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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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:  Gold
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u Collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The low Tab.u stool, the firstborn in the family, is a really versatile object. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. Its elder brother, Big Tab.u is a traditional tall bar stool. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u Mirror and the Tab.u Lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Opinion Ciatti Foliae Sculptural Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stool with multiple uses, made by welding small sheets of metal. This is how the projects of the Foliae collection are born, sculptural objects, between art and design, which come ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Large Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The Tab.u large stool is a traditional tall bar stool. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u mirror and the Tab.u lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

e15 Mr. Collins Stool by Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
With its dynamic form and ergonomic comfort, Mr. Collins is an endearing stool applicable in diverse arrangements for living or working situations. Based on couture construction meth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Beatriz Counter Stools by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
4 "Beatriz" counter stools featuring an industrial / biomorphic design that combines an organic form of a brass seat and contrasting dark patinaed textured ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Estrela Bronze Counter Stool by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
4 Contemporary "Estrela" hand-forged bronze counter stools with biomorphic design constructed of and draws inspiration from brutalism and Hollywo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Evora Bronze Barstool by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
5 Contemporary "Evora" barstools with biomorphic design that draw inspiration from brutalism and Hollywood Regency elegance, constructed of hand-forged bronze. (PRICED EACH)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Mustard Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish. Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish. Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alchemy Bar Stool by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 76 cm Materials : Bronze, Leather Weight : 24 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chiado Counter Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stool are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Gold by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Chiado Counter Stool with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Contemporary Bronze Stool, Alchemy Bar Stool by Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 76 cm Materials : Bronze, Leather Weight : 2...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Barstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high barstool with die-cast aluminum shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest. Lacquered, not for outdoor use. Non stackable. Availab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Cast-Bronze Twig Counterstool by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast-bronze twig barstool in gold finish with ivory boucle seat cushion by Elan Atelier. Inspired by the sculpture of Alberto Giacometti, the twig barstoo...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Cast-Bronze Twig Barstool by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Twig Barstool with cast gold-bronze frame and ivory boucle upholstery by Elan Atelier Inspired by the sculpture of Alberto Giacometti, the twig bar...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Klismos Gold Barstool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Klismos gold barstool, a plated gold finish accentuates its bold curves and elegant detailing. It boasts a Klismos shape combined with open metalwork fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Bronze Stool, Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 34 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 10.5 kg Avail...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high chair with die-cast aluminium shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest. Lacquered, not for outdoor use. Non stackable. Available in gold structure with white,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Bronze Contemporary Sculptural Sancho Stool by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Contemporary Sculptural Sancho Stool by Elan Atelier Sancho stool is a single piece of cast bronze with alternating dark bronze and gold bronze interior finish. Description...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Materiality Vol. 1: Side Table & Stool by Eduard Locota. Acrylic Glass & Bronze
Located in Timisoara, RO
MATERIALITY series represents the thinnest line between sculpture and design. TECHNICAL DATA: Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass & cold cast bronze. Each artwork is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the artist. Made to order; build process takes 4-6 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (colors can be customized upon request). Every object has his own persona and is entirely made by hand using similar techniques used in metal casting. We have literally endless color combinations, and each color accentuates the different personalities of the objects. Dimensions: l 47 cm / w 46 cm / h 42cm Ultra limited edition of 12 + 4 ap. * shipping worldwide: all our artworks are insured and packed in a custom-made wooden box. * dimensions may vary 1 – 2 cm. FEW WORDS FROM THE ARTIST: “I left on the surface of the object the imprints of my own fingers, of my hands, as well as the strikes and marks left by the actual tools used to shape the work. Later on, i took molds of my hands, fingers and of the tools that were actually used in the making of this unique piece, and duplicated them in cold cast bronze to complete the artistic statement.” For this set of works, the synthetic materials were chosen rationally in order to explain both the physical and conceptual materiality of the theme. Though, exactly the opposite for our case, the common perception of any synthetic material is usually disposable, mass-produces and low-grad. This gives birth to a discussion about the ethical value of synthetic materials and man’s ability to perceive it culturally. The story of the transformation of matter into an object, about the transformation of the object into a good, about the monetization of the good. PLASTIC CONCEPT: From the oldest of times, our species has experienced a strong symbiosis with matter. Humans have learned to model matter, turned it into tools, and then used it to create objects. The man of the 21st century has shaped the Anthropocene era to his liking; and plasticized it to his own mirror. The project called materiality, is centered around the last geological era, popularly known as the plastic age...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Patterned Jasper Bench in Dark Bronze Finish by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast Bronze Patterned Jasper Bench in Dark Bronze Finish by Elan Atelier Sculptural bronze bench inspired by polished river rocks. Bronze bench produced using the superior lost wax ...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier Inspired by the Chinese scholars' stones and brush pots, the cave stool is a wonderous sculptural form. Shown in our dark bronze...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Club Stool in Dark Bronze from Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Club Stool in Dark Bronze from Elan Atelier Our club stool is cast in bronze using the lost wax method is an elegant sculptural form. Shown in our dark bronze finish. Cus...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Modern Metal Silver or Gold Finish Side Table or Stool by Studio Job
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure who lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet curtains...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Heat Collection Plopp Kitchen Stool in Gold Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in New York, NY
The heat uses high temperature as a rarely used method of steel coloring. Excellent craftsmanship allows to achieve the desired tint and coloring, it brings out the hidden beauty of metal without the use of chemical dyes and reagents. Plopp is a stool made of inflated metal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

White and Gold Sculptural Luca Side Table / Stool by Elan Atelier (Preorder)
Located in New York, NY
Made to order Luca Stool / Side Table by Elan Atelier. Living and on the move. Polished white bronze with exposed top, that does double duty as either a stool or side table. Cast br...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Heat Collection Plopp Bar Stool in Gold Stainless Steel by Zieta
Located in New York, NY
The heat uses high temperature as a rarely used method of steel coloring. Excellent craftsmanship allows to achieve the desired tint and coloring, it brings out the hidden beauty of metal without the use of chemical dyes and reagents. Plopp is a stool made of inflated metal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wooster Stool, in Walnut and Gold Leaf, by Dean and Dahl
Located in Putnam Valley, NY
This delightful little stool was designed to defy gravity. It seems to be extremely delicately balanced when in reality it is extremely sturdy. It is the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Thin Stool in Contemporary Powdered-Coated Steel with a Brass Patina Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a tiny creature bending over, brushing her toes on the floor, the Thin stools challenge our notion of strength, urging viewers to ask, Will this support me? At times minimalist ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Saddle Indoor Outdoor Sculptural Welded Bronze Patina Side Table Stool
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A U-shaped multi-sided sculpture that can be used in any orientation as a stool or side table. Fabricated of precision cut and welded bronze for indoor and outdoor use. As each stool is made to order, custom dimensions and finishes are possible. Dimensions: Depth: 18 in / 45.7 cm Width: 18.5 / 47 cm Height: 20 in / 50.8 cm Custom dimensions are possible. Color: Bronze Custom finishes are available. Material: Bronze Care: Clean with mircofiber cloth. Environmental / Social: Ethically Produced Non-Toxic Supports Small USA Business...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Modern Gold or Silver Mexican Chinese Inspired Stool or Sidetable By Studio Job
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Ming is part of a new collection of studio job that plays with icons of history and architecture, rooted in our memory, ranging between East and West. An evolution of Mexico that arr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Designer's Coffee Table, Stool in Bronze and Brass, France, 2018
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful modern coffee table, or stool in patinated bronze and brass, the top part can be in wood or brown leather, choice available. Limited edition of 10 pieces numbered and signe...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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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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