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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

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Steel

Swedish Designer, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Spindle Counter Stool in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
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2010s Italian 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

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Wood, Oak

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bar Stool, PowderCoated Metal Structure & Upholstery
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Curved Back Barstools-Ash Rose Velvet & Brass Detailing, Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary elegant barstool upholstered in water repellent velvet. Constructed with lacquered wood frame and brass detailing on the arms and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Figueroa Stool, Brass & COM, 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 stool. The exquisite sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool in Leather from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Umberto stool is one of Costan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 6 Artisan Contemporary Bar Stool Dark Brown 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

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Kiwi
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Artisan Counter Bar 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

Low Sass Stool from Souda, Chairs, Seating, Set of 3, Made to Order
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for a set of 3 Sass Stools as shown in the first image. Each stool has a different shape so they are great to mix and match. We also sell the stools individually in o...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Wood

Federico Gregorutti 'Step’ Bar Stool in Ash Wood for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Federico Gregorutti 'Step’ Bar Stool in Ash Wood for Established & Sons The 'Step' uses wood-bending and a splash of color to create a modern design. Fabricated in solid Ash wood le...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

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. ...
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20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Canvas, Plywood

Federico Gregorutti 'Step’ Stool in Ash Wood for Established & Sons
Located in Glendale, CA
Federico Gregorutti 'Step’ Stool in Ash Wood for Established & Sons The 'Step' uses wood-bending and a splash of color to create a modern design. Fabricated in solid Ash wood legs, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Set of 6 Counter Stool with Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubbered Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair 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

Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Barstool Cognac Saddle Black Rubbered 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

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

"Bar Stud" Studded Black Leather and Steel Base High Stool by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bar Stud" is a stool, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a wooden seat with fire retardant polyurethane foam only covered by black leather with b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Counter Height 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

Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue mohair stool designed and produced in Italy, 1930s. Reupholstered in brand new mohair fabric.
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Mohair, 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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Carol Stool in Bent Walnut by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Carol stool was first completed at the beginning of 2022. It has two different seat heights: 640 mm or 730mm (the last image shows the two different heights) The stool is made w...
Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved White Ash Stool with Copper Ring by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
A place where the forest meets the sea, the Findhorn Collection of tables and stools contain details from both. Through-tenons exposed on the tables top are glued and set with metal ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Customizable ClassiCon Banu Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
Banu is yet another gem from the Jewel Garden, which was the name of the Maharajah‘s palace of Indore for which Eckart Muthesius designed this stool. Through the use of polished stai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

1 Modern Steelcase Enea Counter Stool by Josep Llusca
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Modern Enea cafe counter stools by Josep Llusca Simple and elegant counter height stools complement any gathering space. Polished aluminum footrest ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape 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 'C', which is the stool in the first image. 'A...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Pair Dinning Room Bar 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

Set of 3 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

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. Moutarde color from the Fabrics Main Collection LAGO...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

SHAKER Swivel Armchair by AMBROZIA, Brown Vinyl, Black Steel & Ebonized Oak
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Counterstool armchair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is available in a larg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bar Stool Aged Brass Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
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

Brass, Steel

Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Barstool Natural 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 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue 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

Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
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 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sa...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Contemporary Red Lacquer Saddle Seat Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saddle seat drumstool Red lacquer Hand repoussé Metal base Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Lacquer color varies. Lacquer is a technique that...
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2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Modern Stoneware Low Ceramic Stool by French Artist Low or Coffee Table Green
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
J. Morin Elegant low stoneware ceramic stool by the french artist. Green light and orange light ceramic glazes colors. Elegant 21th century design . Original perfect cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Stool/Side Table Carbon Dyed Cedar with Carrara Marble Top 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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble

Oak stool circa 1950 Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Oak stool by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Armchair Bar 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

"Kyo-Co" Veneered Plywood Stool Designed by Nathalie Orlandi for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kyo-Co" is a stool, designed by Nathalie Orlandi and manufactured by Dessie', made in plywood and natural oak, natural wengè, Santos rosewood or walnut veneered. Indoor use only. A...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut, Wenge

Sass Counter 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. The Sottsass inspired “Sass...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Dark Brown 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 3 Arches II Bar Stool Smooth Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II 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 symme...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

"America" Bugatti Stools, designed by Francois Azambourg for Cappellini. 2000s
By Cappellini, Francois Azambourg
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Four Bugatti stools in size L designed by Francois Azambourg for Cappellini. These exceptionally designed stools are produced by the company Cappellini, ...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Customizable Teak Counter Stool with Natural Cane Seat, Maru Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru teak wood counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with natural cane. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Maru counter stool b...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak, Cane

Lily Stool, Light Gray 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

Set of 5 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

Customizable Artifort Lilla 2.0 Pouf by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
We are very fond of Lilla, the little stool we introduced in 2006. It adds color and fun to a house or office like no other. Lilla is extremely practical and can be easily double as an extra chair for unexpected dinner guests. Need extra chairs for a conference meeting or a creative session? Get a Lilla. Want to spice up a waiting room or reception area? Get a Lilla. Lilla 2.0 features a fresh look with a variety of carefully selected fabrics. We also added a carrying handle and a box design to give this little stool a big boost. Base: Massive steel insert frame Ø 8 and Ø 6 mm. With seat 9mm multiplex. Covered with molded foam. Foot: 18mm multiplex ring. Foreseen of 5 white gliders...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Textile

Circular Counter 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...
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2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Table Height Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Black 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 5 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG counter stool aged brass steel and vegetable tanned natural tobacco leather The HUG counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Indor Fredericia Spine Bar Stool with Grey Upholstery
Located in Basildon, London
The Indor Fredericia Spine Bar Stool combines Scandinavian design with modern elegance, offering an exquisite addition to any sophisticated interior. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Day Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Day bench by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: W 147 x D 33 x H 34 cm Materials: Natural wood. Oiled. Mat finished. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Designer's Biography:...
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Day Bench
Day Bench
$5,050 / item
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubbered 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

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