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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Gervasoni Brise 33 Dining Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The joy of outdoor entertaining articulated into lots of different forms: Brise tables suggest new ways of conceiving the outdoor table whether for large groups or close relatives an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Table Stool Natural
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork.
Monolithic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Cork
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman, COM fabric
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Evora Bronze Barstool by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
5 Contemporary "Evora" barstools with biomorphic design that draw inspiration from brutalism and Hollywood Regency elegance, constructed of hand-forged bronze. (PRICED EACH)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood and pink bouclé fabric stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Arc de Stool '52
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool'52 in Black Varished Chestnut
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The taller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Faceted Drumstool in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faceted drumstool
Mila Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Contemporary Fabric and Oak Wood Bar Stools
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The Ark bar stool is a stylish companion for kitchen islands, bars, and counters: it is charming, light-footed and dynamic in appearance, makes an elegant impression – and is always ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Melchiorre Bega, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric stool, designed and produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1930s
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Gervasoni Brise 24 Dining Armchair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
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
Ma39 Pouf in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ma39 Pouf in Carved Wood Sheep, Italy 21st Century
Customized Item: Material, Color fabric, Fabric
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of Klismos Stools, Ottoman, Black Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Klismos Stools, black leather. Sold by Theodore Alexander. Width is measured from bottom of legs.
Category
1990s Vietnamese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Coloured Form Stool 04 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
Shaker Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Custom made Gueridon Ottoman, COM Upholstery, 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Designer...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
James Side Table in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The base of the James side table is constructed by stacking slab-built ceramic bricks. While they're angular in nature, the bricks retain the softness and organic feel of the clay. A solid oak table top sits inside a notch, allowing the two materials to become one piece. The ceramic legs...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Neolithic Thinker Contemporary Side Table in Volcanic Rock
Located in London, GB
The design for Neolithic Thinker draws from different aesthetic historical references coming together in an idiosyncratic form that is at once primitive, modernist, pre-hispanic. It’...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Stone
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier.
Dimensions: D 50 x H 68 cm
Materials: Palm wood.
Hand-carved palm ...
Category
2010s Tunisian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Acrylic Glass Blue Stool by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
MATERIALITY series represents the thinnest line between sculpture and design.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass & col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
Gervasoni Brise 23 Dining Chair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Italian modern pair of high forest green velvet and wood stools, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
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Extraordinary pair of high stools, perfect for a bar counter. Very elegant and studied in detail, this is clearly visible thanks to the brass footrests, placed on all four sides of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Honey Jellow 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
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
Niemeyer II Armchair and Stool, Bouclé, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
Both the Niemeyer II armchair and stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Gervasoni Kasane 35 Table by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
Sculpture Wood Stool by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture Stools by CEU
L 23.6" x W 17.7" x H 16.9"
Subtle seating: Master woodworkers carve an ergonomic seat on the top of sculpturally rich chunks of solid woods. Each piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Foot Stool in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
3x Shaker Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Steelcase "Scoop" Bar Stools
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 3 Steelcase scoop bar stools with steel frames and molded plastic, hard plastic with a cushioned seat. Sold and priced as a set of 3. In e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather
These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Assoc...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood and green bouclé fabric stool, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Condition: Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather,
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and l...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Silhouette Counter Stool, Mix & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching counter stool.
The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Hand Carved Pine Stool by Christian Durupt, France
Located in New York City, NY
Carved Pine Stool by Christian Durupt, c. 1960
Pine stool designed by Christian Durupt for the Méribel ski resort in France.
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black 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 Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of “Onassis” Barstools in Dowelwood & Boucle by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous 1980’s “Onassis”Barstools by Karl Springer.
Constructed of whitewashed dowelwood and aged bronze footrests, the seats are newly recovered in Italian natural sheep ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Déjà Vu Stool in White Fabric and Matte Black Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Dimitri Omersa & Co Pig in Leather for Abercrombie, England, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Pig by Dimitri Omersa & Co in leather for Abercrombie England 1980
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Modern Milos Bar Stool Made with Oak and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
Dimmensions (W*D*H) 50x53x100 (75) cm
The Milos collection is inspired by the Greek island Milos. This is an island that stands out for its natural beauty and idy...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Oak
ST29 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST25 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
Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
Déjà Vu Stool in Black Leather and Brushed Brass
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wood RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele.
The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash, Beech
Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
Contemporary Antique Copper Li Design Tripod Drumstool by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Li Design Tripod drumstool
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Shaker Modern Backless Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Black Cowhide, Walnut & Metal
By AMBROZIA
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
Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic.
The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair.
A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts.
The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Cinnamon Leather, Blackened Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Penelope Stool in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural stool is composed of three individual elements that nestle into each other. The hand-built clay backrest and leg support the solid oak seat, making it the perfect, mo...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Ceramic
Shave Oak Bench by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Shave oak bench by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: L 160 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Wax-oiled.
Available in Oxyde Black finish.
Can be made to order in other lengths.
Minimalist lines for an iconic bench. Hand carved with manual tools, the aim is to clean lines in order to come back on archetype...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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