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Mid Century Italian Spaghetti bar stool,  Giandomenico Belotti 1970s 80s
Mid Century Italian Spaghetti bar stool,  Giandomenico Belotti 1970s 80s

Mid Century Italian Spaghetti bar stool, Giandomenico Belotti 1970s 80s

By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

A great Spaghetti stool by Giandomenico Belotti made in italy 1970/80s for Alias.

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Set of Two (2) Substantial Campaign Bar Height Bar Stools by Maitland-Smith, 80s
Set of Two (2) Substantial Campaign Bar Height Bar Stools by Maitland-Smith, 80s

Set of Two (2) Substantial Campaign Bar Height Bar Stools by Maitland-Smith, 80s

By Maitland Smith

Located in Deland, FL

As stylish as they are grand in stature these truly one of a kind barstools are the embodiment of Exotic Luxury. With seats made from thick-cut genuine leather, elegantly sculpted fr...

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Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 4

Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 4

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of four bentwood bar stools in Thonet style Made in Italy in late 80s

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 6
Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 6

Mid Century Bentwood Bar Stools in Thonet Style, Italy 80s, Set of 6

By Thonet

Located in Lucija, SI

Set of six bentwood bar stools in Thonet style Made in Italy in late 80s

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Set of 6 Vintage Brass Bar Stools with Blue Leather Seats, Italian 1970s–80s
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Located in London, GB

A set of six Italian vintage bar stools from the 1970s–80s, featuring polished brass bases with a sculptural, stacked sphere design.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pair 80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Bar Stools

Pair 80s John Risley Inspired Man and Woman Pop Art Bar Stools

By John Risley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1980s pair of John Risley inspired Pop Art Man and Woman heavy wrought iron chairs or bar stools Offered in a separate listing is the complementary Man and Woman wrought iron two-se...

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Chic Pair of 80s Parsons Style Bar Stools

Chic Pair of 80s Parsons Style Bar Stools

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Chic Pair of 80s Parsons Style Bar Stools

By Parsons

Located in Danville, CA

Sensational pair of Parsons style barstools with full surround brass footrest/stretchers, upholstered in a fantastic heavyweight woven designer plaid fabric. The quality of these sto...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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By Vico Magistretti

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

Midcentury bar stool pair. circa 1970s, England. Designed in the style of Vico Magisretti for Cassina, circa 1960s, Italy. Rush seats, beech frame Rounded wood frame has a curv...

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Mid Century Chrome Rattan Marcel Breuer Cesca Style S32 High Bar Stools, 70/80s
Mid Century Chrome Rattan Marcel Breuer Cesca Style S32 High Bar Stools, 70/80s

Mid Century Chrome Rattan Marcel Breuer Cesca Style S32 High Bar Stools, 70/80s

By Marcel Breuer

Located in Leamington Spa, GB

It was probably made in Italy in the 80s. This sophisticated and stylish pair of rattan, light beechwood upholstered seat and tubular steel bar stool is an homage to Marcel Breuer...

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Chrome

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80s Bar Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 80s bar stool for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every 80s bar stool was constructed with great care. There are 23 variations of the antique or vintage 80s bar stool you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 80s bar stool — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 80s bar stool, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 80s bar stool over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser, Alfred Kill International and Cesare Lacca are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A 80s bar stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,392, while the lowest priced sells for $461 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.

Finding the Right Stools for You

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.

Questions About 80s Bar Stool

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The most comfortable bar stool is a matter of preference. There are many different types of bar stools for your house, and many different comfy versions have been developed over time. To select the best one, we suggest thinking about height, weight, design and fabric so you can find the best set for your preferences and budget. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The height of a bar stool is typically around 28 to 38 inches tall. This is because bar tops are usually around 40 to 42 inches high, so bar stools need to be under this height in order to provide ample leg room.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a bar stool has to do with where you typically place this type of furniture. Usually featuring seat heights of 28 to 33 inches, these chairs situate a user at a comfortable level to eat and drink at a bar, whether in a home or in a restaurant. Bar stools are taller than seating intended for use at kitchen counters, known as counter stools, which usually have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of counter stools.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, bar stools are taller than counter stools. The average height of counter stools is 24 inches, and they are best suited for counter height tables and kitchen islands. Barstools are typically an additional five to six inches taller to fit the height of traditional bar counters. Shop a wide selection of bar stools and counter-height stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    The difference between bar stools and counter stools comes down to height. Bar stools are usually between 28 and 32 inches tall to provide comfortable seating at bars and bar-height tables. To pair with kitchen counters and counter-height tables, counter stools are normally 24 to 27 inches tall. Find a large collection of dining stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, tracksuits were popular in the 1980s. During the decade, the world of fitness heavily influenced fashion, with everything from leg warmers and tracksuits transitioning from the gym to the runways and the street. Velour tracksuits were especially popular looks of the day. Explore a collection of 1980s apparel on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2023
    Whether saddle bar stools are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, some people find the curved seats featured on these stools supportive because they conform to the body's contours. Find a variety of saddle bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A standard bar stool will sit around 29 to 32 inches high, and extra-tall bar stools will sit around 33 to 36 inches high. To ensure the best fit for your space, measure the height of the bar or table you want to accent. Shop a wide selection of bar stools on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Counter height bar stools are stools that typically have a seat around 24 inches to 27 inches high and are designed to provide seating along a bar or at counter height tables. On 1stDibs, find an array of counter height bar stools from top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The best wood for bar stools is largely a matter of personal preference. Walnut, oak, cherry and birch are commonly used materials. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bar stools from some of the world's top sellers.
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    The comfort of a rattan bar stool is really a matter of preference. Some styles are crafted with a back or cushion for additional comfort, while some may support the addition of a cushioned seat. On 1stDivs, find a range of rattan bar stool styles to suit any preference.
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