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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color: Beige
Color: Orange
GAN Rugs Aram High Stool with Stainless Steel Wire in Sand by Nendo
Located in New York, NY
Nendo offers us its delicate, essential design. A very practical collection of multipurpose tables and stools you will never tire of looking at.?This season available in stainless st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 5 Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of Minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jasper Morrison Tate Stool in Beech Plywood with Matte Lacquer for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Easy to stack – to a maximum of 6 pieces – the Tate chair designed by Jasper Morrison is part of a range that includes chairs and stools. This series has a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfort to offer, conveys an unmistakable design. Small wonder that GLOOH has been distinguished with an international award on a number of occasions.
Height adjustable swivel bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mexico Orange Velvet Skull Stool or Side Table, Designed by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Decorated with the graphic pattern of the Mexican skull, a symbol created to exorcise ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Modern Beige Linen Bar Arm Stool with Oak Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki bar arm stool: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in oak and walnut base or in custom materials, may be upholstered with v...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair Sculptural Contemporary Barstool Brass Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Gan Rugs Knitted Stool in Grey by Claire-Anne O’brien
Located in New York, NY
Craft, innovation, warmth, joy... Claire-Anne ´s stools have everything we like. They ´re magical!
Additional information:
Material: 100% new wool (felt).
Filling: Expanded po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Gan Rugs Knitted Stool in Orange by Claire-Anne O’brien
Located in New York, NY
Craft, innovation, warmth, joy... Claire-Anne ´s stools have everything we like. They ´re magical!.
Additional information:
Material: Lacquered aluminum frame
Finish: Grey
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Sculptural Contemporary Kitchen Counter Stool Brass Metal & Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mexico, Skull Terracotta Orange Stool / Side Table by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Decorated with the graphic pattern of the Mexican skull, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Bijou Marquetry Stool Red and White by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Bijou Marquetry Stool Red and White by Matteo Cibic is an endearing seat which looks especially delightful matched with the Woman in Paris dressing table. It is available in a range ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
Lily Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal Finish & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Bond Street Stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Jacquard Tweed
Located in Toronto, ON
This Bond Street stool by Yabu Pushelberg is upholstered in Rue Cambon jacquard tweed, made of chenille & velour. Rue Cambon comes in 3 colorways fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
Neon Stool Set in Acrylic by Umzikim
Located in Milan, IT
They found new beauty by stacking beautifully colored acrylic. With this new technological attempt, I have accomplished the visual beauty of seeing the sunrise or the sunset as it is literally. In particular, with the neon-colored acrylic, we can feel as if this collection is shining on its own. And this completes the collection with the same beauty as the beauty of nature.
Materials: Acrylic Stacked Acrylic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Acrylic
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
GAN Rugs Aram Low Stool with Stainless Steel Wire in Sand by Nendo
Located in New York, NY
Nendo offers us its delicate, essential design. A very practical collection of multipurpose tables and stools you will never tire of looking at.?Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jasper Morrison Small Morrison Stool in Ash and Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Available in three different heights, the Morrison stool by Jasper Morrison has a slightly concave seat that is a harmonious contrast to the straight, well-defined lines of the base:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Red Aluminium Bench with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Park Place Counter Stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Rose Copper and Textured Wool
Located in Toronto, ON
This Park Place Counter stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Rose Copper is upholstered in Geneva Avenue textured wool. Geneva Avenue comes in 5 colorways from Germany with a composition of 9...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Bar Stool Aged Brass Meal and Navy Blue Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of Minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of Minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal Dark Brown Leather Contemporary Style
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Mexican Calavera Skull Black Green Terracotta or White Stool Side Table
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure that lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet curtain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Beige Leather by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfort to offer, conveys an unmistakable design. Small wonder that GLOOH has been distinguished with an international award on a number of occasions.
Height adjustable swivel bar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Blue Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sissi Stackable Seat Yellow and Orange in Aluminium by Altreforme
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Totem or piece of furniture? Choose yourself: Sissi is a design piece of furniture that can be used as a single chair but, if you want to make a sculpture of it, stack the five seats...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 3 Contemporary Sculptural Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Orange Matteo Thun Vintage Tam Tam Plastic Stools 2002 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Orange pair of plastic stools Tam Tam, which was designed by Matteo Thun 2002 and executed by Magis Italy.
If you are looking for practical and good lookin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Brass Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Side Table, Terrazzo Wire Table in Copper, Switch Table
By Bend Goods
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods wire furniture
The ultimate in versatile modern wire furniture, the switch table and stool is a two in one piece that works as a stool or table. The tabletop features a p...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Black Saddle Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jasper Morrison Large Morrison Stool in Ash with Fabric or Leather
Located in New York, NY
Available in three different heights, the Morrison stool by Jasper Morrison has a slightly concave seat that is a harmonious contrast to the straight, well-defined lines of the base:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Sculptural Contemporary Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather Organic Design
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Bijou Marquetry Stool Black and White by Matteo Cibic
Located in Kolkata, IN
Bijou Marquetry Stool Black and White by Matteo Cibic is an endearing seat which looks especially delightful matched with the woman in Paris dressing table. It is available in a rang...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jasper Morrison Medium Morrison Stool in Ash and Fabric or Leather for
Located in New York, NY
Available in three different heights, the Morrison stool by Jasper Morrison has a slightly concave seat that is a harmonious contrast to the straight, well-defined lines of the base:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
GAN Aram Low Stool in Red and Orange by Nendo
Located in New York, NY
Nendo offers us its delicate, essential design. A very practical collection of multipurpose tables and stools you will never tire of looking at.?Thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wave Stool
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
This fabulous stool with the Wave design makes a wonderful addition to any cosmopolitan style decor in the home. Combining tradition and modernity with a splendid look, this Oscar Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Steel Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without armrests, this design classic guarantees high comfort and convenience despite its filigree appearance and blends into any interior with its timeless esthetics. The low seat height and generous proportions help create an extravagant lounge effect.
That tingling feeling during manu-facture is the same today – especially with DS-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the seat and back are elaborately handstitched with needle and thread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Lily Contemporary Pouf in Metal and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The 'Giardino Botanico' collection features five pouffes, each with a backrest inspired by a distinctive botanic shape. The backrest has some flexibility for added comfort and is gen...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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