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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
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
Luc Counter 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, Wood, Rattan
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
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
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, Wood, Rattan
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, Wood, Rattan
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, Wood, Rattan
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
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak 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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Wood, Rattan
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
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
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Smooth 72 and Black
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
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Smooth 72 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
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Dark Blue
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
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, Wood, Rattan
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
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
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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar 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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Teal
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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Smooth 60
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
Luc Bar 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, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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 comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Luc Bar Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 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
Luc Bar 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 upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar 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 upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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, Wood, Rattan
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
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
Luc Dining Chair with Beech Ash-056-1 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
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
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
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
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
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
Luc Dining Chair with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
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
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
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
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
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
Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Black Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a soft backrest that matches the seat. The frame is mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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
Bombo Leather Side Table by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side table 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-tanne...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinio bar chair by Madheke
Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 54 x H 104 cm.
Materials: Leather, wood, metal.
Classic leather upholstery detailed with bronzed brass.
Reflecting the fines...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome.
Fabric price not included.
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, Chrome
Green Aluminium Stool with Reel Rush Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen, Anodised Wicker marries industrially extruded and anodised aluminium with ha...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Bar Stool Customizable, Wood Frame and Brass Details, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
"Glam" stool belongs to Belloni Subliminal collection, a contemporary and elegant line
Seat and back upholstered, ash wood frame. Brushed brass feet.
Comfortable stuffed seat and b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Undercover Stool Side Lines Pattern by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By 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
By 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
Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.