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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tooth Shape, Natural Plain Beige Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tooth stool by kar
Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 43 cm
Materials: FRP
Available in black
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We s...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
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
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
Stool/Side Table in Red Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. The natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece whe...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
$1,220 / item
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Blue Navy 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
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair Counter Barstool 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
INVICTA II Bar Stool – Contemporary Design with Polished Brass Rear Leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II Bar Stool by Casa Magna embodies the brand's commitment to bold design and sophistication. As an extension of the iconic INVICTA II chair, this bar stool version maint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,623 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
$11,846 / item
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Cognac 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
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish 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
Table Height Contemporary Stool w Backrest Black Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest 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
Circular Bar Stool in Satin Brass and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Classic Counter Bar Stool, Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter bar stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small detai...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Circular Bar Stool in Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table collection extends to a casual seat.
A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Saddle Small Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
This splendid stool is a modern and elegant interpretation of a horse saddle, showcasing refined craftsmanship. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, the structure is crafted of tubul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,932 / item
Regency House Bistro Table and Barstools Set
By Regency
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique bistro set from North Carolina by Regency House Inc. Furniture. Entire set made off of Solid maple wood with intricate carvings. Bistro table...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Textile
Table Bar Stool w. Backrest Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest 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 6 Artisan Contemporary Counter Stool Navy Blue 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
Classic Contemporary Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan 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
Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather & Black Rubbere 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
Glazy Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: Width 68.5cm, height 50cm, depth 60cm
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery.
Sanguine color from the Fabrics Main Collection LAGO...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$2,883 / item
Gervasoni KIRA 46 Side Table in Cast aluminum Gold by Marta Giardini
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kira table stands out for its striking geometric language—an interplay of solid and void—the cubic base supporting a square top softened by rounded corners. Crafted in die-cast a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Kurvor Counter Stool in Oiled Rift Sawn Red Oak by Samantha Brueggen for Wooda
By Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
Inspired by the contours of the land in the Driftless Region of SW Wisconsin, Kurvor’s draping front edge is the focal point of the design. Bound together by tension and compression,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
White Oak Cicely Counter Stools Deposit 1/2
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This is a deposit on (4) counter stools. The remaining half and entire shipping cost will be due upon completion before shipping.
These White Oak Counter Stools...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
$3,100 / set
Spanish Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool
Located in Astoria, NY
Spanish Blue and White Ceramic Garden Stool, with cutout handles, depicting forest path leading to a castle on a hill, marked "Spain" to interior. 18" H x 11.5" Diameter. Provenance:...
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Trame Small Round Red Stool
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
Used as a relaxing pouf or as a splendid coffee table, this red-lacquered pouf is exquisitely crafted of steel boasting a striking laser-cut work on the surface of the two cylindrica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$3,099 / item
Three Vintage Black Leather Bar Stools with Metal Legs on Circular Support
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three bar stools with a circular black leather seat, with four metal legs joined by a a circular support. Sturdy and attractive, perfect for home bar or counter seating...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair of Contemporary Fabric and Oak Wood Bar Stools
By Team 7
Located in Chicago, IL
The Ark bar stool is a stylish companion for kitchen islands, bars, and counters: it is charming, light-footed and dynamic in appearance, makes an elegant impression – and is always ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Set of 4 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Black Bouclé
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a black curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptural accent piece.
Mushroom ottomans are made to order, customizations are not possible.
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Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
$375 / item
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Rattan Counter Stool 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 Two Jordi Badia, Otto Canalda, Red Binaria Stool by BD Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Stool designed by Jordi Badia and Otto Canalda.
Manufactured by BD Barcelona Design.
Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin finish.
Available in ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,496 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set 3 Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal & Natural Tobacco 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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished 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
Lily Stool, Charcoal Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and brass bar stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$2,752 / item
Inez 18" Modern Round Stool with Swivel and Solid Wood Seat.
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez 18" stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top.
Measures: Height 18...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Counter Height Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue 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
Manhattan Cube Side Table/ Stool, Turquoise, 21st Century by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat.
It replicates ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Epoxy Resin
Contemporary Black Lacquer Faceted Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faceted drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, cir...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Outdoor Stool Made Of Single Black Of Scented Cedarwood-Natural
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
Rattan Counter Stool in Black Lacquered 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 4 Classic Counter Stool w Backrest Navy Blue 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
Japan Table, Contemporary Travertine Side Table or Stool
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Japan table is a personification of a cork, being perceptible in the first few seconds. The low stool or side table is made of travertine. It is an item of pure lines, where the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
Kitchen Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Smoke Steel and 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
Pair Classic 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
Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Natural Tobacco 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
Contemporary Fang Drumstool in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fang drumstool
Black lacquer
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Pair of Cedar Wood Stools Carved from a Single Block of Aromatic Cedar
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Design and Inspiration
Inspiration: The stool takes inspiration from the world of pastry. Its shape and form are reminiscent of a traditional Italian pastry, blending culinary art wi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
Set of 2 Figueroa Bar Stool, Cotton Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa bar stool.
Evoking the Californian mountain, the luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Metal
Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver & Black Leather Sample
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
Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ottoman or stool made by Swaim Originals of High Point, N.C. This was likely designed by John Mascheroni. This has a chrome plated X base. The construct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Set of Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (5) sleek contemporary blue bar stools. These chairs feature contoured back rests, tall metal legs and foot rests. If you have a bar or high tab...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,092 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Kitchen Counter Bar Stool with Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Counter stool in black smoke polished steel and Natural Tobacco saddle leather.
The phrases "Less is more" and "God is in the detail" from the German-American architect and industri...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Contemporary Barstool Natural Tobacco 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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
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