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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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, Wood, Rattan
$1,679 / item
Luc Bar 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 upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
$1,679 / item
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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, Wood, Rattan
$1,679 / item
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Aluminium
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 comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Rattan, Velvet, Wood
$1,679 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Lavanda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional design and craftsmanship ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Dining Chair with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. When it comes to Luc chair, the playing field is the cross-section where functional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
$2,159 / item
Set of 2 Oak Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 oak bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: Linea 646 Leather covering, Oak Wood.
Other materials available. Depending on the material the price...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
$4,984 / set
Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Also...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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 recycled ...
Category
2010s German 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
$3,879 / item
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Stool by Alva Design
Materials: blackened solid wood (Jequitibá) and iron.
Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm.
Available in different wood options (Braú...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
$11,026 / item
Primi Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Bar Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 54.6 x H 73.7 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat b...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,680 / item
21st Century Modern Oakwood 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 va...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 48.3 x H 45.7 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat b...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,716 / item
Marble Dorik Stool by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble dorik stool by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2014
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 42 cm
Materials: Cipollino apuano marble, porfido red marble, luzerna stone in aged yellow
Kapital ...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
$8,404 / item
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
$5,689 / item
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 48.3 x H 45.7 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat b...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,716 / item
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, hard wax oil
Options available:
Wood: W. oak white, w. oak...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut Corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions:
seat diameter 13".
base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5".
Materials: solid wood. cold rolled steel.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
ML 42 Brown Oak Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 48 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Oak.
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furnitur...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
$2,421 / item
Oak Parkdale Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natural ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$1,267 / item
Donut Small Stool with a Central Hole in Solid Mahogany Wood by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
Donut, a fun and unexpected round stool with a central hole and modelled seat made of solid mahogany wood, a curious design, a friend for life. Designed by Aldo Cibic.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Transitional Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Stool from Costantini, Renzo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Renzo Stool features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with a slatted back and a gently curving back leg. It is available in any of Costantini's leathers or in your choice of COM/COL (discount applies).
Available in any solid wood from the Costantini standards. Available in custom finishes.
COM requires 0.8 yards of fabric...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Bride’s Veil Double Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Double Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 109,2 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Leather, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, burnt copper, or powder coat finish with upholstered top. Upholstery may be sourced in Customer Own Material (COM), Customer Own Leather (COL), or in Phase Design's suggested fabrics and leathers. Prices may vary. Please contact us.
The Bride's Veil Stool family...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,630 / item
De Sede DS-160 Stool in Turquoise Leather Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five individual elements, each measuring 80 x 80 cm, form the basis of the seating landscape: various varia tions of armchairs with or without armrests as well as in termediate eleme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
$6,335 / set
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
Nairobi Stool - Size S, Solid Wood Craftsmanship with Bold, Sculptural Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
Nairobi 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 a...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Grafite Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Grafite cono stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Grafite marble.
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm
Also available in other marbles (prices may vary)
Marmi Serafini is located in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
$4,502 / item
Fabiaan Van Severen Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997
Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/Fire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Nickel/Fog
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Nickel/Fire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Powder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Nickel/Duck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Papaye
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Fire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Nickel/Peach
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak / Satin Nickel / Kiwi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Nickel/Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Nickel/Nuage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Brass/Maditerranee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Brass/Papaye
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Nickel/Peach
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Satin Brass/Kiwi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak / Polished Nickel / Nuage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Brass/Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,519 / item
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
Yarn, Wood, Acrylic, Wool
$18,619 / item
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
$3,573 / item
Set of 3 Curva Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 curva stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm
Materials: Steel
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point fo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$6,277 / set
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