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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$4,944 / item
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...
Wood
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron oak stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak Guillerme et chambron stool edition votre Maison
Oak
$3,836 / item
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availabl...
Steel
$4,034 / item
Amazone by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone by Atelier oï Dimensions: Ø 65 x H 47 cm Materials: Wood and foam Upholstery: fabrics or leathers Atelier oï was established in 1991, in La Neuveville, Switzerland, b...
Other
$11,369 / item
Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 34 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 10.5 kg available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Br...
Bronze
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Stool Low Table Polyurethane Marble Resin Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Anodo design By Elena Salmistraro, product by Scapin Collezioni Limited Edition Anodo can be used as side/low table or stool. Resin circles, lines and orbits blended together on a t...
Marble
Contemporary Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
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 ...
Aluminum
$3,155 / set
Leather Stools by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather stools by Nestor Perkal. Measures: Small W 17.71" x D 15.35" x H 15.75" W 45 cm x D 39 cm x H 40 cm. Medium: W 32.68" x D 29.72" x H 13.78" W 83 cm x D 75.5 cm x H 35 cm Large: W 39.76" x D 33.46" x H 13.78" W 101 cm x D 85 cm x H 35 cm Enameled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable...
Leather
$7,696 / set
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm Depe...
Travertine
$13,404 / set
Khayzaran Fairuz Set by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Khayzaran Fairuz set by Richard Yasmine Materials: Solid maple wood, genuine leather and polished solid brass Dimensions: - Chair: 72 x 60 x 60 cm - Stool: 72 x 60 x 60 cm Le...
Brass
$2,227 / item
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...
Fabric, Ash
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 ...
Steel
2022 Nine-O Stacking Bar Stools by Ettore Sottsass w/ Grey Upholstered Seats
By Emeco, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are original Emeco “Nine-O” Upholstered Bar Stools, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 2008. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several stools available for purch...
Aluminum
$25,653 / item
Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 cre...
Maple
$1,049 / item
Silver/ Chrome Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ chrome pressure stool by Tim Teven Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing) Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm Materials: Aluminium, powder coating Available ...
Aluminum
$1,333 / item
Simmis Stool by La Cube
Located in Geneve, CH
Simmis stool by La Cube Madrid, 2016 Materials: Iron, Chesnut Dimensions: 45 x 25 x 25 cm Simmis stool has been created with the intention to experiment with geometric shapes, ...
Iron
$1,329 / item
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...
Steel
$2,308 / item
Oak Squaretown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak squaretown stool - side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 13" x 13" x H 18" Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, and walnut. Ba...
Oak
Italian Modern Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell for Amura Panis Wool Barstool
By Emanuel Gargano & Anton Cristell, Amura Lab
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous Panis barstool designed by Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell and was handcrafted in Italy by Amura. The swift and essential lines shape the entire Panis barstool, creating ...
Metal
$1,924 / item
Flowform V Stool by Aeny Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Flowform V Stool by Aeny Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 28 x W 38 x H 49 cm. Materials: Reclaimed wood, custom paper composite, gypsum mix, and sand. Each piece is individuall...
Other
$16,931 / set
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 and Royal red ...
Brass
Wood RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele. The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Ash, Beech
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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...
Leather, Wood, Oak
$11,940Sale Price|20% Off
Sculptural Medusa Side table / Stool by Spinzi Milano , Collectible Design
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Marble Sculpture / Side table in Marble / Marble Stool - Made in Italy Past, present and future come together in this sculptural piece by Spinzi. Why you may ask? Because Medusa is...
Marble
$1,641 / item
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, ...
Wood
$3,533 / item
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful 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 st...
Iron
$4,515 / set
Set of 2 Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 squaretown 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 natural, W.O...
Wood
Thinking Space Side Table and Stool by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in Geneve, CH
Thinking space side table and stool by Andredottir & Bobek Dimensions: W 47 x D 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Ash wood and reused foam/mattress and jesmontite hardner in color white ang ...
Wood
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...
Wood, Oak
$2,308 / item
I Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
I stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Objects Dimensions: H 70 x L 35 x W 32 cm Materials: Iron Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Indepen...
Iron
$1,387 / item
Chess Piece Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chess piece stool by Panorammma Materials: wood, resin. Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City th...
Resin, Wood
$3,800 / item
Solid Wood Stool with Concrete Base Modern
By Johnny Poux
Located in kingston, NY
Dovetail stool This distinctive stool combines multiple curves in wood, a geometric tower of concrete and the clever use of dovetail joinery. The spl...
Concrete
$3,848 / item
Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge stool by Collector Materials: structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm ...
Travertine
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...
Fiberglass
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...
Wood
$9,107 / item
DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede Dimensions: D 60 x H 38-49 cm, tabletop D 50 Materials: stone, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Piff, paff, pouf: the stool is a table, too Whether at the lowest height as a style object...
Stone
$3,148 / item
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 smoked brass. Fabric price not included. Solid steel bar available i...
Brass, Steel
$3,673 / item
Tabouret Side Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabouret side table by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: 34 x 34 x H 42cm Materials: Nero Marquina Technique: Carved marble. Polished. Ava...
Marble
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Eboniz...
Wood
Pebble Bar Stool, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Light stools and bar stools with organically shaped seats made of solid wood and with a strong attention to detail. With its well-conceived shape and wonderful finish, Pebble’s seat...
Wood
$6,500 / item
Nodo Stool - Waxed Cotton by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
waxed cotton only available: F20 black / F71 rock / F82 rust / F42 cappuccino / G23 coral / G22 turquoise / G32 ultramarine GIOBAGNARA Renowned for its elegant creations that convey...
Cotton
Contemporary Leather Stool, Binity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Binity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: ...
Leather, Wood
2010s Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Counter Stool in Green 2x Avail
By Lievore Altherr Molina, Arper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Catifa 46 bar stools. Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina in 2004, these particular examples were produced by Arper in the USA circa the 2010s. The frames of these stools ar...
Steel
$4,232 / item
Marshmallow Counter Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow counter stool, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 90 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red Royal Str...
Brass
$5,888 / item
Stool, Plywood Walnut, Tulip
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
Inspired by the Tulip Era of the Ottoman Empire, the ‘Tulip Collection’ stands out with its eye-catching aesthetics. A new detail can be discovered from every angle of our ‘Tulip Sid...
Oak, Plywood
“Baracca e Burattini” Blue Contemporary Stool, Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary stool by the Spanish design firm Fiormi, created in 2025 as part of the “Baracca e Burattini” series. Inspired by the world of theatre and traditional puppetry, its geom...
Wood, Lacquer
“Baracca e Burattini” Red Contemporary Stool, Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary stool by the Spanish design firm Fiormi, created in 2025 as part of the “Baracca e Burattini” series. Inspired by the world of theatre and traditional puppetry, its geom...
Wood, Lacquer
Contemporary Lingottino pouf in aluminium by altreforme
By Garilab by Piter Perbellini
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Considered as Lingotto coffee table’s little brother for its very same charming shapes, offers a multiple functionality. In fact it can enhance both in...
Aluminum
Dots and Cloud-Inspired Coffee Table by Design Libero and Dimitri Likissas
Located in Dubai, AE
Cloud is a combination of modern design and contemporary art; the dots and cloud-inspired work of the artist Dimitri Likissas were translated into an ...
Steel
$8,042
Vestige Stool
Located in Timisoara, RO
MATERIALS: ARTIST’S BIOPLASTIC RECIPE, NATURAL ROOTS, NATURAL FIBERS, LEAVES, BRANCHES, CRYSTALS, HEMP FIBER, FRAGMENTS OF WOODEN FURNITURE. ELECTRONIC MOTION SENSORS THAT ACTIVATE T...
Plastic
$750 / item
Contemporary Post-War Leather Bar Stools
Located in Queens, NY
3 Contemporary Post-War Design dark wood stained square bar stools with a black leather seat and a double stretcher with a foot rest. (priced each).
Wood, Leather
$898 / item
Oak Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 29.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Also available in natural oak, ...
Steel
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
By Estudio Florida, Daniel Basso
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron Florida" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. The Argentinian artist Daniel Basso joins the architecture studio Estudio Florida to create an ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,810 / item
Light Brown Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light brown minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, light brown aniline nubuck. Also available in other colors. ...
Leather, Oak
$4,874 / item
Peaches Stool by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Peaches Stool by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm. Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron. Taburete Pea...
Marble, Iron
Contemporary Sissi Stackable Seat Red in Aluminium by Altreforme
By Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Totem or piece of furniture? Choose yourself: Sissi is a design piece of furniture that can be used as a single chair but, if you want to make a sculpture of it, stack the five seats...
Aluminum
Upholstered RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele. The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Wool, Velvet, Ash, Beech
Sculptural Stool/End Tables in Black Cast Concrete by Nico Yektai
By Nico Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This grouping of sculptural objects was designed in a way that allows me the same freedom that I have with my one-of-a-kind woodworking. Casting concrete is usually a much more rigid...
Concrete
$10,937 / item
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Tall Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Tall Stool by Alva Design Materials: blackened solid wood (Jequitibá) and iron. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 73 cm. Available in different wood options ...
Iron
Traditional Michael Thonet for TON Bentwood 150 Barstools Brand New - Set of 3
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This elegant bentwood 150 barstool balances rustic and romance. Will looks great in a variety of spaces, from farm-to-table restaurants to French bistros and cafes. This barstool ret...
Beech, Bentwood
