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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Red and Black Tall Stool
Located in New York, NY
Red and black tall stool.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s.
The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak shelf and Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool and his shelf
Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Measures: Shelf : 36 x 56 x 30 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Two Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, two bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997
Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Sev...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Attributed X-Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super-chic pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Stools in polished stainless steel attributed to Milo Baughman. Newly re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Two Modern Leather and Chrome Stools
Located in New York, NY
Two modern leather and polished chrome stools. Both stools have casters with a gently worn, cognac leather upholstery.
Category
1990s Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19.
Measurements include:
Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H
Nesting seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of Three Swivel Bar Stools in Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of molded waterfall style stools is the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Seats are newly upholstered and swivel.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Stools in Brass and Velvet Italy
By Azucena
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
These particular poufs are handmade in Italy and upholstered with a paisley printed blue velvet and have a finishing rim in brass. There is a superb quality and stability due to the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Stool Attributed to Nanda Vigo
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Munich, DE
Brass and fake fur stool.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Fur
Naughty Set of 3 Italian Black Laquer Barstools with Dark Red Mohair Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Italian black laquer barstools having sexy chrome accents and dark red maroon mohair seats.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Aluminium Contemporary Pair Of Stools
By Vera Galis
Located in Weesp, NL
Two beautiful "Standing Objects" / stools created by Vera Galis in 1998 commissioned by the Art Building the Netherlands.
These Art works are made of solid aluminium rods connected ...
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Rondel Design Cast Aluminum Peanut Foot Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare cast aluminum peanut footstool or ottoman designed by Stephane Rondel for Rondel Design. Limited production design by Paris born designer who now ...
Category
20th Century New Zealand Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970. Canvas and chromed steel.
Measures: H 41 cm/ 16"
D 46 cm/ 18"
L 5...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Low Side Table or Stool Designed by Richard Meier for Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maple side table / stool designed by Richard Meire for Knoll circa 1982.
Literature: Richard Meier: Architect, Meier, pg. 234 Richard Meier: Art and Architecture, Blouin MacBain,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Robert Josten Cast Aluminium Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Robert Josten, these cast aluminum bar stools feature sculpted aluminum backs or frames along with a comfortably molded wooden seat.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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
White Powder-Coated Metal Stool Or Bench
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White powder-coated metal stool or bench.
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Bar Table and Bar Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
The contemporary Mid-Century Modern bar table is made of a welded stainless steel frame with a beveled glass top. The matching bar stool consists of a welded stainless steel frame to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swivel Clear Lucite Waterfall Vanity Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous swivel top, clear Lucite with chrome casters “Waterfall” vanity stool. Design by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s.
The stool has been newly professionally polished and r...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cylindrical pale blue velvet ottoman stools feature four velvet-upholstered legs and a button on top. These are perfect for use as either an ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s H dark brown scored leather bench by renowned designer Karl Springer.
The bench is constructed of wood covered in dark brown scored leather.
Newly restored. Shows minor wear consistent with age.
Sheep rug...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
Swedish Designer, Sauna Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine sauna stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Modern Chrome Stool with Classic X-Style Frame in Original Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern chrome stool, with a Classic chrome "X" style frame.
Light scratches and scuffs on the chrome. Fabric is discolored in one corner (image 6...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
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
Swedish Designer, Stool, Solid Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Velvet and Brass Finish Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 1980s velvet and brass finish bar stools. The frames are brass finish and the footrests and bases are covered in black vinyl. The cushions of...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wood and Straw Stools by Charlotte Perriand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of rush seated stools in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. Both in good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Rush
Pair of Rare Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Swivle Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard wrought iron, rope and birch seat bar stools.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Swedish Designer, Stool, Stained Solid Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Jørgen Høj 'Danish, 1925–1994' Aluminum Stools/Benches
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Three Mahogany Modern Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Three mahogany modern bar stools. Frames have a high gloss finish, brass stretcher, brass sabots, and the seats are leatherette. Art Deco style.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Stool
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculptural wrought iron stool with leather seat. The frame is two individuals hugging each other.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Brown Leather and Steel Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of brown leather and steel Industrial stools. Leather is very thick and sturdy. Bar height stools are non-adjustable but the seats swivel.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jerry Johnson Designed Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four tubular metal stools in polished chrome finish. Designed by Jerry Johnson with bent chrome shaping.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Lacquered and Leather Asia Style Barstools by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of faux granite lacquered Asian Style barstools design by Marge Carson in the 1980s. The stools are constructed of wood that’s painted in black and gray faux granite...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modernist chrome Italian stools with stylized bamboo chromed legs. Each stool features a clear glass lower tier for functionality. There are four of these stools available in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Modern Swivel Counter Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of contemporary modern stools features chrome finish swivel bases with comfortable upholstered seats. The sleek modern design of the matching pair makes a striking addition to home or business counter seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 Blackened Oak Stools, Edition Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the price is for 1 STOOL
Two stools are available
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, . Edition Votre Maison, 1960.
the price is for 1 STOOL
Two stools are available
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of PK91 stools each stamped EKC inside a square. Please note these are from the first edition of PK91 stools not the latter edition by Fritz Hansen....
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Chic Asian Style Black Lacquered Bar Stools 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of Asian style bar stools in black lacquer with brass foot rails, American, 1980s. These are beautifully made and very chic.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
1970s Modern Brass Bench or Stool in the Style of Designer Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s modern brass bench or stool with upholstered seat cushion in the style of designer Paul Evans, circa 1970s.
Measurements: 13.75" D x 15" W x 17.75" H
Postmodern decorative object...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Hide
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of vintage leather bar stools by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1970s
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
A pair of 1970s Italian bar stools designed by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias. Leather seats affixed to a sturdy chrome frame. In very good vintage condition with lovely patinated h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Design For Leisure Ostrich Brass Bar Stools Set of 3 Barstool
Located in Wayne, NJ
Design For Leisure brass bar stools set of 3. Has Faux Ostrich upholstery.
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of oak stool Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak stools in oak by Guillerme et Chambron edition Votre Maison
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Original 'Birillo' Barstools Set by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c. 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors set of five (5) 'Birillo' bar-height barstools designed in 1971 by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, retailed by ICF New York. Signed underneath with Zanotta embossed logo and design information on each chair and ICF New York retailer labels on some of the chairs. These examples are original early year productions and ideal for collectors and modern art and design investors.
These examples feature red vintage patent leatherette upholstery and white fiberglass bases. It's very hard to find a single Birillo stool let alone find a matched set of five bar-height barstools. If you are looking for a large set of modern bar height barstools, don't hesitate because once these are gone it will be a difficult opportunity to replicate.
This early Post-Modern quintessential design is often misspelled 'Brillo' and even sometimes 'Brillio' but as seen documented in the 1978 Zanotta catalogue, the correct spelling is 'Birillo'. This set of five Joe Colombo Birillo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Three Black Leather Counter Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three Matteo Grassi Italian black saddle-stitched leather over metal bar stools, circa 1980s. Priced as a set of three.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Faux Bois Concrete Stools, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century black concrete faux-bois stools, circa 1970s. Sculptural design. Great color and design details. Each stool is made of solid concrete which allows it to devel...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Matthias DeMacker "Icon" Red Geometric Enameled Bar Stools
By B-Line, Matthias Demacker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matthias DeMacker "Icon" Red Enameled Bar Stools. Stools come with a thin black seat pad. Foot rest is 11.125". In original condition, with visible wear. The black pads are visibly w...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Asplund, a Pair of Stools, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of stools with low back, in leather, brass nails and steel. Designed by Gunnar Asplund. These are manufactured circa 1980s.
Measures: Hei...
Category
1930s European Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Custom Light Gray Leather and White Washed Oak Bar Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 4 newly refinished barstools with light gray leather and a white washed oak base. Each chair has 2 sets of rungs for stability and support.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Stools or Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and extremely well made stools or chairs, solid oak and beautiful cognac leather with a great patina.
The leather is very thick and the oak construction will last forever.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Out of Production Pair of Maya Lin 1st-Gen Concrete Stools for Knoll Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation pair of Maya Lin stools are no longer in production, making these Fine examples a rare and coveted collectors set, and is fabricated of molded concrete, unlike ...
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Maya Lin 1st-Generation Concrete Stool for Knoll Studio, Signed and Stamped 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This first generation Maya Lin stool is no longer in production, making this fine example a rare and coveted collectors piece, and is fabricated of molded concrete, unlike the polyethylene (plastic) modern versions of today. This incredible example of post-modern functional art can be used as a stool, footstool, ottoman, small coffee table or side table or as occasional seating, for indoors or outdoors use, and is signed and dated underneath. In our opinion, these are far greater than the concrete designs by Willy Guhl, since his products were made using asbestos. We do not sell Guhls designs for this reason, and find these Maya Lin for Knoll...
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
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.
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