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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Classidra Stool By Mario Botta For Riva 1920 Made Of Scented Cedar-Vulacno
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Classidra stool by Riva 1920 is an iconic piece designed by Mario Botta Italy. This stool is crafted from a single block of aromatic cedar wood, characterized by its unique hourg...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Bar Stool in Solid Wood and Yellow Leather by Costantini, Bruno, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
See it in person at our London pop up in the Pavoni leather showroom in the Chelsea Design Centre through June of 2025.
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beauti...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Pine Wood Stool, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Stool or sidetable from the 1970s.
* Four-leg stool in solid pine with handle
* Country: Sweden
* Year: est. 1970s
* Condition: Fair vintage condition. The Pine...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
$838 / item
Hand-crafted Oak Rocker Stool
Located in London, GB
Hand-crafted Oak rocking stool. Handmade in England using European oak.
Finished in durable eco-friendly oil.
Ideal for sitting at your desk when you don't like sitting still for too...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Facetated Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Glazed Black
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handcasted and facetated stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Hand Pleated Velvet Counter Stools, Set of 3
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary counter chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and met...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$8,712 / set
Foot Bench in black
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Bench
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The bench is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
$3,114 / item
Exotic Contemporary Wood Stool in Yellow Leather by Costantini, Pia, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Pia Exotic Contemporary Wood Stool in Yellow Leather by Costantini- In Stock
See it in person at our London pop up in the Pavoni leather showroom in the Chelsea Design Centre throu...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,580 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Counter Stool in Teak Wood with Dark Gray Fabric and Tapered Legs, Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with teak wood legs and upholstered in a dark gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto Counter Stool by ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Classic Elegant Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke 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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
Inspired by the Chinese scholars' stones and brush pots, the cave stool is a wonderous sculptural form. Shown in our dark bronze...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
$4,320 / item
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool light blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstere...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
$1,521 / item
Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary bar stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Customizable ClassiCon Adjustable Bar Stool No. 1 by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray designed bar stools in several variations. The Bar Stool No. 1 is the simplest and most handsome of them all. It initially found itself, along with the folding mirror Cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Kartell Masters Bar 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Elegant Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged 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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stool in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank, white oak base with cognac leather seat. The Leather is very thick and white oak base is made to last forever. The Leather has...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Dune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Set of 5 Contemporary Artisan Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Exotic Wood Contemporary Stool in Floral Leather from Costantini, Ecco
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine rosewood, the Ecco Stool has a low, angular ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Arzachena Light Green Stool
By Medaarch
Located in Milan, IT
The Arzachena stool has a particular sculptural silhouette evoking the famous rock of the elephant beach. Its design is perfectly suited to living rooms and open space environments o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
$875 / item
Sculptural Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Hug contemporary barstool 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
Set of 5 Director's Barstool 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Artisan Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Steel & 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 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Steph Leapfrog Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This unique, whimsical and Minimalist stool in the shape of a saddle is inspired by the world of horses and equestrian sports. It features hand stitching, a one-of-a-kind fragrance, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
$5,463 / item
Aire Stool in Walnut and COM by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Aire Stool embraces the relationship between space and form, using open areas to inspire a sense of connection between its elements. A handcrafted wooden base provides solid supp...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
$3,100 / item
ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black beech and stainless steel counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Beech, Stainless Steel
In ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gervasoni MAE 36 Round Table by Marco Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mae table, designed by Marco Acerbis, brings the sculptural elegance of the Noa collection indoors. Featuring a tapered conical base and a refined hand-applied lime-clay finish, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
$6,877 / item
Set of 6 Artisanal Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame
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
Steel
Frenchkiss Low-Back Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and made in Italy, this counter stool combines a sleek, modern design with natural wooden legs for a style that is both elegant and welcoming. Its thin, spindly legs seem to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,789 / item
Set of 3 Contemporary Barstool 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Saddle Tall Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A striking piece of subtle sophistication, this tall stool will enliven the look of both indoor or outdoor areas. Resting on tubular steel legs, the seat i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,220 / item
Rattan Barstool 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
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Foot Stool in Black
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut
$1,078 / item
Set of Seven Outdoor Counter 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
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A' & "C', which are shown in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Contemporary Drumstool w/ Brass Hua Design in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool with Brass Hua Design
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Gervasoni MAE 33 Oval Table by Marco Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mae table, designed by Marco Acerbis, brings the sculptural elegance of the Noa collection indoors. Featuring a tapered conical base and a refined hand-applied lime-clay finish, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
$11,820 / item
Midcentury Modern Style Barstool With Cane Backrest & Brass Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The barstool brings the timeless elegance of the 50's to a new contemporary design level. This barstool maintains the classic design elements while offering the elevated seating need...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Counter Barstool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Buacheen, Natural Dark Monkey Pod Wood Bar Stool with Stainless Legs
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A minimal, humble stool stripped down to its essential structure. Material characteristics are honored with the fusion of wood and metal. With legs kept visually clean, this object blends in with your living space, creating absolute, long-lasting beauty.
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Moonler’s products are mainly made of Chamchuri Wood (known as Acacia or Monkey Pod) which are solid wood and solid wood is a living material. It may move according to different weather conditions and environment humidity. It is normal for wood to increase and decrease its own dimensions according to the climate. Variations of 1-2% on solid wood table...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Classic Contemporary Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck Sage Green Masters Barstool for Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
Masters single barstool, the legs lengthen and the seat becomes more compact, but the unmistakable graphic style of the structure, created by interweaving the silhouettes of three i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Green Del Cielo Y La Tierra Vase by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio.
Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint.
Dimensions: H 116 x D 70 x W 70 cm.
This piece has now been modified to a glossy black color and can be subjected to color changes suggested by the customer, as it is a smooth piece without texture.
Alberto Vitelio was born in Santiago de Chile in 1990, in a newly installed democracy after 17 years of military-civic dictatorship. The cultural blackout, persecution, and censorship of this period endowed the artistic scene with a profoundly dissident and anti-establishment voice. From 1990 onwards, art in Chile remained on the margins, while the territory became the laboratory for Milton Friedman...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
$11,860 / item
Set of 3 Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Nuage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Contemporary Frog Seat in White Bronze by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Furniture Piece
Frog Seat
White Bronze
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of h...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Barstool w/ Seaming Details
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing from the impossibly elegant waistlines of the pin ups, this barstool is a sensuous piece that offers a generous seat . The seaming details are exqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,580 / item
Stool Night Table in Steel, Wood & Stainless Steel by Eguiarte & Eguiarte
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool Night Table in Steel, Wood & Stainless Steel by Eguiarte & Eguiarte
Materials: Steel, stainless steel, wood, and rubber.
Dimensions: D 53,5 x W 53,5 x H 31,5 cm.
Available in ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Segment Stool in Aluminum and COL by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of the Segment collection, the Segment Stool explores the idea of breaking down a singular form into multiple components. Each piece is designed to relate to one another, creati...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Artisan Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
TOTEM Modern Stackable Stools in White Oak & Concrete by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TOTEM is an sculptural looking piece, formed by four different elements: two stackable wooden stools, a heavy concrete base and a wooden top tray.
Both stools and the tray are made...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Set of 4 Contemporary 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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