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 legendary 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.
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
Number in Set: Set of 12 or more
Set Basurto 01 High Stools - Contemporary Wooden and Fabric
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Tribute solid oak and walnut side table or stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Indulge in the beauty of simplicity with our exquisite Tribute Stool. Handcrafted with care from high-quality solid wood, this stunning piece is a nod to the incredible Charlotte Per...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pebble Stool Type 01, Charcoal Black Wood Finishing
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Mustard Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pebble Stool Type 02, Rough Black Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Counter Chair Alma with Blue Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness pair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Leather Elysian Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elysian barstool is a modern take on the classic stool. Available to order in counter height.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
TH Brown Danish Bar Stool in Dark Ash - Australian Iconic Designer Piece
Located in Adelaide, SA
The TH Brown Danish bar stool was designed by Peter Brown and first manufactured from early 1960, and remains an iconic, timeless Australian design masterpiec...
Category
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Ash
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Bar Chair Alma with Green Velvet, Walnut and Brass
In a piece that combines classic and modern aesthetics we can find a certain harmonic gracefulness paired ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Natural Oak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in natural oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pebble Stool Type 01, Natural Light Acacia Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A three-legged wooden stool that looks like the arrangement of rock to form a structure. This work was born from the skill and instinct of a master craftsman where designers give the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Basurto 03 Contemporary Wooden Stool with Leather details
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Petite Moreno Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Petite Moreno ottoman features a round solid wood base with four cylindrical legs and an upholstered top. Available in American walnut or white oak.
The Lawson-Fenning Collec...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Moreno Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno barstool sits low with Italian inspired arms and incised details on a solid walnut or oak base. Available to order in counter height.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is de...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Stools, II
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman with ebonized mahogany, with an X stretcher form, boxed upholstered seat, and brass cap feet.
Dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x 18" H
Shown in Draper Perfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Leather Top Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style tufted leather top bench. This boxed cushion benchtop is crafted in top grain leather in rich brown color with button...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Ojai Swivel Barstool by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai barstool features a sculptural wood base, powdercoated metal footrest and an upholstered swivel seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is desi...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand LC9 Stool, Leather and Steel 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 L...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mexique Stool by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This stool in the Mexique family, measures 72 cm high. The free-form chair, in solid wood, is set off beautifully by the lightness of the geometric structure of the metal legs with m...
Category
2010s Italian 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
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
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in Black Stained Oak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in black stained oak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Oak Counter Stool with Slung Leather Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Saddle stool is a refined Mid-Century Modern-inspired counter-height stool with a wide range of material and finish options. The clean-lined oak frame features rounded contours a...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Mezzadro" Stools by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta, Italy
Located in Argelato, BO
Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, pair of "Mezzadro" model metal and wood stools, made for the Italian company Zanotta.
It is one of the most iconic and intelligent projects creat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Yellow-Gray Pattern Velvet Vintage Stool, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s. The stool consist of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style.
Stool was designed by Ed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Style Light Boucle Triangle Stool, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. Beautiful boucle upholstery in light cream white color. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color.
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Bench in Camel Boucle 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 designed by Vintola...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Bristol Stool
Located in Manson, WA
Hand-carved with love and care, this gem boasts a stunning backrest and arms that are as sturdy as they are stylish. Its sleek, Danish-inspired design is the perfect blend of modern ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Niels Hvass Outdoor 'Cutter' Stool in FSC Certified Teak for Skagerak
Located in Glendale, CA
Niels Hvass outdoor 'Cutter' stool in FSC certified teak for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Luc Counter Chair in Solid Wood, Brass and Upholstered Seat
Located in Lisbon, PT
When it comes to Luc bar stool, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship of the highest quality meet art. This chair is made of solid oakwood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
FACE Stool by hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
FACE, inspired by modernism and boldly combining simple geometries, is a functional design that can be used as a complement in almost any space, while displaying an aesthetic stance ...
Category
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Noviembre v Stool, Side Table Inspired in Brancusi in Walnut by Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre V Stool, Side Table inspired in Burned Oak Wood by Joel Escalona
The Noviembre collection is inspired by the creative values of Constantin Brancusi, a Romanian sculptor ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Modern Oak Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Saddle stool is a refined Mid-Century Modern-inspired counter-height stool with a wide range of material and finish options. The clean-lined oak frame features rounded contours a...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
TH Brown Danish Bar Stool in Light Ash - Australian Iconic Designer Piece
Located in Adelaide, SA
The TH Brown Danish bar stool was designed by Peter Brown and first manufactured from early 1960, and remains an iconic, timeless Australian design masterpiece to this day. The beautifully sculpted timber seat back, angled legs and hand stitched upholstery remain as contemporary as the day they were first designed.
These iconic stools are the among the most coveted Australian mid-century pieces ever produced. The original examples have become heirlooms and are seen in many magazines, exhibitions, and design showrooms around the world.
Hand finished by expert craftsmen it features solid timber frame, the finest Italian leather and the highest quality materials throughout. All timbers and leathers are ethically sourced.
These stools will be a design statement in any contemporary or mid-century themed kitchen, bar, or office. They are individually numbered and certified, offering the purchaser an ideal heirloom piece for future generations.
TH Brown remains Australia’s oldest operating furniture brand - established in Adelaide, South Australia in 1911. From the 1950's, TH Brown produced many of the most sought-after mid-century furniture pieces ever produced in Australia.
The most famous designs were the iconic ranges of Bar Stools, Coffee Tables and Dining Chairs, amongst many others - produced in Adelaide from the mid 1950's through to the 1980's. Our most collected pieces have now been re-issued for the world to enjoy!
Every piece is produced under the careful eye of the 3rd generation of TH Brown’s family and each piece is hand finished to the same exacting standards as the original craftsmen.
These unmistakable pieces are not replicas and remain the gold-standard of Australian furniture...
Category
2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Ash
Stine Weigelt Outdoor 'Between Lines' Teak Stool for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Stine Weigelt outdoor 'Between Lines' teak stool for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Designed by Stine Weigelt, the 'Between Lines' outdoor teak stool is a classic Scandinavian look designed to bring comfort to your outdoor surroundings in a more peaceful and relaxed perspective. Executed in FSC-certified teak to the exacting standards of Skagerak.
Price per item. Available to order in unlimited quantities. Optional additions sold separately include a matching teak lounge chair, as well as 17-fold open-cell foam cushions in a fabric that is Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Teak
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Hand-Woven Danish Cord Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Velvet Foot Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful mustard velor upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Guillaume Delvigne 'Bronco' Black Lacquered Wood Stool by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Guillaume Delvigne in 2013.
Saddle or stool? Bronco Stool kickstarts your thoughts. First the speculation about which way to sit: in Classic mode or astride? Th...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Modern Oak Low-Back Counter Stool with Leather Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Gladstone stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted ...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Woven Rush Walnut Counter Stool by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2013, the Woven Rush Counter Stool is cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Cherner Bar Stool with Wood Base
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood stools by Norman Cherner have been seen in some high places. Available in counter or bar height with a wood or metal base....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Bar Stools Handcrafted Burr Wood 1970s
Located in London, GB
handcrafted bar stools in Burr Elm wood 1970s. These unique stools have been handmade individually, therefore each stool is unique with a freeform shape seat using the natural contours of the wood. The voluptuous four legged high stools have a rustic alpine...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Style Triangle Stool in Nouvelles Vagues, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools inspired by 60s style. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. They are absolutely unique. We can prepare them also in another wood and boucle color. Designed in 2022 in Poland.
About the fabric:
The warp and weft of an idea
A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Velvet
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line 1968
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line Italy. Designed in 1968, current production. Esa is a hexagonal-shaped pouf which combines the essenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Counter Stool in Solid White Oak with Wool Seat
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Baton stool is a refined counter-height stool that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with traditional materials and joinery techniques. Each piece is handcrafted to o...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Kazuhide Takahama Set of 2 'Esa' Hexagonal Poufs for B-Line 1968
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line Italy. Designed in 1968, current production.
Esa is a hexagonal-shaped pouf which combines the ess...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Red and Orange Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful red and orange high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, character...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Beech, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Stool Made with Copper, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
The Cocktail collection is inspired by the homologous drink which consists of a mixture of different drinks. This collection is, in itself, a conglomerate of shapes and materials, an...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Le Témoin seat-sculpture by Man Ray Paradisoterrestre Edition
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Designed in 1971 - Paradisoterrestre Edition 2020
Part of the historic and revolutionary operation Ultramobile, conceived by Dino Gavina in 1971 with the aim of surprisingly adapt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, 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. TriA...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gijs Bakker "Gb Lounge Chair" by Karakter
By Aldo Bakker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gijs Bakker "GB Lounge chair" by Karakter
Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery.
Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Petrol Blue Velvet Vintage Stools, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s. Beautiful petrol blue high quality upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characterist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Kazuhide Takahama Set of 3 'Esa' Hexagonal Poufs for B-Line 1968
Located in Tilburg, NL
Kazuhide Takahama 'Esa' Hexagonal Pouf for B-Line Italy. Designed in 1968, current production.
Esa is a hexagonal-shaped pouf which combines the ess...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Le Corbusier LC14 Cabanon 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 in 1952 for the Cabanon, a hut built by Le Corbusier on the French Rivie...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of Twelve Berger and Meribel Wood Stools by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of twelve stools model Meribel and Berger designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953-1961.
American walnut, natural oak and oak stained black.
Relaunched by Cassina in 2011.
Manu...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-century Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Charlotte Perriand, Lawson-Fenning, Knoll, and Cassina. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $132 and tops out at $133,498 while the average work can sell for $1,746.
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