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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Black
Color: Orange
Contemporary Zun Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zun drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Gufram "the End Stool Is Black" by Toiletpaper
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The funeral look of this furniture-sculpture is tempered by the softness of the polyurethane that makes it: in perfect Gufram tradition nothing is as it seems. "THE END in BLACK" is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Paint
Kartell Colonna Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Moooi Carbon Low Bar Stool in Black Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resin by Bertjan Pot
By Bertjan Pot, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A taller relative of the Carbon Chair, the Carbon Barstool embodies the same passion for craftsmanship, but literally takes it to another level… Lean and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowered sitting position, but will also feel right at home in the stitched leather design. The sweeping frame construction and a wooden supporting base for the seat cushions are the simple structural elements of these sculptures. They are available both as three-seat and as a cozy armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
Black Jørgen Møller M-Stools Benches Danish, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black Jørgen Møller M-Stools. A chic pair of contemporary modern Minimalist black ebonized wood stools or benches, originally designed by...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Lily Stool, Charcoal Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Counter stool in black smoke polished steel and black saddle leather.
The phrases "Less is more" and "God is in the detail" from the German-American architect and industrial designe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Loggia Small Side Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo.
Designed by Matteo Leorato
A material, traditionally used in the Renaissance for the paving of the noble palaces, here is r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Terrazzo
2 Loggia Small Side Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo.
This is a set of 2 pieces.
A material, traditionally used in the Renaissance for the paving of the noble palaces, here is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Terrazzo
DUMAS Bar Stool with brass rest feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The DUMAS bar stool is a must for any living room. Characterized by an elegant quilting, while the legs are lacquered and enriched with brass rest feet. Dumas is available in fabri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
GAN Spaces Nuances Pouf by Patricia Urquiola
Located in New York, NY
The Nuances collection consists of three rugs and a pouf made by hand. Investigating with different colors and densities, Patricia Urquiola was able to reinvent the wool felt, giving...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes painted black kitchen couter top with swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is already a classic in Spanish design and is one of the best designed stools in all history. It’s been on the market for over 25 years and remains as current as it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height.
Custom size...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, in Black
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with walnut top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. Available in black, natural, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor Stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
ST29 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST25 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditio...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
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
Kartell Pilastro Stool in Black by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pilastro stool is part of the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to design guru Ettore Sottsass....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Stoolen Side Table in Black Oak 16"
Located in Denver, PA
A beloved Uhuru piece, the Stoolen is crafted from black oak offcuts that are carefully hand-fitted into a unique pattern. The Stoolen works well as an end table, stool, or coffee ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Shaker Backless Counter Stool by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Sandle Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat. Leather is available ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Dimitri Omersa & Co Pig in Leather for Abercrombie, England, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Pig by Dimitri Omersa & Co in leather for Abercrombie England 1980
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Twist with Fantastic Look, Black
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
small Tribute 3 Leg Stool in Black Nero Marquina Marble by Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Carved out of a solid block of marble, this stool is a perfect example of a Classic, modern shape that is effortlessly stylish. Great as either a stool or small table, the tribute stool is available in black Nero Marquina, white Calcutta, big flower or grey rainbow marble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Gervasoni Guna 11 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
Bricks, Stool D1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Fang Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
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
Mushroom Ottoman in Black Bouclé
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a black curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece.
Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible.
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Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Manhattan Cube Sculpted Side Table, Yellow, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cuboid is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat.
It replicates a shape which Margit is fond of and has previously used in lighting on a smaller scale, a slightly imperfect cuboid.
‘The designing of the new side table felt like a natural progression in my range of
products. An aesthetically pleasing and functional table, using concepts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Pair of Klismos Stools, Ottoman, Black Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Klismos Stools, black leather. Sold by Theodore Alexander. Width is measured from bottom of legs.
Category
1990s Vietnamese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
3x Shaker Counterstools, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Leather, Brown&White Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a Genuine leather seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Column Stool, Dark Brown by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, dark brown by WL CERAMICS
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, dark brown / white effect glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: different colors...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Marlen Stool, bar stool, blue, home, contract, fastfood, made in italy.
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Comfort, an ergonomic shape and a hardy structure are the characteristics of the Marlen design, the new Trabà chair designed by EP Studio. Hints of a 1950s vibe can be glimpsed in th...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Port Laurent Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Port Laurent marble Gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Port Laurent Marble
Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Available in other marbles....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stool made from recycled material for maximum sustainability. A.I. stool light is sustainable in materials and production process and is the result of thorough optimisation: three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Cosmic Blue Mini Plopp Stool by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmic blue mini plopp stool by Zieta
Dimensions: Diameter 25 x H 38 cm
Material: Stainless steel, carbon Steel.
Finish: Thermal colored. Cosmic Blue.
Available in colors: Flam...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Classic Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac 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
Black Leather Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather wing stool by Studio Laf
Dimensions: L 43 cm x W 35 x H 44 cm
Materials: Plywood, stainless steel, leather
Structure: Black plywood
Availa...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Bombo Leather Side Tables by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side tables by Nestor Perkal
It can also be used as a stool
Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 40 cm
Enamelled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Olindias Outdoor Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Olindias outdoor tabouret by Luca Nichetto.
Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 73 cm
Materials: Black powder coat metal structure, seat in black/coral/duck blue/warm grey lacquered poliur...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Other
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Stool is a swivel stool with die-cast aluminium shell. Chrome-plated steel structure, base and footrest. Adjustable in height with gas piston. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini
Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA
Materials: Nero Marquina
Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Origin: Italy (Carrara)
Manufacturer: Corsanini...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Olindias Outdoor Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Olindias outdoor Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 83 cm
Materials: Black powder coat metal structure, Seat in black/coral/duck blue/warm grey lacquered poliur...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Other
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Ro...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Tori Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool by Ries
Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm
Materials: Sand cast aluminum
Also available: Tori stool travertine
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Ro...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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