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
Fornasetti Red Lip Lacquered Bocca Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) black and white lacquered wood Bocca stool featuring the red lips of Lina Cavallieri (Italian, 1874-1944), upon three tapering black legs, marke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Handsome Pair Milo Baughman Style 1960s Chrome Cylinder Stool Ottoman Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Mio Baughman style chrome cylinder and faux leather stools/ ottomans. We love the fun buckled straps adding to their vintage charm. They measure 17" tall x 14.5" in d...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Pine Wood Stool for Les Arcs, 1960s
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs ski resort, circa 1960, France. This pine wood stool is in nice condition, with signs of use consistent with age, while retaining a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Mid Century Straw Stools in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of French midcentury stools in style of Charlotte Perriand produced in France around 1960s. Made out of ash wood. In good condition ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
3 1970s Mid Century Modern Spiral Cane & Woven Sisal Nesting Stools Tables 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three vintage circa 1970’s round end tables or stools made of cane / bamboo with a pinched waist, spirals design, finished with wrapped sisal / jute cord edges and diamond wov...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Jute, Cane
Mid Century Set of Four "Lutrario" Stools Designed by Carlo Mollino, Italy, 1959
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four stools mod. "Lutrario" designed by Carlo Mollino. Made in black enameled steel with brass finishes and curved seat upholstered in red vinyl leather, Italy, 1959.
Our mai...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2
The Rockwell unscripted upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces. Mix them with Classic Knoll dining chairs to create an Eclectic statement at your table or sprinkle them around for impromptu guest seating.
Make funky colorful side...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Set of 3 Mid-Century Maple and Leather Seat Bar Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 3 Mid-Century Maple and PU leather seat bar stools measuring 14 inches in diameter seats, 16.5 inches wide and 16.5 inches at the base and stand 30" Tall. Seat height 30".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Postmodern Bar Stools, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W20, D20, H40, SW14, SD14, SH30
Fully restored postmodern bar stools with soft, white Sherpa fabric and new black lacquer. The rubber caps ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage Pilastro Style Dutch Tripod Task Stool with White Legs and Wood Seat
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little tripod task stool with white enameled legs with a plywood round seat. In original condition with visible wear, consistent with its age and use.
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pierre Chapo, Elm Bar Stool S-01-c France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, Elm Bar Stool S-01-C. France, 1970
Bar tabouret - stool model S-01-C created by Pierre Chapo, France, 1970s. This stool is made out of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
French Midcentury Tripod Stool
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Fantastic wood stool from France. Made in the 1960s, no hardware. Lovely Vintage look.
Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
De Sede Grande Pouf in Patinated Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede Grande Pouf in patinated cognac leather, Switzerland, 1970s
This robust patinated De Sede grande pouf ensures ultimate comfort and building quality with its solid wooden ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Beech
Stool Designed by G. Frattini Cassina from Hotel Parco Dei Principi, Published
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful ,elegant bar stool from the 'Hotel Parco dei Principi' in Rome dating from 1960 .
Designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1959 for the Stork Club, Milan.
Gio Ponti used them...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Upholstered Stools in the Style of Henredon
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of nicely sized upholstered stools in a blue and cream fabric perfect for extra seating or stored under a console table . Manufactured in the manner of the Henredon Furniture ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern Italian barstools feature a two-tone black and white design. The overstuffed seats and backrests are covered in white vinyl. A sturdy wood fr...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Stool Model 927 Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool model 927 designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn,
Sweden, 1950s.
Mahogany and rattan.
Measures:
H: 43 cm
W: 43 cm
D: 28 cm
Josef Frank was a true European, he was also a pioneer of what would become classic 20th century Swedish design and the “Scandinavian Design Style”.
Austrian- born Frank started his design career as an architect after having trained at the Technische Hochschule in Vienna between 1903 and 1910. After his training he went on to teach at Kunstgewerbeschule (The Viennese School of Arts and crafts) where he developed and espoused the new school of modernist thinking towards Architecture and Design that was coming to fruition in Vienna at the time. He also went on to lead the Vienna Werkbund throughout the 1920s. This was a truly progressive group of Architects and Designers who set about improving the daily lives of Austrian people through modernist design and architecture in partnership with Arts and Crafts ideals and construction. Frank’s leadership of the Werkbund had already cemented his place at the forefront of European design.
Frank’s time in Vienna was typified by his design for the “Die Wohnung” exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund in Stuttgart, 1927 where he exhibited along side his contemporaries at the forefront of design, such as the likes of Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius. Here he showed a specially designed pair of flat-roofed reinforced concrete houses in what is now seen as a typical modernist style.
What separated Frank’s house from the other 32 houses of the exhibition was the interior and furniture inside the building. It was described as “Neo-Classical” and filled with an eclectic mix of period pieces, modern design and pieces designed by Frank himself that seemed to cross the two worlds. This was a complete opposite direction to that which his fellow Architects were travelling in with their pared back and angular aesthetics. Frank said of his own work: “The house is not a work of art, simply a place where one lives,” and by this reasoning Frank rejected the regimental mechanisation of the living space that his contemporaries believed in, instead he set about creating congenial and spontaneous interiors. Frank’s practice saw him placing the bright colours and the soft forms of nature back into the furnishings and interiors that he thought modernism sorely mist.
Frank, along with Oskar Walch set up Haus und Garten in Vienna in 1925. This was Frank’s first commercial foray into furniture and home furnishings and the company went on to become the most influential furnishing house in Vienna with a riotous depth of colour and interesting shapes becoming the trademark of their design. However this success was to come to an end with rise of Nazism in Vienna in the early 1930’s. Frank was Jewish, and he and his wife Anna decided they would leave Vienna for her motherland: Sweden, in 1933. Frank continued to design for Haus and Garten, visiting Vienna occasionally and designing the pieces that would continue to be the company’s best sellers long after Frank was forced to hand the company over in 1938 after the Third Reich annexation of Austria.
When Josef and Anna had moved to Sweden Frank had struck up a working relationship with Design shop owner Estrid Ericson. Ericson was the proprietor of Svenskt Tenn that at this point was a successful interiors shop in Stockholm with the royal warrant of appointment to the Swedish Royal Household.
In 1935 Frank had become the chief designer for Svenskt Tenn and had set about putting all of his creative effort into his designs for the company. At the World Expositions in Paris in 1937 and New York in 1939 the world saw for the first time the wealth of products that Frank had been working on, ranging from candlesticks to cabinets, there was not a domestic object that Frank had not subjected to his colourful, comfortable and organic style of Modernism.
Frank’s new school of Modernism championed ideas such as chairs having a freeing, open back and that “If one desires the room to be comfortable…all pieces of furniture should allow for a free view of the separating line between the floor and the wall. A cabinet without legs breaks this line and thus reduces the feeling of space.” A world-wide audience tired of classic Modernism’s furniture with solid planes and aggressive forms leapt upon these ideas and Franks natural and bright designs for Svenskt Tenn became internationally desired.
Frank created over 2000 designs for Svenskt Tenn and his products continue to be the core of their brand. Frank’s rejections of tubular metal and heavy lacquers within his furniture have insured his unique light form of Modernism continues to influence and flourish today. His natural toned mahogany and walnut pieces along with his tactile leather covered and brightly shaded lighting still bring the forms of nature back into the home. Original Frank pieces are now increasingly rare, highly desirable and are the epitome of “Scandinavian Design”. Renowned Designer and Academic Isle Crawford...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Mahogany
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
Astonishing Philippe Starck Stools "Prince Aha" Produced in 1996 'Not a Replica'
Located in Milano, IT
Astonishing pair of stools "Prince Aha" designed by Philippe Starck, produced in 1996 by Kartell, in excellent condition. Made in Italy. This Items are not a replica. The year of pro...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron, Leather & Bronze Savonarola X Bench or Stool
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Mid-Century Italian Savonarola bench, made of wrought iron with natural leather seat and bronze finials. Hand stitched leather strapping to seat. Natural tan leather seat s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mid Century Sheep Sculptures in the Style of Peter Marino
By Peter Marino
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare French Midcentury Animal Sculptures / Stools or Ottomans. The ensemble is composed of a sheep and a llama sculpture. The sheep and llama sculptures of wood and wool can be used as a footstools or decorative sculptures.
When Claude and Francois...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Hardwood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chrome Barstools with Black Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining space with our set of three Mid-Century Modern Barstools, a collection that perfectly embodies the sleek design and functionality of the era. These stools are handcrafted from steel, ensuring both durability and style and feature a striking chrome steel frame with convenient built-in footrests. The seats of these barstools have been newly upholstered in black leather, offering both comfort and a touch of sophistication. The topstitch details and square tufted design add texture and visual interest, making these stools a standout addition to any modern dining area.With a seat height of 30 inches and a seat depth of 13 inches, these barstools are designed to provide a comfortable seating experience at your bar or high table. The combination of their eye-catching chrome frames and elegant black leather upholstery makes them an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their dining room with a touch of mid-century flair. Ready to be a part of your home, these vintage chrome bar stools...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pine Stool for Les Arcs by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Stool / side tables selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs resort. France, 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
2 Rare Italian Modern Craftsman Alpine Benches in Hand Carved Cypress
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare, Hand Carved Cypress, Italian Alpine Benches circa 1950. The pieces convey the Mid-Century Modern Craftsman aesthetic with its emphasis on hand mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cypress
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
Iron and Leather Bar Stool by Frederic Weinberg
Located in Dorchester, MA
Philadelphia-based artist and industrial designer Frederic Weinberg created this classic mid-century modern bar stool. A wrought-iron frame with hairpin legs supports a comfortable r...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mushroom Ottoman in Tan Warped Checkered Velvet
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a white and tan warped checkerboard velvet fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece.
Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible.
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Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Madison Bar Stool Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cosco Step Stool Counter Chair, Circa 1950s
By Cosco
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-century antique white Cosco step stool chair. Good condition. The chair steps pull out smoothly as it should and back into place. They need to be cleaned with some steel wool if desired. Antique white vinyl seat and back have some tear and need an extensive cleaning as well. Also 4 black caps on bottom of legs to keep from scratching floors or sliding. The black rubber for steps is in very nice condition, although one rubber piece is missing. Underside of chair is in good condition. The metal part the seat cushion is attached to has some surface rust along the bottom edge. This chair has been stored in a storage shed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Tabourets in the Style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Tabourets in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s.
These solid oak Tabourets show a lovely natural patina, are in excellent original condition, and have a great patina a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
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
Stunning Eichholtz Pony Hide Chrome Stool for Desks and Dressing Tables
By EICHHOLTZ
Located in GB
This is delighted to offer this lovely Eichholtz Pony hide trestle stool for desks or dressing tables.
This is a very good looking well made and comfo...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Rare Italian Bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Italian bench by Giuseppe Rivadossi from the 1970s. The bench is made entirely of wood. Its construction is a perfect interlocking of noble woo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Early Tripod Dot Stool by Fritz Hansen, Teak and Plated Copper, Denmark 1960s
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Original tripod Dot stool by danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen.
Moulded seat in teak veneer, plated copper feet.
Marked accordingly "FH Denmark"
Full or...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Restored 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools in Beige Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home or living space with our stunning pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools, a testament to classic design and expert craftsmanship. These barstools, handcrafted from robust wrought iron, have been meticulously restored and refinished by our team of professional in-house craftsmen, ensuring they are in superb condition.
Featuring a distinctive forged frame with footrests, these barstools have been freshly painted in a sleek black color with a satin finish, adding a touch of modern elegance to their mid-century design. The seats, backrests, and armrests are designed for ultimate comfort, newly packed with foam inserts and upholstered in chic beige leather. The top-stitched finish details further enhance their luxurious feel.
With an arm height of 35 inches, a seat height of 28 inches, and a seat depth of 12 inches, these 1970s barstools...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Stools in Cowhide, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of Europe has a long history of furniture-making. Through the 19th century, the country also had a very strong tradition of cabinetmaking, or producing traditional furniture by ...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Paul McCobb Set of Two Mid-Century Iron Stools with New Leather Upholstery
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern iron stools by Paul McCobb.
Newly reupholstered as they originally were, with no-sag springs, foam and a thick vintage ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Charlotte Perriand 'Model 19' Stool in Oak and Rope
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charlotte Perriand, model '19' stool, oak, rope, France, 1950s
A beautiful design by Charlotte Perriand: this '19' stool, a piece from the 1950s that embodies natural beauty and impeccable design. Crafted with precision, the stool features a sturdy oak frame, boasting four straight, thick legs...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Oak
French Primitive Stool, a Pair
By Jean Touret
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Fantastic Primitive stool pair from Ouest Africa in the style of Jean Touret.
Made in the 1960s, the gauge work enhances the rustical style. Good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
1970s Vintage Luigi Bardini Lucite and Chrome Bar Stool for Hill Mfg
Located in Miami, FL
Lucite and tubular chrome bar height stool designed by Luigi Bardini for Hill Manufacturing Co. New black upholstered seat.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Gio Ponti Set of Two Stools in Black Lacquered Wood and Fabric 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two stools with legs in black lacquered wood and seats upholstered in light blue fabric.
Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italian Manufacture 1950s
Gio Ponti was an icon of the m...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wharton Esherick, Freeform Stool, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958, Esherick’s three-legged stool is one of his most recognizable pieces. Since the seat's shape was informed by the grain of each piece of walnut, no two are alike. Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
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
Eero Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Stool with Grey Leather for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Poltrona Frau Leather Ottoman 1975 Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice ottoman or footstool. Superb quality by Poltrona Frau 1970s
Smooth Leather upholstery. Signed. nice Camel color.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
1955 Series 7 Bar Stool Chair Designer Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Series 7 bar stool 3197 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Fritz Hansen
Listed Price is per unit. (Five stools are available)
44 tall x 20 w...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Tri-Mark Designs Bench with Chrome Frame & Ivory Bouclé Upholstery c. 1970s
By Tri-Mark
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy sleek chrome bench by Tri-Mark Designs newly reupholstered in soft highly durable ivory bouclé. Ivory bouclé is breathable and keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. Strong bookend style chrome legs support a soft and comfortable upholstered seat. Clean lines. High art look. A good choice for a sleek art filled entry or passage way, or in a large walk in closet...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Sculptural Laminated Wood Object or Stool, USA 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Object / Stool in laminated hardwood, a style seen in the work of Teinreiro and Cospen, a fascinating shape that can be both an object and a seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Cut Steel
Eames Time Life Stool A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original, first-issue time life stool A, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. A striking design first commissioned for the Time Life Building and informe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sauna Stool by Bertel Gardberg in Pine.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Girafa" Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1986
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Girafa chair, designed by Italian-Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi in 1986, is a distinctive piece of furniture that features a tall, slender backres...
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1980s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wood
Tony Paul Attributed Stools, Woven Wicker, Solid Beech, United States, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of three stools with a handwoven wicker top and solid beech legs attributed to the famous American designer Tony Paul.
Produced in the late 1950s these stools are in their ori...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Wicker, Beech
Mexican Folding Stool by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing, rare and interesting folding stool, it can be used as magazine rack, circa 1960 and designed by Don Shoemaker, includes original handmade label.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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...
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vintage Leatherette Stool or Laundry Basket, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Vintage leatherette stool could also be used as a laundry basket. It was made in the 1980s in Czechoslovakia. The stool is upholstered in leatherette and has wooden legs.
Overa...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Faux Leather, Wood
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Paperclip Chair in Tubular Steel 1970's Canada Kinetics
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 1970s steel "paperclip" chair in original fire truck red enamel paint. Bright and shiny - a sculpture that happens to be a chair.
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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