Modern Stools
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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.
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Style: Modern
Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Pouf by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Stool, solid wood structure and upholstered fiberglass seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
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.
Also available in natur...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà
Dimensions: D 50 x H 42 cm
Materials: beech, fabric.
Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D50, D8...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ceramic Stool Sculpted by Adèle Vivet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Adèle Vivet
Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 45cm
Materials: Ceramic
This is a serie of ceramic stools and vases.
Each piece is unique. They are high fired at 1240°C, c...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Red 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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern Ron Gilad for Dilmos Limited Edition Hardwood Bench Sculpture Stool
By Ron Gilad
Located in Milan, IT
Limited Edition of two pieces designed by Ron Gilad for Dilmos Edizioni. The object is the end-result of what might be called “three-dimensional concept”. Gi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
I Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
I stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 70 x L 35 x W 32 cm
Materials: Iron
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Indepen...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Glossy Ceramic Stool / Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Diameter 41.2 * Height 45 cm
Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pin...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Dusty Red and Off-White Solid Wood Seating Spina Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Dusty Red and Off-White 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:bordeau...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood
Perch Stools
By Daniel Mancini, Ofena
Located in Guelph, CA
Perch stool is a solid wood, three-legged seating option with an upholstered seat cushion. The stool features traditional woodworking construction including mortise and wedged tenon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest.
In a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Egg Shaped Footstools by Philippe Starck, UK, 1998
Located in Antwerp, BE
Egg-shaped footstools designed by Philippe Starck and exclusively crafted for Sanderson, London. Crafted from durable fiberglass, these footstools embody the hotel's ethos of pushing...
Category
1990s British Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Unique Olive Wood Stool by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood stool by BehaghelFoiny
Unique
From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids"
Materials: Olive Wood
Dimensions: W 35 x D 62 x H 41 cm
"Design Brut: Philia & Kid...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jade stools 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 solid brass, the Ja...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Binaria Red Stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Located in Geneve, CH
Binaria red stool by Otto Canalda & Jordi Badia
Dimensions: Diameter 65 x Height 82 cm
Materials: Steel structure and lever painted in a polyester powder coating and satin finish....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood
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 45cm
Origin: Italy (Carrara)
Manufactu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
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
Ro...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Marshmallow Double Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
A New Classic reminding the eternal classic designs.
The Marshmallow Double Stool uses and abuses of the round shapes. The result is a very adaptable piece that fits any atmosphere a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Ode Three-Legged Stool by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Ode three-legged stool by Sizar Alexis
Signed and numbered
Edition of 12
Dimensions: Length 45 x width 45 x height 40 cm
Materials: Burned pine wood
The hexagon has more to it than we think, and some of the aspects of this shape are still
mysterious. The series is an ode to the aesthetics that I fell in love with in a geometrical
sculptural works of art and the interesting perfect form of the historical hexagon. It's
fascinating how hexagons are part of our life but fail to realize this. It all comes down to the
element that is present throughout our body, and that is carbon.
The use of the form dates back to ancient Mesopotamia...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Leather Stool, Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle N.2 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: A06 ivory suede leather.
Defined by so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo Object 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 - like you and ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Acrylic Glass Blue Stool by Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
MATERIALITY series represents the thinnest line between sculpture and design.
TECHNICAL DATA:
Each piece is entirely made by hand by Eduard Locota himself, from acrylic glass & col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
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...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Floral-patterned Pouf, Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Square pouf with rounded edges, solid wood structure, handcrafted upholstered in floral-patterned cotton fabric.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Stool Footrest Pouf Upholstered in Olive Green Bouclé Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Square pouf with rounded edges, featuring a solid wood structure, artisanally upholstered in Olive green bouclé fabric.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pouf Upholstered in Bluish-Green Bouclé, Spain, 2025
Located in Madrid, ES
Square pouf with rounded edges, featuring a solid wood structure, artisanally upholstered in marine bluish-green bouclé fabric.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Sylvia Counter Height Stool with Brass Footrest Set
Located in Indianapolis, IN
This piece is an all-wood stool with subtle brass detailing. Our focus was to create a unique modern shape that shows off the natural hardwood details while echoing the timeless cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
PI Bar Stool, Oak, Low, RAW, Brass Detail
Located in Karabağlar/Izmir, TR
-This stool has been designed for seating purposes and can be used in the entryway, next to walls, at the end of the bed, in the bedroom, or in the dressing room.
-Oak / 50*35*65 cm
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Ginger Bread Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread minimalist bar stool
Dimensions: Diameter 38 x Height 75 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 4, Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, 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. Shel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Teak Block Side Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Block side stool by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: 35 x 35 x H 40 cm
Materials: Natural untreated Teak (Solid).
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Unfinished.
Designer's B...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Iron Z Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Z stool by Atelier Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 43 x L 42 x W 38 cm
Materials: Iron
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Indepe...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Contemporary White Leather Stool, Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Trinity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: F05 white nappa leather
The key to these piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest.
In a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 of Agora Bar Low Stools by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 of Agora Bar low stools by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: W 50 x D 52 x H 87 cm
Seat 67 cm
Materials: Iron strucutre and particles board.
Foam CMHR (high resilience and fl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Italian modern black imitation leather and steel stool, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Sgabello italiano moderno in simil pelle nera e acciaio, 1970 ca.
Sgabello con seduta rotonda imbottita e rivestita in simil pelle nera, con zampe in tondino d'acciaio e poggiapiedi ad anello.
1970 ca.
Ottime condizioni.
Misure in cm 42x42x60h
Sgabello molto bello...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Marshmallow Stool
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
A New Classic reminding the eternal classic designs.
Marshmallow Stool uses and abuses of the round shapes.
The result is a very adaptable piece that fits any atmosphere and becomes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Set of 2 Squaretown Stool by Hollis + Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 squaretown 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 natural, W.O...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Alchemy Bar Stool by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens
2013
Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 76 cm
Materials : Bronze, Leather
Weight : 24 kg
Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Tabouret Side Table
Located in Geneve, CH
Tabouret side table by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: 34 x 34 x H 42cm
Materials: Nero Marquina
Technique: Carved marble. Polished.
Ava...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Oak Lahmu Y Stool by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Lahmu Y stool by Sizar Alexis
Limited Edition of 10 Pieces
Dimensions: D 70 x W 90 x H 50 cm
Materials: Burned American Oak.
Available in natural cherry, natural oak, or burned ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Bar Stool With Armrest, Upholstery, Metal
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘The Kanat Bar Stool’ is simple yet elaborate piece that stands out with its elegant stance, fine details and comfort. Powder coated metal frame is elevated with antique plated meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Major Tom Ottoman Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Major Tom ottoman designed by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 80 x W 80 x H 42 cm
Materials: Structure in solid timber and plywood. Memory foam Base and seating fully upholstered in fa...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Foam
Column Stool, White Effect and Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, white effect and blue glaze by WL Ceramics
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, white effect and blue glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: dif...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Brass Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 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 for a furnit...
Category
2010s Danish 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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 pillar table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers cre...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Set of 2 ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 oak and stainless steel counter stools by Lassen.
Dimensions : H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials : Oak, stainless steel....
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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