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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 63,5 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome. S...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Amadeo Stool By Joana Teixeira
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed By Joana Teixeira The Amadeo Stool by Joana Teixeira, a piece that embodies the spirit of the avant-garde traveler. This distinctive stool is a journey in design, featuring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tree Branches Bench, Hammered Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Modern Porthos Pouf Ottoman Bronze Mint Green Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Porthos Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a mint green jacquard velvet on the si...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Jacquard, Velvet, Oak

Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown 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

Arches II Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II counter 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 and ideal forms...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Steel & Black 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

Brown, Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Stool by Roz Herrin Modern Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Roz Herrin Handmade and unique piece realised in La Borne. Elegant stoneware ceramic stool by Roz Herrin. Beautiful wood firing ceramics effects wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Bathroom Stool by Keuco tubular chrome & powder pink Plastic, 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Bathroom Stool by Keuco tubular chrome & powder pink Plastic, 1980s Germany - 1980s - Side table This piece has an attribution mark. Measures : Ø 37cm H: 46cm Materials : Chrome-Pla...
Category

20th Century German Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Walnut Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a rich walnut frame, this stool is designed with 3/4 swivel functionality for effortless movement. The cane backing adds natural texture and charm, while the neutral linen ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Lily Stool, Charcoal Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano. Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair and Folding Stool "Pippa" made in natural cowhide leather and pear wood frame, brass finish. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy. Leather and wooden frame sig...
Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Sage Green by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Jade Mohair Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Mohair Velvet. The feet are shown in natura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Side Table Scagliola Art Decoration Handmade in Italy by Cupioli available
Located in Rimini, IT
Side Table Scagliola Art Decoration Handmade in Italy by Cupioli available. Very nice side table / stool designed and manufactured by Cupioli Lodovico, an ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Scagliola, Wood

Modern Taranaki Bed Stool, Bench, DEDAR Wool, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Taranaki Bed Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The perfect complement for your bedroom. Taranaki bed stool offers simplicity and comfor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

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

Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Classic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of European charm and modern elegance. This counter stool features a wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Sleek Counter Stool In Polished Stainless Frame And Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern and elegant piece designed for both comfort and style. It features a robust stainless steel frame in that ensures durability and longevity. The stool is characterize...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary low back stool from Costantini, Umberto Measurements are 18” W, 19” D, 36” H, 30” SH as shown. The Umberto ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Patrick" Leather & Steel Stool Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Patrick" is a stool, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tanne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jordan Mozer Hudson Barstools, Pair. Cast Aluminum, Mohair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Hudson bar stools designed by Jordan Mozer, 2019. Sculptural cast aluminum frames with burgundy / deep red mohair upholstery. Very good cond...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered 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

Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Dark Brown 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

Tori Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Also available: Tori stool travertine Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Tori Stool by Ries
Tori Stool by Ries
$3,904 / item
Set of 3 Counter Height Stool w. Backrest Black 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

Set of 4 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubbered 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 5 Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Dark Brown 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

De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Stool is a swivel stool with die-cast aluminium shell. Chrome-plated steel structure, base and footrest. Adjustable in height with gas piston. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Black Swivel Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a sleek ebony-painted frame, this stool is designed with 3/4 swivel functionality for effortless movement. The cane backing adds natural texture and charm, while the neutra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Wood

Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table 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 o...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

SHAKER Backless Stool by AMBROZIA, Black Cowhide, Walnut & Black Metal
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a cowhide upholstered seat. Also available in Genuine leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Black
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool 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

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Counter Bar Stool 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

Set of 6 Artisanal Bar Stool W. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair 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

Olympia Square Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, 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

Gervasoni Brise 54 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

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

Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Red
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Artifort Little Tulip Stool by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. M2L little tulip B 70cm/27.5" seat height Arm height is 91cm /25...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Fabric

Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue 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

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Nuage
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 delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows considerable wea...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Mantis Green, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

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

In stock in Los Angeles, Blue Velvet Pouf, Designed by Marco Zito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) In Stock in Los Angeles Used as a central seat or alongside a sofa, this velvet Pouf i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Geometric Bar Stool with Teak Wood Base and Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Cubi Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Cubi bar stool by Uultis in teak wood finish base with oatmeal fabric. Introducing the Cubi bar stool by Uultis, an embodiment of geometric elegance and modern design, crafted to...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Exotic Argentine Rosewood Leather Counter Stool from Costantini, Umberto
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

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Walnut Counter Stool with Leather Upholstery in Black or Brown Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
A tailored counter stool inspired by the Bahaus movement of the 1920s. This refined stool has a Minimalist flair, with its refined tapered legs and disti...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Set Of Two Conical Shape Stools Made From a Single Block of Scented Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Crafted from a single block of cedarwood, this stool features two convenient side slits serving as handles for easy mobility. Its unique design includes a double-sided seat, allowing...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

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