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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Gervasoni Brise 23 Dining Chair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Smoke Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Crystal

Gervasoni Heiko 42 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

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Fog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s Set of four stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structu...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Exotic Contemporary Wood Stool with Wrapped Leather by Costantini, Pia
Located in New York, NY
Pia Exotic Contemporary Wood Stool with Wrapped Leather by Costantini Measurements are 28" W x 28" D x 28.5" H x 26"SH Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Pia Stool features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with a wrapped leather seat and low wood back. Available in several different colored leathers and frame finishes. Customizable. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored...
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2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Stoolen Side Table in Walnut 16"
Located in Denver, PA
A beloved Uhuru piece, the Stoolen is crafted from recycled walnut offcuts that are carefully hand-fitted into a unique pattern. The Stoolen works well as an end table, stool, or coffee table. Originating from the necessity for materials, our exploration began with readily available resources. The Stoolen's story began by repurposing discarded wood offcuts, turning remnants into a timeless design that has remained an integral part of our collection from our beginnings. The Stoolen is featured in the cafe lobby of the New Museum...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Sama High Stool, Contemporary Modern Minimalist White Oak & White Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama high stool is part of the Sama collection, which provides functionality through simple, yet striking and sculptural forms that add a unique and elegant touch to its environment. Inspired by the poetry of whirling costumes worn...
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2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Hide Covered Cylinder Ottoman Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hide covered cylinder ottoman stool.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Wood

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Verde Alpi Marble Polyurethane
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Anodo design by Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition Glossy or matte, Anodo’s large tripartite base in lacquered polyurethane is now available in eight...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

"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

Dedo High Stool in Steel Lacquer Legs, Wooden Seat, by Miniforms Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Dedo high stool in lacquered steel legs with beechwood seat. This stool with an ergonomic seat is in solid beech and steel structure lacquered in 9 colors. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Crystal

Modern Capri Pouf Ottoman Caramel Nubuck Leather Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Capri Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Contemporary. The Capri leather pouf is a sophisticated addition to any space, offering both styl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut

Oak Stools with Stitched Leather Tops
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Tommi Parzinger X base stools in white wash oak and stitched leather tops.
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rhapsody Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Chrome and Leather Platner style Stools
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning pair of Platner style stools chrome with off white leather
Category

20th Century North American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Paris Brick and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

De Sede DS-218/05 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Brass/Maditerranee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Hocker in Walnut with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in White 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

e15 Selected Medium Raw Object by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The object Raw is a robust piece crafted from seasoned European oak, which is rarely available in such wide dimensions as used in this piece. Reduced to the essential features, the r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Blossom and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

TR25 Conical Fiberglass Lacquered Side Table from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The TR series from Costantini can function as an accent table or a stool. Its unadorned geometric shape begs perfection from its high-gloss finish and complements any style interior ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

De Sede DS-717 Stool in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Kartell One More Square Bar Stools in White 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 enough, and you need "One more" an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Crystal

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Nickel/Dune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exotic Wood Contemporary Stool in Leather from Costantini, Ecco
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine rosewood, the Ecco Stool has a low, angular ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

SITIERA_01 Solid Wood Stool, with Cognac Thick Leather Accents, and Aged Bronze
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Stool crafted from solid Seike wood with Ébano finish, featuring thick leather accents, and aged bronze or stainless steel CNC-lathed hardware. Our SITIERA_01 stool and side table embodies our commitment to conscious design, reflected not only in our relationship with artisans and suppliers but also in our use of noble materials. ANDEAN primarily utilizes thick, natural Ecuadorian leather...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Golia Stool by Draga&Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Comprising a stylized formal composition, Golia stool presents a thick round epoxyresin seat resting upon two squared concrete legs. The transparent resin reveals the shiny metal lin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cement, Brass

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar 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

Pair Artisan Contemporary Barstool, 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

Set of 6 Classic Contemporary Barstool Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Navy Blue 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

Set of 3 Contemporary 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

Set of 4 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Contemporary Counter 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

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

Set 4 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black 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

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Boucle Snow and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stool made from recycled material for maximum sustainability. A.I. stool light is sustainable in materials and production process and is the result of thorough optimisation: three ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
Kartell A.I. Stool Light by Philippe Starck
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De Sede DS-218/55 Barstool in Off White Upholstery by Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a Minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Custom Stainless Steel Vanity Stool or Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
The custom stainless steel stool can be made in the size you need. Can be a bench or stool. This stool has a cushion covered in Perennial fabric. We can cover it in your favorite fab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Trapezoidal Legs, Sculpted Dark Plywood High Console Table by Lucas Tyra Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Torn high console table by Lucas Tyra Morten 2018 Limited Edition of 29 Dimensions: W 90.5, H 89, D 40 Material: handwaxed plywood Torn table with its two individual legs symbolizes...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Palazzo Stool by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Gervasoni Brise 33 Dining Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The joy of outdoor entertaining articulated into lots of different forms: Brise tables suggest new ways of conceiving the outdoor table whether fo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

"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

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Brown Leather and Steel Industrial Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of brown leather and steel Industrial stools. Leather is very thick and sturdy. Bar height stools are non-adjustable but the seats swivel.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gueridon Ottoman Bench - Handcrafted Made to Order, 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 fu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Table Height Chair / Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Natural Tan Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility o...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Table Height Stool W. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather Organic
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

Chair / Table Height Stool W. Backrest Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy 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

Table Bar Stool w. Backrest Old Silver Metal & Cognac Leather Organic Design
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

Contemporary Chair / Table Stool W Backrest Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table stool with backrest offers a light and aesthetically pleasing design, characterized by the slight oscillation of the 12mm steel rod and the flexibility of ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Collector Group- Jeeves Counter Stool
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Jeeves Bar chair by Collector series features sophisticated details and great versatility. We have six of these available in a wonderfully soft yet durable fabric by JF Fabrics. ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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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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