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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$2,110 / item
Tria Stool, Low Back, Leather Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, low back, leather coffee 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 fabric up...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Polished Chrome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Polished Chrome finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric. COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,530.00. Prices exclude packing. The Bride's Veil Stool...
Steel, Chrome
"Meridiana" Leather and Steel Swivel High Stool by Christophe Pillet for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Meridiana" is an iconic swivel high stool, designed by Christophe Pillet and manufactured by Driade, with chromed or matte black painted steel struc...
Steel
Unique Tooth Shape, Plain Black Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Tooth stool by kar Dimensions: W 60 x D 45 x H 43 cm Materials: FRP Available in black Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We s...
Fiberglass
Contemporary Suede Leather Stool, Ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A91 Nude Suede Leather. An iconic piece fr...
Leather, Suede, Wood
$1,375Sale Price|20% Off
Guillerme et Chambron oak stool
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak Guillerme et chambron stool edition votre Maison
Oak
$2,264 / 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
$1,564 / item
Stump Low Stool by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stump low stool by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon. Dimensions: W 30 x H 30 Materials: Paper (mostly recycled) and natural adhesive. 1.5kg It is available to customize various sizes, co...
Paper
$11,558 / 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
$13,823 / item
Calvet Stool, Antonio Gaudí
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Calvet stool, Antonio Gaudí, 1902 Dimensions: 41 x 58 x 65 cm Materials: solid varnished oak Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most...
Oak
Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, stainless steel, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 cm...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pebble Counter 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
$3,307 / item
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm. Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrom...
Steel, Chrome
Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles. TE...
Velvet
Contemporary Design Unique S Letter Shape, Black Fiberglass Stool by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee 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
$4,300 / item
“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 ...
Linen, Oak
$2,726 / item
ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and brass bar stool 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 furniture exhibition...
Brass
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...
Leather
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...
Leather
Atlas Stool Monochrome 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...
Leather
Undercover Stool Cross 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...
Leather
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...
Leather
Scala Leather Stool 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...
Leather, Wood
$2,288 / item
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
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 ...
Fiberglass
Four Legs Stools in Iroko Wood and Copper Nails by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stools nails by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D32 x W32 x H50 cm. Materials: Iroko wood and burned copper nails. Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declerc...
Copper
$14,226 / item
Vortex side table Carrara marble by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Art Funiture Collection by Patrick Laroche. Abolishing the boundaries between sculpture and furniture while questioning their function is the aim of Pa...
Carrara Marble
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 brown 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 the Stool ML42 as a piece for ...
Copper
Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School side table is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and elegant lines, it fits into any environment. The Old School is in place...
Steel
$3,438 / item
Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish. Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool...
Gold Leaf
$4,540 / item
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS2 Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS2 Low Chair by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 23 kg Also available in other materia...
Textile, Foam, Plywood, Ash
$4,671 / item
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS1 Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius CS1 Low Chair by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 19.2 kg Also available in other material...
Textile, Foam, Plywood, Wood
$6,757 / item
Baloo Boucle Hello Low Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Hello Low Chair by NOOM Dimensions: W 78 x D 85 x H 73 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 20 kg Also available in other materials and c...
Metal
$9,128 / item
Small Lahmu Console by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Lahmu Console by Sizar Alexis Limited edition of 10 Dimensions: D 40 x W 44 x H 36 cm Materials: Solid natural oak. Available in natural cherry, natural oak, or black stained ...
Oak
$4,908 / item
Black Emperador Trivoli Stool by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Emperador Trivoli Stool by Ivan Colominas Dimensions: D 35 x H 42 cm Materials: Travertino Navona and Black Emperador. TIVOLI COLLECTION: TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated o...
Travertine, Marble
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Brass Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 brown 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 f...
Brass
Contemporary Bronze Stool, Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 34 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 10.5 kg Avail...
Bronze
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
$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
Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary Stool by HOLLIS & MORRIS, 2014 Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H Materials: Solid wood, hard wax oil Options available: Wood: W. oak white, w. oak...
Wood
Leather Stool & Table, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool & table - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: G28 cipria printed calfskin golf leather ...
Leather, Wood
Low Side Table or Stool Designed by Richard Meier for Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maple side table / stool designed by Richard Meire for Knoll circa 1982. Literature: Richard Meier: Architect, Meier, pg. 234 Richard Meier: Art and Architecture, Blouin MacBain,...
Maple
$5,216 / item
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite
By Katryna Sadauskaitė
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite Dimensions: W 30 x L 44 x H 45 cm Materials: Oak Wood, Stainless steel, Wooden parts have hard wax oil finish. A designer from Lithuania, searching...
Stainless Steel
$4,101 / 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
Contemporary Cast Gold Brass Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cast brass fur atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Lamb dedar, cast brass. ...
Brass
$8,156 / 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 and...
Bronze
$6,520 / 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
$1,173 / item
Dreamcatcher Medium Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher medium stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other sizes. Dimensions: Diameter 80cm x height 26cm. Reflecting the pos...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
$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
$2,643 / item
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel. ...
Steel
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
$2,015 / item
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: 58 x 40 x H 47 Materials: Fibreglass Available in black and white. Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who ...
Fiberglass
$2,703 / item
Primi Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Bar Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 54.6 x H 73.7 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery. Fabric price not included. Solid steel flat bar available in a flat b...
Steel
Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Squaretown Solid Wood Contemporary 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 nat...
Wood
Contemporary Square Leather Stool, Olympia, Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary square leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara The object presented in the image has following finish: G25 Mo...
Leather, Wood
$2,679 / item
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...
Stainless Steel
$16,621 / item
Amazone Composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 199 x D 13.9 x H 47 cm Materials: Wood and foam Upholstery: fabrics or leathers Atelier oï was established in 1991, in ...
Other
$8,176
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
Custom Upholstered Gueridon Ottoman by Guéridon Design, Modern Style
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Upholstery, Wood
Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida, Argentina, 2022
By Daniel Basso, Estudio Florida
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
