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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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
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 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
Set of 2 ML 42 Brown Oak and Copper Counter Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 ML 42 brown oak and copper counter stools by Lassen. Dimensions : H 69 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials : Oak, copper. In 1942 Mogens Lasse...
Copper
Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Woven Limited Edition Sustainable Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions Limited edition Materials: Waste SLS 3D nylon powder, sand from sustainable sources Dimensions: H 50 x W...
Nylon
$2,457 / item
Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Wing stool by Studio Laf Dimensions: L43 cm x W35 x H44 cm Materials: Plywood, Stainless Steel, Leather Available: different colors Leather: Brown, Blac...
Stainless Steel
$4,009 / item
Lounger Footstool by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounger footstool by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 62 x W 62 x H 42 cm Materials: armchair with a cast aluminum base structure and footstool with tubular steel legs and painted. Seat, backrest, and footstool in plywood and veneered in beechwood. Also available in other finishes: natural ash, ash-stained oak, or ash-stained black and walnut, natural effect. Also available in a single color, lacquered in red RAL 3004...
Aluminum
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
$3,826 / 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 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Metal
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
Pair of Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Rustic Dusty Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm Materials: wood, lacquered MDF. Also available in colors: bordeaux, ...
Wood
$4,421 / 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
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
Set of 2 ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stools by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 ML 42 black beech and copper bar stools by Lassen. Dimensions : H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm. Materials : Beech, copper. In 1942 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML42 as a piece...
Copper
$2,359 / set
Set of 2 Red Cana Stool by Pauline Deltour
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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...
Steel
$4,845 / item
04 Seat by Isac Elam Kaid
Located in Geneve, CH
04 Seat by Isac Elam Kaid Each Chair is unique and hand-sculpted by Isac Elam Kaid Dimensions: W 65 x D 40 x H 51 cm Materials: Natural stone. Isac Elam Kaid is an artist and d...
Stone
$2,577 / item
Grasso Brown Stool by Stephen Burks
Located in Geneve, CH
Grasso brown stool by Stephen Burks Dimensions: diameter 39 x height 80 cm Materials: tubular steel frame (25 mm) stool upholstered in different materia...
Steel
$2,760 / item
Glazy Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 68.5cm, height 50cm, depth 60cm Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery. Sanguine color from the Fabrics Main Collection LAGO...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$4,307 / set
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, royal red. Roya...
Brass
$1,809 / item
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Black Beech and Copper Bar Stool by Lassen. Dimensions: H: 81 x W: 55,5 x D: 35 cm. SH: 77 cm. Materials: beech, copper. In 1942, Mogens Lasse...
Copper
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
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric. Also avai...
Steel
$756 / item
Forest Minimalist Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest minimalist stool Dimensions: Diameter 35 x height 45 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating. Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux, ...
Aluminum, Steel
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
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
$13,860 / item
ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
Maple
$3,803 / 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
$973 / item
Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple 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
2023 Set of 4 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Molded Shell Bar Stools in White Plastic
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Bertoia Molded Shell Plastic Bar Stools, model 428PL, designed in 1960 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particul...
Steel
Set of 4, Tria Stool, Tapparelle High Back Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, tria stool, tapparelle high back denim red 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 Sto...
Oak, Plywood
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
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
$10,710 / item
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...
Other
$756 / item
Bordeaux Minimalist Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux minimalist stool Dimensions: Diameter 35 x H 45 cm Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder Coating. Available in colors: Taupe, Bordeaux, Fo...
Aluminum, Steel
$4,341 / 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
$16,632 / 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
$16,632 / 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
$859 / item
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...
Steel
$3,321 / 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
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
$9,003 / 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: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm. For the Gard...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,875 / 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
$3,906 / item
Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm. Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago Nuit. Availab...
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard 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 polish...
Gold Leaf
$1,237 / item
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...
Ceramic, Clay
Set of 4 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycle...
Steel
$16,060 / item
Amazone Composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï Dimensions: W 199 x D 13.9 x H 47 cm Materials: Wood and foam Upholstery: fabrics or leathers Atelier oï was established in 1991, in ...
Other
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
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
$1,310 / item
Simmis Stool by La Cube
Located in Geneve, CH
Simmis stool by La Cube Madrid, 2016 Materials: Iron, Chesnut Dimensions: 45 x 25 x 25 cm Simmis stool has been created with the intention to experiment with geometric shapes, ...
Iron
$7,308 / item
Saturno Stool by Federico Fontanella
Located in Geneve, CH
Saturno stool by Federico Fontanella Dimensions: D 53 x H 65 cm Materials: Solid cedar wood Federico Fontanella is the founder of Milan based design studio, Federico Fontanella, originally from Piacenza, moved to Milan in 2012 to study first at the European Institute of Design...
Cedar
$1,901 / 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
$14,616 / set
Set of 2 Saturno Stool by Federico Fontanella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Saturno stool by Federico Fontanella Dimensions: D 53 x H 65 cm Materials: Solid Cedar Wood Federico Fontanella is the founder of Milan based design studio, Federico Fonta...
Cedar
$1,386 / 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
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
Large Moragas Beech Wood Contemporary Art Ottoman by Antoni De Moragas Gallissà
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Large moragas ottoman by Antoni de Moragas Gallissà Dimensions: D 80 x H 42 cm Materials: beech, fabric. Available in other fabrics and in 2 sizes: D...
Fabric, Beech
$18,144 / item
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...
Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood
$18,144 / item
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...
Wool, Yarn, Acrylic, Wood
$1,386 / item
Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Light Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, Natural Beech Wood, and Nord Wool- Light Blue by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: Natural Beechwood chair with straw back ...
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
$7,881 / 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