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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Moooi Monster Naked High Barstool in Abbracci, Brown 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 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 Monster Naked High Barstool in Abbracci, Black 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
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
$4,627 / 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
$1,195 / 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
Moooi Carbon Low Bar Stool in Black Carbon Fiber and Epoxy Resin by Bertjan Pot
By Bertjan Pot, Moooi
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
Moooi Monster Diamond Low Bar Stool in Orginal Black 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...
Steel
$4,529 / 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
$3,741 / 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
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. Color: Light brown. Also available in dark br...
Pine
$5,258 / 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
$2,471 / item
Bo, Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo - stool by Alva Design Materials: Metalic and wooden structure, leather seat, brass spheres Dimensions: 60 x 40 x 40 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects...
Metal, Brass
$1,985 / item
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...
Metal
$1,231 / item
Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
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 Colombia. ...
Steel
Set of 4 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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...
Steel
$4,075 / 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
$4,123 / item
DS-218 Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 77 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Metal
$3,944 / item
Unique Black Mamba Stool by Nawaaz Saldulker
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Black Mamba stool by Nawaaz Saldulker Edition 1/1 2020 Materials: Plastic extruded strips handwoven on a mild steel frame Dimensions: 60 x 30 x H 35 cm.
Plastic
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Stained Oak DOM Stools by Marcos Zanuso Jr Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained. Technique: Lacquered metal. Natu...
Oak
$4,529 / item
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Stool by Alva Design Materials: solid wood (Braúna) and cast bronze. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm. Available in different wood options (Braúna or F...
Bronze
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
By Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon
Located in Geneve, CH
Gestalt Bench, Signed by Frederik Bogaerts and Jochen Sablon Limited edition of 25 Signed and numbered Materials: Pigmented concrete, black/moss marbled Dimensions: H 49 cm x W 63 cm...
Concrete
$3,932 / item
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...
Steel
$10,864 / 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
$3,932 / item
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) ...
Wood
$1,682 / item
Dreamcatcher Large Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Dreamcatcher large stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, steel. Also available in other sizes. Dimensions: Diameter 100cm x Height ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$3,932 / item
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...
Other
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
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...
Steel
$2,593 / item
Arizona Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Arizona pouf by Madheke Dimensions: D 61.5 x W 61.5 x H 41 cm Materials: Leather, wood. Classic soft leather weave with stitched edge detail and brass base. Reflecting the fi...
Metal
Vienna Chair, Beech Wood & Velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, natural beech wood, and velvetforthy Glicine by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beechwood chair with straw back a...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
$10,996 / set
Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 ...
Brass
$1,816 / item
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Allié Tabouret by Luca Nichetto Dimensions: W 54 x D 35 x H40 Materials: duck blue painted polyurethane foam top, dark yellow powder coated metal handle, dark green painted polyur...
Other
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 ...
Copper
$4,969 / item
White Fingerprint Stool by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
White fingerprint stool by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W39,5x D27 x H 49 cm Materials: White ash Also Available: Blue an...
Ash
$7,888 / set
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm Depe...
Travertine
$4,063 / set
Set of 4 Ovni, Benches by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 ovni - Benches by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint Also available: tricolor, purple, green ...
Steel
$2,445 / item
Black Kaleidoscope Dining Stool by Jialun Xiong
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Kaleidoscope dining stool by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 20”W x 20”D x 18”H inch Materials:Metal, ash wood and leather COM/COL Option Available. “ I have an aptitude for e...
Metal
Friends Stool by Lara Bohinc, Pistachio Coloured Cork , organic, outdoor indoor
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This stool has been inspired by the idea of a gathering of friends. Supported by bulbous egg formations it features one large inflated seating area. This stool forms composition toge...
Cork
$894 / item
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...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,338 / 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 str...
Brass
$3,470 / item
Beige Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, beige textile. Also available in other colors. Dimensions: 40 x 11...
Linen, Oak
$2,139 / item
Burlington Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Burlington pouf by Madheke Dimensions: D 60 x W 62.2 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather, wood. Classic soft leather woven seat with brass base detail. Reflecting the finest in craf...
Metal
$4,075 / 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
$3,131 / 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 Ga...
Upholstery, Wood
$26,294 / item
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...
Maple
Set of 3 Bombo Leather Side Tables by Nestor Perkal
Located in Geneve, CH
Bombo leather side tables by Nestor Perkal It can also be used as a stool Dimensions: 55 x 40 x 40 cm Enamelled stoneware in three different colors, genuine Italian vegetable-tann...
Leather
$1,314 / item
Black Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 35 cm Materials: Stoneware with salt glaze Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available in diffe...
Stoneware
$3,131 / 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
Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet Matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 50 cm Materials: Waste Synthetic Carpet, Wood Structure I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product De...
Other
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...
Other
$17,354 / 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
Unique Playful Cha-Cha-Cha' Black Marble 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...
Marble
Soft and Textured Light Beige Lamb Medusa Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medusa stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 47 x L 60 x H 55cm Materials: Lamb ...
Bouclé
$12,394 / 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) Manufact...
Marble
Set of 4 Light Blue Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light blue queen heart stools by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, Copper or Stainless Steel in po...
Gold Leaf