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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 2 Sheepskin Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sheepskin big foot stools by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 38 / W 38 /H 43 cm
Materials...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector
Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.
Legs: Travertino
Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm
Depe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
Building Blocks, Geometric Double Duty Upholstered Metal Side Table or Stool
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Building blocks double duty side table or stool: A round compositional side table could also function as a stool, designed with minimal form, reduced the u...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Hygge stool by Collector
Materials: structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.
Legs: Travertino
Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm
Depe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
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
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo object by Studio Yolk
Unique one of one
Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm
Materials: Alder wood
LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and me...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
21st Century Hamptons.2 Pouf in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Hamptons.2 Pouf with Structure in poplar wood and foam. Upholstery in fabric CAT. B jacquard Cameron col. Natural.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Ancel Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Ancel footstool by LK Edition
Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 46.5 cm
Materials: Black patinated bronze.
It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 3 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
Modern Mexican Calavera Skull Black Green Terracotta or White Stool Side Table
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Job says he was inspired by a legendary figure that lived wrapped in mystery: 'the singer without a name'. "No one had ever seen her come out of her house, where heavy velvet curtain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Design 'Thinking Space - Stool , by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in copenhagen, DK
One-off a kind - Contemporary Design, Thinking space - stool, made by the art and design duo Andredottir & Bobek
They have in this collection imitated landscape with artificial ma...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Ash, Foam
ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers
ORO collection
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm
Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer
Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Set of 2 Marble Cross Side Table / Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marble cross side table / stool by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 35 / W 35 /H 45 cm
Materials...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Stump Low Stool by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stump low stool by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon.
Dimensions: W 30 x H 30
Materials: Paper (mostly recycled) and natural adhesive.
1.5kg
It is available to customize various sizes, co...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Paper
Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella.
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure.
I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Other
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
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
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
Set of 2 Marshmallow Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 50 cm.
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass.
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red.
Roya...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood by Dali Home
Located in Berlin, BE
Unusual combination of art product design and functionality. The idea of building genuine eco & sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warranty.
Our innovative furniture for better living, used by people with the modernist principles, respecting freedom and 'lagom' way of life.
Design - is an expression of love. We believe that furniture is a part of everyday life, that could turn it brighter, at the same time could bring it down. Every object that surrounds us, impacts on us, so we are careful with sticking together the design, comfort, and functionality of every piece of furniture we produce.
The idea about Gir collection - to create minimalistic seats that could feet any interior. Exactly this chairs are successfully used and tested at commercial facilities. While looking at this collection, you get the feeling of open airspace maintain the minimalist feel of the chair something perfect and minimalistic. The balanced, symmetrical shape comes from Scandinavian culture. A genuine combination of natural materials, wood textures, and light weight make this collection special.
Every chair 100% handcrafted by Ukrainian people.
All products in steel collection could be sold back to Dali Home...
Category
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
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 'B', which is the stool in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “Sas...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
Bordeaux Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux 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...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Shaker Backless Stool by AMBROZIA, Brown Brindle Cowhide, Black Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a cowhide upholstered seat. Leather & vinyl is also ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Black Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Black Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
The Modern...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of 4 Magis Stool One Stackable Barstools by Konstantin Grcic Made in Italy
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Magis "Stool One" barstools by Konstantin Grcic. These wonderfully modern Italian barstools feature an incredible geometric design. Each stool is made of die-cast aluminum...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
De Sede DS-164 Stool in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinitely by 360°. The modular seat island, presented in organic curves, impresses with its expressive spatial presence, innovative functionality and playful approach to the classic expectations of a sofa. A furnishing element that individually adapts to every floor plan and every need.
An exquisite drink in hand, following the flames of the open fireplace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sculpted Bronze Stools at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of pedestals in patinated and sculpted bronze. One modele with a gilt bronze top.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Partial Swivel Stool with Metal Modern, 7512
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bar stool with partial turning gold metal base and upper part upholstered with wooden frame. Characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped and hugs you to enhance the comfort.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2023 Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Shell Bar Stools in White Plastic
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bertoia Molded Shell Plastic Bar Stools, model 428PL, designed in 1960 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particul...
Category
2010s American 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
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'C', which is the stool in the first image. 'A...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ash, Wood
Harbor Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Seat Counter Stool with Backrest
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor Counter Stool is a modern contemporary solid wood stool handmade custom to order. The Harbor Stool is available in counter or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Stool by Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le Havre and died October 27, 1986 in Paris 13e1, was a decorator specializing in "serial furniture", who played a major role in the emergence...
Category
1940s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Gandia Blasco Textile Stool with Backrest in Steel by Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
Textile is a line of outdoor furniture, designed by Ana Llobet, based on an original and surprising concept: transferring garment sewing techniques to the world of outdoor furniture....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Hand Carved and Woven Stool, Quilted Textile Pouf, Modern Burl Stool
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The Oblique Burl stool is made using an Ash frame, sustainably sourced from an English timber merchants and hand carved and finished in our London studio.
We use 100% hand picked Egyptian cotton that meets industry regulations for environmental safety, ethical production and the use of non – harmful chemicals. We blend the cotton with a Viscose flax, which stems from natural fibres and is processed in order to meet the qualities and abrasion required to satisfy European industry standards for both manufacture and use.
Our products are made locally to us in South East London in small batches so as much as we can, we reduce the movement of our items and the possibility of generating unnecessary energy and material waste.
The Oblique fabric collection was developed through the dissection and reduction of blocks of text. Interested in how non-verbal communication is evolving and questioning the importance of physical paper letters, the studio took influence from the mail art...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Ash
Baleri Italia Cafè Chair Bar Stool Steel by Philippe Starck
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A chair designed by the most famous French creator for the then most famous French café: Café Costes in Paris. This stackable chair is solid and comfortable: the ideal chair for a café. Divised in close cooperation with Baleri Italia, the minimal and timeless lines of the Café Chair can elegantly match with all both public and private interiors and lifestyles.
Structure in steel tubing painted with epoxy powders in metallic silver gloss. The seat in lasten: latex rubber and polypropylene belting in black.
Philippe Starck, world famous creator with multifaceted inventiveness, is always focused on the essential, his vision: that creation, whatever form it takes, must improve the lives of as many people as possible. By employing his prolific work across all domains, from everyday products (furniture, a citrus-squeezer, electric bikes, an individual wind turbine), to architecture (hotels, restaurants that aspire to be stimulating places) and naval and spatial
engineering (mega yachts, space habitation module), he continually pushes the boundaries and requirements of design, becoming one of the most visionary and renowned creators of the international contemporary scene. In 1984 and 1985, Philippe Starck collaborated with Baleri to create five pieces of furniture: Café Chair, Francesca Spanish, Richard III, Président M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Geometric Hex Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Gradient Orange by Facture
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory
This ombre resin side table by Facture Studio goes beyond a simple accent piece to make a commanding statement. Hexagonal i...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Memento Counter Stools by Jesse Sanderson for Wdstck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a sturdy oak school chair from the 1950’s in mind, Sanderson takes us back to his childhood and designs the Memento counter stool.
Both pieces are made with a steel base, one is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2010s Sean Dix Factory Counter Stool in Steel and Plywood 4x Available
By Sean Dix
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a contemporary “Factory” Counter stool, designed by Sean Dix. Dix's passion is designing chairs, which is a subject he collects as well. He applies a simple, industrial s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Aro Swivel Bar Stools Four by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful set of four mid-century modern Aro swivel bar stools by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design. Offers the perfect blend of simplicity, balance and function to creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless 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
Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cylindrical pale blue velvet ottoman stools feature four velvet-upholstered legs and a button on top. These are perfect for use as either an ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Barry Simpson "Rooster" Stools in Plywood and Canvas
By Barry Simpson
Located in New York, NY
Plywood and Canvas Folding Stool by Barry Simpson manufactured by Dirt Road in Waitsfield Vermont between 1976-1984.Marked on underside of seat: Rooster by Dirt Road Waitsfield ,VT. ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Canvas, Plywood
Rock Red Stool by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless and ergonomic piece of functional decor, this stool will infuse any indoor or outdoor area with a bold and sophisticated character. Crafted of red-lacquered aluminum, it b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Lensvelt Military Stool by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool or side table
The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic Military Home in Utrecht, the Netherlan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ottoman Pouf Drova by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 – Modular Design Meets Modern Functionality
The Ottoman Pouf Drova 4 is a contemporary seating solution that effortlessly blends inn...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Thin Stool in Contemporary Powdered-Coated Steel with a Brass Patina Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a tiny creature bending over, brushing her toes on the floor, the Thin stools challenge our notion of strength, urging viewers to ask, Will this suppor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Bronze
Arthur Court Style Polished Aluminum Chinese Coin Hexagon Occasional Table
By Arthur Court
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Arthur Court style Cast Aluminum Chinese Coin End Table. Side Table. Coffee Table. Conservatory Table. Nightstand. Stool. Plant Stand. Pedestal. Featuring fine quality, Eastern motif...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal and Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
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 of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2010s MilanoLight Bar Stools by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a MilanoLight Bar Stool, designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture. The listed price includes one bar stool, and we have several available for purchase. The design...
Category
2010s American 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
21st Century Modern Oakwood Low Stool TOD Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Inspired by the traditional work stools, TOD is available in two different heights.
Made of solid wood, it is proposed not only in natural oak or thermocooked wood, but also in a va...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Stool, Plywood Walnut, Tulip
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Inspired by the Tulip Era of the Ottoman Empire, the ‘Tulip Collection’ stands out with its eye-catching aesthetics. A new detail can be discovered from every angle of our ‘Tulip Sid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Plywood
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