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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$457Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 80's Professional Medical Stool - Design & Ergonomics
Located in Manzano, IT
gorgeous professional medical/dental office stool original from the 1980s. A piece that combines the rugged construction of the era with timeless technical design. Ideal for profess...
Iron
$7,861 / item
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...
Bronze
Contemporary Industrial Blue Velvet & Steel Stool Destino
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Destino speaks of inevitability, of encounters that feel meant to be. Its cylindrical silhouette suggests continuity. No sharp edges, no detours. The metal base reflects the world ar...
Steel
Reclaimed White Oak Three Legged Stool Danish Modern Japanese Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by George Nakashima's "Mira" stool, this curved white oak top incorporates through body tenons with wedge joinery. This particular set of white oak stools are made from rec...
Hardwood, Oak
$3,770 / item
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Charred & Oiled Oak Stool, 309, by Fritz Baumann Handmade Dimensions: D 28 x W 28 x H 53 cm Materials: Oak Handmade from solid pieces of wood, free-cut following the natural grain, ...
Oak
$1,314 / item
Lonian Twist Outdoor Stool with Fiberglass Design
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Twist - Outdoor stool The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural sh...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$1,314 / item
Garden Stool - Metal Accents and Customizable Finish
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Lonian Mirror - Outdoor stool The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Wood, Oak
$3,565 / item
Lola, the Super Comfortable Stool in leather h.80
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The Lola stool – which is available in the high and low version – has a peculiarity that makes it really appealing: the size of the seat. Unlike traditional bar or kitchen counter st...
Leather
$998Sale Price / item|20% Off
Nature inspired Art Nouveau style chenille Na Pali ottoman by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
Fabric, Walnut, Chenille, Wood
2010s Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller Wire Bar Stool w/ Bikini Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames wire shell stool, initially designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. These examples date to the 2010s. The listed pric...
Steel
$3,770 / item
Tori Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool by Ries Dimensions: W 60 x D 44 x H 86 cm Materials: Sand cast aluminum Also available: Tori stool travertine Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argen...
Aluminum
$2,251 / item
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 63,5 cm. Materials: Leather and powder-coated steel. Fabric p...
Steel
$1,314 / item
Lonian Outdoor Stool – Black Marble and Gold Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
$8,296 / set
Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm. Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green and royal red....
Brass
Two Open-Ended Rectangular Boxes Stainless Steel Stool with Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 03 by Lee Sisan. 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: stainless steel, natural stone. Each pi...
Stone, Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2022 an...
Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table in Purple, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Small Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran, Represented by Tuleste Factory Designed to be a table or a stool, the dew drop comes in a variety of colors and heights. The artwork is...
Resin
American modern floral fabric round stool Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern floral fabric round stool Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s Stool mod. Tulip with a round base. The round seat is padded and covered in damask fabric, with a bei...
Metal
$1,050 / item
Neutra Wood Stool
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Neutra wood stool is made of solid wood and upholstered seat. Its shape is inspired by the 20th century architecture of Richard Neutra, seeking to celebrate and enhance the struc...
Wood, Oak
$2,479 / item
ML 42 Oak and Copper Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 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 Stool ...
Copper
Contemporary Stool in Walnut, Four Legs Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool in walnut, four legs naturel by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D32 x W32 x H50 cm Materials: African Walnut Made by hand, in Belgium. Arno Declercq Belgian d...
Wood, Walnut
2013 Nendo High Ribbon Bar Stool in Red Lacquered Steel for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nendo High Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is const...
Metal
$7,713 / set
Set of 3 Grasso Stool by Stephen Burks
Located in Geneve, CH
Set grasso stool by Stephen Burks Dimensions: Diameter 39 x height 80 cm Materials: Tubular steel frame (25mm) stool upholstered in different materials provided by BD. Available ...
Steel
Indoor Outdoor Contemporary Organic Sculptural Minimalist Stool Side Table byCEU
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Chess Stool by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory 13" x 18.1" The item is customizable by size and finish The Chess Stool draws its strength from form. With its hourglass silhoue...
Wood
Rectangular Leather Stool, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather (top), A02 Loden Green Suede Leather (base) and Bronze-laquered Wood Seat Bowl. A stylish combination of prized materials, this refined stool...
Leather, Wood
$1,314 / item
Luxury Outdoor Stool – White Marble and Gold Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Luxury Outdoor Stool – White Fiberglass and Copper-Plated Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic design and contemporary simplicity. Made of fiberglass, with marble and metal details, it is the true fusion of architectural beauty and functional design. The whole design of this contemporary Lonian outdoor stool...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
$1,314 / item
Lonian Outdoor Stool – Navy Blue Fiberglass
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Lonian stool embodies the timeless elegance of Greek architecture, reimagined with modern precision. Its sculptural shape and fluid lines create a perfect balance between classic...
Stainless Steel
$1,234 / item
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 3 union stool by Lea Ginac Unique piece. Dimensions: Diameter 23 x height 47 cm Materials: Chamotte clay. Handmade Ceramic. Technique: Hand-modeling. Available in two o...
Ceramic, Clay
Modern Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Purple, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium 15" H x 24” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Resin
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 epoxy resin seat resting upon two squared concrete legs. The transparent resin reveals the shiny metal li...
Cement, Brass
Customizable e15 Bessy Lounge Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The stool bessy with its round upholstered seat is made from flexible oak-veneered plywood. Space-saving Bessy is suitable for private use as well as for contract use especially in h...
Wood
Set of 2 Cast Brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 cast brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Atlas Stool: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Cast brass,...
Brass
$1,782Sale Price|35% Off
Gradient Stool
Located in Weidling, AT
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete printing in collaboration with the Austrian manufacturer incremental3d. 3D c...
Concrete
$1,714 / item
Rope Stool in Gentle Natural Oak by Virginia Arlotto
Located in Geneve, CH
Rope Stool in Gentle Natural Oak by Virginia Arlotto Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 45 cm. Materials: Natural oak. Available in natural oak, black oak, natural walnut, or teak. Prices may va...
Oak
TR25 Conical Fiberglass Lacquered Side Table from Costantini
By 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 ...
Fiberglass
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...
Steel, Brass
$3,117 / item
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves. Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Steel
$1,871 / 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...
Fabric
$2,056Sale Price / item|20% Off
Blue Petrol Leather Bar Stool with Modern Bhutan and Portugal Design
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the architectural beauty of Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple, this bar stool combines sophisticated leather upholstery with elegant, high-back design. Offering both comfort a...
Leather
$2,205 / item
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 ...
Fiberglass
1970s Paul Mayen for Habitat Stool in Chrome and Black Vinyl
By Paul Mayen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s Round Vanity or Occasional Stool, designed by Paul Mayen for Habitat. The piece has an Art Deco style chrome-plated steel base, and retains its original black vinyl u...
Steel, Chrome
Metal Plated Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. F...
Metal, Steel
Customizable Stool/ Ottoman, Bent Wood, Leather Upholstery, Glossy Lacquer
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable modernist stool, bet wood, leather upholstery, glossy lacquer. Individual selection of fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colours and finish available on request...
Upholstery, Bentwood, Leather, Lacquer
Contemporary Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Red Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Medium Dew Drop Resin Side Table, Ian Cochran Designed to be a table or a stool, the dew drop comes in a variety of colors and heights. The artwork is exciting, using technique furt...
Resin
Orianna Stool in Argentine Rosewood and Wrapped Leather from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Orianna stool features a solid Argentine rosewood frame wit...
Leather
Square Pouf in Woven Brown Eco Leather Fabric, Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
This square pouf was produced in Spain in 2025 and features a compact, versatile design defined by soft geometry and material texture. The piece is characterized by its rounded edges...
Faux Leather, Wood
Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or White'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the powder coat (Flat Black or Flat White) finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $2,110.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil...
Steel
2010s Lievore Altherr Molina Andreu World Lineal Comfort Counter Stool, Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lineal Comfort Counter Stool, originally designed by Lievore Altherr Molina. These particular examples were produced by Andreu World in Spain in the 2010s. The stools are c...
Steel
'Liquid' Wooden Stool in Walnut and Colored Resin by Hillsideout
By Rossana Orlandi, Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
The bar stool is made of an antique piece of walnut wood floorboard, handcrafted Elmwood, and Plexiglass. The footrest heights are all different to accommodate all ages and heights. ...
Wood
Wooden Bar Stool in Handcrafted Elm by Hillsideout
By Rossana Orlandi, Hillsideout
Located in Milan, IT
The bar stool is made of an antique piece of walnut wood floorboard, handcrafted Elmwood, and Plexiglass. The footrest heights are all different to accommodate all ages and heights. ...
Wood
Unique Tooth Shape, Plain Black 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...
Fiberglass
Jeeves Counter Stool by Collector Group, Modern Black Metal Design
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. ...
Metal
Three Bullet Shaped Stool in Burnt Iroko Wood and Black Leather by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool leather in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm Materials: Iroko wood, black leather Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Wood
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Jade stool features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with light. The brightly colored seat rests on a cylindrical brass base, whose distinctive vei...
Brass
Contemporary Leather Stool, Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish:...
Leather, Wood
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Wood
2025 Philippe Starck for Emeco STOL 24 Counter Stool in Polished Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a low counter stool, STOL 24, initially designed by Philippe Starck in 2001. This particular example dates to 2025. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) asked Starck and Emeco to ...
Aluminum
2020s Oki Sat of Nendo for Emeco SU Bar Stools in Flint 5x Available
This is a SU Bar Stool, designed by Oki Sat of Nendo for Emeco in 2014. This example is in the Flint Gray colorway, and the price includes one bar stool. We have several SU stools in...
Aluminum
