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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris. Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plat...
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2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Nord Wool Beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered se...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Finish Solid Wood Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Rustic Off-White Finish Solid Wood 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: bor...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 2, Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, high back, upholstered nord wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Upholstered ...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

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...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 gardian stool by Patrick Norguet. Materials: fabric (also available in leather). Handle: noce Canaletto solid wood. Dimensions: W51.1 x D34.7 x H49.8 cm. For the Gard...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Amazone Composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
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 ...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Olive Cielo Footstool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo footstool by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople in Cartagena, Colombia. Dimensions: W 70 x D 45 x H 41.8 cm Also available colors: brown, mint/ black, black-black, olive/ menta, purple/ carne , honey/ menta. The Cielo Foot Stool is the perfect companion to the Cielo Lounge Chair...
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2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

2015 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Hi-Pad Bar Stool, originally designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. The listed price includes one stool, and we have several availabl...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Macaron Stool Designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
"Macaron" stool designed by Daniel Basso and Estudio Florida. Argentina, 2022. Currently there are two available of the same color. The Argentinian artist Daniel Basso joins the arc...
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2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
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2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Ash

Curva Zincada Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Curva Zincada stool by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm Materials: Zinc A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Zinc

The Boyan Side Table by Zeynep Boyan
Located in Geneve, CH
The Boyan side table by Zeynep Boyan Dimensions: D 25.4 x H 43.18 cm Materials: Terracotta stoneware clay. This item is handmade. Due to the nature of ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Damson Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Damson pouf by Madheke Dimensions: D 61 x W 61 x H 40 cm Materials: Leather, wood. Classic soft leather weave with brass base detail. Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, ...
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2010s Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 Co...
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2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium black 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. Ava...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
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. Shell low bac...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium black 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. Available in...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

2010s GamFratesi for Gubi Beetle Bar Stools in Black Leather 8x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Beetle Bar Chairs, originally designed by GamFratesi in 2013. These particular examples were produced by Gubi in Denmark circa the 2010s. They are comprised of a steel base...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Champignon by Front
Champignon by Front
$11,186 / 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Upholstered RUDO Stool by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
This design comes from South Africa, Ndebele. The South Ndebele peoples of Africa wear neck rings as part of their traditional dress and as a sign of wealth and status. Metal rings ...
Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Ash, Beech

Set of 4 Oak Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak bar chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm Materials: Linea 646 Leather covering, Oak Wood. Other materials available. Depending on the material the price...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 oak and brass 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 furniture ...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Trombone Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Trombone Foot stool by LK Edition Dimensions: Diameter 47 x Height 30 cm Materials: Black patinated bronze. It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ex...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Dots and Cloud-Inspired Coffee Table by Design Libero and Dimitri Likissas
Located in Dubai, AE
Cloud is a combination of modern design and contemporary art; the dots and cloud-inspired work of the artist Dimitri Likissas were translated into an ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Steel

Set of 4 ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 black beech and brass bar Sstools by Lassen. Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials: Beech, brass. In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece fo...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Lolo Special Edition by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo special edition 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 - ...
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2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Container Stool in Terracotta 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three Container Stools in terracotta, priced individually. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2...
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2010s Dutch Modern Stools

Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cylindrical pale blue velvet ottoman stools feature four velvet-upholstered legs and a button on top. These are perfect for use as either an ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

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. ...
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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...
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm. Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago Sanguine. Ava...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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) Manufactu...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

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 ...
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2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella. Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
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2010s English Modern Stools

Materials

Other

Contemporary Dark Solid Iron Steel Chair I with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone. Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so please ...
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2010s South Korean Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Steel

Contemporary Dark Solid Iron Steel Chair III with Natural Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair III by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone. Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so pleas...
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2010s South Korean Modern Stools

Materials

Stone, Steel

Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brogger Unique piece. Dimensions: D 79 x W 66 x H 56 cm. Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, wool blend carpet, swivel, wood. Color: Citrine. Each piece i...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood

Set of Seven Outdoor Counter Stools in Teak by Sutherland, United States
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; seven available. Brand new teak outdoor counter stools with upholstered cushions and covers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 2 ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 black beech and copper counter stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: beech, copper In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece ...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Unique Upholstered Bug Stool by Kim Thome
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique upholstered bug stool by Kim Thome Dimensions: W 55 x D 55 x  H 70 cm Materials: Steel frame, powder coated, ebonised ash Kim Thomé is a Norwegian designer based in London.
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2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Travertine Stool, Ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary travertine stool - ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. Ideally combined to the Pink Leather Stool from the Os...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine, Marble

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

Set of 4 ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 black beech and stainless steel counter stools by Lassen. Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials: Beech, stainles...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Khayzaran Fairuz Set by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Khayzaran Fairuz set by Richard Yasmine Materials: Solid maple wood, genuine leather and polished solid brass Dimensions: - Chair: 72 x 60 x 60 cm - Stool: 72 x 60 x 60 cm Le...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm. Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago Nuit. Availab...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

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Travertine, Marble

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 Price may vary according to the finish chosen. The design of this series is open to being...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set Of 2 Boudoir Stools by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Boudoir Stools by Mylene Niedzialkowski Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 45 (each). Materials: Brass and wicker. Stools with brass, seat in fine wickerwork, entirely handmade. Hand-wo...
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2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Tria Stool, Tapparelle High Back Denim Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, Tapparelle high back denim blue by Colé Italia (RAL color seat) with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: plywood stool with h...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Large Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
Located in Geneve, CH
Large moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà Dimensions: D 80 x H 42 cm Materials: beech, fabric. Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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...
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2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Beech

Grey Digamma Contemporary Art Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
Located in Geneve, CH
Digamma armchair by Ignazio Gardella Dimensions: D 80 x W 70 x H 95 cm Materials: metal, brass, fabric. Available in other fabrics. Digamma is a comf...
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2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dreamcatcher Small Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher small stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 50cm x height 45cm. Reflecting the positive spirit of the Native Amer...
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2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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