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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Recognized Seller Listings
DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede
Dimensions: D 50 x H 35-46 cm, tabletop D 42
Materials: stone, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Piff, paff...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Stone
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Single Curve Stool in Beech with Cane Upholstered
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The refined elegance of the Japanese minimalism by Nendo abstracts from the brands’ stylistic features, in order to reinterpret them in a contemporary light. A rigorous and poetic ap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Unique Gradient Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Gradient Stool by Philipp Aduatz
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 54 x W 56 x H 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed.
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp ...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Column Stool, Celadon, Blue Glaze by WL Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, Celadon, blue glaze by WL Ceramics.
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, celadon / blue glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: different colors ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Ghidini 1961 Tarantino Ottoman in Purple Fabric with Black Base by L. Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 1970s, a decade that changed our culture forever through freedom and self-discovery. The sofa invites you to a world of fantasy where...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Double-Rail Handwoven Danish Cord Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The danish cord seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Dedo High Stool in Steel Lacquer Legs, Wooden Seat, by Miniforms Lab
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Dedo high stool in lacquered steel legs with beechwood seat. This stool with an ergonomic seat is in solid beech and steel structure lacquered in 9 colors. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
"Mingx" Indoor Steel High Stool with Back by Konstantin Grcic for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mingx" is an indoor high stool with back, designed by Konstantin Grcic and manufactured by Driade. Structure in printed steel sheet and rod with polyester painted in orange, light grey, bronze or black colors. Feet in ABS. Leather seat.
Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 16.5", W. 18.1", H. 38.5", Seat H. 29.9"
The design of the Mingx collection has reference to the same tubular profile that also inspired the ZigZag bookcase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Hardie Wood Counter Stool with Wood Seat and Black Steel Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hardie stool is a clean-lined and no-nonsense piece. The stool is made of three identical bent metal tube columns and a seat. The tubes pair up where they join, adding rigidity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 4
Dimensions: D 30 x W 40 x H 46 cm
Materials: Oak, steel.
Each piece is unique.
The designs of the “Interlaced Stool” and “Int...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Lehnstuhl Hocker Footrest in Black with Woven Cane
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nigel Coates widens his furnishing proposal for Wiener GTV Design by introducing in his collection an extremely original element: the Lehnstuhl-Hocke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or stained w...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Glossy Ceramic Stool/Gueridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/gueridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: Diameter 41.2 x height 45 cm
Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pin...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Black Wooden Stool, Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson for Wdstck
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary black wooden stool, Burned Chunk by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
Design: Jesse Sanderson
Material: Burned acacia wood
Features: Invisib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Beige Minimal Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige minimal bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment, beige textile.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 40 x 11...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Oak
Contemporary Bronze Stool, Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy Stool by Rick Owens
2013
Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 34 cm
Materials: Bronze
Weight: 10.5 kg
Avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
"Longwave" Embroidered Leather Swivel Stool by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Longwave" is a swivel stool, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame and varnished swivel stee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Le Mautu by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Mautu by Naibu
Materials: Stainless steel.
Dimensions: D 57 x W 40 x H 91 cm.
Naibu
We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fur Atlas Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Fur atlas stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 49 x H 52 cm
Materials: Fur
Available materials: Lamb/bouc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fur
Folding Stool Designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard, Denmark, 1970
Located in Stockholm, SE
Folding stool designed by Jörgen Gammelgaard for Forum Design, Denmark, 1970. Canvas and chromed steel.
Measures: H 41 cm/ 16"
D 46 cm/ 18"
L 5...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Double-Rail Woven Cognac Leather Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated in bronze, polish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of Camber Stool and Bench by Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of camber stool and bench by Paul Coenen.
Dimensions:
Stool: W 47 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Bench: W 118 x D 37 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Column Stool, Dark Brown by Wl Ceramics
Located in Geneve, CH
Column stool, dark brown by WL CERAMICS
Design: David Derksen
Materials: Porcelain, dark brown / white effect glaze
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 40 cm
Also available: different colors...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Terracotta Brown 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
Terracotta brown 2 union stool by Lea Ginac
Unique piece.
Dimensions: Diameter 23 x height 47 cm
Materials: Brown terracotta chamotte clay. Handmade ceramic.
Technique: Hand-mo...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay
White Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
White marble gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Materials: Calacatta delicata marble
Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Available in other marbles.
Pietro Franceschini
Archit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Taurus 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 Artemidor and ashwood.
Pietr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
O Stool by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
O stool by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 61 x D 56 x H 58.5 cm
Seat height: 41 cm
Materials: Blackened stainless steel
Stool in blackened stainless steel.
Suitable for outdoor...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Material: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy
Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L / 17,7 ” x W 17,7 “ x H 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Krasnogorov Studio, "Evolution Grande", Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The name “evolution” suggests an elemental, primitive concept: a simple beginning for more complex ideas that evolve from it. The two legs of this piece are identical, held together ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Thanatos Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Thanatos stool by Philipp Aduatz
Edition of 50 + 1 Prototype
Dimensions: 45 × 45 × 45 cm
Materials: Resin-marble composite, Polished
15 kilograms
Available in different colours.
...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin
Woven Black Leather and Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The leather seat is woven by a master weaver with decades of experience.
The danish cord shelf is hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Le Flan Tabouret by Oikos Estudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Flan Tabouret by Oikos Estudio
Handmade
Dimensions: D 35 x W 25 x H 30 cm (Dimensions may vary).
Materials: High-fired stoneware, wild pigments, glaze.
Available in yellow, dark ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Unique TOTEM Stool by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique TOTEM stool by Ekin Varon
Dimensions: D 33.5 x 76.2 H.
Materials: wood
Custom materials, sizing and finishes available as item is made to order.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Modernist Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Italian pair of vintage benches with flaring black lacquered legs and solid brass-capped feet. We love their unique and quirky “bean-like” shape,...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Round Leather Stool Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary round leather stool Scala by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: F02 Loden Gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Silver/ Chrome Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver/ chrome pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Available ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Low Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 45,7 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel bar available i...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
The Boyan Side Table by Zeynep Boyan
Located in Geneve, CH
The Boyan side table by Zeynep Boyan
Dimensions: D 25.4 x H 43.18 cm
Materials: Terracotta stoneware clay.
This item is handmade. Due to the nature of ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Green Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: W30 x D30 x H40 cm
Materials: Glaze, Porcelain
Handmade in the Czech Republic
Also available: Different colors and patterns
Establish...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Porcelain
Medusa Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medusa stool by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 47 x L 60 x H 55cm
Materials: Lamb ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
Two Open-Ended Rectangular Boxes Stainless Steel Stool with Stone by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 03 by Lee Sisan.
2020
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm.
Materials: stainless steel, natural stone.
Each pi...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Small Pillar Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Pillar stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: d 15 x h 35 cm
Materials: Glaze, clay
handcrafted in the Czech Republic
Also Available: different co...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Clay
Night Blue Pressure Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Night blue pressure stool by Tim Teven
Pressure Series (2018 - Ongoing)
Dimensions: 37 x 30 x 39 cm
Materials: Aluminium, powder coating
Also available...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Leather Stool, Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool - Aurelia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has follow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Stained Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stained oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: Low stool, structure, and seat in solid oak, natural varnished or black stained.
Technique: Lacquered metal. Natural or sta...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Set of 2 DAO High Stools by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 DAO High Stools by Shin Azumi
Materials: Barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood.
Technique: Lacquered metal,...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Large Mecato Bench by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Mecato bench by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Fibers from Iraca palm leaves.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in Colombia. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Cosmic Blue Mini Plopp Stool by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Cosmic blue mini plopp stool by Zieta
Dimensions: Diameter 25 x H 38 cm
Material: Stainless steel, carbon Steel.
Finish: Thermal colored. Cos...
Category
2010s Polish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Rustic Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina Wooden Stool by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Nut Wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Folding Wooden Seat by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Folding wooden seat by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: D 38 x W 48.5 x H 58.5 cm.
Materials: Baltic Birch end grain plywood, metal hinges, lacque...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Limited Edition, Black Solid Concrete Side Table, Stool by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Sten side table, stool by Lucas Tyra Morten
2020
Limited Edition of 15.
Dimensions: D 80, W 80, H 45 cm.
Material: Waxed concrete.
A solid stone that grows elegantly from the ground and shapes an undefined sense to the context. Sten stool does not have a defined bottom and top which enables the observer to interact in many different ways.
Objects comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”.
Objects are signed on hand casted tin...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Primi Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 54.6 x H 62.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and walnut.
Solid steel flat bar av...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Kickstand Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Kickstand Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 57.2 x W 52.7 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Leather, powder-coated metal and brushed br...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Spina B2.1 Wooden Bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 62.5 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood, Lacquer, Plywood
Walnut Large Parkdale Bench with Cushion by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut large Parkdale bench with cushion by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 75" x 16" x H 17.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal. Fabric.
Al...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Materials: solid wood (Freijó) and cast bronze.
Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm.
Available in different wood options (Braúna or F...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
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