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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Circular Counter Stool in Satin Nickel and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The elegance and simplicity of the Circular Table collection extends to a casual seat. A sturdy but agile floating presence is created by the stool’s base, made from circular sect...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Faux Bois Concrete Stools, 1970s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial mid-century black concrete faux-bois stools, circa 1970s. Sculptural design. Great color and design details. Each stool is made of concrete which allows it to develop an ...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Fabiaan Van Severen Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Squared Barstool with Low Back, Lacquered Legs, & Metallic Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool combines elegance and functionality with its thoughtfully crafted design. The legs feature a sleek lacquered finish, enhancing its modern aesthetic, while the backrest ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm. Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel. ...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Puppy Pouffe with Real Leather by Marcantonio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Puppy Pouffe green is a hip little seat with luxurious shaggy suede. This cute piece of furniture is a delight around the house like a new pup For his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood

Design Institute Of America Black Leather & Chrome Hightop Barstools
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and sculptural, these high-top barstools by the Design Institute of America embody modern sophistication. Featuring polished chrome frames with bold curves, circular bases, and...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Leather ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Moss Kitchen Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Black Chiquita Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiquita black stool by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, Polyurethane foam, steel. Dimensions: Diameter 45 cm x height 46cm Chiquita is a bundle of charms with its clever design and functionality. The Chiquita stool...
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2010s Philippine Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Isokon Stool, Venesta 1930s, attr to Bauhaus designer team incl Gropius & Breuer
Located in London, GB
Isokon Furniture Company (design team, UK) Isokon Stool Designed c.1933, produced by Luterma, Tallinn (Reval) Estonia, for Venesta, UK. Retailed by Isokon...
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1930s British Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Plywood

Contemporary Wooden Counter Stool in Mexican Hardwood – In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Stool combines character and subtlety through a design based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, highlighting the natural beauty of solid tropical woods endemic to ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Vintage Modernist Japanese Ring Stool c1970s
By Tokukichi Kato, Tendo Mokko
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The original Backenzahn designed in 1996 by e15 founder and architect Philipp Mainzer is a modern design classic as well as an identifiable icon for e15. Crafted in Germany, the stoo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Poul Hundevad, “Guldhøj” Folding Stool Model PH in Wengé Wood & Natural Leather
Located in Kastrup, DK
"Guldhøj Stool", Model PH 43 Folding stool designed by Poul Hundevad, the "Guldhøj Stool" is crafted from Wengé wood with beautifully patinated cognac-colored leather. The piece rem...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Marble Cross Side Table / Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble cross side table / stool by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 35 / W 35 /H 45 cm. Materials: marble...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Three Bullet Shaped XL Stool in Burnt Iroko Wood and Steel by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool XL, Arno Declercq Dimension: D39 x W39 x H53 cm Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood and burned steel. Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespok...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Four Legs Natural African Walnut Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool naturel by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 50 cm Materials: African walnut Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art deal...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

1950s Andre Dupre for Knoll Bauhaus Tubular Steel and Cord Cantilever Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tubular Chromed Steel and White Rubber Cantilever Stool, designed by Andre Dupre for Knoll in the 1950s. The knotted rubber cord is expertly wrapped around the steel base, ...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Senufo Ottoman, Unique Signed Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo ottoman, unique signed stool by Arno Declercq Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm. Materials: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy. Made by hand and Signed by Arno Dec...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

New Modern Stool/Side table in Travertine , Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool/Side table in Travertine Size: ⌀ 37 x 40 cm. - 14.6 x 15.7 in. Commercial name: Nissa Stool/Side Table in Travertine, Nissa Collection by the Spanish designer Ivan Colominas. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Travertine

Layla Stool, Large Boucle Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory boucle and wood base with ball legs designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Boucle (available in custom fabric) Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish) ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Bouclé

Set of 3 Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Klismos Stools, Ottoman, Black Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Klismos Stools, black leather. Sold by Theodore Alexander. Width is measured from bottom of legs.
Category

1990s Vietnamese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elegant and Stable Velvet Upholstered Dressing Stool with Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Combining modern elegance with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, this dressing table stool offers both style and function. The velvety upholstery lends an air of sophistication, complem...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Curved Horn-like Seat Lamb and Ashwood Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Taurus by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 76 x L 52 x H 54 cm Materials: Lamb and ashwood. Available in Bouclé...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Contemporary Ceramic Facetated Side Table Column Stool Unglazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware facetated side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel Resin and Brass, 21st Century
Located in Como, IT
Jade stool features ethereal transparency and a reflective surface that plays naturally with light. The brightly colored seat rests on a cylindrical brass base, whose distinctive vei...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

A Low Stool by Charlotte Perriand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare low stool in mahogany with three tapered legs by Charlotte Perriand. France, circa 1950s. One stool remains available.
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Armless Bar or Counter Stool with Relaxed Backrest
Located in Greenwich, CT
This armless bar or counter stool features a curvy and relaxed backrest. Upholstered in a shimmering vinyl with contrasting cut velvet on the back; the stool also features a brass ki...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Maple

Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Niemeyer II Stool, Fur and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fur, Oak, Fabric, Wood

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 reflective resin and solid brass, the Jade coffee tab...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Accent stool, butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, ...
Category

2010s Guatemalan Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lacquered Metal Stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lacquered metal stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix. Pair of stools by Vincent Darré for Monoprix, lacquered metal, 21st century. H: 45cm, D: 35cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool for BAAS
Located in Tilburg, NL
Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool, Classic Clay Collection, New - Current Production, The Netherlands. The spontaneous and naïve designs of Maarten Baas’ Clay series express artistic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Khwarizmi Counter Height Walnut and Upholstered Leather Stool
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of the Khwarizmi Stool. Handcrafted using walnut wood, this stool is a unique statement piece that will take center stage in any living space. The It...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Bertu Counter Stools, Brinx Wood Counter Stool, Solid
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, Brinx Wood Counter Stool, Solid Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all go through a drying process in our kiln, sometim...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome
Located in Miami, FL
Four Seasons Bar Stool by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll in Leather and Chrome, Price is per Stool, six available. Ready for a new home.
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Counter Stool in Black Wood Finish with Black Faux Leather Seat, Maru Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Maru counter stool designed by Uultis studio with black wood finish and matching black faux leather fabric upholstered seat. *Please check availab...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery, Faux Leather

2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools in Two Tone Fabric 6x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Cesca Bar Stools, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in 2019. The stools are comp...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Military Canvas & Antique Brass Barstool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Barstool by Stephen Kenn is comfortable, stackable, and extensively customizable. It has been designed to withstand the rigors of a bar or restaurant environment, while still elegant enough to fit well in a residential home. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. The design is highly customizable, so you can select from a range of metal finishes and upholstery materials that will complement your space and durability needs - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. Since the development of the Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the history inherent in vintage military-issue materials. This version of our Inheritance Barstool is upholstered with salvaged vintage military canvas...
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2010s North American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Caramel Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Contemporary Velvet Stool on Solid Wood Base and Metal Footrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Experience a perfect fusion of design and comfort with this Barstool. This timeless piece, boasts a sophisticated upholstered seat and backrest that cradle you in exceptional comfort...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Fabiaan Van Severen Three Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design...
Category

1990s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Modern Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Mini: 19" H x 12” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood and pink bouclé fabric stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

C. 2022 Grazia & Co Diiva Swivel Counter Stool in Orange 7x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Upholstered Diiva Swivel Counter Stool, designed by Grazia Materia for Grazia & Co. in Australia in 2014. These examples were produced ca. 2022. The listed price includes ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

KFF Glooh Adjustable Swivel Stool in STOCK
By KFF
Located in New York, NY
Glooh adjustable and swivel stool Chrome frame M07 Measures: Seat height: 24-32" Height: 34- 42.5".
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Antibes' swiveling bar stool by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will be reco...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio Dimensions: diameter 30 cm x height 30 cm Materials: Natural wood. Pigment. Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished. De...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Park Place Counter Stool by Yabu Pushelberg in Sumach Street Stone
Located in Toronto, ON
Park Place is in the heart of the most famous skyline in the world. The strong simple lines of Yabu Pushelberg's Park Place design are reminiscent of the skyscrapers that tower above...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Peaches Stools by Patricia Bustos de la Torre Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm. Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron. Ta...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Marble, Iron

1950s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 Stool / Side Table in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Stool 60, originally designed by Aino and Alvar in 1933. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland circa the 1950s. The stool is crafted from solid birch wit...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Foot Bench in Oak
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Foot Bench in Oak
Foot Bench in Oak
$3,076 / item
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Curved Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style bar chair in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: W 46 cm x D 58 cm x H 104 cm ...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood

Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Assoc...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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