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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
$917 / 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
Walnut Large Short Crescenttown Side Table by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large short crescenttown side table by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Diameter 21" x H 17" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil. Powder-coated metal. Also av...
Steel
$3,931 / item
Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge stool by Collector Materials: structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm ...
Travertine
2010s Pair of Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa 46 Bar Stool in Fabric
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Catifa 46 Bar Stools, originally Designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper in 2004. These particular examples were produced in Italy in the 2010s. The stools fea...
Steel
$2,450 / item
Tibalt Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Located in Geneve, CH
Tibalt stool by Matthias Scherzinger. Dimensions: W 52 x L 45 x H 47 cm. Materials: Solid wood oak. Tibalt is a stackable stool concept with a convincing geometrical simplicity ...
Oak
$10,378 / set
Set of 2 Blue Fingerprint Stools by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue fingerprint stools by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W 39,5x D 27 x H 49 cm Materials: Stained white ash Also...
Ash
$17,297 / 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 and Royal red ...
Brass
Set of 4, Tria Stool, High Back, Upholstered Wool, Tartan Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, 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 ...
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
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
Set of 2 Sheepskin Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sheepskin big foot stools by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 38 / W 38 /H 43 cm Materials...
Sheepskin
$25,874 / item
Oak Lahmu X Stool by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Lahmu X 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 ...
Oak
$17,297 / 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
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 02 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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 abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 02...
Wood, Oak, Leather
$8,648 / 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
$3,955 / item
Svasato Chair 71 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 and ...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,775 / item
ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Counter Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black beech and brass counter stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: beech, brass In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the...
Brass
$6,552 / item
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 - ...
Wood
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
$3,454 / item
Mint Green 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...
Gold Leaf
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
$4,598 / set
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab 2011 Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 40 cm Materials: Fibreglass Seat or coffee table in fibreglass. Imperfetto Lab Who we are? We are a f...
Fiberglass
Ensemble of 3 Geometric White Onyx Sculpted Stools by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Los Tres Deseos sculpted stools by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA Materials: White onyx Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm Origin: Italy (carrara) Manufa...
Onyx
$8,196 / item
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm Materials: Resin and bronze Formed from a combination of reflect...
Bronze
Contemporary Travertine Stool, Ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary travertine stool - ossicle by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara. Ideally combined to the Pink Leather Stool from the Os...
Travertine, Marble
$4,515 / 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
Metal Plated Walnut Small Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut small parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 51" x 16" x H 17.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal....
Metal, Steel
Set of 2 ML 42 Brown Oak and Brass Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 furn...
Brass
$1,441 / item
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...
Zinc
Tria Stool, Low Back, Leather Antrazite by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, low back, leather antrazite 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 fabric ...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Set of 2 Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing. 345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale c...
Velvet
$17,821 / set
Set of 2 Golia Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Golia stools by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm. Materials: resin and concrete. Customized colors needs can be considered. The Golia sto...
Concrete
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
Set of 4 ML 42 Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 ML 42 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 as a pi...
Stainless Steel
Metal Plated Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut 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....
Metal, Steel
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
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
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal pl...
Metal, Steel
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
$3,955 / 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
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...
Nutwood
$2,680 / item
Grasso Stool by Stephen Burks
Located in Geneve, CH
Grasso stool by Stephen Burks Dimensions: Diameter 39 x Height 80 cm Materials: Tubular steel frame (25mm) stool upholstered in different materials pro...
Steel
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
2010s MilanoLight Bar Stool by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a MilanoLight Barstool, originally designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for David Furniture. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The stools are comprised of a s...
Steel
ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm Materials: Beech, Stainless Steel In 1942 Mog...
Stainless Steel
Set of 4, Tria Stool, High Back, Canaletto Walnut by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Tria stool, High Back, Canaletto Walnut, Natural Oak Legs by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Canaletto Wal...
Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Container Stool in Terracotta 3x Available
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are three Container Stools in terracotta, priced individually. The stool was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Netherlands. It dates to circa 2...
Set of 4, Tria Stool, Tapparelle High Back Denim Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, tria stool, tapparelle high back denim blue by Colé Italia (RAL color seat) with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H.seat 67/77 (H.105/115) x D.52 x W.48 cm Materials: Plywood St...
Oak, Plywood
$11,174 / item
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 ...
Iron
$7,665 / set
Set of Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of wing stool by Studio Laf It emerged with the use of three different natural materials in harmony. Wood, metal and leather offer warmth and elegance...
Stainless Steel
$1,977 / item
ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech and Brass Bar Stool 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 furnitu...
Brass
$2,122 / item
Ginger Bread Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Ginger bread 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. Avai...
Aluminum, Steel
$1,012 / item
Ovni, Yellow Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Yellow bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint. Also Available: tri...
Steel
Set of 2 Mint Green Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mint green 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 pol...
Gold Leaf
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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. Availa...
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
$1,286 / 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
$3,609 / item
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful 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 st...
Iron
Contemporary Industrial Black Shearling & Steel Stool Destino
By Moanne
Located in Almería, ES
Destino speaks of inevitability, of encounters that feel meant to be. Its cylindrical silhouette suggests continuity. No sharp edges, no detours. The metal base reflects the world ar...
Steel
Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto Beige & Beech Wood Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, vienna chair, canaletto beige & beech wood green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back ...
Wool, Upholstery, Wood