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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Modern Geometric Aluminum "Helium" Stackable Stool by Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Helium stool is a lightweight aluminum stool finished in a durable powdercoat that is suitable for interior and exterior use. Multiples can be stacke...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools
Priced and sold by the pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Limited Edition Custom Modern Pouf in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
1980s pouf with brand new upholstery in contemporary faux shearling fabric. The pouf was reupholstered to meet today's desired level of comfort. This ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2023 Set of Three Cesca Counter Stools by Marcel Breuer for Knoll in Beech
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Cesca Counter Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Polished Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Bestcase, Sight Unseen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
ST01 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST01 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body. This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Circus Side Table/Stool by Spinzi Milano in Gucci Red
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table
Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
In stock in Los Angeles, Blue Velvet Pouf, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
By Marco Zito
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Used as a central seat or alongside a sofa, this velvet Pouf i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2000s Miura Bar Stool Konstantin Grcic Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Miura Barstool Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Plank
Made in Italy
stackable
Indoor outdoor
Plastic
31.5 h x 15.25 d x 17.5 w, footrest 13.25 h
Unrestored preowned condition
Refer ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Nino Pouf with Brass Plinth, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
NINO stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery
The Nino Pouf is full of luxurious details, such as the buttons and skirting board in brushed brass, the piping in a contra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 107 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 21 kg
Also available in other materials and ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam, Textile, Ash, Plywood
Walnut Finish Counter Stool with Cane Back and Upholstered Seat, Sotto Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish, beige fabric and mixed light cane. *Please check availability prior to purchase*
The Sotto counter stool blends v...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm
Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 19.2 kg
The la...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Plywood
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 12.2 kg
Also available in other m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Sculptural side table Palladio in Breccia Marble, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture - Collectible side table - Sculptural - Italian Design inspired by Palladio
Neoclassical elegance meets Italian craftsmanship in this timeless piece, elevating any ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 61 x H 78 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 11 kg
Also available in other materials an...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 12.2 kg
Also available in other m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm
Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 23 kg
The late...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Plywood
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 101 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 17.2 kg
Also available in other mate...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Biege Fabric, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a beige/gold fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Leather, Fabric
Modernist Belgian massive wenge stool in the taste, Charlotte Perriand 1950/60’s
Located in Forest, BE
This is an elegant rectangular pine. Produced in Belgium around the 1950s. It is a beautiful shape, the grain is showing a high quality wood.
Charlotte Perriand 24 October 1903 ...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of stools with spiral legs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a pair of unusual spiral legs stools
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 107 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 21 kg
Also available in other materials and ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Ash, Plywood
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS2 Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS2 Low Chair by NOOM
Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 23 kg
Also available in other materia...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Plywood, Ash
Baloo Boucle Hello Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Hello Low Chair by NOOM
Dimensions: W 78 x D 85 x H 73 cm
Materials: Wood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 20 kg
Also available in other materials and c...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS1 Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS1 Low Chair by NOOM
Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm
Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 19.2 kg
Also available in other material...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Plywood, Wood
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 101 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 17.2 kg
Also available in other mate...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Baloo Boucle Hello Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Hello Chair by NOOM
Dimensions: W 53 x D 61 x H 78 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 13 kg
Also available in other materials and co...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 20 kg
Also available in other materials a...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Foam, Ash, Plywood
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 20 kg
Also available in other mate...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 61 x H 78 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 11 kg
Also available in other materials an...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of oak and rope stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A nice pair of stools in oak and rope in the style of Audoux Minet
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Oak
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Nude plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Bar Stool U in Nude plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Honey plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Denim plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Cherry plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Bar Stool U in Denim plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Bar Stool U in Cherry plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Moss Bar Stool U in Yellow plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Contemporary Counter Stool in Sculpted Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Stool is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Set of 5 Classic Counter Stool w Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of 'BENJAMIN' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet
Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base
Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Joe Colombo for Zanotta Italia White & Cream Leather Swivel Stool, 1970
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Birillo Stool Pair, White Leather & White Base, Joe Colombo for Zanotta, 1970. Colombo's iconic design was awarded the golden medal at the International Exhibition M.I.A in 1972 and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Ottoman in African Walnut and Sheep Wool, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ottoman in African walnut and sheep wool - Senufo by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: diameter 45 x height 40 cm
Material: African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
2023 Set of Three Cesca Counter Stools by Marcel Breuer for Knoll Ebonized Beech
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Cesca Counter Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Sotto Counter Stool in Black Faux Leather and Black Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Sotto counter stool is designed with a taller height, making it ideal for countertops or high tables. This striking piece blends resistance and delicacy, featuring black finish w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Wood
"Jamaica" Bar Stools by Pepe Cortes for Amat - Set of 3
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Jamaica stool designed by Pepe Cortes. Made by BD Barcelona The Jamaica stool is already a classic of Spanish design and one of the best designed stools in history. It has been on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Geppo Stool Marco Baxadonne Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool in solid wood of scented cedar made from a single block, is characterized by its “soft” and curvilinear shape. Its particular shape with an open space under the seat is useful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Vintage Set of Three Jamaica Bar Stools, 1970’s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of three "Jamaica" bar stools designed by Pepe Cortés for Amat. They are made in Spain. All of them are marked "Jamaica Stool Design by Pepe Cartes for Amat Made in ...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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