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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$2,800 / item
Custom Barstool in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame
Located in New York, NY
A refined barstool with a gently curved backrest and an elegant silhouette, upholstered in taupe leather. The outer back can be upholstered in contrast leather or fabric, adding dept...
Oak, Leather
Set of Three Swivel Bar Stools in Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of molded waterfall style stools is the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Seats are newly upholstered and swivel.
Lucite
$2,202 / 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 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
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
$2,956 / 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
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
2013 Jeff Weber for Herman Miller Caper Stacking Bar Stool Red w/ Arms 11x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Stacking Caper Bar Stools. Originally designed by Jeff Weber for Herman Miller in 1999. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller i...
Steel
$7,386 / 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
Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Steel
Sava Cvek "Rhythm" Bar Stools for Stylex Furniture Company, Set of Three
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
$8,422 / 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
$1,071 / 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
$2,073 / 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
2011 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools in White, Model 428C, 9x Available
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic Bertoia bar stool, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2011. The listed price includes one bar ...
Steel
2022 New Nine-O Bar Stools by Ettore Sottsass for Emeco w/ Upholstered Seats, 1
By Ettore Sottsass, Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are brand new Emeco “Nine-O” Upholstered Bar Stools, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 2008. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several stools available for purc...
Aluminum
$17,104 / 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
$2,568 / 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
$4,276 / item
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...
Brass
Brown and grey unique handmade stoneware ceramic stool or low table B. Chassang
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown and grey ceramic Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
Ceramic
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
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
$4,664 / 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
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
$16,209 / 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
$1,425 / 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
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
$5,312 / 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
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
$1,213 / 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
$2,889 / 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
$16,209 / 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
$1,360 / 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
Counter Height Stool in Custom Metallic Finishes and Leather Colors
Located in New York, NY
This counter stool provide a very sober and comfortable experience as the metal structure aligned with the upholstered back and seat will make sure that geometrical shapes are very a...
Metal
$1,496 / 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 2 Contemporary Round Shape 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/boucl...
Fur
Unique Block Wavy Shape White Marble Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Un Beso En El Mar marble sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Paonazzo marble Dimensions: W 32 cm, L 41 cm, H 50 cm Origin: Italy (carrara ...
Marble
Grey Digamma Contemporary Art Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Digamma armchair by Ignazio Gardella Dimensions: D 80 x W 70 x H 95 cm Materials: metal, brass, fabric. Available in other fabrics. Digamma is a comf...
Metal, Brass
$3,420 / item
Beige Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, beige textile. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 x 11...
Linen, Oak
$1,213 / item
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...
Steel
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Brass, Steel
$1,790 / item
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto Dimensions: W 54 x D 35 x H40 Materials: duck blue painted polyurethane foam top, dark yellow powder coated metal handle, dark green painted polyur...
Other
$1,700 / item
Black Leather & Blackened Steel Barstool
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, whi...
Metal, Nickel, Steel
Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Plastic
$971 / item
Black Stool by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak with black lacquer. Also available in other colors and sizes. Dimensions: 36 x 36 x H...
Oak, Lacquer
$8,811 / item
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 consid...
Concrete
Pair of Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: bordeaux, ...
Wood
$1,825 / item
Tabouret
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
Oak stools by designer Pierre Chapo measuring 54.5 x 31 x 31 cm
Oak
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Leather, Wood, Oak
Classic Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
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...
Steel
$11,049 / item
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Stool by Alva Design Materials: blackened solid wood (Jequitibá) and iron. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm. Available in different wood options (Braú...
Iron
$2,014 / item
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulino Stool by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 46 cm. Materials: Solid stained black ash and black hide. Frame in natural varnished solid ash, ash stained black or coral r...
Ash, Hide
$5,462Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stools by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Brass, Metal
Set of 2 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie Different finishes and ...
Fabric, Ash
Pair of Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Color Solid Wood Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Color Solid Wood Spina Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Nut Wood, Lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: Bor...
Wood
$4,664 / item
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...
Aluminum
unique handmade grey concrete stool 21th 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
$1,342 / item
Mint Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plastic a...
Steel
Bar Stool in Solid Wood and Chocolate Leather by Costantini, Bruno, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Bruno Stool features a subtly sloping back leg that defines its signature profile. Its silhouette echoes the Bruno Chair, one of Costantini’s most specified designs. Shown in Arg...
Leather, Wood