Modern Stools in White Fiberglass and Black Coated Steel

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Benetton Office, folding stool or ottoman, leather, steel, Italy, 1985. This rare stool is designed for the office of the clothing brand Benetton by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Thick cognac leather in patinated condition is spanned between the steel frame comprised of tubular rods, which enrich the look in a vigorous manner. Functionality comes into play through the various functions this item embraces: you can simultaneously use it as an ottoman for your easy chair or as a stool to sit on. Overall, pure forms and fine materials combine into a modern and clean design. Afra (1937-2011) & Tobia (1935-) Scarpa are a duo of Italian architects and designers mostly known for their postmodern style. Afra Bianchin was born in 1937 in Montebelluna while Tobia Scarpa, son of the architect Carlo Scarpa, was born in 1935 in Venice. The couple met when they were both studying at the Venice Institute of Architecture and married afterwards. From 1957 until 1961, Tobia worked as a glass designer at the Murano glassworks of Venini. However, in 1960, the duo started to collaborate, and they set up one of the most successful and well-known professional studios. Together, they worked for companies such as Flos Gavina, B&B Italia, and Knoll. The couple won numerous amounts of awards like the Compasso d’Oro and the International Forum Design. Throughout their career, the duo carried out commissions for well-known companies, including Benetton. Overall, their designs are known for their modernist aesthetic, prioritizing elegance and comfort. However, at the same time, their pieces are admired for the ease with which they lean towards classical designs. Moreover, the creations show their deep understanding for materials. Today, many of their works can be found in major museums such as Museum of Mod­ern Art of New York...

Ottoman, poof or footstool, chrome-plated steel, black leather, Europe, 1980s A minimalist and durable swivel footstool, featuring a chromed metal base and sleek black leather uphol...

Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play throug...

Ottoman, teak, wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s Simple in its design, this stool features an open framework in teak with tapered legs. Its unassuming design allows it to blend seamlessly...

Lounge or ball chair, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1960s Pop-cultural lounge chair, consisting of a crescent seat. The conical shaped base holds the hemispherical ball in place which...

France & Søn stool, poof or ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s Modest and elegant stool designed and produced in Denmark in the 1960s. This rectangular stool has a frame that is...

The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...

The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...

Danish Mid-century Modern stool reupholstered in white and black sheep skin This ottoman/pouf/ stool was designed and manufactured in the 1950s in Denmark. It is made of wood and ha...

The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...

Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in white cotton bouclé fabric, Flox stands out o...

A light armchair that brings to mind the softness of a feather, a caress, a moment of harmony in ash wood and woven nautical cords. The name has Persian origins: “seh-tar” literally ...