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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool
By Knoll, Andre Dupre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1990s Brad Smith for Bradford Woodworking Studio Craft Ax Counter Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Studio Craft Counter Stool, executed by Brad Smith for Bradford Woodworking in ca. 1990. The base is composed of four Ax handles in Ash wood, and the seat is done in contra...
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
1970s Paul Mayen for Habitat Stool in Chrome and Black Vinyl
By Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s Round Vanity or Occasional Stool, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat. The piece has an Art Deco style chrome-plated steel base, and retains its original black vinyl u...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Memphis-Style Duplex Bar Stool byJavier Mariscal and Pepe Cortes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Duplex Multi-Color Bar Stool, designed by Javier Mariscal and Pepe Cortes for B.D. Ediciones de Diseno in 1980. This example dates to the 1980s and was produced in Barcelon...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Enamel
2020s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Four Seasons Bar Stool with Hair on Hide
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Four Seasons Bar Stool, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll in 1958. These particular examples were produced in the United States the 2020s. The stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Black Marble Ionian Stool with Gold Details for Outdoor Use
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Sesto Senso Bar Stool by Cipriani
By Cipriani
Located in Boston, MA
Barstool with lacquered legs and metal feet by Cipriani.
Leather upholstery CAT. A
More colors and fabrics available per request.
Dimensions:
cm 58 x 54 x H 92
In 20 x 19 x 37 H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
$3,359 / item
Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Brass Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 oak and brass counter stools by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Oak, Brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furnit...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain, circa 1985 – Original Condition
Introducing the iconic Frenesi aluminium stool, designed by Ramón Benedito...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
German Wood Stool from Hirnholz Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Fully wood stool from Hirnholz Design. Of the size more suitable for children.
A rustic design with colored accents. The stool is made from a complete piece of tree trunk. The trunk...
Category
20th Century German Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm
Materials: Resin and concrete
Customized colors needs can be considered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
$6,842 / item
Set of Chess Piece Stool and Side Table by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of chess piece stool and side table by Panorammma
Materials: wood, resin.
Dimensions: 25 x H 45 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier b...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Wood
White Marble Ionian Stool with Gold Trim for Outdoor Use
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Unique Ebonised Bug Stool by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bug stool by Kim Thome
Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x H 70 cm
Materials: Steel frame, powder coated, ebonised ash
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer b...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,278 / item
White Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
White fingerprint stool by Victor Hahner
Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed
Dimensions: W39,5x D27 x H 49 cm
Materials: White ash
Also Available: Blue an...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
$4,982 / item
Outdoor Ionian Stool featuring Navy Blue Fiberglass
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,378 / item
Column Stool, Celadon, Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, Celadon, blue glaze by WL Ceramics.
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, celadon / blue glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: different colors ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Four elements piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Fictive Erosion collection
Dimensions: H: Approx. 45 cm
Ø: Approx. 35 cm
Materials: Sculpted in sand by pr...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Sandstone
$6,590 / item
Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tibalt stool by Matthias Scherzinger.
Dimensions: W 52 x L 45 x H 47 cm.
Materials: Solid wood oak.
Tibalt is a stackable stool concept with a convincing geometrical simplicity ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
$2,464 / item
Aile 2 Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Aile 2 stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 26 x W 41 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid wood
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines himself as a cabinet...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$3,664 / item
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal. Natu...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak shelf and Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool and his shelf
Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Measures: Shelf : 36 x 56 x 30 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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
$5,800 / item
TAMT Woven Leather and Brass Bench by Jonathan Amar, Morocco
Located in Paris, FR
Handcrafted in Morocco, the TAMT series pays homage to the art of weaving — a practice shared across cultures, reinterpreted here with Amazigh roots.
Each piece combines a graphic b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Kurvor Counter Stool in Oiled Rift Sawn Red Oak by Samantha Brueggen for Wooda
By Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Inspired by the contours of the land in the Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin, Kurvor’s draping front edge is the focal point of the design. Bound together by tension and compression,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Walnut Laine Counter Stool by Defne Koz for Bernhardt Design
Located in Miami, FL
Laine Counter Stool by Defne Koz for Bernhardt Design, Walnut and Stainless Steel. Price is for one, four in total available. In the pictures stools may seem to be different height’s...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cast-Bronze Twig Counterstool by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast-bronze twig barstool in gold finish with ivory boucle seat cushion by Elan Atelier.
Inspired by the sculpture of Alberto Giacometti, the twig barstoo...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
$6,430 / item
2006 Allermuir Limited Counter Stool in Oak Wood and Chromed Steel 12x Available
By Allermuir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Contemporary Oak-Veneered Bent Plywood and Chromed-Steel Counter Stools, designed by Allermuir in ca. 2006. The listed price includes one stool, and we have twelve availabl...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Leather and Metal Stool, France, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Two Available; Priced individually.
Beautifully patinated oxblood leather stools with blackened metal hairpin legs.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Design Institute Of America Black Leather & Chrome Hightop Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and sculptural, these high-top barstools by the Design Institute of America embody modern sophistication. Featuring polished chrome frames with bold curves, circular bases, and...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Italian Swivel Barstools by NAOS with Leather Seats, Made in Italy
By Naos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate any contemporary kitchen or entertainment space with this sophisticated set of four Italian swivel barstools by NAOS. Expertly crafted in Italy, these stools combine refined ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Rattan Counter Stool in Graphite Ash Frame and Velvet Seat Cushion
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made to last, the solid wood structure of this counter stool combines the perfect mix of a contemporary design with vintage twist. The detailed woven-work technique on the back promi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Cast Bronze Patterned Jasper Bench in Dark Bronze Finish by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Cast Bronze Patterned Jasper Bench in Dark Bronze Finish by Elan Atelier
Sculptural bronze bench inspired by polished river rocks. Bronze bench produced using the superior lost wax ...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Stool in Walnut, Four Legs Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool in walnut, four legs naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D32 x W32 x H50 cm
Materials: African Walnut
Made by hand, in Belgium.
Arno Declercq
Belgian d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome solidly constructed Danish stool, featuring tapered teak dowel legs, and newly reupholstered in full grain black leather. This piece was designed by Aksel Bender M...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
1 of 6 Each Boss Design Hoot Leather Stools Modular Contemporary Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 Boss Design green leather modular contemporary stools RRP £880 each
This auction is for one piece with the opt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
New Modern Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble
Size: ⌀ 37 x 40 cm. - 14.6 x 15.7 in.
Commercial name: Nissa Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble, Nissa Collection by the Spanish d...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
1950s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 Stool / Side Table in Birch
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Stool 60, originally designed by Aino and Alvar in 1933. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland circa the 1950s. The stool is crafted from solid birch wit...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Birch
1970s Marcel Breuer for Thonet Stool in Chrome and Off-White Fabric
By Thonet, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Marcel Breuer Stool, originally designed for Thonet in the 1920s. This particular piece dates to the 1970s. The stool features Breuer's signature tubular chrome steel frame...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
1980s Hans Ullrich Bitsch 8600 Stool / Ottoman for Kusch & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an 8600 Series stool or ottoman designed by Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch & Co.. This particular example was produced in Germany in the 1980s. The stool features a tubular me...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2005 Norman Cherner for Cherner Chair Company Walnut Counter Height Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Wood Leg Stool, originally designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. This particular example was produced by Cherner in the USA C. 2005. The chair is comprised of a molded plywoo...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Counter Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca counter stool, model 51CM, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in 2019. The design features a tubular chro...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2010s Pair of Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Catifa 46 Bar Stools, originally Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper in 2004. These particular examples were produced in Italy in the 2010s. The stools fea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2010s Pair of Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Tate Bar Stools in Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Tate Bar Stools, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 2000. These particular stools were produced in Italy in the 2010s. The stools feature a st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
C. 2020 In-Box Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stool in Gray and Black Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca Bar Stool, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll circa 2020. The stools feature a two-tone upholstered finish...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2020s Oskar Zieta for Zieta Plopp Counter Stool in Black 8x Available
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Plopp Counter Stool, originally designed by Oskar Zieta for Zieta Studio in 2005. These particular examples were produced in Poland the 2020s. The stools are comprised of s...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
C. 1951 Jens Risom for Knoll Stool 667-W in Maple and Canvas with Label
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Risom Stool, Model 667-W, originally designed by Jens Risom in 1946. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA C. 1951. The stools design is comprised of a m...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Maple, Fabric
2020s Oskar Zieta for Zieta Plopp Low Stool in Grey 10x Available
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Plopp Low Stool, originally designed by Oskar Zieta for Zieta Studio in 2005. These particular examples were produced in Poland the 2020s. The stools are comprised of steel...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2020s Philippe Starck for Emeco Broom Bar Stool in Orange 8x Available
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Broom Bar Stool, originally designed by Philippe Starck for Emeco in 2012. These particular examples were produced in the United States in the 2020s. The stools are finishe...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames Plastic Counter stools, which were developed by Herman Miller in 2015. These particular examples were produced in 2024. The stools are comprised of chrome bas...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
2024 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Counter Stool in Painted Ash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Series 7 Counter Stool, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. This particular example was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in 2024. The stool features a molded a...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2000s Pair of Emeco for BMW Designworks 1951 Counter Stools in Black
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1951 stools, originally designed by BMW Designworks in 2005. These particular pieces were produced by Emeco in the USA in the 2000s. The stools feature seats and ba...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
2010 Norman Foster for Emeco 20-06 Stool with Brown Leather Seats 5x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 20-06 Stool, originally designed by Norman Foster for Emeco in 2006. These particular examples were produced in the United states in 2010. They feature Emeco's signature re...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Egg Shaped Footstools by Philippe Starck, UK, 1998
Located in Antwerp, BE
Egg-shaped footstools designed by Philippe Starck and exclusively crafted for Sanderson, London. Crafted from durable fiberglass, these footstools embody the hotel's ethos of pushing...
Category
1990s British Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
$4,050 / item
Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Curved Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style bar chair in walnut finished frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather.
Dimensions: W 46 cm x D 58 cm x H 104 cm
...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood
Margaret Green Stool by Cesare Arosio
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The Margaret Stool, in green velvet, has long, slender legs that intersect with the seat and backrest providing harmony and appeal. With a frame and handle in oak, the wood may be st...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Other
$3,904 / item
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