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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Building Blocks, Geometric Stained Walnut Stool/Side Table
By Jialun Xiong
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...
Metal, Stainless Steel
$17,051 / set
Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, and Royal red ...
Brass
$3,746 / item
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Bar Chair CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 101 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 17.2 kg Also available in other mate...
Metal
Modern sculptural chenille Double Arch bar stool by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Fabric
$4,016 / item
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinio bar chair by Madheke Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 54 x H 104 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, metal. Classic leather upholstery detailed with bronzed brass. Reflecting the fines...
Metal, Brass
Stool Night Table in Steel, Wood & Stainless Steel by Eguiarte & Eguiarte
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool Night Table in Steel, Wood & Stainless Steel by Eguiarte & Eguiarte Materials: Steel, stainless steel, wood, and rubber. Dimensions: D 53,5 x W 53,5 x H 31,5 cm. Available in ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Saturn stool in polished Carrara marble by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Art Funiture Collection by Patrick Laroche. Abolishing the boundaries between sculpture and furniture while questioning their function is the aim of Patrick Laroche. Each piece, hand...
Carrara Marble
$645 / item
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: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: linen A quirk...
Linen
$3,288 / item
Senufo Stool Nails in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool nails in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood, burned nails Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art...
Wood
Contemporary Macoron Stool by Cristian Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cristian Andersen Macaron Stool, 2020 Each unique, signed by the artist Polyurethane, pigments, concrete and cork Measures: H 39 cm (15 3/8 in), Ø 37 cm Cristian Andersen (*19...
Concrete
Pair of Midcentury Stools with Cowhide Seats, France, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of French midcentury Stools with Cowhide Seats Stunning pair of French midcentury stools. Elegant tapered wood legs, plush cowhide fur seats, and handsome joinery details. ...
Cowhide, Wood
Friends Stool by Lara Bohinc, Lavender Coloured Cork, outdoor garden
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This stool has been inspired by the idea of a gathering of friends. Supported by bulbous egg formations it features one large inflated seating area. This stool forms composition toge...
Cork
Contemporary Leather Stool, Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has follow...
Leather, Wood
Kartell A.I. Counter 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...
Plastic
Unique Box-Like Structure with Natural Stone, Stainless 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...
Stone, Steel
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 19.2 kg The la...
Textile, Foam, Plywood
2010s Lievore Altherr Molina Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Green Fabric 3x Avail
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Catifa 46 bar stools. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2004, these particular examples were produced by Arper in the USA circa the 2010s. The frames of these stools ar...
Steel
Donut Chair 'Set of Two' in Silver Finish by Alessandra Baldereschi & Mogg
By Mogg, Alessandra Baldereschi
Located in New York, NY
"Stools straw. Handmade stuffing with the marsh grass (sedge still green) is an old art always used to cover the seats, an artisan culture that belongs to ...
Metal
$3,065 / item
Icon Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Bar Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 40.6 H 73,7 cm. SH: 73,7 cm. Materials: Leather, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Fabric price not included. Solid steel and bras...
Metal, Brass
$3,675 / item
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 ...
Wood
Midcentury Modern Style Barstool With Cane Backrest & Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
The barstool brings the timeless elegance of the 50's to a new contemporary design level. This barstool maintains the classic design elements while offering the elevated seating need...
Metal
$2,947 / item
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...
Steel, Nickel
Curved Seat Three Cylindrical Legs Black Marble Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA Materials: Nero Marquina Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufacturer: Corsanini...
Marble
Building Blocks, Geometric Double Duty Upholstered Metal Side Table or Stool
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Building blocks double duty side table or stool: A round compositional side table could also function as a stool, designed with minimal form, reduced the u...
Metal
$8,396 / item
Marble Dorik Stool by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble dorik stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 42 cm Materials: Cipollino apuano marble, porfido red marble, luzerna stone in aged yellow Kapital ...
Marble
$7,363 / item
Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Merveilleux 02 Stool by Jennifer Midoz Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 22 cm Materials: Varnished raw brass, glazed earthenware. Merveilleux excites the senses like a generous pastry, wh...
Brass, Other
Paires de Tabourets Jamaica par Pepe Cortes pour BD Barcelona
Located in Rouen, FR
Tabouret Jamaica conçu par Pepe Cortés et édité par Amat . Structure en métal avec assise pivotante. Structure à 5 branches en acier chromé, assise pivotante en aluminium ou fonte d’...
Metal
Contemporary Barstool Offered with Nails on the Curve & Back
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. ...
Velvet, Wood
$2,196 / item
Flowform L Stool by Aeny Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowform L Stool by Aeny Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 41 x W 42 x H 48,5 cm. Materials: Reclaimed wood, custom gypsum mix, and sand. Each piece is individually hand-sculpted...
Other
Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Stool "Objects of Use" #1
By Anne Dorthe Vester, Maria Bruun
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Brass
$2,066 / set
Set of 2 Brutus Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brutus stools by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 60 / W 30 / H 54 cm. Materials: fiber concret...
Concrete
Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School side table is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and elegant lines, it fits into any environment. The Old School is in place...
Steel
$1,068 / item
Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpt stool + cushion by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L45 / W45 /H45 cm. Materials: fiber concrete; cushion: leather. The desig...
Concrete
$2,560 / item
Leather Side Table by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather side table by Nestor Perkal It can also be used as a stool Available in three different dimensions: Dimensions: 45 x 58 x 58 (available in different dimensions) Nestor ...
Leather
2010s GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Bar Stools in Black Leather 8x Available
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Beetle Bar Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi in 2013. These particular examples were produced by Gubi in Denmark circa the 2010s. They are comprised of a steel base...
Steel
$17,051 / set
Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm. Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green and Royal red ...
Brass
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS2 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 23 kg The late...
Textile, Foam, Plywood
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...
Steel
$4,650 / item
Unique Bar Stool T-008 by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bar stool T-008 -by Studio Nicolas Erauw Piece unique 1 of 1 Dimensions: H 70 CM x Ø 35 CM Materials: Aluminum, wax dipped 13 kg Part of the o...
Aluminum
$2,583 / item
One Line Stool by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
One line stool by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: Height 70 x Length 45 x Width 40 cm Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish ...
Steel
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors:...
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Organic Form, Contemporary Natural White Onyx Stool by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
White Onyx Stool by Henry Wilson Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 67,5 x W 61,5 x H 62,5 cm. Materials: White onyx. Henry Wilson's work combines a rational, democratic util...
Onyx
$16,159 / set
Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 jade stools 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 solid brass, th...
Bronze
Contemporary Stool in Walnut, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq Material: Iroko Wood and Burned Steel Dimensions: Dimensions: 50 cm H x 30 cm W Made by hand, in Belgium. Ar...
Wood, Walnut
$1,420 / item
Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Anthracite by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool anthracite by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw back a...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Black Bar Stool with Upholstered Arch-Shape Backrest, Customizable Ura Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura bar stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish, arch shape and upholstered in black fabric. The Ura bar stool, designed with a sleek black matte finish and upholstered in Stark Black Plain Weave fabric, offers a refined blend of European-inspired style and contemporary elegance. This stool boasts a solid wood structure that is both durable and visually striking, ideal for enhancing the modern aesthetics of any kitchen island, bar, or high-top surface. The seat is fitted with elastic webbing and high-density foam for maximum comfort, ensuring that it's as inviting to sit on as it is beautiful to look at. Made with sustainable materials, the Ura bar stool embodies a commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing practices. The stool's minimalist design makes it a versatile addition to various home or commercial settings. Whether you're hosting guests at the kitchen counter or adding seating to a bar area, the Ura stool...
Hardwood, Upholstery
Wood Counter Stool with Grey Leather Seat and Bronze by Costantini, Piero, STOCK
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Piero Stool features an angular solid wood sled frame with white leather seat, a white leather-wrapped wood back and a burnished bronze footrest. IN STOCK Measures: 18.5" W x 18...
Wood, Leather
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 London in 1999, silver lacquered ...
Plastic
$1,209 / item
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....
Steel
Set of Italian stools made of rattan and chrome-plated tubular steel, from the 1970s
Located in Torino, IT
This set of Italian stools from the 1970s embodies the fusion of the natural look of woven rattan and the clean lines of chrome-plated tubular steel—a combination that defined some o...
Steel
$5,296 / item
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled salts A unique award winning technique developed by Roxane Lahidji Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 20 cm Unique Award winner...
Composition
unique handmade grey concrete stool 21st century design by Les Usagers 30 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les usagers unique handmade concrete stool by Les usagers indoor and outdoor Realised in 2025 Original perfect condition architectural concrete form It is possible to stack se...
Concrete
$2,880 / item
Small Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves. Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Steel
2013 Nendo High Ribbon Bar Stool in Red Lacquered Steel for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nendo High Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is const...
Metal
$16,159 / set
Set of 2 Jade Stools 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 solid brass, the Jade ...
Bronze
$1,209 / item
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. ...
Steel
$1,491 / item
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholster...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm. Materials: Natural Beech wood chair with straw bac...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage French Slatted Wood and Metal Stool, 20th Century
Located in New York City, NY
Vintage Slatted Wood and Metal Stool, France, 20th century. Smart design consists of a tubular metal frame, comfortable foot rests, and a slatt...
Metal
$1,356 / item
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...
Steel