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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Smoked Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Smoked Brass finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,170.00.
Prices exclude packing. Please contact us for a packing quote.
The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Amy, Solid Walnut Side Table / Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This is a solid walnut side table or small stool. The profile is asymmetrical and architectural while celebrating the natural wood elements.
...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Modern and Customizable Outdoor Stool Lacquered With Metallic Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Mirror - Outdoor stool
Greek architecture is known for its structures and that’s the main inspiration for Lonian. An outdoor stool that's unique due to its shapes and mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Silver Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita silver stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46cm.
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter: 14 inches
Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
04 Seat by Isac Elam Kaid
Located in Geneve, CH
04 Seat by Isac Elam Kaid
Each Chair is unique and hand-sculpted by Isac Elam Kaid
Dimensions: W 65 x D 40 x H 51 cm
Materials: Natural stone.
Isac Elam Kaid is an artist and d...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Stone
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B & C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B' and 'C' which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of 4 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Ava...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Ovni, Tricolor Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - tricolor bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also available: purple, green, yellow
Afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Teak Block Side Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Block side stool by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: 35 x 35 x H 40 cm
Materials: Natural untreated Teak (Solid).
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Unfinished.
Designer's B...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Kelly Wearstler Marble Butt Stool, Light Smoke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Conceptually playful, the Butt Stool is hand carved from natural stone and transformed into sculptural furniture reminiscent of human forms. This cheeky des...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Availa...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Institution Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Institution chair by Panorammma
Materials: steel, nickel, white leather.
Dimensions: 90 x 49.5 x 49.5 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Nickel
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
V-Easy Ottoman by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-easy ottoman by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 67 x W 50 x H 35 cm
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion f...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest.
In a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm.
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base....
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Wired Stool by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired stool by Michael Young
Dimensions: W 50 x D 51.7x H 107 cm
Materials: Powder Coated Metal structure
The Wired Chair by Michael Young is a proud tribute to Harry Bertoia’s ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Other
Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available in...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
3x Shaker Counterstools, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Leather, Brown&White 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 seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Availabl...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Lola, the Super Comfortable Stool in leather
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The Lola stool – which is available in the high and low version – has a peculiarity that makes it really appealing: the size of the seat. Unlike traditional bar or kitchen counter st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Ava...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Estudio Persona, "O Stool", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stool in blackened stainless steel. Suitable for outdoor or indoor use.
Materials
Marine Grade Blackened Stainless Steel.
Dimensions
24” W x 22” D...
Category
2010s North American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Coloured Form Stool 03 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
Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest.
In a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Antique Leather Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather wing stool by Studio Laf
Dimensions: L43 cm x W35 x H44 cm
Materials: Plywood, stainless steel, leather
Structure: Black plywood
Available...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fragments by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique piece
Materials: Chipboard
Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 34 cm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London.
Theodora ...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Jean Prouve Attributed Rare Tripod Stool
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Tripod stool attributed to Atelier Jean Prouvé. Designed for local schools in France in the 1940s.
Lacquered green metal base and plywood seat. Beautiful patina.
The Lycée Fabert...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Sydney Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with elegantly curved back and tapered legs in shown in solid walnut with a leather seat.
Available in counter or bar height. Available in other woods, stain colors, COM f...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
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
Set of 2 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 high colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio.
Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm.
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Unique Bar Stool T-009 by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bar stool T-009 by Studio Nicolas Erauw.
Piece unique 1 of 1
Dimensions: H 70 CM x Ø 33 CM
Materials: Aluminum, wax dipped
13 kg
Part of the o...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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
SQ Upholstered Dining Chair, White Oak, Brass, Bouclé or COM, Handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in solid white oak, bouclé wool, and brushed brass hardware
Available with:
Wood in ash, cherry, maple, walnut, or white oak
special edition ebonized ash and white washed ash...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Material: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy
Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L / 17,7 ” x W 17,7 “ x H 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Black Kaleidoscope Dining Stool by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope dining stool by Jialun Xiong
Dimensions: 20”W x 20”D x 18”H inch
Materials:Metal, ash wood and leather
COM/COL Option Available.
“ I have an aptitude for e...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Simmis Stools by La Cube
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Simmis stools by La Cube
Madrid, 2016
Materials: Iron, shesnut
Dimensions: 45 x 25 x 25 cm
Simmis stool has been created with the intention to experiment with geometri...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm.
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago Nuit.
Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Yellow Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Yellow Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & B
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' and 'B', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspir...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter 14 inches
Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high st...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia....
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
4 "Grasso" bar btools black steel painted framed Green Leather by Stephen Burks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Leather Bar Stools model "Grasso"
Ø36 x h.80 cm
Steven Burks
“Grasso is not fat. Grasso is more than fat. It’s overflowing.” This is how Stephen Burks, designer of Grasso collecti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 pouf by De Sede
Dimensions: D 74 x H 40 cm
Materials: wood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Elegance manifests itself in simplic...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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
Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Lock Stool in Oak
Located in London, GB
Lock, the first series of Kolektt is based on the idea of joining one single form to another.
In principle, two L-shaped pieces of different sizes create balance by interlocking. The linear form, which is striking at first glance, and its holistic stance consisting of one single solid material, give ‘Lock, a sculptural attitude. Launched with two different materials, wood and metal, the collection is also inspired by the material itself and the manufacturing process.
Produced entirely from solid oak wood. Characterized by contrast dying. Since wood is a natural material, wood grains may differ from the product in the image.
Materials: solid oak
Available colors/Finishes or customizations: - Cerused Black Oak...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Unique Black Mamba Stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Black Mamba stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Edition 1/1
2020
Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame
Dimensions: 60 x 30 x H 35 cm.
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Halfbox Alchemy by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfbox Alchemy by Rick Owens
2018
Dimensions: L 50 x W 50 x H 71 cm
Materials: Bronze and leather
Weight: 35 kg
Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has deve...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Fur atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm
Materials: Fur
Available materials: Lamb/bouc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fur
Day Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Day bench by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: W 147 x D 33 x H 34 cm
Materials: Natural wood. Oiled. Mat finished.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled.
Designer's Biography:...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Champignon by Front
Located in Geneve, CH
Champignon by Front
Dimensions: W 97 x D 97 x H 70 cm
Materials: Fabric
Drawing inspiration from the surprising and unique shape of mushrooms, Front imagined a strikingly singul...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha.
Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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