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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 2 Bluemoon Ottomans by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bluemoon ottomans by Patrick Jouin. Materials: Fabric upholstered on polyurethane foam. Shell in molded wood. Structure in lacquered bronze metal. Dimensions: D 83 x W 80...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

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

Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm. Materials: resin and bronze. Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid brass, the Jade coff...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Neocloud Stool by Humberto Da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata. Dimensions: L 45 x W 45 x H 48 cm. Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and neoprene. Also available in other colors. Humberto da mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on Design Research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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

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

Italian modern high stool in black metal and rubber, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern high stool in black metal and rubber, 1980s High bar stool with round seat in black rubber. The backrest is composed of a black paint...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage 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

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

Teak Block Side Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Block side stool by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: 35 x 35 x H 40 cm Materials: Natural untreated Teak (Solid). Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Unfinished. Designer's B...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Champignon by Front
Located in Geneve, CH
Champignon by Front Dimensions: W 97 x D 97 x H 70 cm Materials: Fabric Drawing inspiration from the surprising and unique shape of mushrooms, Front imagined a strikingly singul...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Champignon by Front
Champignon by Front
$10,990 / item
Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool - Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Unique Olive Wood Stool by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood stool by BehaghelFoiny Unique From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids" Materials: Olive Wood Dimensions: W 35 x D 62 x H 41 cm "Design Brut: Philia & Kid...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Black Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Minimalist bar stool Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating. Ava...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
Located in Geneve, CH
Moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà Dimensions: D 50 x H 42 cm Materials: beech, fabric. Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D50, D8...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha. Technique: hand-woven with natural fibers in Colombia. ...
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availa...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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, Royal red Ro...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Black and Gold Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and gold Minimalist bar stool Dimensions: Diameter 38 x H 75 cm Materials: Steel w. matte powder coating and aluminum w. matte powder coating. Available in colors: Taupe, ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

PI Bar Stool, Oak, Low, RAW, Brass Detail
Located in İzmir, İzmir
-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 / 50*35*65 cm ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Binaria White Stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Located in Geneve, CH
Binaria white stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia Dimensions: diameter 65 x height 82 cm Materials: steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin finis...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Olive Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
Category

2010s German 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
$4,984 / item
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

Paire de tabourets en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970 Paire de tabourets en métal doré à patine nuancée et montants à têtes de chevaux. Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes terminées par des sabots et réunies en partie basse par une entretoise en forme de X. Assises rectangulaires entièrement recouvertes de velours rouge. Historique : de tradition orale, la pièce fut acquise chez Hermès...
Category

1870s French Antique Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red Ro...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Data Stool in Solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Data stool in solid Oregon by Atelier Thomas Serruys Dimensions: H 44 x D 32cm Materials: A hand turned stool in solid oregon. A hand turned stool in solid oregon. Trapezoid s...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Column Stool, White Effect and Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, white effect and blue glaze by WL Ceramics Design: David Derksen Materials: Porcelain, white effect and blue glaze Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm Also available: dif...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Stools

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm. Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jade stools by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm Materials: Resin and bronze Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid brass, the Ja...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Brass Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 oak and brass counter stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Oak, Brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furnit...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk Unique - One of One Dimensions: 45 X Ø 35 cm Materials: Alder Wood LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 oak and stainless steel counter stools by Lassen. Dimensions : H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials : Oak, stainless steel....
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless 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

ML 42 Black Beech Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech Stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 48 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Beech In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition held at th...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and stainless steel counter stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Oak, Stainless Steel In 1942 Mogen...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and stainless steel bar stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: oak, stainless steel In 1942 Mogens Lassen...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 oak and copper counter stools by Lassen. Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials: Oak, copper. In 1942 Mogens Lassen design...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black 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 stool...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Contemporary Faded Stool in Pine Wood by Erik Olovsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool made in pine wood with a fading effekt made with two colors of spray paint.
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, . Edition Votre Maison, 1960. the price is for 1 STOOL Two stools are available
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 jade stools by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm Materials: Resin and bronze Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid brass, the Ja...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

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, ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Ode Three-Legged Stool by Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Ode three-legged stool by Sizar Alexis Signed and numbered Edition of 12 Dimensions: Length 45 x width 45 x height 40 cm Materials: Burned pine wood The hexagon has more to it than we think, and some of the aspects of this shape are still mysterious. The series is an ode to the aesthetics that I fell in love with in a geometrical sculptural works of art and the interesting perfect form of the historical hexagon. It's fascinating how hexagons are part of our life but fail to realize this. It all comes down to the element that is present throughout our body, and that is carbon. The use of the form dates back to ancient Mesopotamia...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Set of 4, Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Tria stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shel...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and copper counter stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Oak, Copper In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Oak Lahmu Y Stool by Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Lahmu Y stool by Sizar Alexis Limited Edition of 10 Pieces Dimensions: D 70 x W 90 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned American Oak. Available in natural cherry, natural oak, or burned ...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Travertine Stool, Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary travertine stool - Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. Part of a superb series of benches, tables, and seats inspired by the soft yet monumental lines that make up the pieces of Ancient Greek and Roman game "Jeu des Osselets", this exquisite chair will effortlessly enliven any modern decor. Entirely crafted of Travertine marble showcasing...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Amazone by Atelier oï
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...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Upholstered Oak Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak 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. Fabric. Also available...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpt stool + cushion by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L45 / W45 /H45 cm. Materials: fiber concrete; cushion: leather. The desig...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Set of 2, Tria Stool, Low Back, Natural Leather by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, low back, natural leather by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm Materials: Plywood stool with low back leather or...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Tabouret Merveilleux by Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabouret Merveilleux by Mydriaz Unique Dimensions: Ø30 x 25 cm Materials: Enamelled porcelain, brass Our products are handmade in our workshop. Dimensions and finishes may v...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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