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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Bar Chair Gropius CS2/75 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2022 Bertjan Pot for Moooi Carbon Fiber Bar Stool
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Carbon Bar Stool made of carbon fiber with epoxy resin. The stool was designed by Bertjan Pot and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2022 a...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Carbon Fiber
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
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
Park Place Counter Stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Sumach Street Stone
Located in Toronto, ON
Park Place is in the heart of the most famous skyline in the world. The strong simple lines of Yabu Pushelberg's Park Place design are reminiscent of the skyscrapers that tower above...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cut Steel
Wood Soaped Oak Bar Stool with Natural Tanned Leather Seat
By Mater
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mater High stool is designed by the Danish architect duo Space Copenhagen and is regarded as a New Danish Classic. With its organic yet Minimalist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Counter Stool in Black Matte Wood with Natural Cane Seat, Maru Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Maru counter stool by Uultis is a refined balance of craftsmanship and cultural homage, featuring a matte black wood frame paired with a handwov...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
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
Brass, Steel
Chess Stool / Side Table in Dark Wood by CEU Studio, Indoor - Outdoor
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
Chess Stool by CEU
13" x 18.1"
Lead time 16-20 weeks
The item is customizable by size
All sales are final.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Crofton Counter Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crofton counter stool with black stained pinewood frame by Daniel Schofield
The CROFTON Stool collection gives an understated nod to elegant Asian design traditions whilst embraci...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass steel & 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
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Martell Woodworks Balboa Stool Walnut with Black Leather Inlay
Located in Mendocino, CA
These stools are all handcrafted in my workshop, beginning with with only the finest wood and skirting leather. All of the wood parts are turned by hand on the lathe, and the leather...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set.
The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs by Val Khvan
By Valeriy Khvan
Located in Millburn, NJ
Walnut Tripod Stool with Turned Bobbin Legs and Carved Seat designed and built by Val Khvan.
This handcrafted walnut tripod stool brings together bold detailing and subtle refinemen...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Black Lacquer Vanity Seat by Robert Kuo, Hand Made, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity Seat
Black Lacquer
Wood Vase
Hand Made
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Circular Counter Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the circular table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Frenchkiss Low-Back Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and made in Italy, this counter stool combines a sleek, modern design with natural wooden legs for a style that is both elegant and welcoming. Its thin, spindly legs seem to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,789 / item
Small Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes
Dimensions: Diameter 43 x Height 50 cm
Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Silver
$1,540 / item
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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 comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Pair of stools Garouste & Bonetti Koala bronze mohair velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of stools by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their colla...
Category
1990s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Exotic Argentine Rosewood Leather Counter Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
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
Neko Stool, Designed by Setsu & Shinobu Ito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Accessory made from a single block of scented cedar with its sculptured shape inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Sculptural side table Palladio in Breccia Marble, Italian Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture - Collectible side table - Sculptural - Italian Design inspired by Palladio
Neoclassical elegance meets Italian craftsmanship in this timeless piece, elevating any ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed in 2022 by Ronald Sasson, the outstanding "Nacional" bench was conceived as a 01/05 limited series.
The creation and conception of the lines ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
alvar aalto stool60 finmar 30's painted black
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Tomi, Nagano
alvar aalto 30's finmar .
Finmar tag remains on the back of the seat.
The seat is painted black, but pink paint can be seen here and there.
The legs also se...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
$3,200 Sale Price
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2001 Rare Set of Three Mira Nakashima Custom Counter Stools in Black Walnut 27in
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare set of three American Black Walnut Counter Stools, designed and created by Mira Nakashima for a client in 2001. The wood for ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H: 81 x W: 55,5 x D: 35 cm. SH: 77 cm.
Materials: beech, copper.
In 1942, Mogens Lasse...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
$1,858 / item
Hand Pleated Velvet Counter Stools, Set of 3
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary counter chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and met...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,712 / set
2000s Set of 4 Lyra Bar Stools by Design Group Italia for Magis in Beech
By Magis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Lyra Bar stools, originally designed by Design Group Italia in 1994. These particular examples were produced by Magis in Italy in the 2000s. The stools are comp...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Stool in African Walnut, Throne by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool In African Walnut - Throne by Arno Declercq
Materials: Made entirely out of solid African walnut
Hand turned, sanded and finished with varnish
Dimensions: W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool 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
Set of 5 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac 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
Cairn Stool in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
By Alvaro Uribe
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Walnut
$3,550 / item
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Pouf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guelfo wingback chair and pouf were launched in 2015 with the aim to give a new, refined and innovative (sometimes ironic) style to the 18th century French archetype and like all the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
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
Lipstick Counter Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
With a playful and geometrical form, the Lipstick Counter Stool will make you feel like you are floating on cotton candy.
The combined look between the uneven shapes, the warmth text...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$3,586
2000s Set of Four Alias Stacking Bar Stools by Giandomenico Belotti in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four stacking bar stools, designed by Giandomenico Belotti. These particular examples were produced by Alias in Italy in the 2000s. The stools are comprised of a chr...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Bar Stool Wave with Leather Seat and Steel Frame - Contemporary Kitchen Islands
Located in Kyiv, UA
Bar Stool Wave with Leather Seat and Steel Frame – A Modern Seating Solution for Contemporary Interiors
The Bar Stool Wave is a sophisticated and functional seating option, designed...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Sculpted Mahogany Tripod Theben Stool after Adolf Loos
Located in Denton, TX
Three legged tractor style seated stool in the style of Adolf Loos.
The seats are sculpted of one piece of mahogany.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Sculpural Marble Stool, collectible side table, handmade in Italy, Tuscan marble
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Collectible Italian Design - stripes green and white Marble Sculpture - Sculptural Side Table
Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
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
$8,537 / item
Set of 2 Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa bar stool.
Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue 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
Benna Black Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek and Minimalist, this striking stool is composed of delicate yet sturdy geometric lines that curl up in a perfectly symmetric Silhouette. This piece is masterfully handcrafted o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,030 / item
Set of 5 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG counter stool aged brass steel and vegetable tanned natural tobacco leather
The HUG counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Original French Tolix Cyan Blue Powder-Coated Steel Bar Stools - Set of (2)
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2-Original French made Tolix Cyan Blue Powder-Coated Steel H75 Bar Stools. Color: RAL 6027. This pair of Tolix Bar Height Stools have been sitting in a local warehouse for ove...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Papillonne Pink Kenzo Circular Pouffe *LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
***LEAD TIME : 4-5 WEEKS ***
Papillonne Kenzo Pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space.
* This is customizable product.
* You can choose other fabric and colour options.
U...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR mint green velvet. Destined to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Balboa Counter Stool Modern Style in Bleached Cherry with Leather Inlay
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a custom made counter stool fabricated in bleached cherry with a leather seat inlaid into the top and lathe turned legs and stretchers. It is a beautiful, comfortable and wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Cherry, Leather
Statement Ottoman pouf Drova by WOO - Accent Seat for Reading Corners
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood, Foam, Textile
Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Design and Inspiration
Inspiration: The stool takes inspiration from the world of pastry. Its shape and form are reminiscent of a traditional Italian pastry, blending culinary art wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Beatriz Counter Stools
Located in Queens, NY
4 "Beatriz" counter stools featuring an industrial / biomorphic design that combines an organic form of a brass seat and contrasting dark patinaed textured ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$3,900 / item
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm
Materials: Alabaster, antler moose
Weight: 7.3 kg
Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moose is uniq...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Antler, Plywood
$18,228 / item
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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 comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
$1,679 / item
Counter Height Stool in Custom Metallic Finishes and Leather Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This counter stool provide a very sober and comfortable experience as the metal structure aligned with the upholstered back and seat will make sure that geometrical shapes are very a...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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