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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown stool by HOLLIS + MORRIS
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: solid wood, hardwax oil
Options available:
wood: w.oak white, w.oak natural, w.oak black ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Al...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Alma Bar Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Alma Bar Chair by Dooq
Dimensions:
W 46 cm 18”
D 51 cm 20”
H 100 cm 39”
seat height: 75 cm 30”
Materials: upholstery fabric or leather; structure solid wood feet lacquered MDF or sol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
D0U8L3 Stool/Side Table by Timbur, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Timbur
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
Teima High Stool
By Maria Falcão
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
Brass
Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plat...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Maroon Painted Pine Buffet Stool in by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Pine Buffet Stool by Pierre Gautier-Delaye, France, circa Mid-20th century
The stool has been repainted in an antique mauve.
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Oak Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal.
Also available in natural...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated 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. Metal plated...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Kartell Colonna Stool in Violet 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
Kartell Prince Aha Stool in Lavender Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thought up as a colourful game of building blocks, the Prince Aha stool is composed of two cones to resemble the shape of an hourglass. An entertaining and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak 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. Metal plated fi...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Charred Wood Stool by CEU Studio, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Charred Stools by CEU
13.7"- 15.7" x 17.7" - 18.9"
All sales are final.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Antique Copper Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Contemporary
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammeri...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Contemporary Corner Stool in Raw Waxed Steel
Located in London, GB
Based on the simple lines traced by children when asked to draw a house, the Corner Collection is a series of seats reminiscent of gable roofed houses.
The Corner Lounge is the larg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Squaretown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Squaretown stool - Side table by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 13" x 13" x H 18"
Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Woven Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Limited edition
Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources
Dimensions: H 50 x W 30 x D 30 cm
Colours: black, white
Hot W...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Nylon
Oak Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak 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 natural...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Squaretown Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown stool by HOLLIS & MORRIS,
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: Solid wood, hard wax oil
Options available:
Wood: W. oak white, w. oak natural, w. oak b...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Svasato Chairs by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Svasato chairs by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61/71 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Walnut Small Tall Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small tall crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: Diameter 17" x height 21"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil. Powder-coated metal.
Als...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 106 x 78 x H 34
Materials: Fibreglass
Available in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated 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. F...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 2 Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 squaretown stool by Hollis + Morris
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: Solid wood, hardwax oil
Options available:
Wood: W.Oak white, W.Oak natural, W.O...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Emeco Kong Barstool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco 1 Inch Barstool in Brushed Aluminum and Ash by Jasper Morrison
By Emeco, Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch Collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 157 x 88 x H 38
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Ve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown stool by HOLLIS + MORRIS
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: Solid wood, hardwax oil
Options Available:
Wood: w.oak white, w.oak natural, w.oak black ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Oak Squaretown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak squaretown stool - side table by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 13" x 13" x H 18"
Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and walnut.
Ba...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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
Pair, "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a pair (2) of bar height stools by David Furniture. This pair of stools are from their "Tre" series and feature molded plywood, connecting three separate and identical...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Fa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Senufo Tabouret in Burned Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo Tabouret in burned walnut by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: burned and waxed African walnut and oak
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art de...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio.
Dimensions: diameter 30 cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Design...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown stool by HOLLIS + MORRIS
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: Solid wood, hardwax oil
Options available:
Wood: w.oak white, w.oak natural, w.oak black ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
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
Gervasoni Inout 45 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Livingston Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston bar stool by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 62 L X 49 D X 90 H cm
Materials: walnut timber, synthetic rattan, linen upholstery.
Founded...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Al...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
O Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
O stool by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 61 x D 56 x H 58.5 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Materials: Blackened stainless steel
Stool in blackened stainless steel.
Suitable for outdoor...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Ceramic Facetated Side Table Column Stool Unglazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware facetated side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of 2 Squaretown Stool by Hollis and Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Squaretown stool by Hollis and Morris,
2014
Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H
Materials: Solid wood, Hard wax oil
Options available:
...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 02 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm.
Materials: stainless steel, natural stone.
Each pie...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat or coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 58 x 40 x H 47
Materials: Fibreglass
Available in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Contemporary Rounded Square Drumstool in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rounded square drumstool
Cream Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
21 1/4"SQ x 15 3/4"H
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Svasato Chair 71 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Spina stool by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: bordeaux, caramel, dusty red, off-white, and natural wood....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Svasato Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Papillonne Pink Kenzo Circular Pouffe
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
***LEAD TIME : 5 WEEKS ***
Papillonne Kenzo Pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space.
* This is customizable product.
* You can choose other...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Natural Fiber
Contemporary Fang Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Gold Contemporary Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold contemporary stool
Dimensions: L 32.4 x W 32.4 x H 43 cm
Materials: Steel.
Also available in black and silver.
The shapes and materia...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat or coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
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