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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Modern
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until present time...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Wood Stool Encased in Resin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood stool encased in resin with amber color.
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Wood
Modern Vintage Red Stool Mezzadro Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern Italian vintage stool Mezzadro by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni 1950s for Zanotta circa 1978.
An iconic gorgeous stool from metal and beech in silver, red and brown color tones.
This design icon Mezzadro designed 1950s and manufactured circa 1978 is an early example and in good condition with some signs of age and use, like corrosion and minor abrasions.
Marked with the company's name underneath the seat.
This splashy stool with a tractor seat in fresh red color brings a playful vibe into any interior and opens up your Traditional, Rustic or Contemporary interior.
The Mezzadro stool features rural and simple elements and turned into a an iconic design piece, which is represented in many museums and collections.
Easy removable seat, support rod from chromed metal and beechwood, all these simple elements forms a timeless and brightly statement piece.
We love this stool in particular for its fresh vibe and we love to combine with Traditional desks...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Modern Iron & Stitched Leather Barstools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of three modern iron & stitched leather barstools.
USA, later 20th century.
A stunning set of three sculptural wrought iron bar stools with stitched Saddle leather backrests an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Regency House Bistro Table and Barstools Set
By Regency
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique bistro set from North Carolina by Regency House Inc. Furniture. Entire set made off of Solid maple wood with intricate carvings. Bistro table...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Lucite and Boucle Vanity Stool by Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear lucite with chrome details vanity stool on casters by Hill Manufacturing Corp.
In beautiful vintage condition, the seat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
2 Vintage McKinley Leather of Hickory McDowell Swivel Bar Counter Stool Chairs 3
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage McKinley of Hickory Inc Barstools featuring gray bovine leather upholstery with swivel action and metal foot guards.
The McDowell swivel barstool is a handsome additio...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Maple
Early 20th Century Bamum Frog Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning and expressive early 20th century Bamum stool carved from one piece of wood with an incredible stylized frog motif supporting a solid top with a large lip.
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis bar stools. The stools' frame is lacquered wood with fabric covered cushioned seats. The stools have a nice, lacquered...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench
By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991).
Newly recovered.
The bench has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 vintage Modern wood bar stools with upholstered seats
Offered for sale is a substantial set of three wood swivel bar stools with metal...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Pair of "JMF Barstools" in Black Lizard Leather 1986 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “JMF Barstools” in black embossed lizard leather with brass footrests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The embossed leather is very luxurious and these are fine examples of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern upholstered stools. Featuring fully upholstered design in a textured charcoal colored fabric. Clean sleek lines with thick top ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Suite of 6 Fun Stools, Cast Iron Base, Seat Covered in Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
suite of 6 fun stools, cast iron base, seat covered in velvet;
the fabric is worn.
Category
1970s European Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Upholstered Cone Table Stool in the Manner of Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish cone table stool in the manner of Verner Panton's low cone stool.
This lovely piece would look great in a contemporary or modern setting.
The blue...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Garouste & Bonetti Signed Ceramic Stool Side Table 1990
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare ceramic stool or side table, named Louis XIV for obvious reasons, is clearly a statement piece, especially for those that believe passionate expressions of creativity and b...
Category
1990s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Painted Wood and Upholstered Foot Stools, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted wood and upholstered foot stools with brass mounts in the manner of Arbus. C 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Lion in Frost Black Leather Swivel Bar Stools
Located in North Miami, FL
Timeless pair of black leather, lucite, and chrome swivel bar stools
by Leon Frost for Lion in Frost.
Expand your exiting collection or add to a small bar/ eating area.
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood 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.
Our innovative furniture for better living, used by people with the modernist principles, respecting freedom and 'lagom' way of life.
Design - is an expression of love. We believe that furniture is a part of everyday life, that could turn it brighter, at the same time could bring it down. Every object that surrounds us, impacts on us, so we are careful with sticking together the design, comfort, and functionality of every piece of furniture we produce.
The idea about Gir collection - to create minimalistic seats that could feet any interior. Exactly this chairs are successfully used and tested at commercial facilities. While looking at this collection, you get the feeling of open airspace maintain the minimalist feel of the chair something perfect and minimalistic. The balanced, symmetrical shape comes from Scandinavian culture. A genuine combination of natural materials, wood textures, and light weight make this collection special.
Every chair 100% handcrafted by Ukrainian people.
All products in steel collection could be sold back to Dali Home...
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood
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 warrant...
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Three Blue Barstools with Leather Seats, Legs Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iron and leather barstools set freshly powder coated in soft Tiffany-blue.
These modern stools have just been kicked up a notch with cheeky blue tall slender legs. The stitched leather top is a perfect warm contrast. Comfortable with clean lines, these stools will work well in modern, industrial...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Set of Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (5) sleek contemporary blue bar stools. These chairs feature contoured back rests, tall metal legs and foot rests. If you have a bar or high tab...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
20th Century, Bamileke Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold and lively 20th century Bamileke stool hand-carved of one piece of wood with a beautifully designed basket-weave pattern, and with a rich patina ...
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Period 70s Foot Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of stools are made of chromed steel and the upholstered seats are easy to remove and cover if so desired. Created in the style of Milo Baughman one of the period's most pro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Red Crocodile Patent Leather and Chrome Swivel Stool
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Polish chrome swivel stool with red Crocodile patent leather seat.
Newly recovered.
Measurements: 19” High, 16” Diameter.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of European Modernist Iron & Rebar Frame Stools in Distressed Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of European Modernist iron and rebar frame stools with distressed original tan leather backrests and seats. Stains and water spots to leather as shown; border stitching details ...
Category
20th Century European Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Windsor Style Oak High Stools, 5
Located in New York, NY
(Five) with arched back in typical horseshoe form with turned support, molded shaped seat on swivel base above four tapering columnar legs with eight stretchers. Measures: 46" H x 17...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Set of Three Lacquered and Emerald Green Mohair Barstools by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three 1980’s off white lacquered ‘Onassis Barstools’ by Karl Springer for Steve Chase.
Out of a Steve Chase Design Estate in Rancho Mirage CA.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Modern Metal and Plastic High Stool, Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1979
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of six black metal and black plastic high stool by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1979.
Set of six high stools from the Spaghetti series, with structure in black...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Palecek Brown Leather and Rattan Wood Bar Stools
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of Palacek bar stools is smashing in deep chocolate leather with a painted finish. The pieces have been reimagined and reupholstered from ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools with Original Vinyl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
All original vintage vinyl material in overall excellent condition with a couple of minor blemishes. Pictured. Original feet on legs, very comfy contour...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Hide, Upholstery
Vintage Lucite Scroll Ming Vanity Bench Stool Newly Upholstered
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing lucite vanity stool bench with castors. Beautiful ming scroll rare design. Polished and newly upholstered. Dimensions: 17 H x 22.25 W x 13.7...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Lucite
Modern Polished Chrome Gray Channel Leather Upholstered Bar Stool Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Polished chrome gray Channel leather upholstered bar stool chair. Item features a polished chrome cantilever frame, gray leather" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ottoman or stool made by Swaim Originals of High Point, N.C. This was likely designed by John Mascheroni. This has a chrome plated X base. The construct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Design Classic LC8 Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Even though this stool is part of the “LC” collection in production by Cassina, the actual design of this piece was designed by Charlotte Perriand, together with the matching chair (...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Handmade Decorative Brass Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
1990’s handmade brass stool with new hide upholstery. Please contact 1stdibs for international shipping quote.
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Chrome-Plated Flat Bar Steel Barstools, Pace Collection, c1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of five chrome-plated flat bar steel barstools made by Pace Collection, c1970s. We have 5 in the Upholstery shown, 1 without upholstery. Upholste...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Teak & Leather Stool by Madsen & Larson For Pontoppidan
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern teak & black leather stool. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larson for Ludvig Pontoppidan. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15" depth x 23" W x 15" H. Seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Pair of Low Stools by Arthur Cunningham New Hampshire Craftsman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual three legged stools by Arthur Cunningham, Manchester, New Hampshire. Vintage circa 1960s with great patina and character.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Polish Aluminum and Leather Swivel Barstool by Design For Leisure
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s polish aluminum and off white leather swivel barstool by Design fo Leisure.
In beautiful original condition, with minor wear consistent with age.
The frame is all polish al...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Red modern Appoggio Stool by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Claudio Salocchi was an Italian architect, industrial and interior designer. His modern and functional approach to design and architecture are often enriched by the use of contempora...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1 Teknion Variable Stool by Alessandro Piretti
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teknion Variable stool by Alessandro Piretti
Designed by Alessandro Piretti, Variable is ideal for
informal spaces where reconfiguration is encouraged, yet durability and style
remain essential.
Variable features a one-piece molded shell...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until present time...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Vintage Bar Stools, Golfer Figure on Back of Stool, Powder Coated Bright Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern set of metal bar stools, set of three. These exciting barstools with figure of golfer on the back rest has been newly powder coated in Maui Blue (bright metallic blue). The set of barstools are sturdy and exciting in a modern decor. The seat is in basketweave metal. A seat cushion could easily be put in place for additional comfort. Perfect for any entertaining setting, especially in a golf decor...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Iron
Upholstered Enameled Iron Bar Stools with Brass Details
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Upholstered enameled iron bar stools with brass details.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Chrome and Formed Birch Plywood Artist Drafting Work Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Artist's drafting table work stool featuring a chromed steel base and formed birch plywood seat made by Bieffee in Italy. Circa 1970. This chair has some wear from use. The swivel fu...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Fabiaan Van Severen Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997
Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
3 Caracole in Stitches Leather Bar Stools ATS Southwestern Modern Artisan
Located in Dayton, OH
3 Caracole in stitches bar stools, ATS-BARSTL-001. Part of their modern artisan line. Features a streamline metal frame with leather wrapped seat and back.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Modernist Chrome Wrapped Ottoman in Cream Gaufrage Velvet, Manner of Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist ottoman was realized in the United States circa 1970. Executed in the manner of Karl Springer, it features a subtly domed concave body newly reupholstered in ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brass over Steel and White Upholstered Zig Zag Stool
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage zig zag stool is brass toned in color over steel. It is not brass. It has not been re-plated in brass either. The seat has been re-upholster...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of 1970's Z-Form Stools with Apple Green Leather Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with square leather saddle-stitched seat above a Z-form chrome frame.
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Fabiaan Van Severen Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997
Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Post-War Leather Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
3 Contemporary Post-War Design dark wood stained square bar stools with a black leather seat and a double stretcher with a foot rest. (priced each).
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Leather
Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland.
Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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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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