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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Atlas Stool Bicolor Central 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
Data Stool in Natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in natural Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys.
Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm.
Materials: A hand turned stool in solid natural Oregon.
A hand turned stool in solid natural ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Acid Green & Beech Wood Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, vienna chair, canaletto acid green & beech wood beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Small Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Small mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves.
Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Walnut Parkdale Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Parkdale stool counter by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Leather Side Table by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather side table by Nestor Perkal
It can also be used as a stool
Available in three different dimensions:
Dimensions: 45 x 58 x 58 (available in different dimensions)
Nestor ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
Dimensions: D 48 x H 47 cm
Materials: wood, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Elegance manifests itself in simplic...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oak Oldtown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Oldtown stool - Side table by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: Diameter 14" x height 18"
Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and walnut.
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Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Set of 2 Olive Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Aile Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Aile stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 29 x W 47 x H 45 cm
Materials: maple plywood
The AILE stool is a unique design inspired by the African thrones...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
White Tooth Chair by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
White tooth chair by Dongwook Choi
Dimensions: 70 x 37 x 45 cm
Materials: EPS, plaster
It is a chair made with the motif of tooth shape. After the ureth...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Plaster
Unique Black Mamba Stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Black Mamba stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Edition 1/1
2020
Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame
Dimensions: 60 x 30 x H 35 cm.
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Located in Geneve, CH
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 54 x W 33 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Hand-built ceramic.
Quattuor is a piece of ceramic sculp...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Fa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Cult Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Cult stool by Panorammma
Materials: onyx conglomerate
Dimensions: 45 x 25 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexico City that seeks to redefine our relation to...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
Soft Stool and Wobbly Carpet by Wendy Andreu
By Wendy Andreu
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Soft stool and wobbly carpet by Wendy Andreu, Regen Camouflage collection, France, 2019. Nilufar edition. The Regen Camouflage Soft Stool is made in cotton ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Cotton, Silicone
Italian Modern Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell for Amura Panis Wool Barstool
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 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Marble Ionik Stool by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Ionik stool by Oeuffice
Edition: 12 + 2AP
2014
Dimensions: 25 x 26 x 42 cm
Materials: Arabescato Robico marble, Chiampo stone, Biancone marble
...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Cha-Cha-Cha' Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Materials: Nero Marquina marble
Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 56cm
Origin: Italy (carrara)
Manufact...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Glazy Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
Pamper yourself with Glazy Stool – a ludic design that will butter up your place and help letting loose the infant within you.
This toylike petite piece celebrates the bare, elementa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Handmade Purple Knot Stool 16X16 inch by Knots Studio
By Knots Rugs
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Polyester, Beech
Set of 2 Blue Fingerprint Stools by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue fingerprint stools by Victor Hahner
Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed
Dimensions: W 39,5x D 27 x H 49 cm
Materials: Stained white ash
Also...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Dijon
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 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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Dune
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/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
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
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
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
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished 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
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/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
Forest Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x Height 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
[2011]
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass.
Available in black and white.
--Imperfetto Lab--
Who we are? We are a family.
Verter Tu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Gandia Blasco Textile High Stool in Steel by Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
This collection of outdoor furniture is inspired by fashion. Designed by Ana Llobet, Textile transfers the patterns of garments to a series of outdoor furniture with it own personali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plate...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint.
Also Available: tri...
Category
2010s Brazilian 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
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also avai...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
“A Tale Of Two Cities” High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The A Tale of Two Cities bistro set is a true masterpiece of design, inspired by the longing of two cities separated by distance. The high table and counter stools are crafted with ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Oak
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
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Campala Stool - Size S, Solid Wood Craftsmanship with Bold, Sculptural Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
Campala 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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black beech and brass counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: beech, brass
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
AD Stool Large by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD stool large by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 152 x W 69 cm x H 38 cm
Materials: Rubber seat and burned steel
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects.
His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Arizona Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Arizona pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 61.5 x W 61.5 x H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather weave with stitched edge detail and brass base.
Reflecting the fi...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak 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.
Also ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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