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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Arches II Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II counter 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 symmetry and ideal forms...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

SQ Upholstered Counter Stool, Maple, Leather, Boucle or COM COL, Handmade in USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in solid maple, leather, and brushed nickel hardware Available with: Wood in ash, cherry, maple, walnut, or white oak Metal in brushed brass, antique brass, oil rubbed bronze...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Oak, Leather, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut

Custom Barstool in Taupe Leather and Black Oak Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined barstool with a gently curved backrest and an elegant silhouette, upholstered in taupe leather. The outer back can be upholstered in contrast leather or fabric, adding dept...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Leather

Contemporary Barstool in Brown Leather and Wooden Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stool stands out as a remarkable piece, featuring sleek lines, a curved back, and lower arms. Upholstered seat and back with a wooden structure, this exceptional design effortle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Leather

Set Of 4 Outdoor Barstools In Solid Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure Teak wood – Aluminum: Antioxy, heavy load, anti-scratch easy clean. Weaving Round 5mm 100% Polyester. High Tenacity, Low shrinkage filament yarn made of 100% polyester, eas...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Black
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is a product with a unique design that stands out with its distinctive metal fusion detail. While it attracts attention with its solid and strong structure, it c...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

Lorenzo Bar Stool, Shearling Oak Bar Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order white shearling and red oak stool designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Shearling Base: Red oak Dimensions: Diameter: 15" Overall Height: 29"
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Italian Mixed Fruitwoods Top Grain Leather Upholstery w/ Brass NailHeads Stools
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Italian Mixed Fruitwoods and quality Top Grain Leather Upholstered seat with Brass NailHeads trims and brass foot rest counter Stools. Sleek back rest with assorted mixed f...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Custom-Made Tubular Steel Stool, Chrome Plated Tubular Steel, Fabric Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Custom-made tubular steel stool. Chrome-plated steel, fabric upholstery.
Category

2010s German 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

Vertere Occasional table in solid oiled American black walnut hand turned
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

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

Gervasoni KIRA 43 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

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

Gervasoni Brise 46 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary Counter Stool in Sculpted Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The design of the Muna Stool is based on smooth lines and rounded edges, with a solid yet light construction which brings out the joints in the wood using the techniques of tradition...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair and Folding Stool "Pippa" made in natural cowhide leather and pear wood frame, brass finish. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy. Leather and wooden frame sig...
Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measure...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Black 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

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

Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman-Bench, COM fabric - 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

Modern Brazilian Armchair in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leathers
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Trip" armchairs are expressive premium objects, with generous dimensions. The design focus in the balance and combination between organic designed shapes from the solid wood components and a rational way of organizing them with an upholstery block, to work in conjunction, tangent to the wooden arms, in a defined elegant match. Soft fluid surfaces shaped to keep a defined Silhouette and outlines that provide this object its singular aesthetics. The manufacturing process combines the precision of all Diamond tooling...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Gervasoni Heiko 43 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the Japanese equilibrium, stability, Heiko calls to mind the shape of the tables, defined by curved lines, with a rounded base which seems to float on the surfaces. Simple geome...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Clay

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Circus Side Table/Stool by Spinzi Milano in Gucci Red
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / end table is part of Spinzi's lates...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

21th century design blue and grey stoneware ceramic stool by B. Audureau 1/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
B. Audureau Large grey and blue stoneware ceramic stool Realised in 2024 Original perfect condition Height 41 cm Large 30 cm1800
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bespoke Gueridon Ottoman, COM fabric, must see!
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

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

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

Moss Kitchen Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Gervasoni Brise 56 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 minimalist mid-century counter stools with chrome legs and vinyl seats. Looking for more? We have another set of 3 available to make a set of 7 stools. Please inquire. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG arm counter stool aged brass steel and vegetable tanned black saddler leather The HUG arm counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

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

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

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

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

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Walnut

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

Nodo Stool - Waxed Cotton by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
waxed cotton only available: F20 black / F71 rock / F82 rust / F42 cappuccino / G23 coral / G22 turquoise / G32 ultramarine GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Paris Hall Harlequin Bar Stools by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of barstools designed and manfactured in the USA by John Hutton and manufactured by Donghia. The barstools are part of the Paris Hall collection. The stools are ma...
Category

1990s American Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

Stool/Side Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. Shown in main image is carbon dyed Western red cedar...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

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

Vintage Jean Prouve Style Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed for local schools in France in the 1940s. Lacquered green metal base and plywood seat. Beautiful patina. The Lycée Fabert is a senior high school in Metz, Moselle depart...
Category

1930s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Gervasoni Brise 43 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

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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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