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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bay Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Counter Stool
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Counter Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Exotic Wood and Leather Stool in Argentine Rosewood by Costantini Design, Luzio
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Luzio Stool features a solid wood frame and a slung leather seat featuring handmade leather cording to help give the seat its signature shape. Available in several standard matching or contrasting leathers, or the upholstery material of your choice. Shown in Argentine Rosewood finish.
Measurements are: 26" W x 18" D x 20" H
Other materials available are Argentine Rosewood, Oak, Walnut, Maple, Cherry, Beech, Elm, Okume Teak, Abruzzo Almond, Abruzzo Black, Abruzzo Cappuccino, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Chocolate, Abruzzo Concrete, Abruzzo Graphite, Abruzzo Cream, Abruzzo Mocha, Abruzzo Pepper, Abruzzo Terracotta, Abruzzo White, Abruzzo Bone, Bari Cream, Bari Caramel, Bari Chocolate, Bari Cognac, Bari Copper, Parma Flash, Roma Sable, Piemonte Hazelnut, Ischia Gray, Lipari Celeste, Genova Brown, Napoli Camel, Napoli Seal, Mediterranean Marsala, Lipari Sangria, Lipari Pecan, Parma Black, Napoli Smoke, Napoli Creme, Piemonte Red, Roma Brown, Napoli Teal, Piemonte Navy, Parma Bone, Sardinia Maple, Piemonte Autumn, Sardinia Chestnut, Bologna Tobaco, Campania Amaretto, Campania Brown and Piemonte Brandy.
About Costantini Design...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
James Side Table in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The base of the James side table is constructed by stacking slab-built ceramic bricks. While they're angular in nature, the bricks retain the softness and organic feel of the clay. A solid oak table top sits inside a notch, allowing the two materials to become one piece. The ceramic legs...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Montgomery Woven Leather Bench 60in
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Bench
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish
Dimensions:
18 H x 16 D x 60 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Ura Counter Stool with Teak Wood Finish Base and Light Gray Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Modern style counter stool by Uultis with teak wood finish base and light gray upholstered seat. Introducing the Ura counter stool by Uultis, a sophi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Customizable ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Classic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of European charm and modern elegance. This counter stool features a wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Minimal Modern Intrecciato Stool Cross-Banded Braided Beige Corduroy
Located in Porto, PT
Wrapped in luxurious light brown corduroy upholstery, the stool introduces a touch of tactile warmth to your surroundings.
The corduroy adds a cozy and inviting feel and a subtle tex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
A Pair of Counter Stools - 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
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
Set of 2 Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa bar stool.
Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Greta Swivel Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Counter stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back and brass footrest. COM.
Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finis...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Inout 28 Barstool in Glossy White Lacquered Aluminum by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Inout 28 Barstool in glossy white lacquered aluminum by Paola Navone
Bar stool in lacquered cast aluminum, available in glossy white and orange and embossed gray, sage a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, 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 fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bay Bar Stool, Handmade Modern White Oak and Rope Woven Seat Bar Stool
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Bar Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat (shown here). The sturdy, but graceful footrest has an exposed tenon from the cross brace displayed on the spindle. Each seat has 140 feet of polypropylene rope with a modern yacht weave. Similar to rope used in sail line, it is very comfortable and soft and tactile to touch.
Bar height seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Grey
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 on either side horizontally ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Felt
Classic Contemporary 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
Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
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
Customizable Teak Wood Bar Stool with Cane Back and Gray Seat - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto teak wood bar stool designed by Uultis Studio with gray fabric upholstered seat and cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto bar stool is a refine...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Pair Counter Bar 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
Contemporary Handcrafted Solid Wood and Rope Tripod Stool "Yiaros" by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary handcrafted tripod stool, model "Yiaros".
Legs made of solid oak wood, woven rope seat.
Suitable for indoors and outdoors us. Can be sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A stool version of the Simple chair is also entirely crafted from solid wood. Robust, durable, and comfortable, it features clean lines and a carved seat. It can be produced in tauri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR mint green velvet. Destined to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Isabelle Stool in Gatsby Blue Upholstery with Matt Black Legs by Saba
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The whimsical and feminine touch that defines the Isabelle chairs has been elevated in the form of a stool element. The stool maintains the organic shape that characterizes the seati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
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
GUFRAM the End Stool by TOLIETPAPER
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Gufram pulls back from the world of design. It declares it and turns the page – with a tombstone. Since the time has come to call it quits because of the many mudslinger that have al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Arc de Stool '52
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool '52
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
Side table in solid oak with legs that arch inwards its triangular top. Carved by skilled artisans in n...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Counter Stool in Black Wood Finish with Black Faux Leather Seat, Maru Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru counter stool designed by Uultis studio with black wood finish and matching black faux leather fabric upholstered seat. *Please check availab...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Shaker Counter Stool, by AMBROZIA, Grey Brindle Cowhide, Maple & White Vinyl
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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood legs in matte black
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
Customizable ClassiCon Banu Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
Banu is yet another gem from the Jewel Garden, which was the name of the Maharajah‘s palace of Indore for which Eckart Muthesius designed this stool. Through the use of polished stai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing stool by Studio Laf
Dimensions: L43 cm x W35 x H44 cm
Materials: Plywood, Stainless Steel, Leather
Available: different colors Leather: Brown, Blac...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Japan Table, Contemporary Travertine Side Table or Stool
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Japan table is a personification of a cork, being perceptible in the first few seconds. The low stool or side table is made of travertine. It is an item of pure lines, where the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
Arc de Stool '37
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool '37 in WalnutWood
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bar Stool, PowderCoated Metal Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Counter Bar Stools 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
Brass, 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 Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & 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 'A' & "C', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bar Stool, PowderCoated Metal Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Artisanal Bar Stool W. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Exotic Wood Stool with Leather Seat and Bronze from Costantini, Piero
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Piero Stool features an angular solid wood sled frame with a slung leather seat, a leather-wrapped wood back and a burnished bronze footrest. Available i...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Artisanal Pair Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bar Stool, PowderCoated Metal Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 3 Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa bar stool.
Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern Elis Stool Made with Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Elis collection is a unique and innovative line of furniture that aims to provide individuals with an ideal design that can help promote well-being and peace in any environment. ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Set of 3 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
Walnut Counter Stool with Leather Upholstery in Black or Brown Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
A tailored counter stool inspired by the Bahaus movement of the 1920s. This refined stool has a Minimalist flair, with its refined tapered legs and disti...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, 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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, 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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, 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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, 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
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