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Here are some affordable bentwood barstools that will do the job without breaking the bank.

Retro modern low-profile backs curve into generous seats in a versatile walnut finish. Available in two heights, each with sturdy chrome-plated tube legs. Also available in white.

24″ Barstool: $119.00 (19.25″Wx19.25″Dx29″H)
30″ Barstool: $129.00 (19.25″Wx19.25″Dx34.75″H)

The left walnut stool has a humble name yet is reminiscent of the Eames Time Life Stools (it follows that the price makes a little more sense when noting the cost of the Eames Stools). Also notable is their other colorful stools, some of which are outdoor friendly (thanks Jake!).

Kitchen Stool (left): 26″ x 15″,
$1,450.00, Buy it here.

hand-turned black walnut stool inspired by the design of chess pieces. the oversized object becomes a captivating sculptural presence. waterfall sculpted seat

Also shown: Barstool Outdoor (middle), Spool Stools Outdoor (right).

This draftsman stool is at a really good price. Mixing vintage (looking) pieces with modern can be a great way to make your home more rich and layered.

“This faithful copy of a solid iron draftsman stool from France in the early 1900s makes a great bar stool…”

21″h x 12.5″ seat diameter

$149.00, Buy it here.

I like the idea behind this stool.

“One of the design goals for Turnstone’s Scoop Stool was to avoid competing with the architecture of a space. Inspired by a grain scoop, this casual stool is a perfect compliment to a modern home or business groupspace.”

Sodium white plastic seat, Platinum painted steel wire frame

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Nice price for a multifunctional piece of furniture.

“Hybrid safari/luggage bench makes SRO a non-issue. Midnight black recycled leather with black saddlestitch wraps a fixed X-base in black-stained solid wood.”

60″Wx17.75″Dx18″H

If you’re feeling like the mid century classics are getting a bit ubiquitous, this is an excellent choice for more of a modern dining or outdoor seating option.

“the strings collection designed by shin azumi for magis is a visually interesting stacking chair and stool. made in chromed steel rod or cataphoretically-treated steel rod painted in polyester powder. painted version is suitable for outside use. seat cushions also available.”

stacking chair, $235.00, 23.2”w x 31.1”h x 20.5”d. seat height is 17.7”
o cushions: seat- $67.00, 13.6” x 13.4”, backrest – 13.6” x 5.9”
high bar stool, $274.00, 24”w x 36.4”h x 17.7”d. seat height is 31.1”
medium bar stool, $269.00, 23.2”w x 32.5”h x 16.1”d. seat height is 27.2”
o seat cushion, $84.00, 11.8” x 10.6”

Metalic finish stools are available in chocolate, vanilla, pewter and bronze.

“The stools have a soft curve for comfort and the table’s flat surface holds a drink. At 17” high and 21” diameter, they’re happiest in multiples (like a forest), so think of them for your next project, or wherever people like to have a little fun. Timber Stools are produced using a Gelcoat finish. Gelcoat is a material used to provide a high quality finish on the visible surface of a fiber-reinforced composite material. The fiberglass understructure, provides the structural integrity, is also colored, incase severe scratching should reveal the understructure. Surface scratches can easily be buffed out with polishing compound. Many boats are produced with Gelcoat over fiberglass, and the Corvette sports-car exterior body has been produced with this type of material since its inception.

All metallic finishes are actual metal powders suspended in the Gelcoat top layer. Metallic finishes will further oxidize overtime adding to their beauty.”

I like these so much.

“Inspiration can come from anywhere, and in the case of Hee Welling, it was the interior of a refrigerator. More specifically, the shelves inside the refrigerator caught the eye of this industrial designer…
The durable powder coat finish makes the Hee Lounge suitable for indoor and outdoor use by protecting the solid steel underneath. The coating also provides a surprisingly soft seat, and gives a slight “give” to the surface.”

Available in White, Yellow, or Green.

Made of solid steel with a durable powder coat finish.
All are stackable.

For outdoors or in, this bench and stool are something to consider. The prices aren’t so bad, and the style fits into the modern/minimal look quite easily…you could also use them as a coffee/side table if you wanted to…

Stool, 16w x 16d x 16h

Bench, 55w x 16d x 16h

For $30, this barstool might just fit your budget as well as your counter/bar.

Black powder-coated steel tube frame
Polyester-wrapped elastic cord seat and back
Stackable

19.25″Wx18.5″Dx33.25″H (24″H seat).

Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (11/19/09)

I think if I had a bar, I’d buy these barstools. Sure, they’re a bit pricey, but look at the shape! And read about the technique (from retromodern):

“The Gubi Stool is the very first industrial product based on an innovative technique of moulding 3-D veneer – a process invented in Germany by Dr. Achim Möller and developed by the Reholz GmbH Company. With all edges turned away from the human body, a soft organically shaped shell is formed, creating the characteristic “body” of the chair that comforts you and invites you to touch it.”

The Gubi stool is available in an oak or walnut shell with a seat laminated in dark brown or black leather. Frame is chromed steel.

Counter height (25.5″) and bar height (29.5″) are available; Bar height with walnut shells and dark brown leather are stocked while other configurations take about 8 weeks.

This is a last minute sale and it says quantities are limited, but I thought this was a great barstool and it’s super cheap!

Update: This item is no longer available through original retailer. (11/19/09)

From the Blu Dot family, this stool has 4 different seat options: Electric Yellow, Dark Brown, Terra Cotta, and Light Blue. Also available in counter height (24″) and bar height (30″)

frame is powder coated silver.