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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
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
$12,500 / set
Model F Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$4,030 / item
Pair of Kelly Wearstler Bronze and Grey Curly Mongolian Lamb Stools, USA 2015
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stunning stools or ottomans rendered in a heavy bronze patinated frame with upholstered seats in curly grey Mongolian lamb hide with adjustable feet. Designed by Kelly Wears...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
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
$3,428 / item
INVICTA II Bar Stool with Gold Steel rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
INVICTA II is a bar stool with a modern design, whose imposing character comes from the particular stainless steel rear leg, which contrasts with the delica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$7,591 / item
Nodo Stool - Waxed Cotton by Gio Bagnara
Located in New York, NY
waxed cotton only available: F20 black / F71 rock / F82 rust / F42 cappuccino / G23 coral / G22 turquoise / G32 ultramarine
GIOBAGNARA
Renowned for its elegant creations that convey...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Cotton
$3,500 / item
Customizable Teak Counter Stool with Cane Back and Beige Upholstery - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto teak wood counter stool designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sotto counter stool...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Model A Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same.
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,360 / item
Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Walnut Counter Height Cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
$1,550 / item
Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Two Bar Stools in Patinated Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, two bar stools, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997
Distinct bar stool by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Sev...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Leopard Velvet With Champagne Color Ostrich Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This gorgeous Leopard velvet ottoman is a harmonious play on materials that results in sophisticated statement piece.
The ottoman is trimmed wi...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Feathers, Velvet
$2,992 Sale Price
20% Off
e15 Backenzahn Side Table by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
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
Customizable ClassiCon Bar Stool No. 2 by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen gray created not only classical seats such as sofas or chairs, but also a series of unconventional bar stools. Version no. 2, originally designed for the house E 1027, also fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Bar Chair Gropius CS2/75 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Boucle Upholstered Set of 3 Counter or Bar Stools
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and off-white boucle fabric. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
$14,025 / set
Four Legs Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declercq
Belgi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Resin, Foam, Wood
$1,976 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Hermès - Folding Armchair And Folding Stool Pippa Leather And Wood
By Hermès, Rena Dumas
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair and Folding Stool "Pippa" made in natural cowhide leather and pear wood frame, brass finish. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy.
Leather and wooden frame sig...
Category
1990s French Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
ST48 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST48 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body.
This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Lorenzo Bar Stool, Shearling Oak Bar Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order white shearling and red oak stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Shearling
Base: Red oak
Dimensions:
Diameter: 15"
Overall Height: 29"
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
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
Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy
By Enzo Berti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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An eccentric bar stool with black mat lacquered metal frame.
Made unique by the Classi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Acrylic Bar Stools with Black Leather Seats
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 unique counter height bar stools with tubular acrylic legs, chrome stretchers and black leather seats. The acrylic backs are curved, legs are 2" in diameter. 18" wide x 19 1/2" deep x 35 1/2" high. Seat height 24...
Category
20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Acrylic
$3,900 / set
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
$950 / item
Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Blessing upholstered barstool is part of our Blessing collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Blessing bars...
Category
2010s South African Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$3,608 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Upholstered Furniture Gropius CS1 Chair Artistry Edition by NOOM
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered Furniture Gropius CS1 Chair Artistry Edition by NOOM
Dimensions: W 57 x D 57 x H 74 cm
Materials: ashwood, plywood, foam, moulded foam, ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.45
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 45 cm x H. 52 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 17.7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set of 4 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm
Materials: Alabaster, antler moose
Weight: 7.3 kg
Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moose is uniq...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Antler, Plywood
$18,323 / item
Luc Counter Stool with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Bar + Counter Stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery.
Luc Bar and Luc Counter Stool are available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations.
Material
Structure solid wood, seat fabric
Ring polished brass
Dimensions
Available in 2 sizes
Bar Chair : W 17” x D 17” x H 31” - Seat height 31”
Counter Chair : W 17” x D 17” x H 27” - Seat height 27...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Textile, Wood
$2,650 / set
In-Stock Set of 4 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Méandre' counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES with dark bronze frames and high-end Loro Piana fabric upholstered seats.
This set is in stock at the moment and ready to ship fro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Powder Blue 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
ST725 - Stool
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
The stool features a sleek design with saddle leather-bound edges and legs, adding a sophisticated touch to its overall aesthetic. The seat is either upholstered in fine leather or a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
$2,267 / item
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
$325 / item
Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The high bar stool from the Déjà-Vu series from the Italian manufacturer Magis according to a design by Naoto Fukusawas from 2005.
A classic design in contemporary materiality. The ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Martin & Me stool - Bar stool
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tête-à-tête bar inspired by the 1970s, a journey to Chicago, and my brother, who cherished late nights with a glass of whiskey.
Toro Manifesto is a creative studio & collectible d...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished.
Designer'...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$325 / item
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
Foot Bench in Oak
By Project 213A
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
$3,073 / item
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Bar Stools in Two Tone Fabric 6x Available
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
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
Low Black Stained Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black stained milk stools
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Available in multiple materials and finishes.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$325 / item
Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Modern Chrome and Steel Black Leather Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Contemporary Modern Chrome and Steel Black Leather Adjustable Swivel Bar Stools - Set of 4. Listing includes (4) bar stools with heavy steel bases, adjustable height, black leather s...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
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...
Category
1930s British Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Sama High Stool, Contemporary Modern Minimalist Natural Oak & Black Metal
Located in Istanbul, TR
Sama high stool is part of the Sama collection, which provides functionality through simple, yet striking and sculptural forms that add a unique and elegant touch to its environment.
Inspired by the poetry of whirling costumes worn...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Frenchkiss Low-Back Counter Stool by Stefano Bigi
Located in Milan, IT
Designed and made in Italy, this counter stool combines a sleek, modern design with natural wooden legs for a style that is both elegant and welcoming. Its thin, spindly legs seem to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,789 / item
Set of 4 Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather 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 where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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 ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
$862 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Designer...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$392 / item
Travis Modern Stool with Woven Danish Cord Seat and Low Back in White Oak
Located in Longmont, CO
Clean, modern angles complimented by the warm texture of the Danish cord. The Travis stool can be made counter-height or bar-height with any of the dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Exotic Argentine Rosewood Leather Counter Stool from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto counter stool is one of Costantini’s original seating designs, featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat, and optional burnished bronze footrest. ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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