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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
White Marble Outdoor Ionian Stool with Gold Trim
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
Set of 3 Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 gardian stool by Patrick Norguet
Materials: Fabric (also available in leather)
Handle: Noce Canaletto solid wood
Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm.
For the Gard...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Woven Chocolate Leather Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Ma...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Ura Counter Barstool in Walnut Wood Finish Base and Upholstered Light Brown Seat
Located in Miami, FL
The Ura counter-height barstool is a stunning piece, featuring a walnut wood base and an upholstered light brown fabric seat, crafted with care in Brazil by the talented team at Uult...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rectangular Leather Stool, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather (top), A02 Loden Green Suede Leather (base) and Bronze-laquered Wood Seat Bowl.
A stylish combination of prized materials, this refined stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Four Legs Stool Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art deal...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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
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, the Ja...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Grid Weave Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The rush seat and shelf are hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Glazy Bar Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
Two extended legs provide a small backrest that adds comfort to the rounded seat, while a footrest ring subtly unites the four curvaceous legs.
Glazy Counter Stool will exceed any ex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple 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...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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 and ashwood.
Available in Bouclé...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Stool Round Wood by DeepWood
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool round wood by DeepWood
One Of a Kind
Dimensions: L 30 W 30 H 40 cm
Materials: Petrified wood fully polished
Wight: 55 kg
Each DeepWood piece ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and stainless steel bar stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials: Oak, stainless steel.
In 1942 Moge...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers creates geom...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Jade Stool 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 b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Trolley Bar and Counter Stool
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trolley family comprises of a high back chair and ottoman, lounge chair, dining chair, bar stool, and low tables. Trolley seating bases...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Pinta Verde marble.
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm
Also available in other marbles (prices may vary).
Marmi Serafini is l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Soy Una Roca, Sculptural Concrete Seat by Opiary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature.
Soy Una Roca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
2010s Set of Three Last Minute Stitched Grey Leather and Steel Bar Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 3 "Last Minute" Bar Stools, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Coalesse / Viccarbe in 2003. The listed price includes the set of 3. Their design includes a grey leath...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Deseo No.1 Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Deseo no.1 sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: White onyx
Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Origin: Italy (carrara)
Available in other marbles.
Pietro Francesc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 2 union stool by Lea Ginac
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Diameter 23 x Height 47 cm
Materials: Chamotte clay. Handmade Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-modeling.
Available in two o...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
Contemporary Faded Stool in Pine Wood by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool made in pine wood with a fading effekt made with two colors of spray paint.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Yellow and Leather Bill Amberg Counter Stools with Solid Brass, Set of 4
By Bill Amberg Studio
Located in Basildon, London
A wonderful set of four, Bill Amberg Leather Counter Stools avalible. These leather counter stools designer by Bill Amberg, crafted arround 2015, feature a sleek and modern design wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
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
The GOLIA stools are featured by sculptur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Set of 4 Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 honey 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
Bricks, Stool D1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
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 Sanguine.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Un Beso En El Mar Marble Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo marble sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Materials: Paonazzo marble.
Dimensions: W 32cm, L 41cm, H 50cm.
Origin: Italy (Carrara)...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Senufo Stool Leather in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool leather in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm
Materials: Iroko wood, black leather
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Stool by Adèle Vivet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Adèle Vivet
Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 45cm
Materials: Ceramic
This is a serie of ceramic stools and vases.
Each piece is unique. They...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Malawi Pouf in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Malawi Pouf with structure in poplar wood and foam. Upholstery in leather cat. B touch col. sand. metal details in brass gold finishing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Stool
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculptural wrought iron stool with leather seat. The frame is two individuals hugging each other.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marble Gamma 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 42 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Salt Glaze
handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available in differen...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
Sculptural Breccia Medicea Marble Stool "Throne of Dioniso" by Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Sculptural breccia medicea marble stool /side table "throne of DIONISO" by Lorenzo Ciompi 2021
breccia medicea handmade stool
honed
limited editions
n.4 of 10 executed in 2023
v...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Breccia Marble
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
Dao High Stool by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO high stool by Shin Azumi
Materials: barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood.
Technique: Lacquered metal, natural ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Vito Bar Stool by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vito bar stool by Dare Studio, 2012
Dimensions: H 70 x D 42.5 x W 45 cm
Materials: American black walnut.
Also available in European white oak, Wax oiled finish.
Dare Studio...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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
Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Upholstered RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele.
The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Beech, Ash, Velvet
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
Black Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 35 cm
Materials: Stoneware with salt glaze
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available in diffe...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: Fabric (also available in leather)
Handle: Noce Canaletto solid wood
Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm
For the Ga...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bricks, Stool D2
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Barstool Offered with Nails on the Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
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. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Stool, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, oak stool, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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.
Color: Light brown.
Also available in dark br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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