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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Stack Vert Glossy Ombre, Stacked Baltic Birch Plywood, by Timbur X Ezra Ardolino
By Timbur
Located in New York, NY
Stack Vert by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur REP by Tuleste Factory
2024
Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin
W 16" x H 18" x L 16"
The Stack Vert. The most pure expression of Timbur’s technique for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Birch, 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
Rumbo Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Rumbo stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 45 x W 31 x H 40 cm
Materials: solid cherrywood
Also available in Iroko wood and other woods on demand.
The Rumbo stool is a unique, limited series design and each piece is signed by its author Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede. It is made of solid cherry or maple wood and other woods on demand.
An ideal piece of furniture for bedside, house entrance, hotel hall, lobby, bathroom…
An elegant design of high quality.
The Rumbo stool was selected by the Valencia Furniture...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Tonica 2, 773 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
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
Stool II in Carrara marble by Patrick Laroche
By 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
Moooi Jackson Footstool in Divina 3, 106 Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you just need to feel supported, seduced, protagonist of your own world for a moment.
Additional information:
Material: Steel, HR foam
Upholstery: Divina 3, 106 - Cat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Maple Red
Located in Cincinnati, US
A well-designed piece of furniture blurs the line between functionality and art. The Madison stool is a geometrical masterpiece testing the boundary of what we think is possible with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2006 Allermuir Limited Counter Stool in Oak Wood and Chromed Steel 12x Available
By Allermuir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Contemporary Oak-Veneered Bent Plywood and Chromed-Steel Counter Stools, designed by Allermuir in ca. 2006. The listed price includes one stool, and we have twelve availabl...
Category
Early 2000s British Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Limited Edition Custom Modern Pouf in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
1980s pouf with brand new upholstery in contemporary faux shearling fabric. The pouf was reupholstered to meet today's desired level of comfort. This ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sheepskin Stool Red Bua
Located in New York , NY
Our sheep stools are of the finest nature, each with its own character and lovingly hand-carved from basswood. We pay attention to the European origin of all natural materials used a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
Marble Tuskan Chroma Stool by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Tuskan chroma stool by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2014
Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm
Materials: Rosa Perlino marble, Rosso Alicante marble, Porfido Red marble
Kapital is a series of limited edition tables and stools based on essential forms, reminiscent of primordial stone capitals and simple geometric assemblages commonly found in classical architecture. The distinct and characteristic profiles, proportions and details found in classical orders inspired these works as a simplified reinterpretation with a contemporary twist.
Oeuffice was founded in 2011 as a collaboration between Nicolas Bellavance...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 48.3 x H 44.5 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and white ash.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white powder coat fi...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Tonica 2, 611 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
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Divina 3, 666 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
Ming Black Stool / Side Table by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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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
Moooi Container Stool in White by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configure, combine, repeat. Compliment your Container Table with the Container stool and add a little excitement to lunchtimes or other extraordinary g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina 3, 191 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
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Tonica 2, 111 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
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
B&B Italia Yellow Leather Top Hive Stool
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Basildon, London
The B&B Italia leather top stool combines modern design with luxurious comfort. Add a pop of sunshine to your home with a beautifully woven leather cushion.
The high-quality leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Tori Stool Travertine by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori stool Travertine by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D30 x H44 cm
Materials: Travertine
Also Available: Tori Stool Sand Cast Aluminum.
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Ar...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Travertine
2019 Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in Maharam Alloy Flint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Forest' Bar Stool, initially designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in 2011. These examples date to 2019. The listed price includes one bar stool, and we have thirteen...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Finiiri Ceramic with Yute Thread Details Small 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
Set of 3 Bombo Leather Side Tables by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side tables by Nestor Perkal
It can also be used as a stool
Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 40 cm
Enamelled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 54 x W 52.1 x H 88.9 cm. Seat Height: 63.5 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and smoked bras...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Sky Blue Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita sky blue stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x Height 46cm
Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Handmade Burnt Orange Velvet Knot Stool 16X16 inch by Knots Studio
By Knots Studio
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Foam
21th Century Moss Bar Stool U in blue 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
Stool or Bedside Table, LINK by Reda Amalou, 2016, Black Stained Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary stool, side table or bedside table in glossy lacquer or wood essence.
The bench, coffee table and stool are the three pieces of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Marble Dorik Chroma Stool by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Dorik Chroma stool by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2014
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 42 cm
Materials: Cipollino Apuano marble, Porfido Red marble,...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Modern Linea Stool in Bronze Plaster Finish with Second Firing seat pad, Limited
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
The Linea stool is characterised by its hand-crafted feet, finished in bronzed plaster, and features an upholstered seat pad covered in jacquard fabric from the "Second Firing" serie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Design Unique S Letter Shape, Black Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee 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
Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Bar Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 54 x W 52.1 x H 99.1 cm. Seat Height: 73.7 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar av...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Unique Bar Stool T-009 by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bar stool T-009 by Studio Nicolas Erauw.
Piece unique 1 of 1
Dimensions: H 70 CM x Ø 33 CM
Materials: Aluminum, wax dipped
13 kg
Part of the o...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Metal Plated Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut large parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Basic Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 35 x W 34 x H 48 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
5 kg
Differe...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
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
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
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: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
Fabri...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2, Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Wool, Orange by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, high back, upholstered wool, orange by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm
Materials: Upholstered Stool with ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
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...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black beech and copper counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Beech, copper
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
SITIERA_01 Solid Wood Stool, with Cognac Thick Leather Accents, and Aged Bronze
Located in Quito, Pichincha
Stool crafted from solid Seike wood with Ébano finish, featuring thick leather accents, and aged bronze or stainless steel CNC-lathed hardware.
Our SITIERA_01 stool and side table embodies our commitment to conscious design, reflected not only in our relationship with artisans and suppliers but also in our use of noble materials. ANDEAN primarily utilizes thick, natural Ecuadorian leather...
Category
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Cult Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Cult stool by Panorammma
Materials: Black lacquer onyx.
Dimensions: D 25 x H 45 cm.
Also available in Onyx Conglomerate or Onyx Ice.
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Dark Solid Iron Steel Chair II with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so please...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm.
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago Bordeaux.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal pl...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Glossy Ceramic Stool / Guéridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/guéridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: diameter 41.2 * height 45 cm
Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pink ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
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
Anat Chair, Outdoor by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
We always wanted to design a chair to sit on it freely in any way using the arch shape- the closest lines to the human body- which perfectly harmonizes with our body and our way of sitting.
Playful, colorful, That is our Anat Chair...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Handwoven Rush Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The rush seat and shelf are hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Brown Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Brown Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
The Modern...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Black Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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 an...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Chess Piece Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chess piece stool by Panorammma
Materials: wood, resin.
Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City th...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Wood
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
Graceful Counter Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
Graceful Counter Stool will remind you of female empowerment allied to an accentuated concept of
elegance and sensuality.
AS PICTURED
Upholstery: Cotton velvet
Legs: Lacquered wood ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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