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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 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
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Cognac 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
Customizable ClassiCon Bar Stool No. 2 by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen gray created not only classical seats such as sofas or chairs, but also a series of unconventional bar stools. Version no. 2, originally designed for the house E 1027, also fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Customizable Powdercoat Aluminum Ribbon Stool by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack together t...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Classic Contemporary Barstool Natural Tobacco Leather & Black Rubber
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
Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Silhouette Bar Stool, Mix & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool.
The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair Contemporary Handmade Barstool w. Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary bar stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such ...
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
Sculptural Table Height Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
4x Shaker Counter stools by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
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, Metal
Kitchen Stool with Backrest Brass Steel Natural Tobacco Leather Modern
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Bar Chair Gropius CS2/75 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
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
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary low back stool from Costantini, Umberto
Measurements are 18” W, 19” D, 36” H, 30” SH as shown.
The Umberto ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Counter Stool in Black Matte Wood with Natural Cane Seat, Maru Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Maru counter stool by Uultis is a refined balance of craftsmanship and cultural homage, featuring a matte black wood frame paired with a handwov...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 4 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
Crofton Counter Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crofton counter stool with black stained pinewood frame by Daniel Schofield
The CROFTON Stool collection gives an understated nod to elegant Asian design traditions whilst embraci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Martell Woodworks Balboa Stool Walnut with Black Leather Inlay
Located in Mendocino, CA
These stools are all handcrafted in my workshop, beginning with with only the finest wood and skirting leather. All of the wood parts are turned by hand on the lathe, and the leather...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs by Val Khvan
By Valeriy Khvan
Located in Millburn, NJ
Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs and Carved Seat designed and built by Val Khvan.
This handcrafted walnut tripod stool brings together bold detailing and subtle refinemen...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set.
The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Black Lacquer Vanity Seat by Robert Kuo, Hand Made, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity Seat
Black Lacquer
Wood Vase
Hand Made
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Frenchkiss Low-Back Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and made in Italy, this counter stool combines a sleek, modern design with natural wooden legs for a style that is both elegant and welcoming. Its thin, spindly legs seem to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,789 / item
Small Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes
Dimensions: Diameter 43 x Height 50 cm
Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Silver
$1,540 / item
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
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
Exotic Argentine Rosewood Leather Counter Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto counter stool is one of Costantini’s original seating designs, featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat, and optional burnished bronze footrest. ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H: 81 x W: 55,5 x D: 35 cm. SH: 77 cm.
Materials: beech, copper.
In 1942, Mogens Lasse...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
$1,858 / item
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
Set of 5 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Cairn Stool in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
$3,550 / item
Pair Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered 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
Lipstick Counter Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
With a playful and geometrical form, the Lipstick Counter Stool will make you feel like you are floating on cotton candy.
The combined look between the uneven shapes, the warmth text...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,586
Tori Stool Travertine by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool Travertine by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D30 x H44 cm
Materials: Travertine
Also Available: Tori Stool Sand Cast Aluminum.
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Ar...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Travertine
$8,537 / item
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
Metal, Brass
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
Benna Black Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek and Minimalist, this striking stool is composed of delicate yet sturdy geometric lines that curl up in a perfectly symmetric Silhouette. This piece is masterfully handcrafted o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,030 / item
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
Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
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
Balboa Counter Stool Modern Style in Bleached Cherry with Leather Inlay
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a custom made counter stool fabricated in bleached cherry with a leather seat inlaid into the top and lathe turned legs and stretchers. It is a beautiful, comfortable and wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Cherry, Leather
Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Design and Inspiration
Inspiration: The stool takes inspiration from the world of pastry. Its shape and form are reminiscent of a traditional Italian pastry, blending culinary art wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
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
$18,228 / item
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
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
$1,679 / item
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
$3,422 / item
DGD Backless Bar Stool, Upholstery in Felt, Bouclé or COM, Made in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD bar stool finds formality and comfort in the Industrial and organic.
Powder coated steel frame shown in black and available in any standard RAL ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke 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
Set of 5 Classic Counter Stool w Backrest Navy Blue 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 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
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather 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
Modern Natura Brown Walnut Pedestal in Sycamore Mosaic by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Natura Pedestal by Ercole Home has a natural wood finish on walnut. Hand-cut glass mosaics in orange/ red and black glass mosaic decorate the top surface in our Sycamore pattern....
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel & 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
Gervasoni Heiko 41 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the Japanese equilibrium, stability, Heiko calls to mind the shape of the tables, defined by curved lines, with a rounded base which seems to float on the surfaces. Simple geome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
Set of 2 Arches II Bar Stool Smooth Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II bar stool is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Steel 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
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