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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Customizable Items Only
Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Foot Bench in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
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, Brass
EVE Pedestal by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
EVE pedestal by LK Edition
Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 46.5 cm
Materials: Terracotta and ceramics.
Available in different colors and finishes.
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Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Gervasoni Brise 44 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Set of 4 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Modern Counter Stool Mount S1 Stainless Steel with Textile Seat by Dali Home
Located in Berlin, BE
Unusual combination of art product design and functionality. The idea of building genuine eco & sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
DALI HOME...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stag T by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Stag T by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm
Materials: Plywood (natural), antler moose
Weight: 7.3 kg
Each piece is unique and may differ as the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Antler, Plywood
TIMELESS Modern Bar Stool
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Timeless bar stool is a sophisticated piece that combines solid wood construction with a sleek design. Its uniquely shaped seat, crafted in natural leather, adds a touch of elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep
The stool could be placed o...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Felt
Foot Stool in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
DGD Backless Counter Stool, Powder Coated Steel, Oak, Wool, Handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD counter stool finds formality and comfort in the industrial and organic.
Seat frame shown in walnut and available ash, cherry, maple, or w...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Travis Modern Stool with Woven Danish Cord Seat and Low Back in White Oak
Located in Longmont, CO
Clean, modern angles complimented by the warm texture of the Danish cord. The Travis stool can be made counter-height or bar-height with any of the dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Lipstick Bar Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
With a playful and geometrical form, the Lipstick Bar Stool will make you feel like you are floating on cotton candy.
The combined look between the uneven sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Baleri Italia Juliette Kitchen Stool in Black Steel by Hannes Wettstein
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Out of the frenetic turmoil of Wettstein's design activity, one day emerged the idea of a chair; defying all known logic, the structure of the back, curved forwards. With this idea a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Foot Bench in black
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Bench
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The bench is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Art Viking Counter Stool in Textured Solid Brass and Camel Lamb Fur
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The Viking counter stool was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes and textures that bring us back to a remarkable period of the medieval histo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Red Velvet
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in a gorgeous Terracotta cotton velvet. The fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Medium Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes
Dimensions: Diameter 47 x Height 70 cm
Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat i...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Silver
Ola High Stool in Seventy Grey Upholstery with Black Nickel Legs by Saba
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ola chair grows taller: it adapts the same concept of curved sheets converging towards a single central point but this time in the form of a stool. The padded and welcoming form ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Senufo Ottoman in American Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman in American walnut by Arno Declercq
Made American walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different wool colors)
*Fur color based on availability
Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 c...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ledermann Bar Stool Light by Tom Kelley
Located in Milan, IT
The seat of this bar stool is covered entirely in leather, while its back is composed of a single, leather strap. Its wooden structure features four elongated, tapered wooden legs wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Segment Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Segment stool by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 40.7 x D 30.5 x H 43.2 cm
Materials: Polished aluminum, suede
Leather upholstered metal stool. Pictured in aluminum and rust suede...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Choice of Wood Stain
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the Gueridon line.
We offer a wide range of customizations. Here is the idea.
Only you know what’s best to match your interior. Therefore, you provide us with your fabric (COM). Size, upholstery, wood staining? Your choice: we offer a wide range of options.
From the same original base with 4 thick L shaped legs, we can also build a stool, a bench, or a day bed.
HOW IT WORKS...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Ten10 Stool w/ Solid Plank Oiled Teak Top & Stainless Steel Base 18"H / In Stock
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stool is part of the Madeira Line from Ten10. There are 4 in stock, available for purchase from 1 to 4 pieces. The top is solid plank oiled teak 1 1/4" thick with brass dowels. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm
Materials: Alabaster, antler moose
Weight: 7.3 kg
Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moose is uniq...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Antler, Plywood
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B & C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B' and 'C' which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Marshmallow Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet pink upholstery, brass
Available in other color and finishes.
Royal stranger is an exclusiv...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Hardie Wood Counter Stool with Wood Seat and Basque Red Steel Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hardie stool is a clean-lined and no-nonsense piece. The stool is made of three identical bent metal tube columns and a seat. The tubes pair up where they join, adding rigidity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Counter or Bar Stools Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL - SET
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.
Custo...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG counter stool aged brass steel and vegetable tanned natural tobacco leather
The HUG counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Moca Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Moca bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: boucle ivory fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Co...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman-Bench, COM fabric - Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio.
Dimensions: diameter 30 cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Design...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Lily Stool, Ivory 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
High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
High Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes
Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm
Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Silver, Steel
Set of 4 Counter Stool w. Backrest, Dark Brown 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
Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Solid stained black ash and black hide.
Frame in natural varnished solid ash, ash stained black or coral r...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Hide, Ash
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 colors.
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar height chair...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam, Textile, Ash, Plywood
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA bar stool from CASA MAGNA embodies both elegance and originality. Featuring a unique design with a single solid wood back leg, it exudes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Custom Ottomans or Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
We can make as many as you need and upholster in any fabric of your choice. Here are a few examples we upholstered in a Paul Smith stripe and fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Grand Pouf, Set/2 Pink Nubuck, Handmade in by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grand Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
The Grand pouf is a versatile piece that combines elegance with functionality. Its curved, sculptural design adds a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Blessing upholstered barstool is part of our Blessing collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Blessing bars...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 and Royal red
Royal str...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Customizable Teak Counter Stool with Cane Back and Beige Upholstery - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto teak wood counter stool designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto counter stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather.
Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Perch Stools
By Ofena, Daniel Mancini
Located in Guelph, CA
Perch stool is a solid wood, three-legged seating option with an upholstered seat cushion. The stool features traditional woodworking construction includin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
4x Shaker Counter Stool Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Vinyl & 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 premium vinyl upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tibalt stool by Matthias Scherzinger.
Dimensions: W 52 x L 45 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Solid wood oak.
Tibalt is a stackable stool concept with a convincing geometrical simplicity ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Alma Bar Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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