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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$2,215 / 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
Spanish Jamaica Stools by Pepe Cortés for Amat, 1990s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : Base 45x45cm H:71cm SH:65cm Materials : Chrome - aluminium Price per piece : 555€ / 1 These Jamaica swivel bar stools, designed by Pepe ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$1,350 / item
Richard Watson Fawn Stool Walnut, Table Height
Located in Brookline, MA
The Richard Watson Fawn stools are inspired by the form of an antique milk stool. The stools come in 4 sizes - step, table, counter, and bar....
Wood
Hollywood Regency Style Barstools In Hand-Pleated Rose Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary bar chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Their shapes are inspired by the unique Fr...
Stainless Steel
$2,701 / item
Ali Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Ali stool by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in genuine leather. Dimensions: 35 x 46 cm It’s unconventional leather application, wrinkled as it was oversized, gives the Ali s...
Leather, Upholstery
Contemporary Counter Chair Gropius CS1 65 cm by Noom, Upholstered, Wool, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Counter Stool in Light Gray Fabric and Chocolate Metallic Wood - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
Blending timeless elegance with modern ergonomics, the Sotto Counter Stool by Uultis is crafted for those who value design and function in equal measure. Its chocolate-hued solid woo...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric
Collins Bar Stool with Ebony and Leather Back and Seat
Located in Westport, CT
Bar stool with an elegant metal structure. Seat and back finished in beautiful polished ebony or oak and upholstered in leather. Available in bar and counter height. Customizable t...
Metal
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...
Oak
$8,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Modern sculptural orange velvet beech Arches bar stools by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches bar stool is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symmetry...
Brass, Metal
Contemporary Cane Stool, Chakra, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary Cane Stool, Chakra, Viya by Vikram Goyal Stool in cane. Handmade in India. Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in grac...
Cane
Walnut Laine Counter Stool by Defne Koz for Bernhardt Design
Pantera ed.02 Lacquered Walnut Stool with Dedar Upholstery by VandaVee
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Pantera is a stool that carries its elegance with quiet confidence. Designed with elongated lines and softened geometry it merges comfort with sculptural clarity. The lacquered wood ...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
$3,257 / item
White Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
White stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 35 x 35 x 40 cm Materials: stoneware with salt glaze Hand-made in the Czech Republic. Also available in different colors. Stoneware with salt glaze. Established own studio August 2009 – Focus mainly on porcelain, developing own glazes. Mould makings, and Slip casting. Milan Pekar is an award-winning product designer. Assistant professor at Studio of Ceramics and...
Stoneware
$3,932 / item
Svasato Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli a...
Leather, Fiberglass
$331 / item
Low Black Stained Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black stained milk stools. Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm. Materials: natural wood. Pigment. Available in multiple materials and finishes...
Wood
Sigve Knutson Casted Aluminum Stool, Manufactured by Sigve Knutson, Oslo, 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson Casted aluminum stool Manufactured by Sigve Knutson Oslo, Norway, 2017 casted aluminum Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona ...
Aluminum
2010s Set of Four Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Tate Bar Stools in Red Fabric
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four 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 ...
Steel
$3,909 / item
Cult Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Cult stool by Panorammma Materials: onyx conglomerate Dimensions: 45 x 25 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks to redefine our relation to...
Onyx
$2,111 / item
Black Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Minimalist bench Dimensions: D 145 x W 43.3 x H 45.5 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating. Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux, fore...
Aluminum, Steel
$8,210 / item
Mor Side Table & Stool by Samuel Dos Santos
Located in Geneve, CH
MOR side table & stool by Samuel Dos Santos Materials: Limestone. Honed finishing. Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 66 cm MOR it´s the new side table...
Limestone
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/bouc...
Fur
$26,061 / set
Set of 2 Square Revert Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 50.8 x diameter 40.6 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually ...
Maple
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Eboniz...
Wood
$17,200 / 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
$17,722 / set
Set of 2 Golia Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Golia stools by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm. Materials: resin and concrete. Customized colors needs can be considered. The Golia sto...
Concrete
Pair of Low Sass Stools from Souda, White, Dining Chair, Seating, Made to Order
$886 / item
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 ...
Metal
$985Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Square Bar Stools in Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
Crystal
$17,200 / 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
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & B
$2,582 / 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
$1,078 / 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
$4,691 / 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
$2,084 / 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
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
$1,368 / 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
$1,220 / 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
Set of Three Radice and Orlandini for Domitalia "Bouchon" Bar Stools
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Three Radice and Orlandini for Domitalia "Bouchon" Bar Stools, the circular cork seat mounted on gray patinated steel frame, marked to underside. 25.5" H x 16" Diameter. Pro...
Steel
$3,909 / item
Unique Olive Wood Stool by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood stool by BehaghelFoiny Unique From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids" Materials: Olive Wood Dimensions: W 35 x D 62 x H 41 cm "Design Brut: Philia &...
Wood
Contemporary Round Travertine Stool Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary round travertine stool - Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. Organic shapes take center stage in the Scala Collections designed by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. Featured in travertine, this stool boasts the recurring "stacked" motif distinctive of all the pieces of the collection, a graphic feature inspired by Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic heel...
Travertine
$16,300 / 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
Pebble Bar Stool, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Light stools and bar stools with organically shaped seats made of solid wood and with a strong attention to detail. With its well-conceived shape and wonderful finish, Pebble’s seat...
Wood
$4,300 / 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
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
2010s Set of Four Tre Bar Stools by Jehs & Laub for Davis in Oak
By Jehs & Laub
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Tre Bar Stools, originally designed by Jehs and Laub. These particular examples were produced by Davis in the USA circa 2010s. They are comprised of three separ...
Oak
$7,427 / 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
$4,300 / 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 str...
Brass
$3,440 / 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
$8,861 / 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
Contemporary Round Leather Stool, Yoyo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary round leather stool - Yoyo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A76 Mustard...
Leather, Wood
$2,391 / item
ST725 - Stool
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
The stool features a sleek design with saddle leather-bound edges and legs, adding a sophisticated touch to its overall aesthetic. The seat is either upholstered in fine leather or a...
Metal
$1,800 / 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
$1,504 / 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
Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor Stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Wood
Steelcase Coalesse Modern Leather and Chrome Bar Stools, Set of Four
A gorgeous set of four contemporary or Modern "Switch" bar stools By Coalesse for Steelcase USA, 2010 Leather upholstered seats and backs, with chrome frames. Measures: 16.5"W x ...
Chrome
$2,025 / 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
$11,111 / 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
$4,691 / 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
Contemporary Leather Stool, Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A06 ivory suede leather. Defined by so...
Leather, Suede, Wood
