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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Stag T by Rick Owens
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
$9,499
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina MD, 633 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
Bench/Stool Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Tassel Fringe Woven
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
D. 2022
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of ele...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Iron
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
Figueroa Stool, Grainy I & Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool.
The exquisite stool recreates the profile of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Metal
$1,097 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Midcentury Wood 'Rib' Bar Stool by Michael van Beuren for Luteca Indoor/Outdoor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Michael van Beuren, an American designer who attended Germany's prestigious Bauhaus school was the most famous 20th century furniture designer in Mexico. His goal was to bring modern furniture, expertly crafted to the Mexican market...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Bar Stools for Cappellini - 4 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Hi Pad bar stools with foot rests designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini. The Hi Pad stool features a seat in beech plywood padded with multi-density polyurethane foam o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Vertere Midi Stool in Oiled Walnut with Chestnut Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
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
$3,731 Sale Price
30% Off
Circus Side Table/Stool by Spinzi Milano in Gucci Red
By Spinzi
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
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
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
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
1 Modern Steelcase Enea Counter Stool by Josep Llusca
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
$320 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
$1,088 / item
Set of 4 'Antibes' Counter Stools by Design Frères, in COL/COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Antibes swiveling counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COL/COM.
COL/COM requirements to be confirmed after checkout.
Very comfortable and functional seating at the kitchen co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set Of 3 Hand-Crafted Japanese Style Stools in Solid Oak by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Hand-Crafted Japanese Style Stools in Solid Oak by No Age Studio
Dimensions: D 33 x W 48.3 x H 43.2 cm.
Materials: Oak.
No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture
Every piece w...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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
21st century design brown and grey ceramic stool or low table by B. Chassang 1/2
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
"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
$5,462 / set
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
$7,591 / item
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
$2,659 / item
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
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$11,133 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Klismos Stools, Ottoman, Black Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Klismos Stools, black leather. Sold by Theodore Alexander. Width is measured from bottom of legs.
Category
1990s Vietnamese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Dining Stool - Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made from thermal treatment Fraké which is graded with durability class A and therefore perfectly suitable for outdoor applications. This is a sculptural eye-catcher that can do it a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
$3,993 / item
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
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The front of this barstool is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
$2,060 / item
Hand Built Counter Stool in Black Metal Frame and Brass Detailing
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and fine Siége Velvet. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a stylis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
$508 Sale Price / item
15% Off
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
$3,657 / item
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
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
$569 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
$483 / item
MARILYN Bar Stool, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
MARILYN bar stool: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery
The MARILYN bar stool, as the name suggests, has style, beauty, and modernity.
A statement bar stool to intensify a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
$1,756 Sale Price
49% Off
Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
$2,850 / item
Modern Counter Chair Flock CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Various fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Fur, Cotton, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool
Gervasoni KIRA 44 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
By Gervasoni
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
$726 Sale Price / item
15% Off
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
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
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boot Stool makes furniture a friend. Inspired by toys and figurines, this stool or low table is the happy companion to a space.
Marmar Studio is a furniture and object design p...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
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
$1,845 / item
Senufo Ottoman in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman in African walnut by Arno Declercq
Made African walnut and sheep wool. (ask for different wool colors)
*Fur color based on availability
Measures: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$4,037 / item
Aire Stool in White Oak and Natural Leather by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood stool with leather upholstered seat.
Customizations available. Please inquire for prices and information.
Handmade to order in Los Angeles, CA.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Moss Kitchen Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
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
Foot Bench in Walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
$3,205 / item
Contemporary Squared Barstool with Low Back, Lacquered Legs, & Metallic Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool combines elegance and functionality with its thoughtfully crafted design. The legs feature a sleek lacquered finish, enhancing its modern aesthetic, while the backrest ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool
By Andre Dupre, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 3 Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$8,349 Sale Price / set
20% Off
e15 Backenzahn Stool by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
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
4x SHAKER Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Leather, Blackened Steel & Oxidized Oak
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Velvet Stool on Solid Wood Base and Metal Footrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience a perfect fusion of design and comfort with this Barstool. This timeless piece, boasts a sophisticated upholstered seat and backrest that cradle you in exceptional comfort...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm
Materials: Resin and bronze.
Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid brass, the Jade coffee tab...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
$6,780 / item
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, 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
Swivel Vanity Stool by Heywood-Wakefield
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vanity stool by Heywood-Wakefield with a round, segmented seat reupholstered in white bouclé. The seat swivels on four bowed legs joined by a circular bentwood stretcher. Marked on t...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mirror Polished Aluminium Stool with Beige Vegan Apple Leather Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition realised in collaboration fashion brand Zilver with a mirror polished aluminium structure and a vegan apple leather beige upholstery.
Originally re...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Four Legs Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Designer...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$391 / item
Modern Bar Chair Gropius CS2/75 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool
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