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Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

By Ficks Reed, Franco Albini, McGuire

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of 3 Black Vinyl Upholstery Bamboo Bar Stools Mid Century Modern MINT

Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Black Leather

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Matteo Grassi black leather bar stools. Italy. c.1980s. Very cool design features a patinated black saddle leather wrapped atop a steel frame with stitched detailing. A ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Matteo Grassi Bar Stools in Black Leather

North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools

Located in London, GB

Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of North African craftsmanship with this stunning North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools. Intricately hand-carved from solid wood, each stoo...

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Early 1900s Antique Stools

Materials

Leather

North African Carved Wood Low Chair Stools

Mogens Lassen ML42 Stool

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful stool by Mogens Lassen, in solid, black-stained beech wood with a semi-circular seat on three tapered, round legs, manufactured and branded 'By Lassen, Copenhagen'. Priced ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Mogens Lassen ML42 Stool

Arts and Crafts Style Stools in Turned Wood and Rattan, Set of 2

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Arts and Crafts Style Stools in Turned Wood and Rattan are exemplary pieces that embody the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasizes handcrafted quality, natu...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Arts and Crafts Style Stools in Turned Wood and Rattan, Set of 2

English 19th Century Turned Oak Stool

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Simple in design, this carved solid oak stool has a comfortable seat that rests on four turned legs with an X-shaped stretcher for additional support. Cleaned and polished with a pas...

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19th Century English Other Antique Stools

Materials

Oak

English 19th Century Turned Oak Stool

Pair Mid Century Modern Space Age Era Tulip Base Style Stools Upholstered Seats

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of mid century modern era tulip base stools in the style of Eero Saarinen / Knoll. This pair presents well with the classic space age styling of the tulip style base paired wi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid Century Modern Space Age Era Tulip Base Style Stools Upholstered Seats

Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel Brass Curule Hoofed Bench Faux Leopard

By Maison Jansen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A classically designed steel and brass foot stool or ottoman with beautifully detailed hairy paw hoofed feet, finial knobs, fluted center rod, square tubing frame, newly upholstered ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel Brass Curule Hoofed Bench Faux Leopard

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s Beautiful patina and has numerous names and marks, making it a truly intriguing piece. Heigth: 36 cm/14.1 inch Depth: 22 cm/8.6 inch Width: 50 cm/...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Stools

Materials

Pine

Swedish Pine Stool from the 1900s

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with a steel ring footrest. Good original condition. 1960s - Spain Dimensions: Height: 94cm Width: 50cm Depth: 40cm Seat height: ...

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1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 4

Exceptional Swedish/Norwegian Birch Stool, circa 1760

Located in Farsta, SE

Exceptional Swedish/Norwegian Birch Stool, circa 1760 This gray, smooth patina, along with its axe marks and organic shape, makes this stool loaded with history and aesthetic presen...

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1760s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Stools

Materials

Birch

Exceptional Swedish/Norwegian Birch Stool, circa 1760

Jeanneret, High stools 3set for Irina

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

High stools 3set for Irina

Category

1950s Vintage Stools

Materials

Iron

Jeanneret, High stools 3set for Irina

Pair of Italian Phillipe Stark Bar Stools By Driade

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of Phillipe Stark Bar Stools By Driade. Wonderful Italian crafstmanship at work for on these stools. A sleek modern look that adds enough curve to the look to modernize the chai...

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1970s Italian Adirondack Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Phillipe Stark Bar Stools By Driade

Pair X-Frame Stools, Covered in Tiger Skin Fabric

Located in Sherborne, GB

A wonderful X-frame stool (pair available) Originally retailed by luxury retailers Harrods Ltd, London in the 1970's the original fabric was a tiger skin fabric. We have re-upholster...

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1970s English Hollywood Regency Vintage Stools

Materials

Beech

Pair X-Frame Stools, Covered in Tiger Skin Fabric

Magazine rack, Chrome , 1960s

Located in Schwerin, MV

Magazine rack from the 1960s: Filigree object with period-typical elements, all in all in good original condition. Chrome-plated frame with coated fiberboard and solid wood handles. ...

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1960s German Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Magazine rack, Chrome , 1960s

Set of Four Oak Barstools with Rush Seats in Style of George Nakashima

By Pierre Jeanneret, George Nakashima

Located in Den Haag, NL

Set of Four Oak Barstools with Rush Seats in Style of George Nakashima We have a fifth stool available, the listed price is for 4 stools.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four Oak Barstools with Rush Seats in Style of George Nakashima

20th Century African Ten-Legged Nupe Stool or Table, Nigeria c.1950s

Located in London, GB

For sale is a wonderful vintage 20th Century African hand-carved ten-legged stool or table, originating from the Nupe tribe of Nigeria, Africa and dating from circa the 1950s. This ...

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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Stools

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Ten-Legged Nupe Stool or Table, Nigeria c.1950s

1950's Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Vista of California - Set of Three

By Vista of California, Knoll

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage 1950's Mid-century Modern barstools for sale. The metal bases were previously professionally sandblasted and powder coated in a metallic gold brass, and have been reupholster...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

1950's Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools by Vista of California - Set of Three

Alvar Aalto Set Of 6 Stackable Stools Model. 60, Artek 1930s

By Artek, Alvar Aalto

Located in Helsinki, FI

A set of the iconic model 60 stools designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek. Inspired by the clean lines and organic forms of nature, the Alvar Aalto Model 60 Stool is a timeless piece of ...

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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Set Of 6 Stackable Stools Model. 60, Artek 1930s

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Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ottoman or stool, Scandinavia, teak, shearling upholstery, 1960s Exhibiting a timeless blend of simplicity and functionality, this ottoman or stool epitomizes the understated elegan...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Stool in Teak and Shearling Upholstery

Pair of Postmodern Bar Stools by Indecasa designed by Joan Casas, Spain 1980s

By Indecasa

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of minimalist postmodern Bar Stools designed by Joan Casas for Indecasa. They feature walnut plywood seats attached to aluminum stands. Made in S...

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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Postmodern Bar Stools by Indecasa designed by Joan Casas, Spain 1980s

Set of Three Space-Age Post-Modern Fiberglass Bar Stools, Circa 1980s.

Located in Belmont, MA

Set of three Postmodern barstools with fiberglass shells and chromed tulip style bases. Seat height is adjustable.

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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set of Three Space-Age Post-Modern Fiberglass Bar Stools, Circa 1980s.

Heritage Stool by Lee Jung Hoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Heritage Stool by Lee Jung Hoon Dimensions: D 16.5 x W 60 x H 54.6 cm Materials: Granite, Ash, Stainless Steel. The Heritage series, created by designer Lee Jung-hoon is a collectio...

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2010s Korean Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Heritage Stool by Lee Jung Hoon

Four Chrome and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Barstools, 1970s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant set of four Mid-Century Modern barstools. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Original chrome-plated metal base with original black faux leather seat. This won...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Chrome

Four Chrome and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Barstools, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Oak Stool, France, 1950s

By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo

Located in Den Haag, NL

Mid-Century Modern dark oak stool, France, 1950s.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Modern Oak Stool, France, 1950s

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Solid wooden brutalist bar stools with a thick round seat and footrest. Cool design, makes us think about Philippe Starck. 1960s - Germany Good original condition Dimensions: Hei...

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1960s German Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Dartagnan Tinto Noce Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Dartagnan Tinto Noce Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 50.5 x H 95.5 cm. Materials: Nero leather, Tinto Noce ash. Available in different ash finishes and leat...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Ash

Dartagnan Tinto Noce Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Carved African Wooden Stool Or Cocktail Table, Cameroon, Africa, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

1950's Cameroon Africa carved African black wood in traditional "spider" design. Can also be used as a cocktail table. Recently refinished and polished.

Category

1950s Cameroonian Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Carved African Wooden Stool Or Cocktail Table, Cameroon, Africa, 1950s

Dartagnan Tinto Rovere Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Dartagnan Tinto Rovere Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 50.5 x H 95.5 cm. Materials: Nero leather, Tinto Rovere ash. Available in different ash finishes and ...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Ash

Dartagnan Tinto Rovere Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Dartagnan Sbiancata Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Dartagnan Sbiancata Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 50.5 x H 95.5 cm. Materials: Rosso Bulgaro leather, Sbiancata ash. Available in different ash finishes a...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Ash

Dartagnan Sbiancata Ash Bar Stool by Haymann Editions

Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, France, 1974

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Pierre Chapo’s iconic S31 stool, created in France in 1974. Perhaps the most sought-after stool of the era, testifying the architectural form-language of Chapo’s work. The design pla...

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1970s French Minimalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Elm

Pierre Chapo Iconic Stool Model 'S31', Elm Wood, France, 1974

Ocean Blue Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Ocean Blue Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 53.3 x W 53.3 x H 66 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Coral Cream and Ocean Blue colors. This ceramic-crafted s...

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2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Ocean Blue Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio

Coral Cream Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Coral Cream Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 53.3 x W 53.3 x H 66 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Coral Cream and Ocean Blue colors. This ceramic-crafted ...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Coral Cream Wave Ceramic Chair by Forma Rosa Studio

Granite Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Granite Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 45.7 x W 45.7 x H 50.8 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Green and Granite colors. This ceramic-crafted stool ...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Granite Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio

Green Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio Dimensions: D 45.7 x W 45.7 x H 50.8 cm. Materials: Ceramic. Available in Green and Granite colors. This ceramic-crafted stool di...

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Green Caracoles Ceramic Stool by Forma Rosa Studio

Bienal High Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto

Located in Geneve, CH

Bienal High Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto Designed by Fernando Jaeger. Dimensions: D 40 x W 52 x H 80 cm. Seat Height: 76 cm. Materials: Leather and powder-coated steel. Avail...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bienal High Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto

Bienal Low Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto

Located in Geneve, CH

Bienal Low Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto Designed by Fernando Jaeger. Dimensions: D 40 x W 52 x H 70 cm. Seat Height: 66 cm. Materials: Leather and powder-coated steel. Availa...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bienal Low Almond Leather Bar Stool by Objekto

Tribo 76 Stainless Steel And Oak Bar Stool by Objekto

Located in Geneve, CH

Tribo 76 Stainless Steel And Oak Bar Stool by Objekto Designed by Ilse Lang. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 76 cm. Seat Height: 76 cm. Materials: Oak and stainless steel. Available in differe...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tribo 76 Stainless Steel And Oak Bar Stool by Objekto

Alvar Aalto Birch 'Model 60' Stool for Artek, 1950s

Located in Coronado, CA

A lovely, early example of Alvar Aalto's 'Model 60' stool for Artek in lacquered birch with original painted black top. The stool is in structurally perfect condition with lots of ag...

Category

1950s Vintage Stools

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Birch 'Model 60' Stool for Artek, 1950s

Lune V Stool by Duistt

Located in Geneve, CH

Lune V Stool by Duistt Dimensions: D 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Duistt Fabric, Brass LUNE V stool, crafted with great attention to detail, is a gorgeous and versatile piece. It is pres...

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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Lune V Stool by Duistt

Rosenthal postmodern barstools by Jutta and Herbert Ohl, 1980s, stackabke

By Jutta and Herbert Ohl, Rosenthal

Located in Zevenaar, NL

Designed by Jutta and Herbert Ohl for Rosenthal in 1982, these stools are made from silver powder coated metal. Due to their cantilever construction, they can gently rock when sat on...

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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Rosenthal postmodern barstools by Jutta and Herbert Ohl, 1980s, stackabke

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order wood stool designed by Christian Siriano. Red oak Measure: Seat width: 12”.

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Lennox Stool, Small Wood Stool by Christian Siriano

Tribo 40 Stainless Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto

Located in Geneve, CH

Tribo 40 Stainless Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto Designed by Ilse Lang. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 40 cm. Seat Height: 40 cm. Materials: Oak and stainless steel. Available in different s...

Category

2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Tribo 40 Stainless Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto

Tribo 40 Phosphated Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto

Located in Geneve, CH

Tribo 40 Phosphated Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto Designed by Ilse Lang. Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 40 cm. Seat Height: 40 cm. Materials: Oak and phosphated steel. Available in different...

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2010s French Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Tribo 40 Phosphated Steel And Oak Stool by Objekto

Old Handmade Wooden Stool, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Old handmade wooden stool from the French Alps, 1950s.

Category

1950s French Rustic Vintage Stools

Materials

Wood

Old Handmade Wooden Stool, 1950s

Pair of Sorgue Stools, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Blue Ostrich Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two beautiful stools inspired by Diego Giacometti, these stools are ideal for those who are looking for unique seating. Their cast bronze legs provide a truly organic touch. The seat...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Sorgue Stools, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier, Blue Ostrich Leather

Pair of Robert Josten Barstools

By Robert Josten

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of barstools by Robert Josten. Each bar stool measures 18.75" wide, 19" deep and 46.5" high. Seat height is 29.5".

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Robert Josten Barstools

Sgabello vintage

Located in Brescia, IT

Poggiapiedi vintage anni ‘60. ...

Category

1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sgabello vintage

Mid Century Danish Modern Donut Stool by Thygesen for Magnus Olesen c 1970's

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Danish Modern design stool by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olsen circa 1970's. The stool features three bent laminate wood legs, attached to an ebonized donut f...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Donut Stool by Thygesen for Magnus Olesen c 1970's

Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Rope and Tassel Settee Bench

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A vintage gold gilt rope and tassel motif bench. A versatile and decorative piece to use in any room of the house. Heavy vintage Italian.

Category

1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Italian Gold Gilded Rope and Tassel Settee Bench

Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Stool / Piano Bench in Oak & Bouclé, 1900s

By Georg Hulbe

Located in Odense, DK

This Danish stool / piano bench, crafted in the early 20th century, is an exquisite example of the Art Nouveau movement's elegance and organic design ethos. This piece is meticulousl...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Danish Jugendstil, Art Nouveau Stool / Piano Bench in Oak & Bouclé, 1900s

Vintage chrome wire bar stools, 1980s - set of 4

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Vintage pstmodern bar stools with a white metal frame and grey skai seats. 1980s - Italy Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 108cm Width x depth: 46cm Seat height: 78cm Ref....

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Stools

Materials

Metal

Vintage chrome wire bar stools, 1980s - set of 4

Low Black Stained Milk Stools

Located in Geneve, CH

Low black stained milk stools Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Available in multiple materials and finishes. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade...

Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Low Black Stained Milk Stools

Industrial Round Rolling Steel Stool or Seat with Cushion Manner of Brueton

By Brueton

Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL

Industrial Round Rolling Steel Stool or Seat with Cushion Manner of Brueton Minimalist construction on heavy duty casters, satin stainless steel topped with a welted, black vinyl cus...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Industrial Round Rolling Steel Stool or Seat with Cushion Manner of Brueton

Traditional Michael Thonet for TON Bentwood 150 Barstools Brand New - Set of 3

By Michael Thonet

Located in Secaucus, NJ

This elegant bentwood 150 barstool balances rustic and romance. Will looks great in a variety of spaces, from farm-to-table restaurants to French bistros and cafes. This barstool ret...

Category

2010s Czech Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Traditional Michael Thonet for TON Bentwood 150 Barstools Brand New - Set of 3

Japanese Antique Industrial Stool 1920s-1940s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a very old industrial stool made in Japan. It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). The seat is made of cedar wood and the legs are made of iron. The rust on the leg...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Stools

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Industrial Stool 1920s-1940s / Side Chair Wabi Sabi

Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 medium Pausa oak stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Dimensions: D 27 x W 35 x H 65 cm Materials: oak wood Available in burnt oak version and in 3 sizes. Pausa is a se...

Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Medium Pausa Oak Stool by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Beautiful hand made mid century tripod bar stools with a steel ring footrest and leatherette seats. Good original condition. 1960s - Spain Dimensions: Height: 84cm Width: 50cm Dep...

Category

1960s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Stools

Materials

Oak

Mid century brutalist bar stools, 1960s - set of 3

Antique, New and Vintage Stools

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone.

Stools, which are among the oldest forms of wooden furnishings, may also serve as decorative pieces, even if we’re talking about a stool that is far less sculptural than the gracefully curving molded plywood shells that make up Sōri Yanagi’s provocative Butterfly stool.

Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

Stools are smaller pieces of seating as compared to armchairs or dining chairs and can add depth as well as functionality to a space that you’ve set aside for entertaining. For a splash of color, consider the Stool 60, a pioneering work of bentwood by Finnish architect and furniture maker Alvar Aalto. It’s manufactured by Artek and comes in a variety of colored seats and finishes.

Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.

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