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Mid-Century Modern Stools

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 4 Chrome Luis Sognot Style Cantilever Barstools
Set of 4 Chrome Luis Sognot Style Cantilever Barstools

Set of 4 Chrome Luis Sognot Style Cantilever Barstools

Located in Pasadena, TX

This set of 4 barstools are made in a style reminiscent of the Luis Sognot stool. They're made of tubular chrome plated steel and are cantilevered.

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Trio de tabourets en bois des années 60 70
Trio de tabourets en bois des années 60 70

Trio de tabourets en bois des années 60 70

Located in BESANÇON, FR

Suite de 3 tabourets vintage des années 60 70, en bois, dans un style montagne, rustique ou atelier, très bon état général avec patine du temps qui passe. Ref 230 448 Hauteur : 46 cm...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Stools, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and beige fabric stools or ottomans designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Restored and reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.5"W x 16.25"D S...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Counter Stools, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of cast brass and white fabric counter stools or barstools, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered at some point in recent history. Minor imperfections on m...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch & White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s
Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch & White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s

Mid-Century Vanity Stool in Birch & White Wool, Sope-Rahi, Sope Kaluste Oy 1950s

Located in Helsinki, FI

A beautiful light weight vanity stool manufactured named the Sope-Rahi (Sope stool) by Sope Kaluste Oy, one of the main furniture manufacturers in Finland during the mid 1900s. A per...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch

By Dimitri Omersa

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Leather Rhino by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch Has conquered many battles, comes with age and repairs with a lovely Patina. Front legs are slightly bent, nice to ...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME
Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural equilibrium of geometry, warmth and tactile refinement, this bespoke pair of stools reinterprets materiality with a soft, luminous nuance of natural wood and texture. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4
Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Montréal, QC

4 Arthur Umanoff bar stools in remarkable condition. Varnish is mostly intact and steel only has a few spots of rust. Ball bearing swivels need lubrication but are all functional. ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with B.V. Waxed Dark Brown Leather by FORME, Italy
Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with B.V. Waxed Dark Brown Leather by FORME, Italy

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with B.V. Waxed Dark Brown Leather by FORME, Italy

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies the perfect fusion of architectural rigor and sensual tactility. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometric,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern
Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool by Cassina, Mid-Century Modern

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Charlotte Perriand Berger Wood Stool For Cassina Stool model Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-61. Relaunched by Cassina in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Thi...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025
Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025

Pierre Chapo S31A Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France, 2025

By Pierre Chapo, Chapo Creation

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking three-legged stool is the Model S31, designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. It features a cross-legged base and a round seat, both crafted from solid elm wood. The stool can...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle
Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle

Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in an orchid colored curly boucle fabric. Orchid is a muted purple color. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana
60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

By Maurice Burke

Located in Leicester, GB

A gorgeous turquoise stool designed by Maurice Burke and manufactured by Arkana. Original wool upholstery. A gem. We can ship worldwide.

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools
Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools

Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A charming pair of mid-century elephant garden stools or side tables, finished in a vibrant emerald green ceramic glaze. Rich in color and beautifully detailed, the sculpted forms ca...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Rattan, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and rattan counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Overall Dimensions (i...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME
Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclé Ivory by FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies the perfect fusion of architectural rigor and sensual tactility. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometric,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy
Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Foldable Wood Pair of Camping Stools, 1960s, Italy Measurements : Height : 42,5 cm Seat: 30 cm - 30 cm Closed : 52 cm - 30.5 cm - 5 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wood

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Velvet

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship
Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This stool is crafted from Japanese chestnut wood by a Japanese carpenter who studied French stereotomy (L’art du Trait), a geometric drafting tradition passed down among French maso...

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2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angled Backs and Chrome Legs
Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angled Backs and Chrome Legs

Charlotte Perriand Style Wicker Bar Stools with Angled Backs and Chrome Legs

Charlotte Perriand style wicker bar stools by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohe Noordwolde. These stools have chrome legs with woven wicker seats and angled backrests. In original conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Mélange by FORME
Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Mélange by FORME

Sculptural Pair of Ash Wood Stools with Dedar Milano Bouclé Mélange by FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Conceived as a harmonious pair, these handcrafted stools celebrate the dialogue between material depth and sculptural clarity. The solid ashwood bases — architectural, grounded, and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Bouclé

Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s
Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eyecatching Scandinavian Style Beechwood Stool with Mustard Yellow Velvet Upholstery, 1950s New upholstery. This Mid-Century Modernist rectangular stool or small bench was handcrafte...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Scarabeo Blue Velvet Dedar Triangle Stool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in blue color. About the fabric: A jacquard velvet with a minute geometric motif traces a refined and iconi...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests
Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

Set of Three Bruno Rey for Dietiker Light Birch Bar Stools with Chrome Footrests

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 3 beech bar stools designed by Bruno Rey for Dietiker. Small backrests and round, chrome footrests. Historically, created from the most successful Swiss chair ever produced, 'the 3300 chair...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Counter Stools, Iron, Velvet, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four black-painted iron and blue velvet counter stools or bar stools designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to metal. Wear consistent with age and u...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels
27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Cherry with Wedged Through-Dowels

By James Loewen

Located in Goshen, IN

Trina is a classic stool for your kitchen counter. It's offered in oak or cherry and stands 27 inches high. Through-tenons are secured with wedges. The contoured seat offers comfo...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Pair of Benches, Dedar Dalie Papaveri Tulipani by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Bench inspired of 1960s style. The bench consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was design...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal
Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal

Set of Three Mid Century Swivel Bar Stools by Tropi- Cal

By Tropi-cal

Located in New York, NY

Set of three mid century swivel bar stools, made by Tropi-Cal. The stools feature angular woven wicker back rests, vinyl upholstered seat, mounted on wrought iron legs. All are ion v...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME
Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

Sculptural Black Ash Wood Stool with Premium G. A. Full-Grain Leather, FORME

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural study in contrast, material depth, and contemporary elegance, this handcrafted stool takes on an even more striking presence in its black-on-black edition. The solid as...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle
Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle

Mushroom Ottoman in Denim Boucle

Located in Fairfield, CA

A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a denim blue colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned sea...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Fabric

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960
Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

Green Pluff Italian Folding Stool Chair by G. Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1960

By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning "Pluff" folding stool chair in chrome and green colored polyurethane seat. The super rare and iconic "Pluff" was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli and prod...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Stools with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1960
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Stools with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1960

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Folding Stools with Sheepskin Upholstery, 1960

By Poul Hundevad

Located in Odense, DK

These folding stools are inspired by the Danish Mid-Century Modern tradition, associated with Poul Hundevad’s iconic “Guldhøjstolen” (model PH43). With their clean lines and function...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Wood, Beech

Italian BAR / COUNTER  STOOL BURGUNDY RED 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet
Italian BAR / COUNTER  STOOL BURGUNDY RED 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet

Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL BURGUNDY RED 50s 60s Style Iron / Brass / Velvet

Located in Landshut, BY

Italian DEEP BLUE VELVET BAR / COUNTER STOOL DEEP BLUE 1950s / 1960s style Lacquered iron / Solid brass / Velvet / Upholstered

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Brass, Iron

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s
Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

Pair of 20th Century Light Blue Velvet Pattern Stools, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velvet blue upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Bench Pouffe with Box, Green Boucle, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Contemporary Pouffe inspired of 1960s style. The pouffe consist of an upholstered part, a seat and box under the seat, characteristic of the 1960s style. Bench was designed by Vintola Studio...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Blue and White Velvet 20th Century Triangle Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s

Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture
Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture

Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture

By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in Las Vegas, NV

A beautiful mid century ram sheep sculpture, most likely of Scandinavian origin. These sheep sculptures are beloved for their whimsical wooly appearance. They make great conversatio...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wool, Hide

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools
Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

Rare Set of 5 1940s Alvar Aalto 60 Birch Nesting stools

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 5 Early Stool #60 designed by Alvar Aalto and produced in Sweden by Artek. During the war period Artek opened factories in neutral Sweden where supplies were still available...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

1950s Wire Frame Stools, Off-White and Gray Upholstery, Set of Two
1950s Wire Frame Stools, Off-White and Gray Upholstery, Set of Two

1950s Wire Frame Stools, Off-White and Gray Upholstery, Set of Two

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wire-framed stools from the 1950s demonstrate the era's approach to economical seating through minimal material use and straightforward construction. The continuous bent metal rod fr...

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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Wire

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy
Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy

Sculptural Ash Wood Stool with Dedar Milano Bouclè Champagne by FORME, Italy

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A sculptural ode to texture and proportion, this handcrafted stool embodies a refined balance between architectural rigor and tactile richness. Its solid ashwood base — bold, geometr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Bouclé

Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France

Pierre Chapo S31B Stool in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France

By Chapo Creation, Pierre Chapo

Located in The Hague, NL

This striking three-legged stool is the model S31 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1974. The cross legged base and round seat are in solid elm wood. This stool also (could work) works wel...

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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful leopard high-quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this stools also in another option of fabric and wood. Please check the last pictures with color samples.

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Erich Dickmann Bauhaus Stool, Rush & Solid Oak, 1940s, Germany
Erich Dickmann Bauhaus Stool, Rush & Solid Oak, 1940s, Germany

Erich Dickmann Bauhaus Stool, Rush & Solid Oak, 1940s, Germany

By Erich Dieckmann

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Elegant and minimalistic BAUHAUS stool with beautiful handcrafted details by Erich Dieckmann made in the 1940s. Made of solid oak and rush. Free DHL shipping    

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Oak

Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s
Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s

Danish Modern, Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Elm, Scandinavia, 1960s

Located in Odense, DK

A charming and decorative Scandinavian stool in solid elm, handcrafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s. This piece reflects the rustic elegance of Nordic folk design, with its ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

French Straw and Solid Wood Stool
French Straw and Solid Wood Stool

French Straw and Solid Wood Stool

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Midcentury French wooden stool with woven straw seat circa 1960s. in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Good original vintage condition with a nice patina.

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe
Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

Mini Heart Stool, Blue Velvet, Dark Wood, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Small stool called "Heart" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful velvet italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specificatio...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Italian Contemporary Creamy White Fabric, Brass and Bamboo Style Wood Stool
Italian Contemporary Creamy White Fabric, Brass and Bamboo Style Wood Stool

Italian Contemporary Creamy White Fabric, Brass and Bamboo Style Wood Stool

Located in Scandicci, Florence

Beautiful stool upholstered with creamy white fabric, designed and handcrafted by us with structure in solid wood, with brass trimmings. The legs represent a false bamboo. It is an o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chenille, Wood

Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s
Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Mini Butterfly Stool, Pink Fandango Jacquard, Dark Wood, Europe 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Small stool called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat in beautiful jacquard italian fabric. This stool can be customized to your specif...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Mid-Century Yellow Velvet Foot Stools, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll
Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll

Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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