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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Ghidini 1961 Leporello Junior Stool in Dark Oak and Satin Brass Finish
By Ghidini 1961, Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Leporello Junior (small) stool is an adjustable stool made in brass and solid oak. Measure: Height ranges from 48-54cm.
Brass
$4,331 / item
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS2 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Counter Chair Flock CS2 by NOOM Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 97 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 20 kg Also available in other materials and colors. The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar height chair...
Textile, Foam, Ash, Plywood
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
$750 / item
Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm Materials: Glaze, clay handcrafted in the Czech Republic Also Available: different co...
Clay
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plated...
Metal, Steel
$3,717 / item
Baloo Boucle Hello Chair by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Hello Chair by NOOM Dimensions: W 53 x D 61 x H 78 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, metal, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 13 kg Also available in other materials and co...
Metal
Ritual, Unique Side Table in Hemp Crete by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Ritual, Unique Side Table in Hemp Crete by Lucas Tyra Morten Edition: A collection of 60, all unique Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 44 cm Material: Hemp Crete, coffee/tee dyed, waxed w...
Other
$5,445 / 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
$2,000 / set
Set of 2 Brutus Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brutus stools by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 60 / W 30 / H 54 cm. Materials: fiber concret...
Concrete
$6,127 / 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
$635Sale Price|20% Off
Contour Embroidered Corner Stool, Quilted Rocking Stool, Modern Corner Chair
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The corner stool has a timber internal frame convered entirly buy a stretch quilted fabric. The Stool can be used in two positions, either sat upright as a corner stool or layed on iots back a low rocking chair...
Wool, Pine
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
$3,683 / item
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Gropius Counter Chair CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 88 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 12.2 kg Also available in other m...
Metal
Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut 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. Al...
Steel
$4,740 / item
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Baloo Boucle Flock Bar Chair CS1 by NOOM Dimensions: W 55 x D 63 x H 107 cm Materials: Ashwood, plywood, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 21 kg Also available in other materials and colors. The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar height chair...
Foam, Textile, Ash, Plywood
Contemporary Leather Stool, Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish:...
Leather, Wood
$1,295 / 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
$10,333 / set
Set of 4 Ali Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Ali stool by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in genuine leather. Dimensions: 35 x 46 cm It’s unconventional leather application, wrinkled as it was oversized, gi...
Leather, Upholstery
$1,352 / 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
$1,614 / item
Jamaica All Black Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
Jamaica All black stool by Pepe Cortes Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in a bright polished cast aluminum AG3 and ...
Aluminum, Silver, Steel
Handcrafted Rustic Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Rustic Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: Bord...
Wood
Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Green by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Upholstered Stool with High Bac...
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
$13,641 / 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
$11,083 / 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
Black Oak Three Legged Danish Modern Stool Japanese Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by George Nakashima's "Mira" stool, this curved black oak top incorporates through body tenons with wedge joinery. This particular set of black oak stools are made from rec...
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
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
Three Bullet Shaped XL Stool in Burnt Iroko Wood and Steel by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool XL, Arno Declercq Dimension: D39 x W39 x H53 cm Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood and burned steel. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespok...
Steel
Italian Modern Emanuel Gargano and Anton Cristell for Amura Panis Wool Barstool
By Amura Lab, Emanuel Gargano & Anton Cristell
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
Contemporary Leather Stool, Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: A69 Sage Suede Leather. Part of a uniq...
Leather, Suede, Wood
$875 / item
Walnut Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut 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. Also available in natural oak...
Steel
Contemporary Minimalist Mini Side Table Stool Citrine Yellow Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Mini: 19" H x 12” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ab...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool Penny Red Brown Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s a...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool Mantis Green Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s a...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Small Side Table Stool in Bold Blue Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s a...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Medium SideTable Stool Penny Red Brown Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Medium Side Table Stool inMantis Green Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ...
Resin
Contemporary Minimalist Medium Side Table Stool inTopaz Yellow Transparent Resin
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Represented by Tuleste Factory Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ...
Resin
Tooth Shape, Natural Plain Beige 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
$1,079
Tabouret
Located in Paris, FR
Rustic stool in patinated wood, featuring a square seat of woven straw with a star pattern. The structure, made of round uprights connected by crossbars, shows authentic wear that te...
Straw, Wood
Geometric Hex Box Epoxy Resin Side Table / Stool in Gradient Orange by Facture
Located in New York, NY
Represented by Tuleste Factory This ombre resin side table by Facture Studio goes beyond a simple accent piece to make a commanding statement. Hexagonal in shape, it is meticulousl...
Resin
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
$2,978 / item
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle by Patrick Norguet. Materials: fabric (also available in leather) Handle: noce Canaletto solid wood. Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm. For the...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,126 / 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 o...
Composition
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Azur Cotonneux Faux Fur Gropius CS1 Low Chair Fluffy Edition by NOOM Dimensions: W 75 x D 75 x H 71 cm Materials: Wood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, textile. Weight: 19.2 kg The la...
Textile, Foam, Plywood
$4,353 / 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
$4,478 / 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
$1,295 / 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 a...
Steel
$3,592 / item
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Counter Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: D 54 x W 52.1 x H 88.9 cm. Seat Height: 63.5 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked bras...
Brass
$1,087Sale Price|20% Off
FOUR GREY WHITELEAF FURNITURE LTD DESIGNER STACKING BAR STOOLS PART OF A SUITe
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely unique suite of four Whiteleaf furniture LTD grey stacking bar stools which are part of a suite I ha...
Chrome
$1,818 / item
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 Enameled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tanned...
Leather
Black Oak Three Legged Danish Modern Tall Stool Japanese Design
Located in brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the nakashima "Mira Stool" our solid wood seat adorns three gentle slopes showcasing split tenon wedges for the three legs and 3 heights of footrests for every leg length.
Hardwood, Oak
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
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 Set of Four Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Tate Bar Stools in Red Fabric
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Tate Bar Stools, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 2000. These particular stools were produced in Italy in the 2010s. The stools feature ...
Steel
Pair of Handcrafted Rustic Caramel Solid Wood Seating Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Handcrafted Rustic Caramel 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: bor...
Wood
Set of 2 Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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....
Steel
White Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
White marble gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini Materials: Calacatta Delicata Marble Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Available in other marbles. Pietro...
Marble
2010s MilanoLight Bar Stool by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a MilanoLight Barstool, originally designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for David Furniture. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of a s...
Steel
2013 Nendo Low Ribbon Stool in Red Lacquered Metal for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nendo Low Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is constr...
Metal
$3,070 / item
Soy Una Roca, Sculptural Concrete Seat by Opiary
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. Soy Una Roca...
Concrete