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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
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 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
$2,175 / item
Curve Barstool in Reclaimed Teak
Located in Westport, CT
Curve barstool in reclaimed teak with an optional cushion. Natural or fumed finish. Indoor / Outdoor. Shown in black.
Teak
$4,101 / 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
Set of 2 ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 brown oak and stainless steel bar stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: oak, stainless steel In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 a...
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 black beech and brass bar stools 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 for a ...
Brass
$1,299 / item
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 2 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
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Brown Solid Wood Seating Segmento Pine Logs Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: W 115 x D 28.5 x H 43 cm. Materials: Pine logs. Segmento perceives ordinary objects in an ab...
Pine
$3,175 / 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: maple wood Also available in solid cherrywood 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
$7,313 / item
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Located in Geneve, CH
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 54 x W 33 x H 38 cm. Materials: Hand-built ceramic. Quattuor is a piece of ceramic sculp...
Ceramic
$8,853 / item
Rudis Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rudis Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 35 x W 50 x H 43 cm. Materials: Hand-built ceramic. The Rudis stool is a piece of ceramic f...
Ceramic
Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Nord Wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
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 stool with...
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
$899 / item
Dao High Stool by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO high stool by Shin Azumi Materials: barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood. Technique: Lacquered metal, natural ...
Metal
$938 / item
Tria Stool, High Back, Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, high back, oak contour by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: plywood stool with high back, solid oak wood 4...
Oak, Plywood
$3,969 / item
Pipes Silver Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Pipes silver stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Objects Dimensions: H 47 x L 47 x W 58 cm Materials: iron Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Art...
Iron
$1,323 / set
Set of 2 Linen Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Linen Big Foot stools by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 CM Materials: Linen A qui...
Linen
$1,323 / item
Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: Sheepski...
Sheepskin
$2,143 / item
Forest Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest Minimalist bench Dimensions: D 145 x W 43.3 x H 45.5 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating. Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux, ...
Aluminum, Steel
Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volu...
Resin
Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table Mantis Green, Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volu...
Resin
Rectangular Leather Stool, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara. The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather (top), A02 Loden Green Suede Leather (base) and Bronze-laquered Wood Seat Bowl. A stylish combination of prized materials, this refined stool...
Leather, Wood
Modern Medium Dew Drop Side Table Aegean Blue Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Resin
Modern Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Resin
Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Topaz Yellow, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Resin
Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Honeydew, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Resin
Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Citrine, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Resin
$3,344 / item
Svasato Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli a...
Leather, Fiberglass
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 f...
Copper
$4,366 / 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
$4,402 / item
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-760 Pouf by De Sede Dimensions: D 48 x H 47 cm Materials: wood, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Elegance manifests itself in simplic...
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Geometric White Onyx No.1 Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Deseo no.1 sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini Materials: White onyx Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (carrara) Available in other marbles. Pietro Francesc...
Onyx
$1,984 / item
Olindias Outdoor Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Olindias outdoor tabouret by Luca Nichetto. Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 73 cm Materials: Black powder coat metal structure, seat in black/coral/duck blue/warm grey lacquered poliur...
Steel, Other
$3,199 / item
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, ...
Metal
$2,738 / item
Black Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Black Aniline Nubuck. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm. The Modern...
Leather
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
$3,704 / item
Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercurio Pil by Imperfettolab 2003 Dimensions: D 83 x H 30 cm Materials: Fibreglass, chrome Available in other sizes. Seat in chrome finish fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who ...
Chrome
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak 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 fi...
Metal, Steel
$2,477 / set
Set of 2 Black Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black cana stool by Pauline Deltour by Cristina Celestino. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Caña Flecha. Technique: Hand-woven with natural fibers in...
Steel
$4,895 / set
Set of 2 ML 42 Beige Oak Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 beige oak stools by Lassen Dimensions: H 48 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Oak In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the stool ML42 as a piece for a furniture exhibition held...
Oak
Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Random Limited Edition Sculptural Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited Edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, Sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 46 x W...
Nylon
Set of 2 Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Poufs by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Poufs by Houtique Materials: Wood, Velvet Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm Pouf with wood structure and velvet ...
Velvet, Wood
$12,473 / item
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...
Marble
$6,688 / set
Pair of Svasato Chairs by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Svasato chairs by Imperfettolab Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61/71 cm Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette Imperfetto Lab Who we are ? We are a family. Verter Turroni, Emanuela ...
Leather, Fiberglass
Oak Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak small Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric. Also...
Steel
$926 / 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
Metal Plated Walnut Large Parkdale Bench by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut large Parkdale bench by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.25" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plate...
Metal, Steel
$9,454 / set
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...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,657 / set
Set of 2 Squaretown Stool by Hollis and Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Squaretown stool by Hollis and Morris, 2014 Dimensions: 13” W x 13” D x 18” H Materials: Solid wood, Hard wax oil Options available: ...
Wood
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B5.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 130 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid nut wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors:...
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
$8,732 / 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
$1,455 / item
Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and nord wool red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural Beechwood chair with straw back and upho...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
$4,558 / item
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design Materials: solid wood (Freijó) and cast bronze. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm. Available in different wood options (Braúna or F...
Bronze
$3,765 / item
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin
Located in Geneve, CH
Petite Ourse Wood Seat by Altin Designed and developed by Yasmine Sfar and Mehdi Kebaier. Dimensions: D 50 x H 68 cm Materials: Palm wood. Hand-carved palm ...
Wood
Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970. Canvas and chromed steel. Measures: H 41 cm/ 16" D 46 cm/ 18" L 5...
Stainless Steel
$1,202 / item
Fragments by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Fragments by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique piece Materials: Chipboard Dimensions: 34 x 34 x 34 cm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. Theodora ...
Wood, Plywood
$5,292 / item
Stool Round Wood by DeepWood
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool round wood by DeepWood One Of a Kind Dimensions: L 30 W 30 H 40 cm Materials: Petrified wood fully polished Wight: 55 kg Each DeepWood piece ...
Wood
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Steel
Moooi Monster Diamond High Barstool in Justo, Bred 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