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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Set of 5 Capsule Stools by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 capsule stools by owl Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 38 cm Materials: Solid wood Price may vary according to the finish chosen. The design of this series is open to being...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Macoron Stool by Cristian Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cristian Andersen Macaron Stool, 2020 Each unique, signed by the artist Polyurethane, pigments, concrete and cork Measures: H 39 cm (15 3/8 in), Ø 37 cm Cristian Andersen (*19...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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 stool...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Log Stool Side Table with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Log stool side table with brass inlay by Marcantonio has a playful form with brass and resin inlay. It can be used as a seat or a side table. For his debut creations, Marcantonio ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Olive Green Bouclé Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Square pouf with rounded edges, featuring a solid wood structure, artisanally upholstered in Olive green bouclé fabric.
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Contemporary Travertine Stool, Ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary travertine stool - ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. Ideally combined to the Pink Leather Stool from the Os...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine, Marble

De Sede DS-31 Stool in Teak Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-31 model series is one of the classics of our manufacture. This is where design, craftsmanship and leather expertise come together to form a timelessly beautiful item of uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Dottie Bouclet Ottoman
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, Foam, Wood

Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Pouf by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Stool, solid wood structure and upholstered fiberglass seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Handmade Scandinavian Stool "Objects of Use" #1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Objects of use is the result of two worlds meeting. Two professions intertwining. Two people crossing, clashing and correlating. Objects of use is the f...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

De Sede DS-144 Stool in Black Upholstery by Werner Aisslinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sit the way you would sit in a racing car. Minimalist, streamlined lan guage of design for maximum seating comfort: sitting in the lounge chair is like sitting in a quick, sleek spee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

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

Dreamcatcher Extra Large Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher extra large stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other sizes. Dimensions: Diameter 120cm x ...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha. Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in Co...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

De Sede KT-221 Stool in Black Upholstery by Kurt Thut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With the KT-221, De Sede launches another re-edition classic from Swiss Design – one of whose founding members was Kurt Thut. Good design, timelessness and quality are the attributes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Modern Ron Gilad for Dilmos Limited Edition Hardwood Bench Sculpture Stool
Located in Milan, IT
Limited Edition of two pieces designed by Ron Gilad for Dilmos Edizioni. The object is the end-result of what might be called “three-dimensional concept”. Gi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Arizona Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Arizona pouf by Madheke Dimensions: D 61.5 x W 61.5 x H 41 cm Materials: Leather, wood. Classic soft leather weave with stitched edge detail and brass base. Reflecting the fi...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Dining Chair, Upholstery, Beech with Antique Plated Metal Details
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘The Kanat Dining Chair’ is simple yet elaborate chair that stands out with its elegant stance, fine details and comfort. Stained beech wood frame is e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 black beech and copper bar stools by Lassen. Dimensions : H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials : Beech, copper. In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Orno Bar Stool by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Orno bar stool by Ries Dimensions: D44 x H86 cm Materials: Hardwood Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer (Finishings) Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Marble Cross Side Table / Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marble cross side table / stool by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 35 / W 35 /H 45 cm Materials...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

De Sede DS-717 Stool in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Italian modern pair of high forest green velvet and wood stools, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Extraordinary pair of high stools, perfect for a bar counter. Very elegant and studied in detail, this is clearly visible thanks to the brass footrests, placed on all four sides of t...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byers creates geom...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Hand Carved and Woven Stool, Quilted Textile Pouf, Modern Burl Stool
Located in London, GB
The Oblique Burl stool is made using an Ash frame, sustainably sourced from an English timber merchants and hand carved and finished in our London studio. We use 100% hand picked Egyptian cotton that meets industry regulations for environmental safety, ethical production and the use of non – harmful chemicals. We blend the cotton with a Viscose flax, which stems from natural fibres and is processed in order to meet the qualities and abrasion required to satisfy European industry standards for both manufacture and use. Our products are made locally to us in South East London in small batches so as much as we can, we reduce the movement of our items and the possibility of generating unnecessary energy and material waste. The Oblique fabric collection was developed through the dissection and reduction of blocks of text. Interested in how non-verbal communication is evolving and questioning the importance of physical paper letters, the studio took influence from the mail art...
Category

2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Ash

Italian modern black imitation leather and steel stool, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello italiano moderno in simil pelle nera e acciaio, 1970 ca. Sgabello con seduta rotonda imbottita e rivestita in simil pelle nera, con zampe in tondino d'acciaio e poggiapiedi ad anello. 1970 ca. Ottime condizioni. Misure in cm 42x42x60h Sgabello molto bello...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Undercover Stool Side Lines Pattern by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Atlas Stool Bicolor Vertical Stripes by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Atlas Stool Bicolor Horizontal Stripes by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

2012 Set of Three Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Brushed Counter Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Hudson Stools, originally designed by Philippe Starck in 2000. These particular examples were produced by Emeco in the USA C. 2012. The stools are made entirel...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Kartell Smatrik Stool in Crystal by Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Smatrik stool joins the family of seats created by Tokujin Yoshioka and is crafted using a mould which enables the recreation of a 3D net that overlaps and crosses over.Thanks to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary Stool by HOLLIS + MORRIS 2014 Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H Materials: solid wood, hardwax oil Options available: wood: w.oak white, w.oak nat...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or Whi'
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 $ 2,020.00. Prices exclude packing. Please contact us for a packing quote. The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gold Contemporary Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold contemporary stool Dimensions: L 32.4 x W 32.4 x H 43 cm Materials: Steel. Also available in black and silver. The shapes and materia...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 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 abstra...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 oak and brass bar stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Oak, Brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Blossom and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

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, royal red Ro...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. Luc Bar and Luc Counter...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

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