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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stool, Cicely Modern White Oak Bar Stool
This Modern White Oak Bar Stool - The Cicely is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Reyes Backless Counter Stool in Walnut with Russet Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rou...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Leather, Walnut
Emeco 111 Navy Counter Stool in Persimmon by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The 111 Navy Collection is a story of innovation, turning waste plastic into something that lasts. Each stool is made of 150 recycled PET bottles. Like the original 111 Navy chair, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
SEGMENT Stool in Aluminum and Suede by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The SEGMENT Stool is part of the SEGMENT collection: a series of pieces that intend to break down a homogenous piece and ask the question of how to produce several products composed ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Purple Velvet Knot Stool
By Knots Rugs
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
This unique Knot stool is inspired by the nautical elements and aesthetics. The stool is made of a strong Beech wood by our wonderful wood turner, and the c...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Stools
Materials
Polyester, Beech
Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2018
Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height.
Custom size...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Lin Vanity Stool
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Introducing the Lin Vanity Stool. Designed and meticulously hand-crafted in Los Angeles by Studio Qasabian. The Lin Vanity Stool is the perfect additio...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Perch Stools
By Ofena, Daniel Mancini
Located in Guelph, CA
Perch stool is a solid wood, three-legged seating option with an upholstered seat cushion. The stool features traditional woodworking construction including mortise and wedged tenon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Original 'Birillo' Barstools Set by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c. 1971, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare collectors set of five (5) 'Birillo' bar-height barstools designed in 1971 by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, retailed by ICF New York. Signed underneath with Zanotta embossed logo and design information on each chair and ICF New York retailer labels on some of the chairs. These examples are original early year productions and ideal for collectors and modern art and design investors.
These examples feature red vintage patent leatherette upholstery and white fiberglass bases. It's very hard to find a single Birillo stool let alone find a matched set of five bar-height barstools. If you are looking for a large set of modern bar height barstools, don't hesitate because once these are gone it will be a difficult opportunity to replicate.
This early Post-Modern quintessential design is often misspelled 'Brillo' and even sometimes 'Brillio' but as seen documented in the 1978 Zanotta catalogue, the correct spelling is 'Birillo'. This set of five Joe Colombo Birillo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 131 x 83 x H 30
Materials: Fibreglass
Available in black and white.
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The charming Jojo stool features a checkered marquetry seat, skillfully crafted with the fine woods Jequitibá and Sucupira. Its sturdy structure is also made of high-quality Jequitib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A stool version of the Simple chair is also entirely crafted from solid wood. Robust, durable, and comfortable, it features clean lines and a carved seat. It can be produced in tauri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Room & Board Madrid Contemporary Leather Wrapped Bar Stools - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Room & Board Madrid Contemporary Leather Wrapped Bar Stools - Pair
Each barstool measures: 18.25 wide x 16 deep x 32.75 high, with a seat height of 23.75 inches
About Photos: We ta...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep
The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Felt
Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Charcoal
By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep
The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Felt
Bar Stool With Armrest, Upholstery, Metal
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘The Kanat Bar Stool’ is simple yet elaborate piece that stands out with its elegant stance, fine details and comfort. Powder coated metal frame is elevated with antique plated meta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
These White Oak Counter Stools - The Cicely are beautifully constructed from solid white oak ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Black Jørgen Møller M-Stools Benches Danish, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of black Jørgen Møller M-Stools. A chic pair of contemporary modern Minimalist black ebonized wood stools or benches, originally designed by...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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 01...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
21st Century Contemporary Beige Stool Upholstered Suede and Black Anodized Iron
Located in Porto, PT
Eros stool is a modern design with a vintage legacy. The curved seating provides your interior design project with comfort and style. A contemporary stool upholstered in velvet is pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes painted black kitchen couter top with swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is already a classic in Spanish design and is one of the best designed stools in all history. It’s been on the market for over 25 years and remains as current as it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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 01...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
HIDA Japan Suwari Series Modernist Stool with Wooden Seat in Japanese Oak
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful hand crafted solid oak Stool by HIDA Japan. The Suwari series is designed with an awareness of vertical flow, blending naturally into both Japanese and modern architectural spaces, and enhancing them.
The weighted design and form of this piece is timeless and provides a modern, clean, simplistic from to a room.
Limited UK stock...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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 abstra...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Red D0U8L3 Stool/Side Table by Timbur, Represented by Tuleste Factory
By Timbur
Located in New York, NY
D0U8L3 by Ezra Ardolino, Timbur
Baltic Birch Plywood, Resin
16" x 20" x 24"
Using plywood as a medium for artistic expression, the 5P1R4L, D0U8L3 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Plywood
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. Handm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 02 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak, Leather
Knoll 'Jamaica' Stainless Steel Counter / Bar Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Stratford, CT
With comfortable contoured seats the Jamaica' Bar Stool inspires great conversation. Isn’t that what bars are for after all? 360 Swivel with a sturdy base.
Comfortable stable swivel...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
4x Liverpool Modern Backless Stools, by AMBROZIA, Solid Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Liverpool Modern Backless stool is available in a large variety of finishes in bar or counter height version. The wide opening on the seating portion is designed help to grab and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 02 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak, Leather
Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 03 with Leather details
By Difane
Located in Mexico City, MX
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 abstra...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century Contemporary Stool in upholstered in Grey Leather and Base in Gold
Located in Porto, PT
Manu Stool is a handmade lavish leather-upholstered piece. A modern stool with a design base of mesmerizing metalwork finished in glorious gold makes it the perfect choice to adorn a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Suede, Wood
Wyeth Industrial Barstools Leather, 3
Located in New York, NY
Wyeth Industrial Modern Swiveling Barstools with supple Midnight Blue Leather, set of 3.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Michael Coffey Rare Set of 6 Hand-Carved Stools in Walnut 2007 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important set of 6 "Belle of the Ball" stools in hand-carved and sculpted American walnut blocks by Michael Coffey, American 2007 (each is signed "MCoffey" on underside of seat). Each stool is slightly different in design, making each a unique piece. Michael Coffey is a craftsman and an artist who sculpts superb shapes in wood. In the tradition of George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, and Jack Rogers...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Torn High Console Table by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Torn high console table by Lucas Tyra Morten
2018
Limited Edition of 29
Dimensions: W 90.5, H 89, D 40
Material: handwaxed plywood
Torn table with its two ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Breccia Medicea Marble Stool "Throne of Dioniso" by Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
Sculptural breccia medicea marble stool /side table "throne of DIONISO" by Lorenzo Ciompi 2021
breccia medicea handmade stool
honed
limited editions
n.4 of 10 executed in 2023
v...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Breccia Marble
Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bar / Counter Leather Wood Chrome Stools in the style of Leon Pace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of black wood framed bar / counter stools with ostrich styled leather seats . The rounded backs are great for long periods of comfortable sitting with the legs tapering down t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Little Monster stool
Located in Bilbao, PV
By straddling the boundary between art object and design furniture, the fringes of this stool recall the groves of tall grass from which “esparto” is collected—that natural and resilient fibre used by weavers to make espadrilles and baskets. Overflowing with potential from every angle, captured in the midst of its creation, it holds a space between an animal mane and the work in progress.
"Little Monsters" furniture’s set it’s composed of a high stool, low stool and a table.
CHARACTERISTICS
The little monster’s set is composed of:
High stool 28cm x 28cm x 75cm
Low stool 29cm x 29cm x 46cm
A table 56cm x 56cm x 56cm
However, we can adjust the measurements to your needs.
Designed and handcrafted in collaboration with the Industrial furniture design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Founded Bar Stool, Design by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather, Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Founded Right Arm Bar Stool Designed by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather and single piece steel frame. Please see our other listings for the stools without arms and left arm...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Rudis Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Located in Geneve, CH
Rudis Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 35 x W 50 x H 43 cm.
Materials: Hand-built ceramic.
The Rudis stool is a piece of ceramic f...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Edith Stool in Solid Ash Varnish and wood Seat by Massimo Broglio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The collaboration with the designer Massimo Broglio continues and this year for TrabÀ proposes an evolution of Edith: the chair in beech and ash slims up and its legs with a circular section taper to the ends, the backrest lowers and the seat bends lightly, thus giving birth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Big Monster stool
Located in Bilbao, PV
By straddling the boundary between art object and design furniture, the fringes of this stool recall the groves of tall grass from which “esparto” is collected—that natural and resilient fibre used by weavers to make espadrilles and baskets. Overflowing with potential from every angle, captured in the midst of its creation, it holds a space between an animal mane and the work in progress.
"Little Monsters" furniture’s set it’s composed of a high stool, low stool and a table.
CHARACTERISTICS
The little monster’s set is composed of:
High stool 28cm x 28cm x 75cm
Low stool 29cm x 29cm x 46cm
A table 56cm x 56cm x 56cm
However, we can adjust the measurements to your needs.
Designed and handcrafted in collaboration with the Industrial furniture design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Ten10 Madeira Line Stool Solid Plank Oiled Teak Top Stainless Steel Base
By Ten10
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stool is part of the Madeira Line from Ten10. The stool is made to order. The top is solid plank oiled teak 1 1/4" thick. The base is powder-coated stainless steel. Brass dowels...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980s Set of Four Philippe Starck and Aleph Ubik Sarapis Bar Stools by Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Sarapis bar stools, designed by Philippe Starck for his French design firm Aleph Ubik. This design originated in 1986 and the stools were manufactured in Italy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak 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 comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Perch Stools
By Ofena, Daniel Mancini
Located in Guelph, CA
Perch stool is a solid wood, three-legged seating option with an upholstered seat cushion. The stool features traditional woodworking construction includin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Customizable Stool/ Ottoman, Bent Wood, Leather Upholstery, Glossy Lacquer
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable modernist stool, bet wood, leather upholstery, glossy lacquer.
Individual selection of fabric covers, wood lacquering in various colours and finish available on request...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer, Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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
Foot Stool in walnut
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Stool
Designed by Project 213A in 2020
The Foot stool is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
The design was inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
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
Hygge collection is inspired by contemp...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
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
The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The charming Jojo stool features a checkered marquetry seat, skillfully crafted with the fine woods Jequitibá and Sucupira. Its sturdy structure is also made of high-quality Jequitib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Founded Bar Stool, Design by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather, Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Founded Left Arm Bar Stool Designed by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather and single piece steel frame. Please see our other listings for the stools without arms and right ar...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Located in Geneve, CH
Quattuor Stool by Isin Sezgi Avci
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 54 x W 33 x H 38 cm.
Materials: Hand-built ceramic.
Quattuor is a piece of ceramic sculp...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
2005 Enea Coma Café Bar Stool by Josep Lluscà for Brayton Int / Coalesse
By Josep Llusca, Coalesse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Enea Café "Coma" Stool, originally designed by Josep Lluscà for the Spanish brand ENEA in 2002. This example was produced by Brayton International, though are today distri...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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