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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Number in Set: Set of 10
Jordan Walnut Counter Height 3-Legged Wood Stool by New York Heartwoods
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwoods' walnut solid wood counter-height Jordan Stool is influenced by Shaker and Mid-Century design; created to be comfortable, light and easy to move; and features three turned legs, a unique hand-carved faceted seat, and wedged tenons. Each stool is fabricated using sustainable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Travis Modern Stool with Woven Danish Cord Seat and Low Back in White Oak
Located in Longmont, CO
Clean, modern angles complimented by the warm texture of the Danish cord. The Travis stool can be made counter-height or bar-height with any of the dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Inez Counter Stool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Counter stool by Crump and Kwash
Carved, solid wood seat, base, and under cap / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Data Stool in Natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys.
Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm.
Materials: A hand turned stool in solid natural Oregon.
A hand turned stool in solid natural ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Black Kaleidoscope Dining Stool by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope dining stool by Jialun Xiong
Dimensions: 20”W x 20”D x 18”H inch
Materials:Metal, ash wood and leather
COM/COL Option Available.
“ I have an aptitude for e...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Co...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Yellow Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Yellow Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
ST81 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling.
The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring.
Each piece of this collection is un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Estudio Persona, "Aire Stool", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood stool with upholstered seat.
DIMENSIONS
17” W x 17” D x 17.5” H
MATERIALS
Wood: walnut, black stained wood, white oak
Leather: black leather, nude leather.
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Oak, Ash, Fabric, Leather
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinio bar chair by Madheke
Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 54 x H 104 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal.
Classic leather upholstery detailed with bronzed brass.
Reflecting the fines...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Bar Stool in Sculpted Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Stool is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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
Estudio Persona, "O Stool", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stool in blackened stainless steel. Suitable for outdoor or indoor use.
Materials
Marine Grade Blackened Stainless Steel.
Dimensions
24” W x 22” D...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Handmade Small Three-Legged Wooden Stool, Oak
Located in Hertford, GB
Designed with function and elegance in mind, the Wooden Vanity Stool delivers both making it the perfect addition to your vanity desk.
Inspired by classic Windsor chairs, these low wooden stools...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Arizona Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Arizona pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 61.5 x W 61.5 x H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather weave with stitched edge detail and brass base.
Reflecting the fi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Model J Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B & 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 'B' and 'C' which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Large Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Large customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery. Timelessly elegant stool in a Classic design. Light appearance with refined, rou...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Black Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita black stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Horse Stool High in Walnut and Red Velvet by AROUNDtheTREE
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
It is all about stances. The HORSE stool, inspired by a horse settle, intends to have a different ergonomic concept that usual, providing a new feeling to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
ST50 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling.
The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring.
Each piece of this collection is un...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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 comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Lola, the Super Comfortable Stool in leather
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The Lola stool – which is available in the high and low version – has a peculiarity that makes it really appealing: the size of the seat. Unlike traditional bar or kitchen counter st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Horse Stool & Cork , by Alexandre Caldas AROUNDtheTREE, 2013
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
It is all about stances. The HORSE stool, inspired by a horse settle, intends to have a different ergonomic concept that usual, providing a new feeling to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Cork, Walnut
Cult Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Cult stool by Panorammma
Materials: onyx conglomerate
Dimensions: 45 x 25 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks to redefine our relation to...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
Data Stool in Solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm
Materials: A hand turned stool in solid oregon.
A hand turned stool in solid oregon. Trapezoid s...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 cm...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Model C Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Horse Stool High in Walnut and Black Leather by AROUNDtheTREE
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
It is all about stances. The Horse stool, inspired by a horse settle, intends to have a different ergonomic concept that usual, providing a new feeling to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Bombo Leather Side Table by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side table by Nestor Perkal
It can also be used as a stool
Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 40 cm
Enameled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tanned...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Pair of Modern Curule Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents.
Dimensions: 20" W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Orno Bar Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Orno bar stool by Ries
Dimensions: D44 x H86 cm
Materials: Hardwood
Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer (Finishings)
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & B
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' and 'B', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspir...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Model F Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Silver Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita silver stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46cm.
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Burlington Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Burlington pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 60 x W 62.2 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather woven seat with brass base detail.
Reflecting the finest in craf...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stool made from recycled material for maximum sustainability. A.I. stool light is sustainable in materials and production process and is the result of thorough optimisation: three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Natural Wood Vanity Stool
Located in Hertford, GB
Designed with function and elegance in mind, the wooden vanity stool delivers both making it the perfect addition to your vanity desk.
Inspired by Classic Windsor chairs, these low wooden stools...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Bespoke Modernist Stool, High Gloss Lacquered Wood, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist stool designed and manufactured by GMD Berlin - Studio.
Individual selection of leather and fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colors and finish. Availabl...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
ST51 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST51 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body.
This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Model A Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Contemporary Stool Side Table in Wood and Stone
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Contemporary stool or side table in walnut veneer and levigated soapstone top with the base of the stone in velvet. Can come with wheels. You can use as a set or individual.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Hayche WW Counter Stool CS1, UK, Made To order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW counter stool, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Red Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita red stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46 cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Hayche WW Counter Stool, Oak & Black, UK, Made To order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW counter stool, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Bar Stool w/ Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Chess Piece Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chess piece stool by Panorammma
Materials: wood, resin.
Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City th...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Wood
Contemporary Barstool in Leather with Metallic Details
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This barstool is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Model I Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Gervasoni Brise 56 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Formica Stool by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Formica stool by Owl
Dimensions: H 50 x W 45 x D 45 cm
Seat H: 45 cm
Materials: Solid wood, colourful formica
Formica is a series in which material defin...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Formica, Wood
Japanese Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese dining chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment,
Dimensions: 30 x 40 x H 42cm.
Our Japanese dining stoo...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Tangerine Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita Tangerine stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: diameter 45 cm x height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Reclaimed Teak Porcini Toadstool
Located in London, GB
The Porcini stool brings a bit of ethereal fantasy to life with its lively silhouette. The beauty of nature is artfully reproduced in this hand-crafted reclaimed teak stool, which fe...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Reclaimed Teak Golden Toadstool
Located in London, GB
Ariane Thakore Ginwala's Rose Toadstool brings a bit of ethereal fantasy to life with its unforgettable silhouette. The beauty of nature is artfully reproduced in this hand-crafted r...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Exotic Wood Contemporary Stool in Hair Hide Leather from Costantini, Ecco
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Ecco Stool features a low, open, angular single slat back that can be easily handled for moving them around. Available in counter or bar height and your choice of upholstery. Shown in hair hide leather with an aged wood finish.
About Costantini Design
Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Reclaimed Teak Rose Toadstool
Located in London, GB
Ariane Thakore Ginwala's Rose toadstool brings a bit of ethereal fantasy to life with its unforgettable silhouette. The beauty of nature is artfully reproduced in this hand-crafted r...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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