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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Matang, Rassoi, Stool
By Matang, Lucien Dumas
Located in Paris, FR
Matang
Rassoi
A wood and cotton rope stool, the rectangular sides joined by a cotton rope wrapped seat, the lower part with a spacer fixed with Makhrana marble keys.
Contemp...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 12.2 kg
Also available in other m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Manhattan Cube Side Table, Verdigris/Bronze Patina, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat.
It replicates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Epoxy Resin
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
Kartell Colonna Stool in Pink by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colonna stool is included in the Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to the movement founded by desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
ST50 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
Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Here we see the principle of the Japanese wabi-sabi, which refers to embracing imperfections and underlining impermanence. Rustic aspects, simplicity, modesty, and austerity offer a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Twist with Fantastic Look, Yellow
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
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
Set of 4 Light Pink Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light pink queen heart stools by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm
Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in pol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 38 / W 38 /H 43 CM
Materials: Linen
A quirk...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Linen
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm
Materials: Resin and bronze
Formed from a combination of reflective resin and sol...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Gradient Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Gradient stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions: 54 x 56 x 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel
Available in red, blue, beige, green an...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Spinzi Circus Contemporary Stool, Bright red, Collectible Design, side table
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table
Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 2 Mint Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Mint Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled pl...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Military Canvas & Blackened Steel Barstool
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
Since the development of the Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the history inherent in vintage military-issue materials. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bar Stool Wave with Leather Seat and Steel Frame
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
Design Classic LC8 Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, 2000s
Located in Renens, CH
Even though this stool is part of the “LC” collection in production by Cassina, the actual design of this piece was designed by Charlotte Perriand, together with the matching chair (...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Charcoal
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep
The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Felt
TOTEM Modern Stackable Stools in White Oak & Concrete by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TOTEM is an sculptural looking piece, formed by four different elements: two stackable wooden stools, a heavy concrete base and a wooden top tray.
Both stools and the tray are made...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Ottoman with Hand-Knotted White Rope and Wool Yarn by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Conceived as a beautified version of a Pacific Northwest crab trap, this ottoman/stool is not only an intricate piece of crafting handiwork, but also a comfo...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Copper, Brass
Studio Craft Stool in the manner of Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic contemporary stool or side table inspired by elements of the American Studio Craft movement and Charlotte Perriand's Berger milking stool. The wood is a brown/honey color. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Kartell A.I. Bar Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Red Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Temperino Cedar Stool Bench, Designed by Alessandro Guidolin, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Stool / bench in solid Cedar wood machined from a single block, reproducing a "giganti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina T1.1 Wooden Table/Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina T1.1 Wooden Table/Stool by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in color...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood, Lacquer, Plywood
Modern Amadeus Swivel Pouf Ottoman Wool Bouclé Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Amadeus Swivel Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in wool bouclé fabric. Destined to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Rotterdam Stool Giovanni Tomasini Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made of a single block of scented cedar with an original design being a tribute to the cubic houses of the Dutch architect Piet Blom.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Kartell Smatrik Stool in White by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Smatrik stool joins the family of seats created by Tokujin Yoshioka and is crafted using a mould which enables the recreation of a 3D net that overlaps and crosses over.Thanks to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
SEGMENT Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of the Segment collection, the Segment Stool explores the idea of breaking down a singular form into multiple components. Each piece is designed to relate to one another, creati...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm
Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer.
Each piece is unique.
Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Lacquer, Foam, Resin
Wood Frame Bar Stool in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures.
Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools.
The Woo...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tooth "Philippe Starck" Stools 2002, Stools by Philippe Starck, XO Edition
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Tooth "Philippe Stark" stools 2002.
Stools by Philippe Stark, XO edition in 2002, Tooth model (biomorphic design) made for the St Martin's Hotel in Lond...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Dark Brown Scored Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s H dark brown scored leather bench by renowned designer Karl Springer.
The bench is constructed of wood covered in dark brown scored leather.
Newly restored. Shows minor wear consistent with age.
Sheep rug...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Mers Low Stool in Pacific Blue Aluminum with Upholstered Leather Seat
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Mers low stool is fabricated from solid aluminum and is suitable for use indoors and out. Form is inspired by the simple utilitarianism of West Coast aluminum fishing boats.
Sho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin 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 delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Chair CS1 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 55 x D 61 x H 78 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 11 kg
Also available in other materials an...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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
Astrati Stool Michele de Lucchi Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva192
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made from a single block of scented cedar. It features many concentric layers that appear to be superimposed from large to small and from small to large. Designed by Michele de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Cedar
2015 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Hi-Pad Bar Stool, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several availabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Persian Jajim Upholstered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 21st century storage stools upholstered in vintage Persian Jam kilim rugs. Four available, sold as pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/Kiwi
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
Gervasoni Guna 12 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
Rock Stool, COM, 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, Wood
Geppo Stool Marco Baxadonne Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
By Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool in solid wood of scented cedar made from a single block, is characterized by its “soft” and curvilinear shape. Its particular shape with an open space under the seat is useful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar, Wood
Modern Almond Pouf Ottoman Light Grey Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almond Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Almond pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both style and functionalit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Wood
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This modern style bar stool ha...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Niemeyer II Stool, Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair.
Named after the Brazilian Archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Black
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
Marble Stool - Sculpture, Contemporary Italian Collectible Design, Alpi green
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Table - Stool & Sculpture for your living space - Made in Italy
Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Medusa is...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
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
Modern Tufted Upholstered Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted upholstered bench. This bench is covered in luxurious beige linen with a tufted design on its tops and sides. It sits on oak legs in a natural finish and has two silv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditio...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Modern Curule Stool
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 16" D x 21" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Kartell Napoleon Table-Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Napoleon table-stool, is charismatic personalities of striking originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables which are cute and humorous but with o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
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
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