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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Set of 2 Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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
$1,469 / item
Wired Stool by Michael Young
Located in Geneve, CH
Wired stool by Michael Young Dimensions: W 50 x D 51.7x H 107 cm Materials: Powder Coated Metal structure The Wired Chair by Michael Young is a proud tribute to Harry Bertoia’s ...
Metal, Other
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
2022 Bertjan Pot for Moooi Carbon Fiber Bar Stool
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Carbon Bar Stool made of carbon fiber with epoxy resin. The stool was designed by Bertjan Pot and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2022 a...
Carbon Fiber
$3,592 / item
Ceramic Stool by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Camila Apaez Unique piece. Materials: stoneware. Dimensions: D 37 x W 29 x H 30 cm. Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics became ...
Stoneware
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...
Wood
Unique Z Letter Shape, Stainless Steel Stool with Natural Stones by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 05 by Lee Sisan, 2020 Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone. Each piece is made to order a...
Stone, Steel
Contemporary Geometric White Onyx No.2 Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Deseo No.2 sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: White onyx Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufacturer...
Onyx
$4,409 / item
Segment Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Segment stool by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 40.7 x D 30.5 x H 43.2 cm Materials: Polished aluminum, suede. Leather upholstered metal stool. Pictured in aluminum and rust suede. A...
Stainless Steel
$3,989 / item
Pinio Bar Chair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinio bar chair by Madheke Dimensions: D 55.3 x W 54 x H 104 cm. Materials: Leather, wood, metal. Classic leather upholstery detailed with bronzed brass. Reflecting the fines...
Metal, Brass
2010s Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Beige Vinyl 8x Available
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Catifa 46 Bar Stool, originally Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper in 2004. These particular examples were produced in Italy in the 2010s. The stools feature a cl...
Steel
$7,442 / item
Saturno Stool by Federico Fontanella
Located in Geneve, CH
Saturno stool by Federico Fontanella Dimensions: D 53 x H 65 cm Materials: Solid cedar wood Federico Fontanella is the founder of Milan based design studio, Federico Fontanella, originally from Piacenza, moved to Milan in 2012 to study first at the European Institute of Design...
Cedar
$25,663 / set
Set of 2 Round Revert Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 square revert table by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 20" x 16" dia Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade t...
Maple
Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
Oak
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Justo, Bred by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Divina MD, 363 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Divina 3, 671 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Tonica 2, 111 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Sofa So Good Footstool in Solis Paper Upholstery & Polished Aluminum Feet
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa so good Demi table is part of the modular sofa so good. It can act as a real centrepiece, or blend into your own Sofa So Good configuration. Versatile and sophisticated, it ...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina MD, 683 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Zio Footstool in Manga, Blue Upholstery with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Providing the ultimate grace to your limbs, the Zio footstool by Marcel Wanders brings a touch of style along with its heavenly comfort. Feel free to kick off your shoes and rest you...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina MD, 733 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage to open our eyes. Scary? Not at all! You forget all about the monster once you sit down and enjoy the barstool's comfort and softness. Additional information: Material: Steel, foam Upholstery: Divina MD...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Canvas 2, 614 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina 3, 191 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Divina 3, 562 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Divina 3, 426 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Container New Antiques Stool in White by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configure, combine, repeat. Compliment your Container Table with the Container stool and add a little excitement to lunchtimes or other extraordinary g...
Plastic
Moooi Container Stool in White by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Configure, combine, repeat. Compliment your Container Table with the Container stool and add a little excitement to lunchtimes or other extraordinary g...
Plastic
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Abbracci, Grey by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked Low Barstool in Canvas 2, 556 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Divina 3, 623 by Marcel Wanders Studio
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish barstool as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the coura...
Upholstery
Moooi Jackson Footstool in Divina 3, 106 Upholstery with Steel Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sometimes you just need to feel supported, seduced, protagonist of your own world for a moment. Additional information: Material: Steel, HR foam Upholstery: Divina 3, 106 - Cat ...
Upholstery
Moooi Carbon Low Bar Stool in Black Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resin by Bertjan Pot
By Moooi, Bertjan Pot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A taller relative of the Carbon Chair, the Carbon Barstool embodies the same passion for craftsmanship, but literally takes it to another level… Lean and ...
Resin
$2,927 / item
Icon Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Counter Stool by Phase Design Dimensions: Ø 40.6 H 63.5 cm. SH: 63.5 cm. Materials: Leather, powder-coated metal and brushed brass...
Metal, Brass
Thin Stool in Contemporary Powdered-Coated Steel with a Brass Patina Inlay
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Like a tiny creature bending over, brushing her toes on the floor, the Thin stools challenge our notion of strength, urging viewers to ask, Will this suppor...
Bronze, Steel
Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 50 x W...
Nylon
$3,756 / 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 and powder-coated steel. Fabric price not included. Solid steel bar ava...
Steel
$4,234 / 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
$16,937 / 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, Royal red Ro...
Brass
Walnut Squaretown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Squaretown stool - Side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 13" x 13" x H 18" Materials: Solid wood. Hardwax oil. Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak....
Walnut
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
$16,354 / 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
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
Set of 2 Block Wavy Shape White Marble Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Un Beso En El Mar stools by Pietro Franceschini. Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia. Materials: Paonazzo marble. Dimensions: W 32cm, L 41cm, H 50c...
Onyx
Metal Plated Oak Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Fa...
Metal, Steel
$930 / item
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 ...
Velvet
$3,534 / 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
Senufo Stool Natural in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool natural by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm Materials: African walnut Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passion for design, atmosphere, history and craft. Arno grew up in a family with parents who like to work with beautiful brands and objects. His father studied at the Royal Academy of Arts Fashion Department, he worked for Bikkembergs and made his own fashion brands, but has also collected tribal arts for more than 20 years. His mother, who worked with his father from the beginning, bought a shoe store in 2010 where they sold brands as Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, ... With the interest in beauty he learned from his parents, Arno studied interior design, after learning a lot about materials and with great knowledge of history he designed interiors and opened his own gallery for ethnographic art...
Wood
$4,421 / item
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design Materials: solid wood (Braúna) and cast bronze. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 73 cm. Available in different wood options (Braúna...
Bronze
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
$18,477 / item
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...
Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood
Set of 2 Cast Brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 cast brass Atlas and Tomyris by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Atlas Stool: W 49 x H 52 cm Materials: Cast brass,...
Brass
$1,259 / item
White 1 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 1 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
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 brown 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...
Brass
$3,382 / item
Mustard 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
$2,566 / item
One Line Stool by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
One line stool by Neil Nenner Punctuation Marks Dimensions: Height 70 x Length 45 x Width 40 cm Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish ...
Steel
$4,234 / 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
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
$4,082 / 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
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