Weinberg ca. 1950s

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H 29 in Dm 18.5 in

Set of Four Bar Stools by Frederic Weinberg ca. 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Peabody, MA

Set of four classic lacquered wire work bar stools by Frederic Weinberg, ca. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Rush Seat Wire Bases Bar Stools circa 1970s Near Mint!

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H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff Rush Seat Wire Bases Bar Stools circa 1970s Near Mint!

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Arthur Umanoff rush seat wire bases bar stools circa 1970s near mint!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bar and Stools by Frederick Weinberg

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H 40 in W 48 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Bar and Stools by Frederick Weinberg

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Buffalo, NY

Perforated turquoise wood panel front, brass and iron.. Original wire iron bar stools.. newly reupholstered tops.. wonderful white pebbled leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collecti...

Materials

Iron

Set of Five Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Wire Bar Stools

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H 38.75 in W 21 in D 22.25 in

Set of Five Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Wire Bar Stools

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of five iconic chrome wire bar stools designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Bar Stool, in Orange by Bend Goods

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H 44 in W 18 in L 44 in

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Bar Stool, in Orange by Bend Goods

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

The Lucy bar stool elevates the bar experience. Stunning in a commercial setting or as an accent to a home bar, this Mid-Century Modern inspired wire bar stool is durable and customi...

Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal, Iron

4 Wire Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

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H 43.31 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in

4 Wire Bar Stools by Harry Bertoia for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Alton, GB

Harry Bertoia's 1952 experiment was bending metal rods into art pieces and just so happened to produced a admired collection of seating, one of which was this wire style barstool. Fo...

Category

20th Century Stools

Materials

Chrome

Unique Metal Wire Bar Stools Pair in the Style of Arthur Umanoff

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H 33 in W 19.5 in D 16 in

Unique Metal Wire Bar Stools Pair in the Style of Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in St. Louis, MO

Fantastic pair of metal wire stools very similar to a Tony Paul or Arthur Umanoff style. There is no attribution that I have discovered. These are solid and nice with no sign of ever...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Wire Wrapped Bar Stools

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H 36 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in

Set of 4 Wire Wrapped Bar Stools

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of 4 Nylon Coated Wire Wrapped Bar Stools, these four Mid Century Modern tall chairs are well made and sturdy,Frame Clearance 24.75" we provide rentals for stylists, photo shoots...

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20th Century American Stools

Loom Italia 'Club" Bar Stool

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H 30 in W 19 in D 19 in

Loom Italia 'Club" Bar Stool

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Extremely comfortable Woven Wire (not wicker) bar stool. Stainless steel wire wrapped in fiber paper, solid steam bent beech frames.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools

A Pair of Round Black Wire Cage Stools with Tibetan Lamb

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H 15.5 in Dm 21 in

A Pair of Round Black Wire Cage Stools with Tibetan Lamb

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Wire Bar Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wire bar stool for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and chrome, every wire bar stool was constructed with great care. There are 21 variations of the antique or vintage wire bar stool you’re looking for, while we also have 11 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wire bar stool, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each wire bar stool bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made wire bar stool has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bend Goods, Knoll and Adriaan Dekker are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wire Bar Stool?

The average selling price for a wire bar stool at 1stDibs is $650, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

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 Wire Bar Stool

What is the most comfortable bar stool?
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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.
What is the height of a bar stool?
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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.
Why is it called a bar stool?
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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.
Are bar stools taller than counter stools?
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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.
What is the difference between bar stools and counter stools?
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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.
Are saddle bar stools comfortable?
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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.
What are the two bar stool heights?
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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.
How tall should counter and bar stools be?
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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.
What are counter height bar stools?
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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.
What is the best wood for bar stools?
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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.
Are rattan bar stools comfortable?
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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.
How do I identify Marcel Breuer bar stools?
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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.

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