Modern Stools
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Kartell Max-Beam Modern Acrylic Side Tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomb, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of geometric Max-Beam side tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Kartell. These modern transparent smoked grey acrylic side accent tables are also strong enough to use as sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Acrylic
Boudoir Stool by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Boudoir Stool by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 45.
Materials: Brass and wicker.
Stool with brass, seat in fine wickerwork, enti...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
The Iskemle Cast Bronze Stool by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Studio Sunt is seeking the endless possibilities that the bronze material offers, and on this path, together with talented craftsmen, they present their de...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
PALECEK Faux Bamboo Bar Height Barstools - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height barstools in a Contemporary style by Palecek. Faux bamboo, woven rattan backs & wrapping, blue corduroy fabric upholstered se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Unique Italian Modernist Angled Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Unique Mid Century Italian chair with low back in beechwood and composed of sleek and angular lines.
Origin: Italy By Vittorio Armellini
Dating 1960ca
Condition: Wood in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
Pair of Persian Jajim Upholstered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 21st century storage stools upholstered in vintage Persian Jam kilim rugs. Four available, sold as pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
"Ceppo" Wooden Stool With Carved Slatted Friezes Details
Located in Centro, RS
The "Ceppo" wooden stool with carved slatted/ribbed details is carefully produced in every detail of the design.
It has 4 versions:
1- Seat and base all made from natural Lyptus wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters. Unique marble like linen fabric with folded pleaded corners. Thick upholstered cushioning with r...
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
tool mod. Spaghetti with rectangular and elastic seat and back made from black scooby threads. The stru...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue mohair stool designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Reupholstered in brand new mohair fabric.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Layout Stool
Located in Toronto, CA
By Studio Super Sunday
Designed By Vincent Le Sauteur
Like a grid, Layout is adaptable and structural in nature to meet the different storage needs of the space. The formal flexibi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stool with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
French Industrial Wrought Iron Counter Stools with Nubuck Upholstery, c. 1960
Graphic wrought iron stools; at once industrial and refined.
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Twist with Fantastic Look, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Cross Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Bunker Side Table by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 21 x W 21 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Burned and waxed Oak and burned steel.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Sculpted Mahogany Tripod Theben Stool after Adolf Loos
Located in Denton, TX
Three legged tractor style seated stools in the style of Adolf Loos.
The seats are sculpted of one piece of mahogany.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing.
345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles.
TEAD foam with fibre-covered
All...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric
Gervasoni Guna 12 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Gervasoni Brise 46 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
1977 Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Upholstered Pedestal Tulip Stool 152S
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1977 vintage Eero Saarinen tulip 152 S pedestal stool, produced by Knoll International. This is a gorgeous original example, which came from a Chicago, Illinois ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mia Rocking Stool Leather White
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Inspired by a simple medicine ball, the Mia Rocking stool is an elegant solution for someone who wants to improve their posture their posture and core strength. Trade up that unwield...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool transcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s Set of Four Philippe Starck and Aleph Ubik Sarapis Bar Stools by Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Sarapis bar stools, designed by Philippe Starck for his French design firm Aleph Ubik. This design originated in 1986 and the stools were manufactured in Italy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Mini Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition.
These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Mary bar stool transcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
[2011]
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass.
Available in black and white.
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Who we are? We are a family.
Verter Tu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Antique Copper Li Design Tripod Drumstool by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Li Design Tripod drumstool
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 8x Available
By Pepe Cortés, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple stools are available, priced individually) Jamaica bar stool, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1993. These stools are a later Knoll & AMAT-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of two stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Designer...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Italian Designer, Stools, Rosewood, Velvet, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rosewood and green velvet stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s
Reupholstered in brand new high-end velvet.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
2017 Maverick Bar Stool by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster
By KFF
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Maverick Bar Stool, designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster (KFF Design). The piece was designed and manufactured in Germany. It features dark burgundy lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple stools are available, but the price listed is for each stool) 1951 series counter stool, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. T...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of four stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Cream Lacquer Hexagonal Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal drumstool
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Wood Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary Drumstool w/ Brass Hua Design in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool with Brass Hua Design
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Pompa Poufs by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Pompa Poufs by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by w...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
2010s Babar Upholstered Bar Stool by Simon Pengelly for Arper 10+ Available
By Simon Pengelly, Arper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Babar bar stool, designed by Simon Pengelly for Arper in 2006 (multiple stools are available, though the price listed is for each stool). This sculptural stool featu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman Pouf
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
2012 Martin Visser for Spectrum SB07 Counter Height Stool in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (the price listed is for each stool, though multiples stools are available) SB07 counter stool, designed by Martin Visser and produced by Spectrum in The ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of stools Garouste & Bonetti ‘Koala’ bronze royal blue velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of stools by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their colla...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
2010s Emeco Navy Bar Height Stool in Brushed Aluminum, Model 1006 10+ Available
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Emeco bar stool, Model 1006. This design was originally created in 1944 for the US Navy. While this listing is for a single stool, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair w/ Rolling Base Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive rolling armchair with black leather upholstery. The chair was produced in in 2004 (a couple of them in 2011, though cond...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 63 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: Foam and rubber.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam, Rubber
William High Stool
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William is a high stool designed for quick meals at the kitchen counter, but also for use in a bar context. Its natural elegance comes from the naturalness...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
Set of two - Pierre Jeanneret Low Slatted Teak Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unrestored low teak stools from Chandigarh India.
Wood shows signs of age.
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
Restoration is available upon req...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
2018 Hi Pad Low Stool by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini 6x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (six are available, though priced individually) Hi Pad Low Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. It features a solid stain...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pompa Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sleepers...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome solidly constructed Danish stool, featuring tapered teak dowel legs, and newly reupholstered in full grain black leather. This piece was designed by Aksel Bender M...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Senufo Stool in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq.
Stool or side table.
Domensions: H 50 cm x D 30 cm / H 17.9” H x D 11.8”.
Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood, burned steel.
Signe...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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