Modern Stools
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted 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
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Tonica 2, 611 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Divina 3, 666 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
Moooi Container Stool in Light Grey by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configure, combine, repeat. Compliment your Container Table with the Container stool and add a little excitement to lunchtimes or other extraordinary g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Set of 3 Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 gardian stool by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: fabric (also available in leather).
Handle: noce Canaletto solid wood.
Dimensions: W51.1 x D34.7 x H49.8 cm.
For the Gard...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,334 / set
Moooi Carbon Low Bar Stool in Black Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resin by Bertjan Pot
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A taller relative of the Carbon Chair, the Carbon Barstool embodies the same passion for craftsmanship, but literally takes it to another level… Lean and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
Moooi Monster Diamond High Bar Stool in Orginal Black by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
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
Steel
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and burnt copper.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt copper, or powder coat finish with upholstered top. Upholstery may be sourced in Customer Own Material (COM), Customer Own Leather (COL), or in Phase Design's suggested fabrics and leathers. Prices may vary. Please contact us.
The Bride's Veil Stool family...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Copper
$3,206 / item
ST728 - Stool
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A stool with an external backrest in fabric, and an internal backrest and seat available in either fabric or leather. The stool features metal legs, adding a contemporary and sturdy ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,999 / item
Set of 2 Sheepskin Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sheepskin big foot stools by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 38 / W 38 /H 43 cm
Materials...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W 54 x D 35 x H40
Materials: duck blue painted polyurethane foam top, dark yellow powder coated metal handle, dark green painted polyur...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
$1,805 / item
Stool II in Carrara marble by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Renowned for his sculptural artistry, Patrick Laroche (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) has embarked on a new creative journey: merging functionality with artistic expression. Drawing ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Carrara Marble
$14,251 / item
Four Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Stools In Red Leather by Cappellini
Located in Doraville, GA
Four Hi Pad stools designed by Jasper Morrison in 2003 for Cappellini. The seats are covered in red leather with a gun metal grey painted stainless steel base ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tangerine Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita Tangerine stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: diameter 45 cm x height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,280 / item
Silver Contemporary Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver contemporary stool
Dimensions: L 32.4 x W 32.4 x H 43 cm
Materials: Steel.
Also available in black and gold.
The shapes and m...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$862 / item
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
$1,068 / item
Set of 4 ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 black beech and stainless steel counter stools by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials: Beech, stainles...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm.
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago Bordeaux.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,990 / item
21st Century Elena Salmistraro StoolLowTable WhitePintaVerde 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 ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Ginger Bread Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x Height 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,058 / item
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table White Carrara 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
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
$770 / item
Contemporary Design Unique S Letter Shape, Black Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee stool by Kar
Materials: FRP
Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 45 cm.
It shapes in a curl-up position, casual meanwhile restrained. The side designed as a cross-section of the furniture t...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS2 by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm
Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile.
Weight: 12.2 kg
Also available in other m...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$3,693 / item
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$4,180 / item
Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept — many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, catilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
$987 / item
Solid Oak High Bar Stool – PI
Located in Orlando, FL
The Solid Oak High Bar Stool with Chrome Details – PI combines elegance and durability in a thoughtfully crafted design. Ideal for kitchen islands, bar areas, and modern seating arra...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Finiiri Ceramic with Yute Thread Details Small Stool
Located in Mexico City, MX
Handmade ceramic stool with matte white enamel and silk thread details. Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks for marble pieces. Shipping +10 additional ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric
Grasso Stool by Stephen Burks, Black
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
An iron tubular (25mm) structured armchair. Seat and backrest upholstered in leather.
The leather upholstery oozes over the bare iron structure.
...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
$1,555 Sale Price / item
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Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Smoked Brass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the smoked brass finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,990.00.
Prices exclude packing.
The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Brass
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat or coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are? We are a ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
$2,125 / item
Brown Leather Break Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy
By Enzo Berti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The wooden structure supports the shell, equipped with the same features. The stool ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
'Caverna' contemporary wooden stool by Brazilian Studio Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cavernas are the arched structures that, when combined, form the skeleton of a vessel.
These delicately sculpted pieces are the pure embodiment of design, blending the strength and...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
2013 Jeff Weber for Herman Miller Caper Stacking Bar Stool Red w/ Arms 11x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Stacking Caper Bar Stools. Originally designed by Jeff Weber for Herman Miller in 1999. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller i...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Leather Stools by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather stools by Nestor Perkal.
Measures: Small
W 17.71" x D 15.35" x H 15.75"
W 45 cm x D 39 cm x H 40 cm.
Medium:
W 32.68" x D 29.72" x H 13.78"
W 83 cm x D 75.5 cm x H 35 cm
Large:
W 39.76" x D 33.46" x H 13.78"
W 101 cm x D 85 cm x H 35 cm
Enameled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
$3,213 / set
Déjà Vu Stool in White Fabric and Matte Black Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$4,821 / item
ST723 - Stool
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A bar stool fully upholstered in fabric, featuring a sleek and modern design. The stool offers a comfortable and stylish seating option, with a soft, fabric-covered seat and backrest...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
$1,847 / item
Rare Karl Springer Leather and Metal Stool
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Karl Springer leather and metal stool. Has a red leather seat and metal base.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H42 cm
Materials: Glaze, clay
Handmade in the Czech Republic
Also available: Different colors and patterns.
Established own studio...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
$3,396 / item
Tooth Shape, Natural Plain Beige Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tooth stool by kar
Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 43 cm
Materials: FRP
Available in black
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We s...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Jamaica All Black Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Jamaica All black stool by Pepe Cortes
Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm
Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in a bright polished cast aluminum AG3 and ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Silver, Steel
$1,912 / item
1 Teknion Variable Stool by Alessandro Piretti
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teknion Variable stool by Alessandro Piretti
Designed by Alessandro Piretti, Variable is ideal for
informal spaces where reconfiguration is encouraged, yet durability and style
remain essential.
Variable features a one-piece molded shell...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Glazy Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: Width 68.5cm, height 50cm, depth 60cm
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery.
Moutarde color from the Fabrics Main Collection LAGO...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$2,862 / item
Black Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating.
Ava...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,058 / item
Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab
2003
Dimensions: D 83 x H 30 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, chrome
Available in other sizes.
Seat in chrome finish fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$3,657 / item
Grid Weave Black Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The danish cord seat and shelf are hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,975 / item
ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and copper counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, copper
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
$2,577 / item
Déjà Vu Stool in White Fabric and Matte Black Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$4,821 / item
Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modernist chrome Italian stools with stylized bamboo chromed legs. Each stool features a clear glass lower tier for functionality. There are four of these stools available in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
$1,850 / set
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinio bar chair by Madheke
Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 54 x H 104 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal.
Classic leather upholstery detailed with bronzed brass.
Reflecting the fines...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,384 / item
Traditional Michael Thonet for TON Bentwood 150 Barstools Brand New - Set of 3
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant bentwood 150 barstool balances rustic and romance.
Will looks great in a variety of spaces, from farm-to-table restaurants to French bistros and cafes.
This barstool ret...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Double-Rail Woven Cognac Leather Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,780 / item
Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland.
Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Unique Upholstered Bug Stool by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique upholstered bug stool by Kim Thome
Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x H 70 cm
Materials: Steel frame, powder coated, ebonised ash
Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,267 / item
Burlington Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Burlington pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 60 x W 62.2 x H 45 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather woven seat with brass base detail.
Reflecting the finest in craf...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$1,840 / item
Burnished and Limed Oak Bench by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Burnished and limed oak bench by Fritz Baumann
Dimensions: Top 86 x 28 x h 39 cm
Materials: Oak
*This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please no...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
$5,486 / item
Trapezoidal Legs, Sculpted Dark Plywood High Console Table by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas 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
Roberts Bar Stool Maple Pink
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
$546 / item
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 54 x W 52.1 x H 88.9 cm. Seat Height: 63.5 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and smoked bras...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$3,752 / item
Dreamcatcher Small Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher small stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 50cm x height 45cm.
Reflecting the positive spirit of the Native Amer...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$888 / item
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
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