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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 11
Contemporary Stool in Sculpted Fiber Matte and White Gloss
Located in London, GB
KAMEH stool is an explorative piece designed with machine cut foam, cladded with fiber matte and painted in white with semi gloss finishing.
Made in UAE
Additional info:
The w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
BICAstool Modern Outdoor Steel High Stool Chair Turquoise with Ipê Wood Slabs
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
BICAstool is a sustainable stackable steel high stool chair made for the outdoors from recycled and recyclable steel and finished with our premium se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia....
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Moca Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Moca bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: boucle ivory fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Collector b...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
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
De Sede DS-218/05 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Taupe Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Modern Club Stool Mde with Walnut and Bouclé Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Club collection is inspired by exclusive clubs devoted to socializing among privileged members. In order to create functional areas that serve the purpose of a club, this collect...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Bouclé
De Sede KT-221 Stool in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition classic from Swiss Design – one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
ST65 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
Twist with Fantastic Look, Black
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Coloured Form Stool 02 in Lacquered Wood
Located in London, GB
Colourful stool with a contemporary design.
Manufactured in an artisanal way, in which every step of the process is carefully executed. The base of this stool consists of varying nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
De Sede DS-144 Stool in Black Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Red Cedar
Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase!
Why buy Bertu Home stum...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Modern Manhattan Bar Stool Made with Oak and Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
Dimmensions (W*D*H) 46x46x1030 (75) cm
The Manhattan collection presents itself with a straight and rhythmic silhouette on both horizontal and vertical lines, invoking the constructions in height, provided by the technical/technological developments of modern architecture.
The Manhattan bar stool is perfect to fill your kitchen bar. A modern and very comfortable piece that fits in any decorative environment. Customisable in the wood finish and seat upholstery. A stool that privileges comfort and style, the Manhattan stool...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
By De Sede, Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Emeco Alfi Counter Stool in Sand & Dark Ash w/ High Back by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Emeco and Morrison together, designed and engineered The Alfi Collection with the conviction that what you don't see is as important as what you do see. Alfi reflects Emeco and Morri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
De Sede DS 76 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary – no sofa bed could manage with a simpler mechanism: in a few simple steps, the model...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Zebra 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
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The front of this barstool is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tabouret Side Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabouret side table by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: 34 x 34 x H 42cm
Materials: Nero Marquina
Technique: Carved marble. Polished.
Ava...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Low Table or Stool by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic low table or stool, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version only is available i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Walnut Counter Height Cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available in...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Kelly Wearstler Colina Stool, White Boucle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
With its monolithic massing and sculptural play on materiality, the Colina Stool is an approachable iteration of modern organic design. This stool is made by a local LA artisan from ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
Modern Outdoor Stool Lacquered in Brown and Cream With Stainless Steel Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Tourbillion- Outdoor stool.
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Front & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This barstool projects pure haute couture, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisite curve features detailed seaming through the front to back, standing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
High colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Marlon Pouf by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Pouf by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: ø 70 x H 40 cm
Materials & Finishes
Upholstery: fully upholstered in fabric or l...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Ovni, Yellow Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Yellow bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Availabl...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modernist Upholstered Tubular Steel Stool, Germany, 2015
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist upholstered tubular steel stool, Germany, 2015.
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
'Sn3' Wood and Metal Stool in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
'SN3' wood and metal stool in the manner of Pierre Chareau. Handcrafted in the Los Angeles and French workshops of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Step Stool "Steps" in White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture. Steps is a simple rethinking of this established type and is proportione...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Ash
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
Ribbon Stool by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbon stool by Laun (handmade in Los Angeles)
Ribbon Collection.
Dimensions: H.41 D.56 W.56 cm.
Materials: powder coated aluminum.
Also available: ribbon chair, ribbon lounge ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black tembo stool, note design studio.
Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm.
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available in ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Simmis Stool by La Cube
Located in Geneve, CH
Simmis stool by La Cube
Madrid, 2016
Materials: Iron, Chesnut
Dimensions: 45 x 25 x 25 cm
Simmis stool has been created with the intention to experiment with geometric shapes, ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter 14 inches
Weight 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool)
...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Model E 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
Modern and Customizable Outdoor Stool Lacquered With Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Mirror - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Conti Wooden Walnut Kitchen Stool
Located in Hertford, GB
Designed with functionalism and elegance in mind, the Conti Wooden Kitchen Stool delivers both making it the perfect addition to your kitchen island or home bar.
This elegant counter stool has a hand-crafted seat that moulds to the shape of the human body, enhancing any seating encounter. A striking addition to your home, its design embraces minimalism while utilising traditional handmade craftsmanship. Inspired by traditional Windsor chairs, these wooden bar stools feature a traditional design. In designing the furniture, we strived to create a piece that is timeless, attractive and comfortable.
Available in three heights to fit in with any home decor or living space.
MATERIALS USED
We handcrafted this stool from sustainably sourced solid hardwoods - Ash, Maple, Oak, and Walnut.
WOOD FINISHING
Carefully finished with hand-applied matt wax- oil finish, children, pet and food safe: no harmful VOCs or bad odour. For various wood options, please visit our storefront or message us.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
width: 45 cm (~ 17.7'')
depth: 45 cm (~ 17.7'')
height: 68 cm (~ 26.7'')
leg thickness: 3.5 cm (~ 1.4'')
seat depth: 32.5 cm (~ 12.8'')
PRODUCTION TIME
Made to order in 8 - 10 weeks.
PRODUCT CARE
Wipe your stool down with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth (preferably microfiber) to remove dust and dirt.
Detailed Care Instructions will be provided with your item.
BESPOKE OFFERING
Please get in touch with us if you would like to customise this piece for alternative measurements to fit your surroundings better.
FAQ's
If you are still unsure whether our barstool is the right choice for you and your home, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions below.
Are wooden barstools...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
YoYo Stool, Hand-Turned, Hardwood Side Table or Seating, in Black
By WOODSPORT
Located in St. Paul, MN
Stacked lamination of ash hardwood with walnut top, turned on a lathe. This pleasing sculptural object can be used as a side table or stool for seating. Available in black, natural, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
Dimensions: D 48 x H 47 cm
Materials: wood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Elegance manifests itself in simplic...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Coloured Form Stool 05 in Lacquered Wood
Located in London, GB
Colourful stool with a contemporary design.
Manufactured in an artisanal way, in which every step of the process is carefully executed. The base of this stool consists of varying nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Pinta Verde marble.
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm
Also available in other marbles (prices may vary).
Marmi Serafini is l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Gervasoni Guna 11 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Gervasoni Brise 46 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
Twist with Fantastic Look, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter: 14 inches
Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter 14 inches
Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high st...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus special edition in Velvet with Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 13 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott pieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Greta Swivel Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Counter stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back and brass footrest. COM.
Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finis...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
DS-218 Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm
Materials: steel, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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