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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$5,223 / item
Blue Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W39,5x D27 x H 49 cm Materials: Stained White ash Also Available: ...
Ash
$8,349 / item
Encre Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Encre foot stool by LK Edition Dimensions: 55 x 35 x H 52.5 cm Materials: Brushed oak and lacquer. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the exception b...
Oak, Lacquer
$5,660 / item
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...
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 honey Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
Steel
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe. 9...
Copper
$4,352 / item
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...
Brass
$72,549 / item
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Floe Stool by William Emmerson Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces. Dimensions: D 16.75 x W 20 x H 29.25 cm. Materials: Naxos marble. A shape. A floating ma...
Marble
$8,573 / item
Marble Tuskan Stool by Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Tuskan stool by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2014 Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 42 cm Materials: Nero Assoluto stone, Travertino stone, Giallo Reale marb...
Marble
Walnut Large Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large short crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 21" x H 17" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil. Powder-coated metal. Also av...
Steel
$1,702Sale Price / item|15% Off
"Ceppo" Wooden Stool With Carved Slatted Friezes Details
Located in Centro, RS
The "Ceppo" wooden stool with carved slatted/ribbed details is carefully produced in every detail of the design. It has 4 versions: 1- Seat and base all made from natural Lyptus wood...
Hardwood
$4,748 / item
Unique Bar Stool T-008 by Studio Nicolas Erauw
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique bar stool T-008 -by Studio Nicolas Erauw Piece unique 1 of 1 Dimensions: H 70 CM x Ø 35 CM Materials: Aluminum, wax dipped 13 kg Part of the o...
Aluminum
$1,067 / item
Recycling Reject Cylinder Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycling reject cylinder stool by Tim Teven Dimensions: 34 x 44.5 cm Materials: recycled composite Available in different colors. Recycling Reject d...
Composition
Dark Grey Ceramic Sculpture With Organic Sheep Wool Cushion by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive 140 Ceramic Settle by Niclas Wolf Unique piece, numbered Materials: ceramic Dimensions: Ø55 x H 65 cm Weight: 49 kg Certificates are issued for all pieces. Geoprimiti...
Ceramic, Wool
$5,000 / item
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: 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...
Steel, Chrome
$5,743 / item
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...
Steel, Brass
$3,333 / item
DS-218 Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Metal
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a New Antiques Container Counter Stool in Terracotta. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2022 an...
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
$3,633 / 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
$5,408 / item
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Salt Meditation Stool by Roxane Lahidji Material: Marbled salts A unique award winning technique developed by Roxane Lahidji Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 20 cm Unique Award winner...
Composition
$8,250 / item
Jade Stool 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 ...
Bronze
$8,250 / item
Jade Stool 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 reflect...
Bronze
Walnut Small Tall Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut small tall crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 17" x height 21" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil. Powder-coated metal. Als...
Steel
$4,292 / set
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm Materials: Fibreglass Seat or coffee table in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a f...
Fiberglass
$4,197 / item
Steel Isa Stool by Jude Di Leo
Located in Geneve, CH
Isa stool by Jude Di Leo Dimensions: 56 x 46 x 46 cm Materials: Satin white powder-coated steel Designed with Bernardo Guillermo in 2008, we began by experimenting with the paper folding techniques of Japanese Origami. Combining our paper models and knowledge of sheet metal forming the Isa Stool was born. Jude Heslin Di Leo, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award nominee and NYCxDESIGN Awards winner, is a designer of custom interiors, furniture and products. With a deep commitment to the exploration of craftsmanship, Jude's work has a subtly penetrating feel. Since 2006, he has designed, managed and developed interior build-outs, furniture and decorative lighting elements for restaurants, retail, offices, residences, and experiential events. He co-founded the sustainable furniture...
Steel
$4,352 / 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
$16,500 / set
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, th...
Bronze
$7,716 / set
Set of Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of wing stool by Studio Laf It emerged with the use of three different natural materials in harmony. Wood, metal and leather offer warmth and elegance...
Stainless Steel
$1,319 / item
Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Also available in natu...
Steel
$5,935 / item
Unique TOTEM Stools by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique TOTEM Stools by Feyzstudio Dimensions: D 33.5 x 76.2 H Materials: Wood Custom materials, sizing and finishes available as item is made to order. Ekin Varon...
Wood
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 ...
Steel
$10,288 / item
O Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
O stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 61 x D 56 x H 58.5 cm Seat height: 41 cm Materials: Blackened stainless steel Stool in blackened stainless steel. Suitable for outdoor...
Stainless Steel
$3,633 / item
Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
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. Available in ...
Steel
$9,365 / 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
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 02 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 abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 02...
Wood, Oak, Leather
Contemporary White Leather Stool, Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F05 white nappa leather The key to these piece...
Leather, Wood
$329 / item
Low Black Stained Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black stained milk stools. Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm. Materials: natural wood. Pigment. Available in multiple materials and finishes...
Wood
ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown 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 Moge...
Stainless Steel
$17,411 / 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
$15,900 / item
Medium Table En Forme Libre by Bicci de’ Medici
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Table En Forme Libre Dimensions: 236 x 107 x h 74cm Materials: Beton Ciré (Polished Concrete). Technique: Concrete. Polished. Designer's B...
Concrete
ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black beech and stainless steel counter stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Beech, Stainless Steel In ...
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Modern Kevin Stark for Hbf Ash Wood Carlyle Barstool, Set of 3
By HBF
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 3 contemporary Classic Carlyle Barstools with footrest. Named for the historic Carlyle Hotel in New York City. The timeless design combines rich materiality with Cl...
Aluminum
$6,235Sale Price|20% Off
Anadora Lupo Stainless Steel Metal Functional Design
By Anadora Lupo
Located in Timisoara, RO
Technique: welded stainless steel, wrought iron. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (materials and dimensions can be customized upon request). No two pieces will be the same, because each piece is 100% unique. Due to the nature of the material, the coloring may vary slightly from the photos. The metal is sensually forged to unique shapes through a manually intensive process, furniture that goes far beyond its functional use. Each piece that comes out of Anadora’s hands is unique, and contributes with a delicate touch of the sublime in a domestic space. Dimensions L 35 cm / W 35 cm / H 42 cm Materials Stainless steel, iron. Limited edition “Fish Stool...
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Note Design Studio for Mitab Boet Bar Stool 5x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Boet Bar Stool, originally designed by Note Design Studio in 2011. These particular examples were produced by Mitab in Sweden in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of a bl...
Metal
Pair of Dusty Red and Off-White Solid Wood Seating Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Dusty Red and Off-White Solid Wood Seating Spina Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors:bordeau...
Nutwood
$983 / item
Curva Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Curva stool by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm Materials: Steel A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the dev...
Steel
Ensemble of 3 Geometric White Onyx Sculpted Stools by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Los Tres Deseos sculpted stools by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA Materials: White onyx Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (carrara) Manufa...
Onyx
$6,595 / item
Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Four elements piedestal by Kajsa Melchior Fictive Erosion collection Dimensions: H: Approx. 45 cm Ø: Approx. 35 cm Materials: Sculpted in sand by pr...
Sandstone
$6,403 / set
Set of 3 Curva Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 curva stool by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm Materials: Steel A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point fo...
Steel
$1,295 / item
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 3 union stool by Lea Ginac Unique piece. Dimensions: Diameter 23 x height 47 cm Materials: Chamotte clay. Handmade Ceramic. Technique: Hand-modeling. Available in two o...
Ceramic, Clay
$4,352 / item
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, and Royal red Royal st...
Brass
$8,705 / set
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. ...
Brass
$6,463 / set
Set of 5 Capsule Stools by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 capsule stools by owl Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 38 cm Materials: Solid wood The design of this series is open to being produced in various materials. As a base, we’ve...
Wood
$3,165 / item
Rumbo Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Rumbo stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Signed and numbered Dimensions: L 45 x W 31 x H 40 cm Materials: solid cherrywood Also available in Iroko wood and other woods on demand. The Rumbo stool is a unique, limited series design and each piece is signed by its author Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede. It is made of solid cherry or maple wood and other woods on demand. An ideal piece of furniture for bedside, house entrance, hotel hall, lobby, bathroom… An elegant design of high quality. The Rumbo stool was selected by the Valencia Furniture...
Wood
$3,271 / item
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves. Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Steel
Set of 2 ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 brown oak and copper bar stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: oak, brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece for a fur...
Copper
Brass and Wood Sculpted Stool by Leandro Garcia Contemporary Brazil Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and wood sculpted stool by Leandro Garcia Materials: Cylindrical wood legs (dark color), wooden seat (light color), and polished brass hoops Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 40 cm The Li...
Wood
Set of 4, Vienna Chair, Natural Beech Wood, Nord Wool Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, 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...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
$4,089 / item
Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago...
Stainless Steel
Unique Block Wavy Shape White Marble Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo marble sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini. Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia. Materials: Paonazzo marble. Dimensions: W 32cm, L 41cm, H 50cm. Origin: Italy (Carrara)...
Marble