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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Ledermann Counter Stool by Tom Kelley
Located in Milan, IT
Made from leather and wood, this counter stool's minimalist, sharp-cornered, linear geometries recall the hallmarks of Scandinavian design. It features a natural ash-wood frame, four...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Classic French Style Bar & Counter Stool In Rich Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by French historical classicism, this stool showcases sculptural lines and intricately carved wood details. Adorned with sumptuous velvet upholstery and chrome nails, it rad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

The Balloon Stool Collection - Solid Maple Stools - Small Size
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Balloon Collection is a seating and table design for kids and adults alike. The soft curves of the seat and legs invite easy grabs and playful interaction. These stools are meant as quick seating objects you can keep at your front door to remove your shoes by, or in your children’s room around their favorite play table. The Balloon Stool...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

ST81 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Upholstered Stool Offered in Solid Wood Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stool echoes an authentic trait of contemporary design blended with the essence of traditional lines that, together, will assure elegance and sophistication. This upholstered stool has double-top stitching dividing its back for a timeless look while its solid wood structure...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of 'BENJAMIN' Stools by Lisa Norinder for IKEA, 1990's
By IKEA
Located in Bern, CH
Pair of IKEA Benjamin plywood stools designed by Lisa Noringer, 1990's. Made of plywood. Stackable and can be used either as a stool or side table. Modern iconic designs from Ikea. ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Reyes Backless Counter Stool in Walnut with Russet Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rou...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wood

Modern White Oak Stool, The Cicely
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern white oak stool - The Cicely - 2422 is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. It was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High P...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Gervasoni Guna 11 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern bar stools in wood and red metal, 1980s Set of three bar stools with shaped seat and backrest in red painted wood. The structu...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Artisanal Bar Stool W. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber 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

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Hocker Perforated Stool in Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extreme shape synthesis. Minimalism, exclusivity and an eye for detail. The “Postsparkasse” series was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings Bank in Vienna, and represents a clear expression of modern Viennese art. The bent beech wood structure is both embracing and ergonomic. Aluminium embellishment. This item introduces a new concept to the “Postsparkasse” series: the use of wood with a square, not round cross-section, to create a more rigorous design. The range comprises an armchair and a stool . Additional Info: Materials: Beech wood, perforated wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Model G Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Sleek Bar Stool in Argentine Rosewood from Costantini, Palermo Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Palermo Hollywood Stool has a low, angular back and can be upholstered in your choice of fabric or leather. Also available in counter height.   Measurements are 18" W x 18" D x 40" H...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Lottie Stool, Small Shearling Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order gray shearling and red oak stool designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: shearling (available in custom fabric) Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish) Dimensions: ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Gervasoni Guna 12 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s Bar stools in polished and brushed nickel over steel frames with newer red upholstery on cushion seat....
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

MARILYN Bar Stool, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
MARILYN bar stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The MARILYN bar stool, as the name suggests, has style, beauty, and modernity. A statement bar stool to intensify a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

MARILYN Bar Stool, Available Now
MARILYN Bar Stool, Available Now
$1,756 Sale Price
49% Off
Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Layla Stool, Large Boucle Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory boucle and wood base with ball legs designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Boucle (available in custom fabric) Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish) ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown 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

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone White with Black Rings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base. ...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Sleek Barstool with Solid Wood Frame In Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Product Description: Introducing a sophisticated and versatile range of seating furniture that combines modern design with high-quality materials and ergonomic comfort. Whether for c...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arc de Stool '37
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool '37 in Oak wood Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fu...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Arc de Stool '37
Arc de Stool '37
$1,123 / item
4x Shaker Counter Stool Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Vinyl & Cowhide
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Mirror polished Aluminium Stool with Lapping Cane Seating
Located in London, GB
Stool made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 380mm x 430mm x 450mm (W x L x H). Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired...
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep The stool could be placed o...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Felt

INVICTA Bar Stool with solid wood rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
With a unique design, the INVICTA bar stool completely captures the attention.‎ Upholstered in fabric, this stool is made even more special by the be...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome, Price is per Stool, six available. Ready for a new home.
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Sculpted Mahogany Tripod Theben Stool after Adolf Loos
Located in Denton, TX
Three legged tractor style seated stools in the style of Adolf Loos. The seats are sculpted of one piece of mahogany.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Bar Stool in Blackened Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Veg Tan Leather Sling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Focused on stripping down and building with simple singular materials, the new addition to the Klein Home collection, bar stool GH, follows fabrication foot...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Chrome by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a ful...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This upholstered ottoman seamlessly blends refined comfort with architectural elegance. Its subtly curved silhouette and gentle tufting provide inviting softness, while the polished ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Roberts Counter Stool Walnut Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
This sleek stool has a thin carved wooden seat that rests on a steel tubing base. The elegant seat is curved for seamless comfort while displaying a stunning intersecting diagonal ac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Large Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The Tab.u large stool is a traditional tall bar stool. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u mirror and the Tab.u lamp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Geometric Two Way Shift Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Yellow by Facture
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory This playful multi-layered side table with a stacked cube design is available in different gradients of five primary colors. Created with a medley of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & 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

Niemeyer II Stool, Bouclé and Dark Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer, the rounded flowi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

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

Reyes Counter Stool in Walnut with Black Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mezzadro Tractor Stools by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1970s Italian design - Seating - Vintage Measures : 43,5x48cm H:50,5cm Materials : Steel - metal - wood Mezzadro stool d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of 4 Artisan Contemporary Bar Stool Dark Brown 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

Bay Bar Stool, Handmade Modern White Oak and Rope Woven Seat Bar Stool
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Bar Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat (shown here). The sturdy, but graceful footrest has an exposed tenon from the cross brace displayed on the spindle. Each seat has 140 feet of polypropylene rope with a modern yacht weave. Similar to rope used in sail line, it is very comfortable and soft and tactile to touch. Bar height seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Black High-Gloss Nekton Stools by Zaha Hadid for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Zaha Hadid was the first woman to be awarded the distinguished Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 and is internationally known for her built, theoretical and academic work. Her reco...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Lacquer

Bay Counter Stool, Handmade Modern Rope Woven Seat Counter Stool
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Counter Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Bucket Bench, Modern Long Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Bench Bucket Stool is the longest of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furniture featuring bentwood handles. The Bucket Bench is a versatile piece, excellent as a dining bench, entryway seat...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Pair of Stools Made from Solid American Walnut with Padded Seat in Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted set of 2 bar or counter stools, characterized by a structure in solid American walnut and backrest with a natural edge. Upholstered seat in Italian Utah leather. Availabl...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gervasoni KIRA 44 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
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

New Modern Stool/Side table in Travertine , Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool/Side table in Travertine Size: ⌀ 37 x 40 cm. - 14.6 x 15.7 in. Commercial name: Nissa Stool/Side Table in Travertine, Nissa Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine

A Pair of Counter Stools - Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL - SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height. Custo...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Tomato Red Velvet with solid walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in a gorgeous Tomato red cotton velvet. The fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Customizable Counter Height Stool with Black Finish and Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish and black fabric upholstery. The Ura counter stool showcases a harmoniou...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Contemporary Cane Back Barstool in Ebony
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a hint of retro, the design of this stool is inspired from the 1950s and the modernist movement of that period. W 51cm 20” D 56,5cm 22” H 101.5cm 40” SH 79cm 31” Materials: ...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.

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