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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Single Bucket Stool, Seat Side Table with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Single Bucket Stool is a single sized, dining table height seat, or side table. The second of four versions from the Bucket Stools collection, a famil...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Roberts Counter Stool with Wood Inlay Maple Black
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

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Design Institute Of America Black Leather & Chrome Hightop Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and sculptural, these high-top barstools by the Design Institute of America embody modern sophistication. Featuring polished chrome frames with bold curves, circular bases, and...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Stool in Beech with Cane Upholstered
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of “Onassis” Barstools in Dowelwood & Boucle by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous 1980’s “Onassis”Barstools by Karl Springer. Constructed of whitewashed dowelwood and aged bronze footrests, the seats are newly recovered in Italian natural sheep ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Stool/Side Table in Whitewashed 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. There are many options for customization with the Little Gems. Shown in main image is whitewashed Western yellow cedar...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship. Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Jansen Stainless & lilac Cashmere, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bent Stainless Steel bases with Lilac cashmere upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stag T by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Stag T by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm Materials: Plywood, antler moose Weight: 7.3 kg Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moose is unique. Rick Owens ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Antler, Plywood

Isotta Leather Bar Stool
Located in Milan, IT
A fresh and stylish design of minimalist inspiration, this gorgeous bar stool boasts clean and essential lines highlighted with a total-white look. Boasting a sleek structure defined...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

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

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Walnut Counter Stool with Leather Upholstery in Black or Brown Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
A tailored counter stool inspired by the Bahaus movement of the 1920s. This refined stool has a Minimalist flair, with its refined tapered legs and disti...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 3 Contemporary Counter Height Stools
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Standard measurements L510 x D480 x H820 x SH640 mm L20" x D18.9" x H32.2" x SH25.2" Materials Fabric structure: brick velvet; treatment: cigarette Legs: dark fumed wood; Footrest: ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1 Modern Steelcase Enea Counter Stool by Josep Llusca
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Modern Enea cafe counter stools by Josep Llusca Simple and elegant counter height stools complement any gathering space. Polished aluminum footrest ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

2024 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Plastic Counter Stools with Chrome Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Eames Plastic Counter stools, which were developed by Herman Miller in 2015. These particular examples were produced in 2024. The stools are comprised of chrome bas...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

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

Contemporary Tempered Steel - One Curve Stool by Studio Narra
Located in 1204, CH
The narrative was born out of a very simple question: How can one relate to an object in the 21st century when the community has an overabundance of tools to create any abstract shap...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Baleri Italia Juliette Kitchen Stool in Steel by Hannes Wettstein
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Out of the frenetic turmoil of Wettstein's design activity, one day emerged the idea of a chair; defying all known logic, the structure of the back, curved forwards. With this idea a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

INVICTA II Bar Stool with Gold Steel rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
INVICTA II is a bar stool with a modern design, whose imposing character comes from the particular stainless steel rear leg, which contrasts with the delica...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Curule Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents. Dimensions: 20" W x 16" D x 21" H.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Modern Curule Stool
Modern Curule Stool
$1,088 / item
Brutalist stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak 3 legs stool
Category

Mid-20th Century European Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Fabiaan Van Severen Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Ledermann Bar Stool by Tom Kelley
Located in Milan, IT
This gray-ash wooden bar stool is covered in taupe-colored leather and features a footrest with painted steel protector. Its solid, yet minimal, silhouette and combination of substan...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Puppy Pouffe with Real Leather by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Puppy Pouffe green is a hip little seat with luxurious shaggy suede. This cute piece of furniture is a delight around the house like a new pup For his ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, 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

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

Black Bar Stool with Upholstered Arch-Shape Backrest, Customizable Ura Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura bar stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish, arch shape and upholstered in black fabric. The Ura bar stool, designed with a sleek black matte finish and upholstered in Stark Black Plain Weave fabric, offers a refined blend of European-inspired style and contemporary elegance. This stool boasts a solid wood structure that is both durable and visually striking, ideal for enhancing the modern aesthetics of any kitchen island, bar, or high-top surface. The seat is fitted with elastic webbing and high-density foam for maximum comfort, ensuring that it's as inviting to sit on as it is beautiful to look at. Made with sustainable materials, the Ura bar stool embodies a commitment to eco-friendly manufacturing practices. The stool's minimalist design makes it a versatile addition to various home or commercial settings. Whether you're hosting guests at the kitchen counter or adding seating to a bar area, the Ura stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

"Bamboo" style stools by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of stools in "Bamboo" style gilt metal with cushion upholstered with a fabric by Pierre Frey. Price for the pair. Please ask for availability.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

Fabiaan Van Severen Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar Why buy Bertu Home stumps? Kiln Dried Our stumps and stools all go through a drying process in our k...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

DUMAS Bar Stool with brass rest feet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The DUMAS bar stool is a must for any living room.‎ Characterized by an elegant quilting, while the legs are lacquered and enriched with brass rest feet.‎ Dumas is available in fabri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Arches Counter Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches 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

Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool, Arno Declercq Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L 17.7” x W 17.7” x H 15.7” Material: Iroko wood ...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

PANTERA II – Lacquered Wood with Dedar Upholstery – Timeless
Located in London, GB
Pantera is a stool that carries its elegance with quiet confidence. Designed with elongated lines and softened geometry it merges comfort with sculptural clarity. The lacquered wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Modernist Cal-Style Chrome Counter Stools Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a set of three minimalist mid-century counter stools designed to add a touch of elegance to any kitchen or bar area. Each stool features sleek chrome legs that provide bo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid American Black Walnut, the Vertere Midi Stool projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Arches Counter Stool, Velvet & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches counter stool is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

21st century design brown and grey ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang 2/2
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Unique handmade woodfiring stoneware ceramic stool or low table Brown or grey ceramic colors Realised in 2024 Height 28 cm Large 28 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

B. Chassang brown stoneware ceramic stool or low table Torsade 2024 32 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Brigitte Chassang Large stoneware ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang Modele : Torsade Realised in 2024 Unique handmade ceramic piece Woodfiring stoneware ceramic colors ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Tree Branches Bench, Hammered Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolia...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Symphony Stool, Fur and Rustic Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Ludwig Van Beethoven is recognized as one of the most exceptional composers of all time. As an ode to the genius behind the music, the symphony stool ca...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

"Bar Stud" Studded Black Leather and Steel Base Low Stool by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bar Stud" is a stool, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a wooden seat with fire retardant polyurethane foam only covered by black leather with b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.20
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Crofton Counter Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crofton counter stool with black stained pinewood frame by Daniel Schofield The CROFTON Stool collection gives an understated nod to elegant Asian design traditions whilst embraci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Alma Bar Stool
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 delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alma Bar Stool
Alma Bar Stool
$2,015 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Last Minute Stitched Tan Leather Steel Sculpted Bar Stools Patricia Urquiola
Located in Hudson, NY
We have approximately 35 of these available. They are priced per chair. Clean and elegant stool made of flexing steel to offer surprising comfort. Shaped se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 Modern Enea Cafe Stools By Josep Llusca For Brayton International
Located in San Carlos, CA
Set of 2 Enea Café Stools by Josep Llusca for Brayton International / Steelcase For sale is a fantastic set of two Enea Café Stools, designed by acclaimed Spanish designer Josep Llu...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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 3 Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Laurameroni "Margaret" Modern Velvet Bar High Stool by Cesare Arosio
Located in Monza, IT
Padded bar stool with structure in wood painted walnut Canaletto. Seat and back in polyurethane foam padding covered in shiny "Roxana" velvet. FINIS...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

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