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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Bordeaux Red and Caramel Solid Wood Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Bordeaux Red and Caramel Solid Wood Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Nut Wood, Lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: Bordea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Mar upholstery and ash wood large Ottoman
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Mar Ottoman is a distinguished piece by its simplicity and versatility that allows it to be a great complement to any space. It is composed of solid ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Ash

Set of 2, Tria Stool, Low Back, Leather Grigio by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, Low Back, Leather Grigio by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Plywood stool with low back leather or ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Champignon by Front
Located in Geneve, CH
Champignon by Front Dimensions: W 97 x D 97 x H 70 cm Materials: Fabric Drawing inspiration from the surprising and unique shape of mushrooms, Front imagined a strikingly singul...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Champignon by Front
Champignon by Front
$11,103 / item
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...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Primi Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Counter Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 54.6 x H 62.2 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and walnut. Solid steel flat bar av...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord wool blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm. Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered sea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 4 Dimensions: D 30 x W 40 x H 46 cm Materials: Oak, steel. Each piece is unique. The designs of the “Interlaced Stool” and “Int...
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and copper bar stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: oak, brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

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

Diamantea stool in Tzalam Wood
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
Diamantea is a sculptural stool designed by Bucle that reflects light and form much like a diamond. Expertly hand-turned and polished from solid wood, its durability and presence ste...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 02 with Leather details
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 02...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak, Leather

Pair of Agora Bar Low Stool by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora bar low stool by Pepe Albargues. Dimensions: W 50 x D 52 x H 87 cm. Seat 67 cm. Materials: Iron structure and particles board. Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retard...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Jade Stools 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 coff...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: D 79 x W 66 x H 56 cm. Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, wool blend carpet, swivel, wood. Color: Citrine. Each piece i...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood

De Sede DS-218/15 Stool in Black Upholstery by Paolo Piva
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plays a decisive role in moulding the character of a room. A focus on clear-cut structures, cubist forms, straight lines and a minimalist selection of materials. A unique combination...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of 2, Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, high back, upholstered nord wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Upholstered ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

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

The Floe Stool by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces. Dimensions: D 16.75 x W 20 x H 29.25 cm. Materials: Naxos marble. A shape. A floating ma...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Blue Bouclé, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
This vintage square pouf, originally crafted in France in the 1970s, embodies the charm of mid-century design. Built on a solid wood structure with softly rounded edges, it has been ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Noir Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Noir pyrite pouf by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: D 79 x W 66 x H 61 cm. Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, wool blend carpet, swivel, wood. Color: Noir. Also availabl...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron oak stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak Guillerme et chambron stool edition votre Maison
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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 and powder-coated steel. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Cha-Cha-Cha' Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: Nero Marquina marble Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 56cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufactu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Stool
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculptural wrought iron stool with leather seat. The frame is two individuals hugging each other.  
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Finish Solid Wood Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Finish Solid Wood Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: bor...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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

Ligne Roset Ilot Low Stool
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the sleek and modern Ilot Low Stool by Ligne Roset, now available at Rehaus. Crafted with the finest materials and expert craftsmanship, this low stool is the perfect add...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Ligne Roset Ilot Low Stool
Ligne Roset Ilot Low Stool
$626 Sale Price
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Momo by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Momo by Studio Yolk Unique - One of one Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 28 CM Materials: Various wood veneer If everything goes wrong and the only thing I coul...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Momo by Studio Yolk
Momo by Studio Yolk
$5,035 / item
Contemporary Black Patinated Steel Sculptural Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural stool - Arno Declercq Measures: Small: 63 cm L x 38 cm W x 69 cm H 24,8” L x 15” W x 27" H Medium: 104 cm L x 38 cm W x 69 cm H 41” L x 15” W x 27" H Large: 1...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Ocre by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - Ocre by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beechwood chair with straw back and u...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Buacheen, Natural Monkey Pod Wood Bar Stool with Black Powder Iron Legs
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A minimal, humble stool stripped down to its essential structure. Material characteristics are honored with the fusion of wood and metal. With legs kept visually clean, this object blends in with your living space, creating absolute, long-lasting beauty. - Moonler’s products are mainly made of Chamchuri Wood (known as Acacia or Monkey Pod) which are solid wood and solid wood is a living material. It may move according to different weather conditions and environment humidity. It is normal for wood to increase and decrease its own dimensions according to the climate. Variations of 1-2% on solid wood table...
Category

2010s Thai Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Bo, Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo - stool by Alva Design Materials: Metalic and wooden structure, leather seat, brass spheres Dimensions: 60 x 40 x 40 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella. Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Olive 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

Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha. Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia....
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Layout Stool
Located in Toronto, CA
By Studio Super Sunday Designed By Vincent Le Sauteur Like a grid, Layout is adaptable and structural in nature to meet the different storage needs of the space. The formal flexibi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Pebble Counter Stool, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Light stools and bar stools with organically shaped seats made of solid wood and with a strong attention to detail. With its well-conceived shape and wonderful finish, pebble’s seat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholster...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 2 Linen Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Linen Big Foot stools by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 CM Materials: Linen A qui...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Linen

Contemporary Mini Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

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, Foam, Plywood

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

Data Stool in Solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm Materials: A hand turned stool in solid oregon. A hand turned stool in solid oregon. Trapezoid s...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

PI Bar Stool, Oak, High, RAW, Brass Detailed
Located in Orlando, FL
-This stool has been designed for seating purposes and can be used in the entryway, next to walls, at the end of the bed, in the bedroom, or in the dressing room. -Oak / 80*35*45 cm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Simmis Stool by La Cube
Located in Geneve, CH
Simmis stool by La Cube Madrid, 2016 Materials: Iron, Chesnut Dimensions: 45 x 25 x 25 cm Simmis stool has been created with the intention to experiment with geometric shapes, ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Handcrafted Rustic Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Rustic Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: Bord...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Large Modernist Customizable Tubular Steel Stool, Fabric / Leather Upholstery
Located in Berlin, DE
Large customizable tubular steel stool with fabric / leather upholstery. Timelessly elegant stool in a Classic design. Light appearance with refined, rou...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Dottie Bouclet Ottoman Pouf
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

2015 Tate Bar Stools in Grey Leather by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tate Bar Stool, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 2000. These particular stools were produced in 2015. The listed price includes one stool, and we ha...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool) Diameter 14 inches Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high st...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Ming Black Stool / Side Table by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Ming is part of a new collection of Studio Job that plays with icons of history and ar...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Grey Digamma Contemporary Art Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
Located in Geneve, CH
Digamma armchair by Ignazio Gardella Dimensions: D 80 x W 70 x H 95 cm Materials: metal, brass, fabric. Available in other fabrics. Digamma is a comf...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Black Leather 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Grey Aluminium Stool with Flax Webbing Seat from Anodised Wicker Collection
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Finiiri ceramic with Yute thread details tall 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

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