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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Richard Watson Fawn Stool Bleached Ash, Step Height
Located in Brookline, MA
The Richard Watson fawn stools are inspired by the form of an antique milk stool. The stools come in 4 sizes - step, table, counter, and bar....
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Container Stool in Terracotta 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three Container Stools in terracotta, priced individually. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Modern Chrome and Steel Black Leather Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern Chrome and Steel Black Leather Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) bar stools with heavy steel bases, adjustable height, black leather s...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Trilit Stool by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
Trilit Stool by SNICKERIET Dimensions: D 35 x W 48 x H 45 cm. Materials: Solid douglas fir and wax. Adjustments can be discussed as long as the furniture archetype is maintained. Available to customize in various wood types. Please contact us. Trilit is a vivacious exaggeration of a simple wood joint, naively distorting a rational solution into a complex craft. The bulging contours make the piece seem upholstered or inflated and give a playful impression that encourages interaction. Such semblance however, is put in contrast to its rigidity and weight. Trilit is intended to be used as an occasional stool and is made out of carefully selected solid Douglas fir wood. SNICKERIET is a furniture studio with an explorative approach to traditional woodworking craft and philosophy. Projects are initiated as research into topics revolving technique, construction, decoration and material properties. The findings are released in the form of individual pieces of furniture. The studio was founded in 2011 and is based in Stockholm and Gothenburg. Karl-Johan Hjerling, designer, creative director, founder Gunnar Dahl, Production manager, founder Hannu Hietamäki, Lead cabinet...
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2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Fir

2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Silhouette Counter Stool, Mix & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching counter stool. The joint dimension ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Stools with Cowhide Seats, France, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of French midcentury Stools with Cowhide Seats Stunning pair of French midcentury stools. Elegant tapered wood legs, plush cowhide fur seats, and handsome joinery details. ...
Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. Currently there are two available of the same color. Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Esfera Stool by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Esfera stool was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

2 Loggia Small Side Table or Black Terrazzo Marble by Portego
Located in Stienta, IT
Loggia is a side table made in marble or resin terrazzo. This is a set of 2 pieces. A material, traditionally used in the Renaissance for the paving of the noble palaces, here is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Terrazzo

21st Century Rowe_2 Pouf in Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Versatile and original, the rowe pouf has brass feet recalling the 1950s and a special padding enlivened by an original geometric game, marked by two buttons that close the meeting between the piping, giving the pouf an envelope- shape. The thick velvet...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Beech, Leather

Wood Stool, France, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Small wooden stool with tapered legs.
Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Container Stool New Antiques in Terracotta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two Container Stools in terracotta, priced individually. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 202...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Gorgeous leather stool with stitched leather legs and patinated brass capped feet. This is a great example of Adnet's work; a real collector's item.
Category

1940s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Swivle Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard wrought iron, rope and birch seat bar stools.
Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Customizable Black Counter Stool with Faux Leather and Cane Backrest, Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto counter stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish. The Sotto counter stool exudes a sleek and modern aesthetic, making it a versatile addition to both contemporary and traditional interiors. Its black matte-finished frame is crafted from durable wood, complemented by a stylish black cane backrest that adds texture and visual interest. The seat, upholstered in Spider Black faux leather, offers a luxurious feel with medium-density foam for exceptional comfort, ensuring this stool is perfect for long conversations or meals. This counter stool is not only functional but also a statement piece for any kitchen island, or high-top dining table. The Sotto's clean lines and dark tones allow it to seamlessly blend into minimalist designs, while the natural cane backrest introduces an organic element to balance its bold presence. Its elevated craftsmanship makes it equally suitable for residential or commercial use, providing a stylish seating solution for a variety of environments. Designed for practicality and elegance, the Sotto stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood, Cane

Daisy Stool, by Sabine Stougaard from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
The Daisy stool will add a cute touch to your home and is wonderfully soft to sit on. Daisy is a fashionable stool with several features. The velour cushio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Macaron stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. Currently there are two available of the same color. Exhibited in "BOMBONERA" a collective design exhi...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Collectible Temperino Bench in Solid Cedar Wood with Metal Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Temperino stool by Riva 1920 is a distinctive piece crafted from a single block of solid scented cedarwood. Designed by Alessandro Guidolin, it resembles a "gigantic" pencil shar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Barstool In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production requirements...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

21st Century Sharpei Pouf in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Sharpei Pouf with structure in poplar wood and foam. Upholstery in leather CAT. B Nabuk Col. Nut with sphere in brushed dark bronze metal finishing.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Poplar, Leather

Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A & 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 'A' and 'B', which are shown in the first image. The Sottsass inspired...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Hallingdal 65 by Marcel Wanders Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Pebble Bar Stool, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Light stools and bar stools with organically shaped seats made of solid wood and with a strong attention to detail. With its well-conceived shape and wonderful finish, Pebble’s seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

21st Century King's Cross Rectangular Pouf in Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Contemporary design meets the refinement of capitonnè finishing. Characterized by a rigorously refined artisanal manufacturing, King’s Cross pouf is a sophisticated element able to c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Foam

21st Century Inanda Pouf in Light Pink Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
These new poufs with an appealing design are characterized by the new silks of the collection and by a leather exterior embellished with special pleating with metallic piercings, rec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Invito Solid Wood Stool, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A refined and simple design, where the premium solid walnut in oil finish is used in its maximum expression. The central screw, entirely in wood, is the result of the work of expert ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

2022 Jaime Hayon for Moooi Element 002 Stool in Silk Grey 2x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold individually) Element 002 Stools made of solid wood in a light grey. The stool was designed by Jaime Hayon and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Margaret Green Stool by Cesare Arosio
Located in Milan, IT
The Margaret Stool, in green velvet, has long, slender legs that intersect with the seat and backrest providing harmony and appeal. With a frame and handle in oak, the wood may be st...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass 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

Brass, Steel

Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
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 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Invito Solid Wood Stool, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A simple and refined design in which solid walnut finds its highest expression. The Invito solid wood stool combines timeless style with authentic and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Madison Bar Stool Walnut Navy
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pebble Counter Stool, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Light stools and bar stools with organically shaped seats made of solid wood and with a strong attention to detail. With its well-conceived shape and wonderful finish, pebble’s seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

SQ Upholstered Dining Chair Special Edition, Shearling or COM COL, Made in USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in ebonized ash and white washed ash, cream shearling, and brass hardware Also available: Wood in solid ash, cherry, maple, walnut, or white o...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Walnut

Outdoor & Bathroom Stool Carved from Single Block of Scented Cedarwood, Set Of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted by generations of skilled Italian craftsmen, this stool is meticulously carved from solid scented cedar wood. Serving as a captivating sculptural statement piece, it adds...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & 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

Contemporary Counter Stool Offered In Hide Seat And Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Counter stool with four-legs metal base available in matt or glossy finish. Seat and backrest upholstered in hide or Tuscan hide. Materials: Legs in lacquered steel Seat and back in...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Luanda Stool - Size S, Solid Wood Craftsmanship with Bold, Sculptural Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
Luanda Stool - Size S is crafted from solid wood. Simple yet bold and sculptural, it is a member of a series of stools that derive their names from African cities, inspired by the ar...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

"Torquemada" Carved Brushed Oak or Lacquered Beech Stool by P. Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Torquemada" is a stool, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with a structure available in the following versions: brushed oak, brushed oak with carved backrest and seat or in matt lacquered textured beech in white, gray, yellow, lavender gray, or carnation colors. Backrest element support is in polished or mirror finished cast aluminum. Indoor use only. DIMENSIONS: D. 18.8", W. 16.1", H. 40.5", Seat H. 28.7" Although these pieces of design seem apparently imperfect and unique, the collection is composed of a table and a set of seats: a chair, an armchair and a stool. The latter feature two handcuffs in mirror-polished stainless steel, a detail that is as structural as well as decorative and ironically reminiscent of the imagery coming from the ancient Inquisition and its infamous and fearsome prosecutor. A link that regards the concept as well as the project and explains where the name of this collection comes from. Each piece is also available in a more precious version, in gouged oak...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Navy 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

Black Swivel Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a sleek ebony-painted frame, this stool is designed with 3/4 swivel functionality for effortless movement. The cane backing adds natural texture and charm, while the neutra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Cane, Wood

1 of 6 Each Boss Design Hoot Leather Stools Modular Contemporary Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 Boss Design green leather modular contemporary stools RRP £880 each This auction is for one piece with the opt...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Bar stool w. Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 5 Classic 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

Six Luta Bar Stools by Antonio Citterio. White, Chrome, Light Purple Microfiber.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Luta Barstools. You can buy these in any quantity up to six. The Iuta bar stools are a B&B Italia icon. The seat is a molded technical wire m...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Wire

Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Natural Tobacco 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

Modern Lievore Altherr Molina for Coalesse Montara650 Bar Stools, New Set of 3
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This slim and graceful Montara650 bar height stools are comfortable and well-crafted. Features sculpted oak veneered plywood shell with upholstered seat. It's stylish and functiona...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Phase Design, "Kickstand Counter Stool"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Counter Stool in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original French Tolix Cyan Blue Powder-Coated Steel Bar Stools - Set of (2)
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2-Original French made Tolix Cyan Blue Powder-Coated Steel H75 Bar Stools. Color: RAL 6027. This pair of Tolix Bar Height Stools have been sitting in a local warehouse for ove...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam

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

Contemporary Niu Drumstool in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niu drumstool Mila lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

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

Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool for BAAS
Located in Tilburg, NL
Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool, Classic Clay Collection, New - Current Production, The Netherlands. The spontaneous and naïve designs of Maarten Baas’ Clay series express artistic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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