2025 Pair of Norman Foster for Emeco 20-06 24” Counter Stools, Aluminum, Grey
By Sir Norman Foster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 20-06 Emeco Counter Stools, initially designed by Norman Foster for Emeco in 2006.
Aluminum
Plycraft Counter Stools, Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural form counter stools designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft.
Wood, PVC
Cherner Counter Stools in Walnut by Norman Cherner, Pair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Wilton, CT
This concept rings true with Norman Cherner’s Counter Stool, a design which is immediately recognizable, telling of Cherner’s expert skill.
Walnut
Set of Four 1958 Metal Based Counter Stools by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four metal based counter stools with molded Classic-walnut plywood seats by Norman Cherner manufactured in 2010.
Metal, Chrome
$1,350 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
2020s Pair of Norman Foster for Emeco 20-06 Stacking Chair in Brushed Aluminum
By Sir Norman Foster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 20-06 Stacking Chairs, initially designed by Norman Foster for Emeco in 2006. This pair was produced in the United States in the 2020s, and the listed price include...
Aluminum
2020s Emeco 1006 Navy Counter Stool in Polished Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Navy Counter Stool, Model 1006, initially designed in 1944 for the U.S. Navy. This example dates to the 2020s, and the listed price includes one stool. It was bui...
Aluminum
$979 / set
H 29.5 in W 18.15 in D 18.15 in
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Crystal
$725 / item
H 31.5 in W 17.25 in D 13.75 in
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (four are available, but priced individually) Hi Pad Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. These stools were produced in 2013 and feature a soli...
Steel
$1,200 / set
H 43 in W 18 in D 21.25 in
2 Bar Stools Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Barstools Labeled
By Emeco
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 Tall Brushed Aluminum Indoor Outdoor EMECO Bar Stools, Labeled. These Sturdy Brushed Aluminum EMECO Indoor Outdoor Bar Stools Are Very Comfortable With The Three Vertical Slat Bac...
Aluminum
$1,500 / set
H 30.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
2010s Set of Three Philippe Starck for Emeco Bar Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Emeco Bar Stools, originally designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco in 2001. These particular examples were produced in the United States in the 2010s. The stoo...
Aluminum
$1,600 / set
H 42 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in
2000s Pair of Toledo Aluminum Bar Stools by Jorge Pensi For AMAT-3
By Amat-3, Jorge Pensi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of ‘Toledo’ Bar Stools, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1988. These examples are a later Knoll-distributed production from the 2000s. The design f...
Aluminum
$1,000 / item
H 34.75 in W 16 in D 20.5 in
2010s Christophe Pillet for Emeco Sezz Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco, Christophe Pillet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Sezz Counter Stools, originally designed by Christophe Pillet for Emeco in 2012. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. Their design is comprised of a brushe...
Aluminum
$1,599
H 30.12 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
American post modern stool in aluminum by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in MIlano, IT
American post modern stool in aluminum by Philippe Starck for Emeco, 2000s Bar stool made entirely of hand-brushed aluminum. It features a contoured seat. The legs are joined by a cu...
Aluminum
Pair of Emeco 'Navy' Bar Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic pair of "Navy" barstools finished in hand-brushed aluminum made by Emeco in the United States. Designed in 1944 and still in production today, the "Navy" chair is famed for...
Aluminum
$979 / set
H 29.5 in W 18.15 in D 18.15 in
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Crystal
2025 Philippe Starck for Emeco STOL 24 Counter Stool in White
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a low counter stool, STOL 24, initially designed by Philippe Starck in 2001. This particular example dates to 2025. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) asked Starck and Emeco to ...
Enamel, Aluminum
$900 / set
H 30.25 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
2025 Pair of Philippe Starck for Emeco 30" Bar Stools in Brushed Aluminum
By Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of bar stools, initially designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco in 2001. These particular examples were produced in the United States in 2025, and the listed price incl...
Aluminum
$1,250 / set
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 20 in
Industrial Emeco Hudson by Starck Brushed Aluminum Counter Height Stools, a Pair
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The timeless Hudson chair is a spectacular update for the classic 1006 Navy chair. Designed for the Hudson Hotel in New York City. Was Emeco and Philippe Starck's first collaboration...
Aluminum
$2,200 / set
H 37.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
2010s Pair of Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Counter Stool in Aluminum w/ Arms
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Hudson Counter Stools with arms, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 2000. These particular examples were produced by Emeco in the USA and date to the 2010s. ...
Aluminum
$1,300 / set
H 36.75 in W 19.5 in D 16.25 in
2025 Pair of Emeco 1006 Counter Stools in Brushed Aluminum, Leathered Seat Pads
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of original Navy Counter Stools, Model 1006, initially designed in 1944 for the U.S. Navy. These examples date to 2025 and the listed price includes the pair of stools...
Aluminum
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