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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,311 / item

Bench in Dedar Lilaz Fabric, 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

Italian Mid Century Modern Sculptural Graphic Walnut & Taupe Mohair Bench

$7,475

Italian Mid Century Modern Sculptural Graphic Walnut & Taupe Mohair Bench

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid Century Modern walnut and taupe bench was realized in Italian, circa 1950. It features a sculptural high gloss walnut base composed of two adjoining inverse arch "v ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 3 Cleo Baldon “Terra” Bar Stools, 1970s Architectural Iron & Sheepskin

$5,950 / set

Set of 3 Cleo Baldon “Terra” Bar Stools, 1970s Architectural Iron & Sheepskin

By Cleo Baldon, Terra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sculptural and architecturally refined set of three “Terra” bar stools designed and manufactured in the 1970s by Cleo Baldon. These stools exemplify Baldon’s signature balance of s...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Brutalist Bar Stools in Dark Wood

$975 / item

Brutalist Bar Stools in Dark Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Barstools, stained beech, lacquered steel, Europe, 1970s Seventies Brutalist-inspired bar stools that exhibit a distinctive, sculptural approach with a brutalist touch to seating de...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Krogenæs Møbler, Stool, Pine, Velvet, Norway, 1960s

$2,600

Krogenæs Møbler, Stool, Pine, Velvet, Norway, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and green velvet stool or small bench designed and produced by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, 1960s. Minimal signs of wear. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensions ...

Category

1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Pine

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Stools in Wood

$975 / item

Pierre Gautier-Delaye Stools in Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Gautier-Delaye, stools, beech, France, 1960s This subtle and modest design is executed in stained beechwood. The seating area is divided into two organically shaped slats and...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

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

$1,609 / set

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

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair Grape-vine Roots Bar Stools . A pair of rustic art high stools made from branches of antique vine wood that is especially old, and thick, with dramatic expressive character an...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Friso Kramer Adjustable Height Drafting Stool, Blonde Plywood

$595

Mid-Century Friso Kramer Adjustable Height Drafting Stool, Blonde Plywood

By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Backless drafting stool designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel features blonde plywood seat mounted on enameled metal pedestal base. Height adjusts from 16 to 23 inches via or...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

$8,750 / set

Mid-century Bar Stools in Pine and Soft Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, pine, fabric, Europe, 1960s This striking set of European bar stools from the 1960s is a beautiful example of robust, honest craftsmanship. Executed in solid pine, the s...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Pine

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Stool, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

$1,900

A. Brandt Ranch Oak, Stool, Fabric, Oak, USA, 1950s

By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture

Located in High Point, NC

A oak and green fabric stool or ottoman produced by A. Brandt Ranch Oak, USA, c. 1950s. Wear to vintage fabric consistent with age and use. Minimal wear to wood frame. Overall Dim...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Cleo Baldon Barstools for Terra, Los Angeles – Iron, Oak & Leather

$2,800

Mid Century Cleo Baldon Barstools for Terra, Los Angeles – Iron, Oak & Leather

Located in Chino Hills, CA

As shown, each stool features a beautifully aged patinated iron frame with a striking geometric X-base, complemented by warm oak stretchers and rich saddle-toned leather upholstery. ...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Designer, Stool, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

$4,200

French Designer, Stool, Metal, Fabric, France, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A floral-printed pink fabric and black-lacquered metal stool designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Losses to black lacquer as illustrated. V...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

$700

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

French Cafe Stools in Cane and Wood

$550

French Cafe Stools in Cane and Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stools, beech, cane, France, 1950s A beautiful set of stools originally used for a French café around the fifties. The seats are covered with octagonal mesh cane webbing, a materia...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Beech

Mid-century Rush, Iron Bar Stools by French Designer Roger Coster, Seat 28" High

$1,600 / set

Mid-century Rush, Iron Bar Stools by French Designer Roger Coster, Seat 28" High

Located in Miami, FL

Mid-century Rush, Iron Bar Stools by French Designer Roger Coster, Seat 28" High Offered for sale is a pair of bar height stools by the French designer Roger Coster with wrought ir...

Category

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Stools or Side Tables in Solid Pine and Sheepskin

$1,950 / item

Italian Stools or Side Tables in Solid Pine and Sheepskin

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stools, pine, sheepskin, Italy, 1960s Charming set of stools made in Italy during the 1960s. Constructed from solid pine wood, these pieces showcase simplicity and pure design, emph...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

René Drouet Gilt Stool Resting on Tapered Legs, Spherical Feet, France, 1940's

$5,200

René Drouet Gilt Stool Resting on Tapered Legs, Spherical Feet, France, 1940's

By René Drouet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Attrib. To René Drouet, a part gilt and upholstered Stool resting on tapered legs with spherical feet, France, c 1940’s H: 17.5 D: 13.25 W: 21.5 in. Very heavy solid construction

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Barstools in Stained Walnut and Red Leatherette

$1,750 / item

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Barstools in Stained Walnut and Red Leatherette

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, bar stools, model '112', walnut, leatherette, Italy, 1959 These barstools, model 112, were first created for the Stork Club restaurant in Milan. Th...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells Stools, 4

$11,800 / set

Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells Stools, 4

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. Provenance: Fro...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome, Wire

Bauche Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, Set of 6

$12,875 / set

Bauche Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1960, Set of 6

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of six Bauche No.19 lounge chairs, designed by Charlotte Perriand and produced by Steph Simon in the 1950s. This model reflects Perriand's interest in natural materials and esse...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Ash

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

$4,400 / set

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

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

$775 / item

Sturdy Mid-century Bar Stools in Solid Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Bar stools, beech, metal, Europe, 1960s A set of sturdy bar stools made in Europe in the 1960s. Crafted from solid beech, these stools feature a sturdy construction and a timeless d...

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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Rare Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo 'Sheriff' Stools in Solid Pine

$4,400 / item

Rare Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo 'Sheriff' Stools in Solid Pine

By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, stools, pine, leather, Italy, 1960s Sergio Rodrigues stands as one of the most iconic figures in Brazilian design, with a remarkable career that sp...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Pine, Leather

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff swivel stools - set of 4

$975 / set

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. ...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Emerald Green Glazed Garden Stools

$2,795 / set

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...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

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

$4,400 / set

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

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak

$2,622 / set

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of Four Rustic French Mid-Century Modern Counter Bar Stools in Solid Oak with Rush seats.

Category

1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

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

$953 / item

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

Materials

Velvet

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

$834 / set

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

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

$925

Red lacquered wood and rush stools, 1970s mid-century modern

Located in San Francisco, US

This charming French stool from the 1970s showcases the era’s dedication to functional beauty through its rich burgundy wood frame and hand-woven rush seat. The warm reddish-brown wo...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Wood, Lacquer

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

$929

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

Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$4,400 / set

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...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery

$285

French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...

Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Guillerme et Chambron Set of Two Solid Oak Stools, France, 1960s

$3,385 / set

Guillerme et Chambron Set of Two Solid Oak Stools, France, 1960s

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare set of two stools by the iconic French designer duo Guillerme et Chambron, crafted in solid oak in the 1960s. These stools are a perfect example of the designers’ mastery of f...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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

$215 / item

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Cherry

Wharton Esherick Three-Legged Stool in Cottonwood

$16,400

Wharton Esherick Three-Legged Stool in Cottonwood

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wharton Esherick, stool, cottonwood, hickory, United States, 1954 This beautiful three-legged stool is a striking example of American designer Wharton Esherick’s oeuvre. The resurge...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hickory

American Mid Century Wrought Iron Oak Swivel Bar Stools by Cleo Baldon, 5 Avail

$975 / item

American Mid Century Wrought Iron Oak Swivel Bar Stools by Cleo Baldon, 5 Avail

By Cleo Baldon

Located in San Diego, CA

Very rare swivel bar stool by female American architect, Cleo Baldon for Inca California circa 1970s. In excellent condition with minimal use. Original naugahyde, powder-coated frame...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

$1,788 / item

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

Pierre Chapo 'S01' Stools in Solid Elm

$2,750 / item

Pierre Chapo 'S01' Stools in Solid Elm

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, stools, model 'S01A', solid elm, France, design 1962 This set of modernized farm stools have a robust and rustic character and showcases the characteristics of Pierre ...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Elm

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

$265 / item

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in White Oak 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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stool, Europe, 1960s

$429 / item

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

$1,160

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

1/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOL, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

$2,861 / item

1/3 MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST tripod STOOL, by PIERRE FAUCHEUX, France 1950

By Pierre Faucheux, Charlotte Perriand

Located in PARIS, FR

One singular and charming (of a set of 3, 2 other pieces being on sale as a pair in our other sales) single tripod stool, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, sol...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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

$3,695 / set

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

2/4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN STOOLS in RECONSTRUCTION Style, France 1950

$2,861

2/4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN STOOLS in RECONSTRUCTION Style, France 1950

By Marcel Gascoin, Jean Prouvé, Le Corbusier

Located in PARIS, FR

An interesting pair (from a set of 4 pieces) Modern stools, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, Free Form, architectural "Compas" wood structures with slightly round and b...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mushroom Ottoman in Orchid Boucle

$375 / item

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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

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

$495 / item

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

By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Charlotte Perriand, Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

$2,026 / item

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

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

$2,100 / set

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

By Dietiker, Bruno Rey

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

$6,400

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...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

$2,400 / set

A Pair of Swiveling Stools by Ritts Co. Los Angeles

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A chic and architecturally refined pair of stools by Ritts Co., embodying the effortless California modernism for which the firm is known. The sculptural black metal frames are elega...

Category

1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Copper, Iron

Scandinavian Modern Wood Stool with Yellow Chenille Seat, 1950s

$1,502Sale Price|20% Off

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

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

$215 / item

27-Inch Trina 3-Legged Stool in Red Oak 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...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Japanese chestnut wood Stool Inspired by French Stereotomy Craftsmanship

$894 / item

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

Original Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s Solid Brass rosé Velvet upholstered

$1,168

Original Italian BAR / COUNTER STOOL 1950s Solid Brass rosé Velvet upholstered

Located in Landshut, BY

The stool is of Italian origin and was produced in the 1950s. It is composed of solid brass, velvet, and new upholstery. The new upholstery consists of high-quality foam and is co...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

$717 / set

Set of Two Blue 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 blue color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, charac...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

$3,600Sale Price|40% Off

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

Materials

Birch, Bentwood, Plywood, Lacquer

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather

$2,850 / set

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Fabiaan Van Severen, set of three bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997...

Category

1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Danish Teak Stool 1950s

$590

Danish Teak Stool 1950s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Danish Teak Stool 1950s

Category

1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

60's Tulip Chair Stool by Maurice Burke for Arkana

$478

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.

Category

1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-century Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.

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