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Adolf Loos Stools

Austrian, 1870-1933

Essentially dubbed the Frank Llyoyd Wright of Europe by Wright himself, Adolf Loos possessed a talent for architecture and interior design as potent as his outspoken criticism of Art Nouveau and excessive ornamentation. A forerunner of the International Style, Loos exercised immense restraint in his building projects as well as his designs for chairs, tables, storage pieces and other furniture, and wrote prolifically on his disdain for taking a decorative approach to architecture. 

The son of a stonemason and sculptor, Loos was born in 1870 in what is now Brno in the Czech Republic. He studied architecture in Dresden in 1889, completed a year of military service and moved to the United States by 1893. He visited the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and came to appreciate the American approach to design over his three-year stay before returning to Vienna. 

An avid proponent of simplicity, Loos hated fluff above all else. In his best known essay, “Ornament and Crime,” he states “the evolution of culture is synonymous with the removal of ornamentation from objects of everyday use” — a principle evident in both his architectural work and furniture. His writing was profoundly influential for practitioners of the International Style that would emerge later as well as the likes of prolific Swiss-born French architect and modernist prophet Le Corbusier

Loos challenged the prevailing architecture and decorating styles of his time, and disliked the ornate work associated with the Vienna Secession and Gesamtkunstwerk — the concept of a house as total work of art — an ideal pursued by a collective born from the Secession called the Wiener Werkstätte. To Loos, design should prioritize function, and any ornamentation devoid of a structural purpose was childish and unnecessary. 

Loos’s furniture — alongside the work of fellow Austrian architect Josef Hoffmanwas the subject of an exhibition at the Museum of Applied Arts in 2014. His architecture projects, including the Viennese Goldman and Salatsch building, the Austrian Steiner House and the Villa Müller in Prague, are celebrated by design enthusiasts all over the world. 

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Creator: Adolf Loos
Original Adolf Loos Thebes Stool
By Adolf Loos, Woka Lamps, Friedrich Otto Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Wohnung Dr. Otto und Auguste Stoessl, Wien XIII, Auhofstr. 235, um 1900-02 Wohnung Haberfeld Manufacturer Friedricht Otto Schmidt Lit.: Rukschcio, Schachel, Adolf Loos, S. 32 und 7...
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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Hocker Perforated Stool in Black
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Extreme shape synthesis. Minimalism, exclusivity and an eye for detail. The “Postsparkasse” series was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank in Vienna, and represents a clear expression of modern Viennese art. The bent beech wood structure is both embracing and ergonomic. Aluminium embellishment. This item introduces a new concept to the “Postsparkasse” series: the use of wood with a square, not round cross-section, to create a more rigorous design. The range comprises an armchair and a stool . Additional Info: Materials: Beech wood, perforated wood...
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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Stool in Beech with Cane Upholstered
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The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...
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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Barstool in Beech & Upholstered Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Trio Bar Stool in Ocean Blue
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Martino Gamper suggests a new reading of the concept of informal seat, with the stool TRIO, available in two heights, Trio alto and Trio basso. The tripod structure plays with the brand’s icons, proposing bent wooden elements of different angles, recalling the geometry of the triangle. Three sections of the offset semicircle define the linking support of legs, which holds a triangular seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Trio Stool in Stone Grey
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Martino Gamper suggests a new reading of the concept of informal seat, with the stool TRIO, available in two heights, Trio alto and Trio basso. The tripod structure plays with the brand’s icons, proposing bent wooden elements of different angles, recalling the geometry of the triangle. Three sections of the offset semicircle define the linking support of legs, which holds a triangular seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Hocker in Walnut with Woven Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone Black with White Rings
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Hocker Footrest in Black with Woven Cane
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates widens his furnishing proposal for Wiener GTV Design by introducing in his collection an extremely original element: the Lehnstuhl-Hocke...
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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table C in Glass Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Two Tone Low Stool in Black with White Rings
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Low Stool in White with Black Rings
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Vienna 144 Hocker Low Stool in Walnut
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone White with Black Rings
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut with Cane Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table A in Wooden Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Low Table B in Marble Top
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Adolf Loos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Adolf Loos Stools

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Adolf Loos stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Adolf Loos stools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adolf Loos stools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 17 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original stools by Adolf Loos were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider stools by and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH. Prices for Adolf Loos stools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $703 and can go as high as $7,507, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,150.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Adolf Loos is famous for his achievements as a designer. Essentially dubbed the Frank Lloyd Wright of Europe by Wright himself, he possessed a talent for architecture and interior design as potent as his outspoken criticism of Art Nouveau and excessive ornamentation. A forerunner of the International Style, Loos exercised immense restraint in his building projects as well as his designs for chairs, tables, storage pieces and other furniture. He wrote prolifically on his disdain for taking a decorative approach to architecture. Explore a variety of Adolf Loos furniture on 1stDibs.

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