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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Walnut Blood 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
Italian Modern Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell for Amura Panis Suede Barstool
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Panis barstool designed by Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell and handcrafted in Italy by Amura.
The swift and essential lines shape the entire Panis barstool, creating visu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bluemoon ottomans by Patrick Jouin.
Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze
metal.
Dimensions: D 83 x W 80...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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
2010s Lilla 2.0 Low Stool in Royal Blue Fabric by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Lilla Stool, Edition 2.0, originally designed by Patrick Norguet in 2006. The piece was designed in Paris and manufactured by Artifort in the Netherlands. These examples da...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
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
Organic Modern Stool Table Sculpture in Travertine - Urban Wabi Style
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Urban Wabi Side Table - Travertine Sculptural Table - Medusa Stool by Spinzi
Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and stainless steel counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Oak, Stainless Steel
In 1942...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless 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 Moutarde.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless 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
VARILLA Metal Rod Bar Height Stool Set
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
A variation of the steel rod stool series, the Varilla is a bar height stool with a scoop hardwood seat. Through its simplicity, it adds a touch of mo...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pipes Silver Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Pipes silver stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 47 x L 47 x W 58 cm
Materials: iron
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Art...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
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
Roberts Counter Stool Maple Gray
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
Madison Hairpin Counter Stool Walnut Pink
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
Dark Grey Ceramic Sculpture With Organic Sheep Wool Cushion by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive 140 Ceramic Settle by Niclas Wolf
Unique piece, numbered
Materials: ceramic
Dimensions: Ø55 x H 65 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Certificates are issued for all pieces.
Geoprimiti...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
Customizable GLOOH Bar Stool by KFF
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
One design concept – many prototypes: be they conventional chairs, cantilevers or barstools including the pneumatic spring type, GLOOH, aside from having an extensive range and comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
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
GLOOH Tall Bar Stool with Cantilever in Grey 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
Ribbon Stool by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbon stool by Laun (handmade in Los Angeles)
Ribbon Collection.
Dimensions: H.41 D.56 W.56 cm.
Materials: powder coated aluminum.
Also available: ribbon chair, ribbon lounge ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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
Roberts Bar Stool Walnut Gold
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
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm
Materials: Resin and concrete
Customized colors needs can be considered.
The...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 f...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
2014 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bar Stools with Black Leather Pads
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic pair of Bertoia bar stools, model 428C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to 2014, and the listed price incl...
Category
2010s American 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
Mexico, Skull Terracotta Orange Stool / Side Table by Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Decorated with the graphic pattern of the Mexican skull, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
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
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...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
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
Ash, Upholstery, Wood
Unique TOTEM Stools by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique TOTEM Stools by Feyzstudio
Dimensions: D 33.5 x 76.2 H
Materials: Wood
Custom materials, sizing and finishes available as item is made to order.
Ekin Varon...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
High colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool 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 comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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 polished chrome.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Customizable Glooh Counter Stool 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 comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
PI Bar Stool, Oak, High, RAW, Brass Detailed
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-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
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Mexico Blue Velvet Skull Stool / Side Table, Studio Job
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Decorated with the graphic pattern of the Mexican skull, a symbol created to exorcise ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Unique Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: bordeaux, c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors:...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
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...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Rare Karl Springer Leather and Metal Stool
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Karl Springer leather and metal stool. Has a red leather seat and metal base.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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
Primi Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Bar Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 54.6 x H 72.4 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and walnut.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white powder coat finis...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
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
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
Livingston Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston bar stool by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 62 L X 49 D X 90 H cm
Materials: walnut timber, synthetic rattan, linen upholstery.
Founded...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Paire de tabourets en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Paire de tabourets en métal doré à patine nuancée et montants à têtes de
chevaux.
Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes terminées par des sabots et réunies en partie basse par une entretoise en forme de X. Assises rectangulaires entièrement recouvertes de velours rouge.
Historique : de tradition orale, la pièce fut acquise chez Hermès...
Category
1870s French Antique Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Stool III 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
Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and fabrics a...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
2022 Martin Solem for Cappellini Alto Daddy Longlegs in Bleached Ash w/ Ash Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Daddy Longlegs Bar Stool made of bleached ash wood legs and seat with a stainless steel footrest. The stool was designed by Martin Solem and produced by Cappelli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Customizable GLOOH Counter Stool 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 comfor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Modern Green Wooden Lacquered Low Stool TOD Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Inspired by the traditional work stools, TOD is available in two different heights. Made of solid wood, it is proposed not only in natural oak or thermocooked wood, but also in a var...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sculptural Stool in Marble by Spinzi Milano , ''Medusa'' - ''Jellyfish''
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture - Collectible side table - Sculptural Stool - Italian Design
Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Med...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Neocloud Stool by Humberto Da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata.
Dimensions: L 45 x W 45 x H 48 cm.
Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and neoprene.
Also available in other colors.
Humberto da mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil.
Focused on Design Research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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