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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 4 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Tall Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Jequitibá and Iron Tall Stool by Alva Design
Materials: blackened solid wood (Jequitibá) and iron.
Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 73 cm.
Available in different wood options ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Stackable Wooden stools - Circa 2016
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of 4 Stackable Wooden stools - Circa 2016
Habitat - Stools - Black - Seating
Measures : 53cmx41.5cm H:45cm
Material : Wood
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design
Materials: solid wood (Freijó) and cast bronze.
Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 73 cm.
Available in different wood options (Braúna...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Zinc
Pair, "Tre" Bar Stools by Davis Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Listing is for a pair (2) of bar height stools by David Furniture. This pair of stools are from their "Tre" series and feature molded plywood, connecting three separate and identical...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Bentwood
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of four stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
21st Century Mini Pouf in Velvet by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Mini pouf features a light and versatile design. Small, soft and compact, it adds character to any setting. Available in different menswear fabrics of the collection: pied-de-pou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Foam
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....
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Sculpt Stool + Cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpt stool + cushion by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L45 / W45 /H45 cm.
Materials: fiber concrete; cushion: leather.
The desig...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
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. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Amazone by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone by Atelier oï
Dimensions: Ø 65 x H 47 cm
Materials: Wood and foam
Upholstery: fabrics or leathers
Atelier oï was established in 1991, in La Neuveville, Switzerland, b...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
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...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Leather Stool, Binity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Binity by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and stainless steel bar stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: oak, stainless steel
In 1942 Mogens Lassen...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2, Tria Stool, Low Back, Natural Leather by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria stool, low back, natural leather by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm
Materials: Plywood stool with low back leather or...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Outdoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 cm...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Oak Squaretown Stool, Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak 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 walnut.
Ba...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Medium Table En Forme Libre by Bicci de’ Medici
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Table En Forme Libre
Dimensions: 236 x 107 x h 74cm
Materials: Beton Ciré (Polished Concrete).
Technique: Concrete. Polished.
Designer's B...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm.
Materials: linen
A quirk...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Linen
Contemporary Leather Stool, Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Palazzo by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Thinking Space Side Table and Stool by Andredottir & Bobek
Located in Geneve, CH
Thinking space side table and stool by Andredottir & Bobek
Dimensions: W 47 x D 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: Ash wood and reused foam/mattress and jesmontite hardner in color white ang ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Luanda Stool - Size L, Solid Wood Craftsmanship with Bold, Sculptural Design
Located in İstiklal, TR
Luanda Stool - Size L is crafted from solid wood. Simple yet bold and sculptural, it is a member of a series of stools that derive their names from African cities, inspired by the ar...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Amon Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Amon stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Marble, varnished wood
Also available in wood veneer
Dimensions: D 43 x H 45 cm.
Marmi Serafini is located in a small city named Chiampo, int...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Noir Pyrite Pouf by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Noir pyrite pouf by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 79 x W 66 x H 61 cm.
Materials: Hand tied acrylic yarn, wool blend carpet, swivel, wood.
Color: Noir. Also availabl...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Wood, Acrylic, Yarn
ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and stainless steel counter stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Oak, Stainless Steel
In 1942 Mogen...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Medium Stools in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Crystal
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Small Stools in Glossy White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the Classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Crystal
Black Contemporary Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Black contemporary stool
Dimensions: L 32.4 x W 32.4 x H 43 cm
Materials: Steel.
Also available in silver and gold.
The shapes and materia...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Set of Thorsten Passfeld Stools, "Revolt" & "Joke"
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Thorsten Passfeld
Marking(s); notes: numbered beneath seat (38, 29)
Materials: acrylic, wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 17.5"h, 13.5"w, 11.25"d
Additional ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Yarn, Wood, Acrylic, Wool
Dalmata Marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" Stool, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Dalmata marble "I Can't Believe It's Not Stone" stool, Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 100 x 50 x 45cm
Materials: Dalmata marble, polystyrene, matt lacquered wood.
The stool has been commissioned as part of the exhibition “Milano After Hours”, an event hosted by Chamber, PIN-UP Magazine and Matylda Krzykowski at the former residence of Lucio Fontana.
This piece has been used during the event to furnish Fontana’s house, alongside works by Davide Groppi...
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 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
ML 42 Oak and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Oak and copper bar stool by Lassen
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm
Materials: Oak, Copper
In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Light Brown Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Light brown curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Light Brown Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Bride's Veil Counter Stool with Back by Phase Design, Powder Coat 'Black or Whi'
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Powder Coat (Flat Black or Flat White) finish and Remix 3 by Kvadrat fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 2,020.00.
Prices exclude packing. Please contact us for a packing quote.
The Bride's Veil Stool...
Category
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 oak and copper counter stools by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials: Oak, copper.
In 1942 Mogens Lassen design...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Set of 4 ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 M...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Orianna Stool in Argentine Rosewood and Wrapped Leather from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Orianna stool features a solid Argentine rosewood frame wit...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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
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 - ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Solid Fluid Spackle Stool in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
The solid Fluid spackle stool is a compact cylindrical, three-legged, stool, designed to be a subtle and quiet seat. The Solid Fluid Series displays slow and shifting moving that has been frozen and solidified in a moment.
The solid Fluid spackle stool is hand-built ceramic that is coated by hand in hydrostone and sanded to a buffed satin finish. The stool is coated in clear finishing furniture...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 3 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...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
T...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Iron Y Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Iron Y stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Objects
Dimensions: H 65 x L 48 x W 48 cm
Materials: iron
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Artist an...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Taupe Minimalist Bar Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe 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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Set of 2 Marshmallow Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow stools, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 50 cm.
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, and royal red.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
De Sede DS-717 Stool in Snow Upholstery with Steel Legs by Claudio Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The symbiosis of perfectly shaped, chrome-plated steel tubes and the highest art of upholstery technology creates a chair that leaves its peers behind in its quality. In the manner o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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