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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Forest Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Minimalist bench Dimensions: D 145 x W 43.3 x H 45.5 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating. Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux, ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
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 plastic a...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Eiffel, Bar Stool Upholstered Leather Seat with Stainless Steel Structure
Located in Beirut, LB
From the Eiffel line, this stool combines aesthetics and comfort, with a crossed polished stainless steel base and a soft, full-grain leather seat Polished stainless steel structure...
Category

2010s Lebanese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bride's Veil Bar Stool with Back by Phase Design, Polished Chrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Polished Chrome finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,720.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: W40 x D40 x H42 cm Materials: Glaze, clay Handmade in the Czech Republic Also available: Different colors and patterns. Established own studio...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Stools

Materials

Clay

Flowform Mini Stool by Aeny Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowform Mini Stool by Aeny Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 25,5 x W 28 x H 42 cm. Materials: Reclaimed wood, custom gypsum mix, and sand. Each piece is individually hand-sculp...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Other

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

Set of Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (5) sleek contemporary blue bar stools. These chairs feature contoured back rests, tall metal legs and foot rests. If you have a bar or high tab...
Category

20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of Modern Bar Stools
Set of Modern Bar Stools
$1,092 Sale Price / set
30% Off
ST723 - Stool
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A bar stool fully upholstered in fabric, featuring a sleek and modern design. The stool offers a comfortable and stylish seating option, with a soft, fabric-covered seat and backrest...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

ST723 - Stool
ST723 - Stool
$1,860 / item
Rectangular Leather Stool, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather (top), A02 Loden Green Suede Leather (base) and Bronze-laquered Wood Seat Bowl. A stylish combination of prized materials, this refined stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Tria Stool, High Back, Canaletto Walnut by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, high back, Canaletto walnut, Natural Oak Legs by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Canaletto Walnut, Plywo...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Red Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita red stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46 cm Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Steel, Brass

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

Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
$616 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Woven Chocolate Leather Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience. We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, polish...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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

Desert aluminum stool with soft seating by Joyf
Located in LUBLIN, PL
The Desert Stool embodies effortless versatility, bridging the line between indoor comfort and outdoor resilience. Designed by Ukrainian designer Denis Sokolov, it is part of the Des...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Grid Weave Black Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The danish cord 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 p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Gervasoni Brise 24 Dining Armchair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Cave Stool in Dark Bronze by Elan Atelier Inspired by the Chinese scholars' stones and brush pots, the cave stool is a wonderous sculptural form. Shown in our dark bronze...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

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

Modern Giancarlo Bisaglia for Source Tier Red Bar Stools Brand New - a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These slim and graceful Tier Bar height stools are comfortable and well-crafted. Features a fully upholstered seat and back. It's stylish and functional and will integrate simply and...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Atari Stool 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

Japanese Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Japanese dining chair by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, Dimensions: 30 x 40 x H 42cm. Our Japanese dining stoo...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

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

2011 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Counter Stools w/ Ivory Fabric Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 427C Counter Stools, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA during 2011. The stools are comprised...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of oak and rope stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A nice pair of stools in oak and rope in the style of Audoux Minet
Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Oak

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

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

De Sede DS-51 Stool in Nougat Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-51 swivel armchair helped establish De Sede’s worldwide reputation for Swiss hand craftsmanship and production of the highest quality. Optionally available with or without arm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 515 Barstool in Grey Upholstery with Gold Color by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serves as a shaping frame over which a padded leather cover is drawn. The folded and tucked leather defines the delicate design, masterful leather seams and sophisticated detailing. A textile insert in the back gives the chair a distinctive note, and the overall craftsmanship of the composition makes it a stylish companion at the dining table, in the home office or in the conference room. With a special cover, it is also perfect for semi-outdoor use. Carmen and Urs Greutmann run their own design studio in Zurich, where they design spaces and furniture characterized by special clarity in form and materiality. This series of different sculptures all belonging to a family features the play of exact, different linings with little lightness. The results are universally usable seating...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

De Sede DS 76 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-76 was launched as early as 1972, when it was considered revolutionary – no sofa bed could manage with a simpler mechanism: in a few simple steps, the model...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 515 Outdoor Chair in Grey Fabric with Black Base by Greutmann Bolzern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serve...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery

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

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

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, steel and polished chrom...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

ML 42 Brown Oak and Brass Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and brass counter stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: oak, brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the sto...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, vienna chair, natural beech wood, nord wool green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm. Materials: Natural Beech wood chair with straw bac...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

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 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Burlington Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Burlington pouf by Madheke Dimensions: D 60 x W 62.2 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, wood. Classic soft leather woven seat with brass base detail. Reflecting the finest in craf...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

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
$5,068 / item
Contemporary block arch stool side table, blue stained oak wood, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Outdoor-Friendly Oak Bar Stool
Located in Cairo, EG
This bar stool is inspired by a simpler, happier time. Its design reflects the easygoing vibe of the past, making it a cheerful and functional addition to any space. Made from solid ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric. Al...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Dalmata Marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" Stool, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Dalmata marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" stool, Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 45cm Materials: Dalmata marble, polystyrene, matt lacquered wood. The stool has been commissioned as part of the exhibition “Milano After Hours”, an event hosted by Chamber, PIN-UP Magazine and Matylda Krzykowski at the former residence of Lucio Fontana. This piece has been used during the event to furnish Fontana’s house, alongside works by Davide Groppi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Cast Brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 cast brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Atlas Stool: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Cast brass,...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Adjustable Stool with Wood Seat by Campbell Corporation
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable stool by Campbell Corporation, circa 1990s, Rockford, Illinois. This industrial stool was used at the Campbell Corporation Headquarters Biotech Labs. The stool features a round wood seat...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

Mint Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint 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 a...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Bluemoon Ottoman by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Bluemoon ottoman by Patrick Jouin Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze metal. Dimensions: D 83 x W 80 x H 45 cm Als...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Three Bullet Shaped Stool in Burnt Iroko Wood and Black Leather by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool leather in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm Materials: Iroko wood, black leather Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

New York Soleil High Stool with Grey Rope Frame & Black Legs by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The New York outdoor collection expands with a line of exclusive woven seating made entirely by hand. New York Sofa Soleil is the product of careful r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Rope

Imaginary Object Stool By Joana Teixeira
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed By Joana Teixeira A piece of design that transcends mere functionality. Crafted from polished stainless steel, this stool is more than just a place to sit-it’s a captivatin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
$621 Sale Price
50% Off
Gervasoni Up Bar Stool in Black Lacquered Legs & Snake Upholstery Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Up stool has a structure in natural varnished Canaletto walnut or beech lacquered in white, grey, ocean, dove-grey or black. It is a low-backed stool with reduced dimensions comp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

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

Tubby Tube Bar Stool with Black Frame & Black Leather Seat by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Tubby yet elegant” is the way to describe the TUBBY TUBE stool collection of three heights. A unique composition of bulky round tubes with a wooden seat or a chunky soft seat pad – ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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