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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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2010s Czech Modern Stools

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Modern Counter Stool Gir A2 Made of Steel and Solid Wood
Located in Berlin, BE
Unusual combination of art product design and functionality. The idea of building genuine eco & sustainable brand, using mostly tested materials, which we cover with lifetime warrant...
Category

Late 19th Century Ukrainian Antique Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spalted Maple Stool by Fritz Baumann
Located in Geneve, CH
Spalted Maple stool, by Fritz Baumann Dimensions: Top 29 x 26 x h 52 cm Materials: Maple *This piece is suitable for outdoor use. Please note that the ...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Wooden Bar Stool in Handcrafted Elm by 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. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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, royal red. R...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Glossy Ceramic Stool / Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada Measures: Diameter 41.2 * Height 45 cm Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pin...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of wing stool by Studio Laf It emerged with the use of three different natural materials in harmony. Wood, metal and leather offer warmth and elegance...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Design Unique S Letter Shape, Natural Beige Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
White 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

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrom...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool with Cantilever 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 comfort to offer, conveys an unmistakable design. Small wonder that GLOOH has been distinguished with an international award on a number of occasions. Height adjustable swivel bar...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

One Line Stool by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
One line stool by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: Height 70 x Length 45 x Width 40 cm Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish ...
Category

2010s Israeli Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 01...
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2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

APM Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
APM Stool by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 5 Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 43 cm Materials: Thirty thousand plastic bullets, resin. Each piece is unique In the APM Stool Philipp A...
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2010s Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Plastic

Set of 4 of Agora Bar Low Stools by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 of Agora Bar low stools by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W 50 x D 52 x H 87 cm Seat 67 cm Materials: Iron strucutre and particles board. Foam CMHR (high resilience and fl...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

Glossy D0U8L3 Stool / Side Table in Red, CNC'd Baltic Birch Plywood, by Timbur
Located in New York, NY
D0U8L3 by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur REP by Tuleste Factory Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin 16" x 20" x 24" Using plywood as a medium for artistic expression, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin, Plywood

Pair of Period 70s Foot Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of stools are made of chromed steel and the upholstered seats are easy to remove and cover if so desired. Created in the style of Milo Baughman one of the period's most pro...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Sunset Counter Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sunset Counter Stool is a celebration of the visual complexity of perforated sheet metal. A welded steel body supports a back arch of two sheets of perforated metal, housed in a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Major Tom Ottoman Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Major Tom ottoman designed by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 42 cm Materials: Structure in solid timber and plywood. Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fa...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Foam

Kickstand Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Bar Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: D 59.1 x W 55.2 x H 88.9 cm. Materials: Upholstery, powder-coated metal and brushed brass. Solid steel bar available in a flat black...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marshmallow Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow stool, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 50 cm Materials: Velvet upholestery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red Royal Stranger i...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: linen A quirk...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Linen

Roberts Counter Stool Maple Orange
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 Dark Grey AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 38 x W 63 cm x H 69 cm. Materials: Foam and rubber. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam, Rubber

Materiality Vol. 1: Side Table & Stool by Eduard Locota. Acrylic Glass & Bronze
Located in Timisoara, RO
MATERIALITY series represents the thinnest line between sculpture and design. TECHNICAL DATA: Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass & cold cast bronze. Each artwork is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity signed and dated by the artist. Made to order; build process takes 4-6 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (colors can be customized upon request). Every object has his own persona and is entirely made by hand using similar techniques used in metal casting. We have literally endless color combinations, and each color accentuates the different personalities of the objects. Dimensions: l 47 cm / w 46 cm / h 42cm Ultra limited edition of 12 + 4 ap. * shipping worldwide: all our artworks are insured and packed in a custom-made wooden box. * dimensions may vary 1 – 2 cm. FEW WORDS FROM THE ARTIST: “I left on the surface of the object the imprints of my own fingers, of my hands, as well as the strikes and marks left by the actual tools used to shape the work. Later on, i took molds of my hands, fingers and of the tools that were actually used in the making of this unique piece, and duplicated them in cold cast bronze to complete the artistic statement.” For this set of works, the synthetic materials were chosen rationally in order to explain both the physical and conceptual materiality of the theme. Though, exactly the opposite for our case, the common perception of any synthetic material is usually disposable, mass-produces and low-grad. This gives birth to a discussion about the ethical value of synthetic materials and man’s ability to perceive it culturally. The story of the transformation of matter into an object, about the transformation of the object into a good, about the monetization of the good. PLASTIC CONCEPT: From the oldest of times, our species has experienced a strong symbiosis with matter. Humans have learned to model matter, turned it into tools, and then used it to create objects. The man of the 21st century has shaped the Anthropocene era to his liking; and plasticized it to his own mirror. The project called materiality, is centered around the last geological era, popularly known as the plastic age...
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21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Sama High Stool, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Natural 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....
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Sama High Stool, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Natural 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....
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Sama Stool/Table, Contemporary Modern Minimalist White Oak & White Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama stool/table 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Sama Stool/Table, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Natural Oak & Black Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama stool/table 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...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

21th Century Moss Bar Stool U in blue plain weave fabric handcrafted 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

U-shaped Form Rubber seat and Burned Steel Large Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool large by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 152 x W 69 cm x H 38 cm Materials: Rubber seat and burned steel Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects. His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Ming White Stool or Side Tables by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) Ming is part of a new collection of Studio Job that plays with icons of history and ar...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Khayzaran Fairuz Set by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Khayzaran Fairuz set by Richard Yasmine Materials: Solid maple wood, genuine leather and polished solid brass Dimensions: - Chair: 72 x 60 x 60 cm - Stool: 72 x 60 x 60 cm Le...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Silver/ Chrome Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ chrome pressure stool by Tim Teven Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing) Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm Materials: Aluminium, powder coating Available ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Brass Stool with Blue Velvet Seats
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the elegance of modern design with this exquisite pair of stools, skillfully crafted to blend utility with aesthetic pleasure. The stools showcase a sturdy, tubul...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Modern Brass Stool with Blue Velvet Seats
Modern Brass Stool with Blue Velvet Seats
$1,410 Sale Price / set
20% Off
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (four are available, but priced individually) Hi Pad Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. These stools were produced in 2013 and feature a soli...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bombo Leather Side Table by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side table by Nestor Perkal It can also be used as a stool Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 40 cm Enameled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tanned...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Lolo Special Edition by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo special edition by Studio Yolk. Unique - one of one. Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm. Materials: alder wood. Lolo is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Data Stool in Natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys. Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm. Materials: A hand turned stool in solid natural Oregon. A hand turned stool in solid natural ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

New Table O Stool Featuring a Trunk in Patinated Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Made of casting brass. No you are not hallucinating, these seats/tables are that realistic. The trunk is expertly carved from brass, giving them an exquisite combination of texture a...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Upholstered Enameled Iron Bar Stools with Brass Details
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Upholstered enameled iron bar stools with brass details.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 honey Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: made from recycle...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Leather Stool, Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A06 ivory suede leather. Defined by so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Bordeaux Velvet Modern Bhutan Bar Stool
Located in New York, NY
Drawing inspiration from Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Temple, this velvet bar stool brings luxurious texture and refined design to your space. With its high-back structure and plush upholst...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

"Matungo" Stool, by Inês Schertel, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Matungo Stool by Inês Schertel is a compelling example of Brazilian contemporary modern design that marries traditional techniques with a modern aesthetic. Schertel is known for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool

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

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

Bar Stool With Armrest, Upholstery, Metal
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘The Kanat Bar Stool’ is simple yet elaborate piece that stands out with its elegant stance, fine details and comfort. Powder coated metal frame is elevated with antique plated meta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Lensvelt Military Stool by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stool or side table The Rietveld military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic Military Home in Utrecht, the Netherlan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Graffiti Project Stool by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Stool by Wonwoo Koo Dimensions: D 35 x W 47 x H 55 cm. Materials: Oak wood veneer. Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or orange. ...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Black Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Black Aniline Nubuck. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm. The Modern...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Stool III in Carrara marble by Patrick 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

Grey Bar Stool, Designed by Carlesi Tonelli, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) This Bar stool is characterized by curves and harmonious lines which create a contempo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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....
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Campala Stool - Size S, Solid Wood Craftsmanship with Bold, Sculptural Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
Campala Stool - Size S, is crafted from solid wood. Simple yet bold and sculptural, it is a member of a series of stools that derive their names from African cities, inspired by the ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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