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
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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
Pair of 20th Century Leopard Velvet Vintage Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. High-quality printed velvet - soft and very pleasant to the touch, vivid and natural colors - a beautiful, original pattern! The stools c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Historical Swiss German Art Deco Modern Production Swivel Stool Patinated Oak
By Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Historical Mid-Century Modern Swiss German Industrial swivel stool by Albert Stoll II for Giroflex Stoll, Switzerland. Ergonomic round dimpled oak seat si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Wooden and Straw Stools circa 1950/1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wooden and straw stools circa 1950/1960.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Straw, Wood
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Pair of Bar Stools Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Midcentury pair of bar stools in rattan and bamboo in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Alvar Aalto Stool for Artek, circa 1960
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Alvar Aalto, circa 1960.
Manufactured by Artek, (Finland)
Leather top, wood legs and structure.
In great original condition, with minor wear consistent with age an...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Paul McCobb for Directional X-Base Brass and Upholstered Stools or Ottomans
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern stools, benches, or ottomans
By Paul McCobb for Directional
USA, 1950s
Brass legs and stretchers, with upholstered seat.
Each measu...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Stool or Tabouret, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Rare pair of stools italian Designer Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Rare pair of Italian stools by Giuseppe Rivadossi from the 1970s. The stools are made entirely of wood. Its construction is a perfect interlocking of noble wood inserts. Great master...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Solid Wood and Leather Limantour Bar or Counter Stool by Luteca
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted stool in bar (28") or counter (24") height in solid wood with upholstered seat cushion. (COM)
Midcentury inspired shape with a contempor...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Apertura Barstools by Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early and rare pair of Aperture barstools in teak by Monterey, California, designer, architect, and artist Kipp Stewart for Summit Furniture.
Impr...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1950s Italian Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
Located in London, London
Pair of Stools by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova
A striking pair of stools designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, circa 1950s. Defined by their sculptural, X-shaped bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron with Maple and Raffia Bar Stools Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of Two bar stools with maple slatted seats, raffia backs on a hand welded iron frame, painted black. Seats swivel for comfort. Priced individually at 450 ea. Original plastic fee...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Tony Paul 'Attribution' Stool, Woven Wicker, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in High Point, NC
A stool, design attributed to Tony Paul. Features an interesting mix of rattan and finely carved solid wood.
Other designers of Minimalist stools of the period include Charlotte P...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron "Thierry" Oak Stools for Votre Maison, France 1950
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this 'Thierry' stool model, a piece of accent furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a room, and thi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Mid-century French low Shepard's stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French pouf showcases a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tri...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Stool S13A old version by Pierre Chapo in Elm, France, 1970's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This stool is a striking example of Pierre Chapo's craftsmanship, featuring the S13a model from the 1970s, made in France. Crafted from solid elm, the stool shows a timeless elegance...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Rattan and Metal
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jordi Vilanova Desk and Stool Set in Wood, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of desk and stool designed by Jordi Vilanova, circa 1960.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stools or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996.
The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
French Mid Century Wooden Pine "Sandoz" Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden pine "Sandoz" stool by Charlotte Perriand produced for Les Arcs in France, 1960s. In good original condition with nice patina. Stable.
Dimensions: H:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen with Sunbrella "Nairobi" acrylic upholstery seat making a striking black and white botanical fern pattern on the bark cloth fabric. The st...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Italian Upholstered Stools with Black and Gold Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage Italian stools from the mid 20th century, with round upholstered seats, black paint and gilt accents. Created in Italy during ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Bronzed Iron Stools / Benches after Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of stools / benches in bronzed wrought iron in the modern neoclassical taste expressed by Jean Michel Frank. The wrought iron frame is in the Classic X form and the apro...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo 'Sheriff' Barstool in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Rodrigues for ISA Bergamo, barstool, pine, leather, Italy, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues stands as one of the most iconic figures in Brazilian design, with a remarkable career that ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Pine
Aldo Bakker 'Triangle' Wood Stool or Side Table by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool or side table designed by Aldo Bakker in 1996.
The Dutch designer, Aldo Bakker, is known for his uncompromising approach to design. This is a perfect example of his work. Tr...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bar stools designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the 1960s. Each stool features a chrome-plated tubular metal frame and seats crafted f...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Mid-Century neoclassical style stools or tabouret. Sitting height. Painted and with great patina. Curule form.
No breaks or repairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Alvar Aalto Writing Table Model K81 in Birch, Artek 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rare Mid-Century Modern writing desk in full birch model K81 manufactured by Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas for Artek. The minimalist design of the table already designed in the 1...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
Walnut and Copper Wood High Stool with Custom Teal Felt Upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted solid wood construction, featuring true copper or brass rods. Made in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut, copper and teal felt upholstery.
Wood type is avai...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Copper, Brass
Stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet - France -1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Mid-century French low Shepard's stool designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. This rustic French pouf showcases a circular seat crafted from woven raffia/rattan, supported by tri...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical X-Frame Iron and Leather Stools Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical style X-frame benches in the style of Raymond Subes. These hand wrought iron stools / benches in the late French Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical taste have perfect form...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Finnish Designer, Stool, Pine, Finland, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Finland, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75"H x 11.75"W x 11.75"D
Seat Height (inches): 13.75"
All upholstered furniture can be reu...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Modern Scoop Stools by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Scoop stools by Steelcase. These stylish stools provide space saving while the durable polypropylene construction ensures many years of durability...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1980s Stool, Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell
Located in Neuss, NW
Postmodern stools by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell from the 1980s. High-quality plastic frame in black and white with the rare original seat cushion. The seat has been reupholst...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Synthetic, Plastic
SESC Stools by Lina Bo Bardi for SESC Pompeia, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
These SESC stools, designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz, and Marcelo Suzuki for the SESC Pompeia center in São Paulo, showcase the minimalist yet thoug...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Charlotte Perriand, Vintage Berger Stool High, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Vintage Berger Stool High - Circa 1950s - Provenance private residence Paris, France
The Berger high stool by Charlotte Perriand probably executed by R...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs and Stool in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs and Stool in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Jacaranda and leather
Style: Mid century, Brazil
Rare pair of...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
Round Lucite and chrome Vanity Stool
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a wonderful piece that came up at auction. It is a vanity stool with a velour-style cushion and a clear lucite cylindrical base and four castors. The cushion is in very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ultrasuede
Charlotte Perriand, Vintage Berger Stool, circa 1950s, Mahogany
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Vintage berger stool - circa 1950s - solid single slab mahogany top - provenance private residence Paris, France
The Berger stool, a timeless piece o...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-21-A Pair of High Stools / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
These items are raw and sturdy. Their rugged textures and bold lines define that radical character. Their presence is uncompromising and captivating. Sculptural qualities define the...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Teak
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Very rare set of 2 original Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil Modern mid-century bar/counter stools, manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, Brazil 1950s, made of beautifully inlaid striped Amendoim and Imbuia woods, on black lacquered iron frames with arched foot rails...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
El Cap Counterstool by Levi Christiansen x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The El Cap Barstool has a sturdy, detail-rich, hardwood frame topped with a channel tufted seat that resembles an ocean swell.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Two Design Stools Vitamin, Ikea, Nicholai Wiig-Hansen, Sweden, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Praha, CZ
marked
min seat height: 51 cm
max seat height: 71 cm.
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Counter Chair with Soft Havane Velvet and Brass footrest Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia counter chair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Small Woven Stool in the Manner of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A wonderful small woven stool in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
Andre Dupre Bauhaus Pouf Stool Chromed Steel and Black Rubber, Knoll 1950s
By Knoll, Andre Dupre
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century stool in chromed tubular steel and black knotted rubber cord. This stylish object was designed by Andre Dupre and produced by Knoll du...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Lc9 Stool by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched by Cassina in 1973/2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Charlotte Perriand and part of the LC collection by...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Midcentury Italian Iron Stool with Greek Key Embroidered Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Italian iron stool from the mid 20th century, with Greek Key embroidered cushion and scrolling accents. We currently have two available, priced and sold $3,750 each. Create...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Italian Bar Stools, Brass, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined pair of midcentury Italian bar stools, brass structure and original fabric. 1950s
A pair of organic stools of great executive q...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Petite Double Bench Banquette Attributed Maurizio Tempestini, circa 1940
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant petite long banquette attributed to Maurizio Tempestini, Italy circa 1940
Original yellow silk upholstery with French motive flower design, whi...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Hand Tufting Mushroom Wool Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s.
Beautiful and unique upholstery.
The stool is prepared in hand tufting technique.
Everything is hand made in Poland, Europe.
We used 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Wonderful Pair Milo Baughman Style Chrome X Base Bench Stools Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman chrome X base stools. We love the large scale size of these measuring 21" T x 23” W x 21" D. The tops were upholstered in white faux leather a few yea...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Lila Swift and Donald Monell Woven Leather and Iron Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chic Woven Leather and Iron Stools, designed by Lila Swift and Donald Monell Woven, American, circa 1950s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $1600 each or $2...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Restored 2-Strand Arch Base Rattan Bar Stools w/ Armrest, Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired 1950s rattan bar stools combines Mid-century Modernist styling with the warmth of Hawaiian aesthetics. Each stool is crafted with arche...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Turned chairs — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. The technique was carried on to the 20th century and was widespread in Europe as well, where craftsmen created durable pieces for various interiors and purposes.
These chairs were designed by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who originally created this pair of small carved chairs as ‘fireside’ chairs, hence the “chaises basses...
Category
1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta "Mezzadro" Stools 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Couple of italian midcentury modern design stools Mezzadro model ‘sprung metal seat’ designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta in 1957 with painted metal seat, chr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Light Beige Boucle Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted light boucle upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Alma Brown Solid Wood Bar Stool
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alma Bar Stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnoli Mid-Century Pouf, Ottoman in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pouf or ottoman fully made in curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. This incredible rare French Riviera style pouf was designed by the mastery of Tito Agnoli and produced by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Gray Bottega Counter Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
This leather-wrapped stool engineered for support and sophistication. The modern design creates a simple harmony. Lightly padded for added comfort, this stool is a beautiful addition...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of Alvar Aalto Stool X600 in Birch and Original Black Leather, Artek, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 3 beautiful model X600 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in the 1960s in Finland. Even though simple, these stools come with great quality and attention to detail. Th...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Birch
Le Corbusier LC14 Maison Du Brésil Wood Stool by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Designed by Le Corbusier in 1959 for the Maison du Brésil at the Cité Internation...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Erik Buch Bar Stools Model OD-61, O. D. Mobler, in Teak and Rosewood
By Erik Buch
Located in Dallas, TX
Danish industrial designer Erik Buch (pronounced Buck) was born in 1923 in Copenhagen. Buch used simple organic, smooth lines to craft distinctive mid-century modern designs. Like ma...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Teak
Set of 4 Rattan Stools. French. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This is a nice and rare set of 4 rattan 44stools. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan
Set of Two Giuseppe de Vivo Bar Stools in White Lacquered Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of two Giuseppe de Vivo bar stools was made in Italy in the 1950s. They are made exclusively of lacquered iron, which has a beautiful patina due to its age.
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Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Howard Meister, "The Kata Bench" Stool, Brushed Aluminum, USA, 1988
Located in High Point, NC
A brushed aluminum stool, mod. "The Kata Bench", designed and produced by Howard Meister, United States, 1988.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Charlotte Perriand, Stool Méribel, Circa 1960, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hasselt, VLI
The Méribel Stool is a part of Charlotte Perriand's design legacy, associated with her work on the Hôtel le Doron in Méribel during the 1950s. As part of the interior design of this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Straw
Charlotte Perriand Set Of Two Mexique Stool and Table Outdoor For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Set Of Two Mexique Stool and Table Outdoor For Cassina
Cassina interprets the Mexique designer tables and stools by Charlotte Perriand in new versions, for outdoor living enjoyment at its best. With materials and finishes suited to outdoor use that maintain the same harmony and purity of line that distinguish the entire collection.
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en forme libre” series of tables in 1938 and devised Mexique in 1952 for the students’ rooms in the Maison du Mexique at the Cité Universitaire Internationale in Paris.
The iconic triangular shape with bevelled edges - designed to make the best use of the space - is the unmistakable feature of the seat of the Mexique Outdoor design stool, as well; The bar table can be paired with the design stool from the same family.
TOP
In okoume plywood, matte lacquer finish in various colours.
BASE
In stainless steel, matte black powder-coat finish.
FEET
In black plastic
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en forme libre” series of tables in 1938 and devised Mexique in 1952 for the students’ rooms in the Maison du Mexique at the Cité Universitaire Internationale in Paris.
Re-edited by Cassina for the first time in 2014, it gave rise to a collection that includes several iterations, all while staying true to the original designs. Now, working closely with Pernette Perriand-Barsac, daughter and sole heir of Charlotte Perriand, Cassina introduces the Mexique tables and stools in new versions for en plein air enjoyment to the max.
The iconic triangular shape with bevelled edges - originally designed to make the best use of the available space - remains the unmistakable trait in the Mexique Outdoor line, launched this year as a low table, dining table and high table with matching stool, available in two heights. New materials available in fresh, novel finishes and colours differentiate and emphasize the elegant design of this family. For all of the pieces in the series, Okoume wood, ideal for outdoor use, comes with matt lacquer finish in the following colours: marron glacé, China red, comfort, petroleum, light grey, sage green, a new shade of blue and Capri blue; the low tables also come with glossy glazed ceramic finish in the following shades: mossy green, basalt grey and light grey, while a natural teak seat is also available for the stools.
Thanks to this vast and varied product range, it is possible to mix and match the various styles to create dynamic, free-form arrangements in absolute Charlotte Perriand spirit.
As is true of all the works in the Cassina I Maestri Collection, each piece is authenticated by the Cassina logo, Charlotte Perriand’s signature and by a serial number that corresponds to the data on its ID card.
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About The Designer:
Charlotte Perriand full membership of that avant-garde cultural movement which, from the first decades of the twentieth century, brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity towards everyday life. In this context, her specific contribution focuses on interior composition, conceived as creating a new way of living, still today at the heart of contemporary lifestyle.In the sphere of twentieth century furnishing history, the advent of modernity made possible the entrepreneurial audacity of this true reformer of interior design. At the beginning of her professional career she was acclaimed by critics for her Bar under the roof, exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in 1927 and constructed entirely in nickel-plated copper and anodized aluminium. In the same year, when she was just twenty-four years old, she began a decade-long collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, at the famous design studios at 35, rue de Sèvres in Paris.Her presence in the Le Corbusier studio is visible in all the furnishings designed with him and with Pierre Jeanneret: and so Charlotte Perriand becomes a cornerstone in the reformation project promoted by the architect, adding a distinct dimension of humaneness to the often cold rationalism of Le Corbusier. In her creations she manages to animate the fundamental substance of daily life with new aesthetic values: in particular her talent and intuition in the discovery and use of new materials manifest themselves to their full extent.The ten-year long collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, and her Japanese experience, represent periods of intense creative effervescence in the life of the artist. During her long stay in the Far East (‘40-‘46), she reveals her artistic talent to the full, through a reinterpretation of the reality of life to echo both tradition and modernity. By way of example, worthy of mention are the furnishings produced using traditional bamboo processing techniques, capable of enhancing the new forms already experimented using steel-tubing.After her work as a professional, she concentrates on a series of original and balanced productions, commissioned by top-level authorities and leading companies of the calibre of Air France, and by a number of foreign organizations, authenticating the fame she had by now gained on the international scene.The distinguishing factor of Charlotte Perriand’s personality is a sincere loyalty to the principles of humane and innovative rationalism, preserved intact in her projects, on which she worked with such passion, also in readiness for their revival in the “Cassina I Maestri” collection.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Style Bronze Ottoman or Stool with Leather Top, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern style ottomans or Stools. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, featuring a richly patinated, hand-hammered bronze base that radiates an antique elegance.
Topped with sumptuous dark brown leather cushions, these stools offer a refined contrast between supple upholstery and the robust metallic structure. The deep, moody tone of the leather enhances their sophisticated appeal, ensuring both comfort and durability.
Versatile in function, these exquisite pieces can seamlessly transition from plush seating to stylish side tables or, when placed together, serve as a striking centerpiece. With their sculptural form and artisanal quality, these stools embody the perfect marriage of modernist refinement and timeless allure. The MCM stools...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
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Three Minimalistic String Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Measures: Seat diameter 37cm, foot diameter 40cm, seat height 92cm. Distance between seat and footrest 60cm.
The upholstery fabrics have slight signs of wear and could do with a new...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Traditional Wooden Carved African Elephant Stool by the Ashanti Tribe Ghana
Located in Den Haag, NL
Authentic African carved wooden elephant stool. Originates from the Ashanti Tribe of Ghana. It is of traditional form with the elephant stood on ...
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1930s Ghanaian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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