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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Barstool Natural 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
Baleri Italia Juliette Bar Stool in 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
Set of 5 Director's Barstool 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
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
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Black 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
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Stool/Side Table in Red Cedar with Black Marble Insert by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. The natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece whe...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Metal
Modern Brazilian Armchair in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leathers
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Trip" armchairs are expressive premium objects, with generous dimensions. The design focus in the balance and combination between organic designed shapes from the solid wood components and a rational way of organizing them with an upholstery block, to work in conjunction, tangent to the wooden arms, in a defined elegant match. Soft fluid surfaces shaped to keep a defined silhouette and outlines that provide this object its singular aesthetics. The manufacturing process combines the precision of all diamond tooling...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, 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 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
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
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm
Materials: Resin and bronze
Formed from a combination of reflective resin and sol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black 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
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
Alma Counter 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 Counter Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bar Height Teak Stool with Light Gray Upholstered Seat – Ura Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Ura bar stool blends thoughtful design with natural elegance, offering a refined seating option for kitchen islands, breakfast bars, or commercial hospitality spaces. Crafted in Brazil by the Uultis Studio team, this bar-height stool features a sculptural solid teak base, whose rich grain and subtle variations are enhanced by a velvety matte finish that preserves the authentic texture of the wood. The seat is upholstered in Wheat Thin Twill Weave, a light gray fabric that softens the stool’s lines while providing comfort and visual contrast.
The minimalist frame, softened by gently rounded corners and tapered legs, feels both modern and organic—making the Ura stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 Armchair Bar Stool W. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & 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 where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Not a Cube Stool, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s.
Particularly i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Couture Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's Minimalist design makes it perfect for any environment. Its structure features four, fixed legs in natural ashwood and a bright chrome footrest. Its aluminum shell is co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
Set of 2 Arches Bar Stool, Smooth Velvet, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches 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 symmetry...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel, Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Q1 Bar Stool
Located in Milan, IT
An eclectic collection of shapes and formal influences make this stool an eye-catching addition to a modern home. The wooden structure with a white oak finish combines cubes and sphe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Black Cowhide Bench with Gold Gilt Legs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant upholstered bench with gold leaf or gilded legs and nailhead trim is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Arc de Stool '52
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool'52 in Black Varished Chestnut
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The taller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Barstool
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
Since the development of the Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the history inherent in vintage military-issue materials. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter 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
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet & Brass, 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
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm
Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer.
Each piece is unique.
Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Lacquer, Foam, Resin
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat or coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 58 x 40 x H 47
Materials: Fibreglass
Available in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Reyes Backless Counter Stool in Walnut with Russet Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rou...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood
Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & 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
2010s European 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
Symphony Stool, Fur and Rustic Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Ludwig Van Beethoven is recognized as one of the most exceptional composers of all time. As an ode to the genius behind the music, the symphony stool ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
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
Anacapri Stool
By Medaarch
Located in Milan, IT
Anacapri is a multifunctional furniture product in and outdoor, to be used both as a stool and as a coffee table. Designed by Medaarch in 202...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Black Metal & 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
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Manhattan Cube Side Table/ Stool, Grey, 21st Century by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat.
It replicates a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Inez 18" Modern Round Stool with Swivel and Solid Wood Seat.
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez 18" stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top.
Measures: Height 18...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Glazy Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: Width 68.5cm, height 50cm, depth 60cm
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery.
Tamaris color from the Fabrics Main Collection LAGO....
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool , Old Silver Metal & 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
Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Natural Tobacco 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
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Brass Metal & Navy Leather
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
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 Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & 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
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Large Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Large moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà
Dimensions: D 80 x H 42 cm
Materials: beech, fabric.
Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Natural Veg Tan Leather & Antique Brass Barstool
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered in natural veg tan...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Steel 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 European Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Red Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Manhattan Cube Side Table, Verdigris/Bronze Patina, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat.
It replicates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Ad Stool Medium by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool medium by Arno Declercq.
Signed by Arno Declercq.
Dimensions: D 38 x W 104 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: rubber seat and burned steel.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dea...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
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.