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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Leather Brown Grey Black Ottoman Stool 1970s Italy
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage ottoman or stool De Sede style from patinated brown grey black leather with black plastic feet Italy 1970s.
The upholstered leather cloth shows stitched c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of camber stool and bench by Paul Coenen.
Dimensions:
Stool: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Bench: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Italian Modernist Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of vintage benches with flaring black lacquered legs and solid brass-capped feet. We love their unique and quirky “bean-like” shape,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Grey Stool Upholstered in Suede and Wengue Ash Wood Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Moa stool Upholstered in Suede and Wengue ash wood polished brass
Moa stool is an modern design stool. It is upholstered in suede and structure in matte wengue ash wood wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Terracotta Brown 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta brown 2 union stool by Lea Ginac
Unique piece.
Dimensions: Diameter 23 x height 47 cm
Materials: Brown terracotta chamotte clay. Handmade ceramic.
Technique: Hand-mo...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay
Taurus by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Taurus by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 76 x L 52 x H 54 cm
Materials: Lamb Artemidor and ashwood.
Pietr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
SITIERA_01 Solid Wood Stool, with Stainless Steel Accents by ANDEAN, In Stock
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Stool crafted from solid Seike wood with Ébano finish, featuring thick leather accents, and aged bronze or stainless steel CNC-lathed hardware.
Our SITIERA_01 stool and side table embodies our commitment to conscious design, reflected not only in our relationship with artisans and suppliers but also in our use of noble materials. ANDEAN primarily utilizes thick, natural Ecuadorian leather...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Thanatos Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Thanatos stool by Philipp Aduatz
Edition of 50 + 1 Prototype
Dimensions: 45 × 45 × 45 cm
Materials: Resin-marble composite, Polished
15 kilograms
Available in different colours.
...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
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
e15 Customizable Jean Stool Wood by Stefan Diez
By e15, Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The bar stool jean is a natural development of the dynamic chair family Houdini. Jan consists of a seat with circumferential brim, which provides comfort and hold when seated. Betwee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
The danish cord shelf is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Krasnogorov 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
High Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
High natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: High stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970. Canvas and chromed steel.
Measures: H 41 cm/ 16"
D 46 cm/ 18"
L 5...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Seven Outdoor Bar Stools in Teak by Sutherland, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; seven available.
Brand new teak outdoor counter stools with upholstered cushions and covers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Handmade Hot Cherry Velvet Knot Stool 16X16 inch by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Upholstery, Beech
Unique TOTEM Stool by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique TOTEM stool by Ekin Varon
Dimensions: D 33.5 x 76.2 H.
Materials: wood
Custom materials, sizing and finishes available as item is made to order.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Finiiri ceramic with silk thread details Stools set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Matte white enameled ceramic handmade in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, and silk thread details. Dimensions: Small: 30 D x 30 W x 41 H cm Large: 3...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
e15 Selected Medium Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
The object Raw is a robust piece crafted from seasoned European oak, which is rarely available in such wide dimensions as used in this piece. Reduced to the essential features, the r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: W 115 x D 28.5 x H 43 cm.
Materials: Pine logs.
Segmento perceives ordinary objects in an ab...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Round Leather Stool Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary round leather stool Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: F02 Loden Gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Moss Kitchen Stool U in blue plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Set of 4 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycle...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Boyan Side Table by Zeynep Boyan
Located in Geneve, CH
The Boyan side table by Zeynep Boyan
Dimensions: D 25.4 x H 43.18 cm
Materials: Terracotta stoneware clay.
This item is handmade. Due to the nature of ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Handmade Pink Pearl Velvet Knot Stool 16X16 inch by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Polyester, Beech
Pink Pearl Velvet Knot Stool
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Polyester, Beech, Velvet, Foam
Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm
Materials: Glaze, clay
handcrafted in the Czech Republic
Also Available: different co...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Stool in Black with Stylish Marble Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian twist - Outdoor stool made in fiberglass, marble, and metallic details
Outdoor stool made with top and base in fiberglass, middle in marble, and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Green Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H40 cm
Materials: Glaze, Porcelain
Handmade in the Czech Republic
Also available: Different colors and patterns
Establish...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Medusa Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medusa stool by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 47 x L 60 x H 55cm
Materials: Lamb ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
Cast-Bronze Twig Barstool by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Bronze Twig Barstool with cast gold-bronze frame and ivory boucle upholstery by Elan Atelier
Inspired by the sculpture of Alberto Giacometti, the twig bar...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Dark Blue Fiberglass Ionian Stool for Outdoor Use
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this contemporary Lonian outdoor stool was developed according to the following structure:
-Base: Fiberglass;
-Top: Fiberglass;
-Middle: Outdoor marble;
-Details:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Two Open-Ended Rectangular Boxes Stainless Steel Stool with Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 03 by Lee Sisan.
2020
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm.
Materials: stainless steel, natural stone.
Each pi...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Stool for Outdoor Use with Marble Top and Gold-Plated Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian mirror - Outdoor stool made in fiberglass, marble, and metallic details
Outdoor stool made with top and base in fiberglass, middle in marble, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Aro Swivel Bar Stools Four by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern Aro swivel bar stools by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design. Offers the perfect blend of simplicity, balance and function to creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Canvas 2, 974 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 2 DAO High Stools by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 DAO High Stools by Shin Azumi
Materials: Barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood.
Technique: Lacquered metal,...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
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
Customizable e15 Bessy Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The stool bessy with its round upholstered seat is made from flexible oak-veneered plywood. Space-saving Bessy is suitable for private use as well as for contract use especially in h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bonacina Miss B Classic Cognac Bar Stool Chair by Tito Agnoli Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Italian design Bar Stools are designed by Tito Agnoli and are manufactured by Bonacina.
Modell Miss B Classic designed in 1997.
It had a tube stainless s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Papillonne Pink Kenzo Circular Pouf
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
Moooi Container Stool in Light Grey by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configure, combine, repeat. Compliment your Container Table with the Container stool and add a little excitement to lunchtimes or other extraordinary g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Black
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 comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Cosmic Blue Mini Plopp Stool by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmic blue mini plopp stool by Zieta
Dimensions: Diameter 25 x H 38 cm
Material: Stainless steel, carbon Steel.
Finish: Thermal colored. Cos...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
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 upholstery.
Luc Bar and Luc Counter Stool are available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations.
Material
Structure solid wood, seat fabric
Ring polished brass
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes
Bar Chair : W 17” x D 17” x H 31” - Seat height 31”
Counter Chair : W 17” x D 17” x H 27” - Seat height 27...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Kickstand Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 57.2 x W 52.7 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Leather, powder-coated metal and brushed br...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Nut Wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Garden Stool with Metal Accents and Stylish Customizable Finish
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
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