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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Midi in Velvet with Walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench Midi, with its impeccable fluted detailing complements one of our signature pieces: The Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in Designers Guild Varese Ochre cotton ve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 2 Chachacha Poufs by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Chachacha Poufs by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles. TEAD foam with fibre-co...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Gueridon Ottoman in COM, tons of options
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

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Laetus Midi in Velvet with Walnut Feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
This Special Edition Fleure Bench Midi comes with its exquisitely tailored flutes in 11 different colours. A departure from the signature one-colour looks of the other Stuart Scott p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Hexagonal Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hexagonal drumstool Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Wood Base Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Also available in natural oak, black...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Stainless Steel/Leather Counter/Bar Stools, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Adjustable stainless steel/leather counter/bar stools, set of 3 Offered for sale is a set of three stainless steel and bonded leather stools that ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
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

Walnut Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Also available in natural oak...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
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

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

Aiveen Daly Purdey Stool
Located in London, GB
Inspired by vintage equestrian dressage this hand crafted stool exhibits the finest leather work. Upholstered and laced with the softest leather and finished using saddlery...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Beech

Gueridon Ottoman in COM, tons of options
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

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

Contemporary Cream Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool Cream Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Stack Vert Stool or Side Table in Teal by Timbur, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Stack Vert by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin W 15" x H 18" x L 15" W 38.1 x H 45.7 x L 38.1 cm The Stack Vert. The most pure expression of Timbur’s technique f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Birch, Plywood

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

ST60 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

Spindle Counter 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

Una Counter Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una counter stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 94 cm Materials: Solid maple, natural vegetable leather Solid maple, upholstered back bolster in natural veg...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple

Walnut Parkdale Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Parkdale stool counter by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 46 cm. Materials: Solid stained black ash and black hide. Frame in natural varnished solid ash, ash stained black or coral r...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Hide, Ash

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

Pompa Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Pouf by Houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sleepers...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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

Teima Stool
Located in São Paulo, SP
The series of three pieces originated from the chair, and was designed to suit a specific gesture of sitting, with elbows resting on the backrest. The design approach of the series i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Glossy Ceramic Stool/Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 41.2 x height 45 cm Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pink glaze finish The name of this pie...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Pompa Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa pouf by houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sleepers...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Oak Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 29.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Also available in natural oak, ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mushroom Ottoman in Black Bouclé
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a black curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece. Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible. PLEASE NOTE: Color variations may occur due to different monitor settings. Colors shown on screen may be a close match, but please do not rely on them to be an exact match. Please feel free to send a message with your address...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Also available in natur...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut Corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: seat diameter 13". base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5". Materials: solid wood. cold rolled steel. Also available i...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bricks, Stool D1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Black Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool Black Lacquer Hand Repoussé Metal Base Limited Edition Contemporary Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer is a technique that dates ba...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

ST66 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

Set of 4 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is Spanish classic, and one of the best designed stools in all history. Designed in 1991 by interior designer Pepe Cortes, the stool remains as modern as ever. Its ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Barstool Offered with Nails on the Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This barstool is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing Silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Upholstered Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric. Also available i...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Oak Oldtown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Oldtown stool - Side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 14" x height 18" Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, and walnut. ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Sculpture Wood Stool by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
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

Clarkester Counter Stool Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A perfect mix of Scandinavian inspiration and industrial flare that cohesively come together to make a statement piece which embodies simplicity, functionality and elegance. The ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Stool/Side Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. Shown in main image is carbon dyed Western red cedar...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Building Blocks, Geometric Stained Walnut Stool/Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A side stool based on honest materials and pure form. Its minimal profile brings design diversity from every perspective and each component is curated to form a whole when paired wit...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal pl...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, and Royal red Royal st...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Glossy Ceramic Stool / Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 41.2 * Height 45 cm Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pink glaze finish The name of this pie...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

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

Upholstered Oak Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric. Also available...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

D0U8L3 Stool/Side Table by Timbur, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
D0U8L3 by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin 16" x 20" x 24" Using plywood as a medium for artistic expression, the 5P1R4L, D0U8L3 and 7R1PL3 are conceptual new takes on “future wood” furniture that embrace the tension between digital design and physical craftsmanship. Featuring a sculptural new bench...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Plywood

Oak Small Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small short crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 17" x height 17" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil. Powder-coated metal. Also ...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Geoprimitive 021 Ceramic Settle with Sheep Wool by Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive ceramic settle with sheep wool by Niclas Wolf Unique piece, numbered Materials: ceramic Dimensions: Ø55 x H 65 cm Weight: 49 kg Certificates are issued for all p...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Wool

Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Caramel Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese 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

Walnut Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Also available in natu...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is made of linden wood and is a completely solid product. It can be used as a bar stool or as a stand where decoration products can be displayed. A simple 3-l...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric. Also...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Thomas Newman Studio, "Evolution Grande", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The name “evolution” suggests an elemental, primitive concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Sapele Wood

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