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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
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
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
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
Zeitraum Morph Oak Black Stained Stool with Black Leather Seat in STOCK
By Zeitraum
Located in New York, NY
Oak color stained black/ black leather upholstered seat
Thanks to the shape of the seat and its ideal incline, Morph Stool is more comfortable than one would expect. Formally, he ha...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
4x Shaker Counter Stools in, Sedona Leather, Blackened Steel & Oxidized Oak
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Andhrímnir Oak Bar Or Counter Height Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Andhrímnir Solid Oak Stool is a stunning piece of minimalist furniture that exudes an architectural charm. Handmade with precision and care, each stool is crafted from solid oak ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Sedona Leather, Blackened Steel, Oxidized Oak
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
“A Tale Of Two Cities” High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"The A Tale of Two Cities bistro set is a true masterpiece of design, inspired by the longing of two cities separated by distance. The high table and counter stools are crafted with ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Linen, Oak
Foot Bench in black
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Bench
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The bench is part of the "Foot collection" which is all hand carved by skilled artisans in Northern Portugal.
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Brass Rattan Stool, JA Studio
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted square stool or bench designed in a gold brass structure - pictured here in a polished finish - with a hand-woven top in a very resistant natural Moroccan ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Dark Brown
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A realization of meticulous research, this piece is part of a collection that highlights the formal longevity and environmental sustainability of Mediterranean cork.
Monolithic an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Cork
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
Founded Bar Stools, Design by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather, Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Founded Bar Stools Designed by Richard Schipper for Qliv, Saddle Leather and single piece steel frame. Three without arms available. Please see our other listings for the stools with...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Kitchen Counter Stools model "Jamacia" by Pepe Cortes, Chromed Steel
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is Spanish classic, and one of the best designed stools in all history. Designed in 1991 by interior designer Pepe Cortes, the stool remains as modern as ever. Its materials and durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings.
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Chromed steel structure with a swivel seat in cast aluminium anodized silver and AG3 scotch polish, or in solid beech (wood) and varnished. Also available in a lower version with wheels.
MEASUREMENTS
Aluminium seat
H.45 cm
H.66 cm
H.77 cm
Wood seat
H.48 cm
H.70 cm
H.80 cm
Pepe Cortés
The work of Pepe Cortés straddles several design disciplines and manages to mark its era while remaining timeless.
Born in Barcelona in 1946, Pepe Cortés studied at the Eina School, where he later lectured in design. Cortés founded the Open Design Group with a group of colleagues from different branches of the profession during the early 1970s. He is the author of iconic interior design projects of that era including "Oriol" and "Cubic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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
Jordan Walnut Counter Height 3-Legged Stool by New York Heartwoods - In Stock
Located in Accord, NY
New York Heartwoods' walnut solid wood counter-height Jordan Stool is influenced by Shaker and Mid-Century design; created to be comfortable, light and easy to move; and features thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Jordan Mozer Hudson Barstools, Pair. Cast Aluminum, Mohair
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Hudson bar stools designed by Jordan Mozer, 2019. Sculptural cast aluminum frames with burgundy / deep red mohair upholstery. Very good cond...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Casa Ceramic Stool
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Casa Ceramic Stool
Designed by Project 213A in 2023
Hand-sculpted ceramic stool with a textured petal finish and padded leather cushion.
Crafted in Project 213A's in-house ceramic w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Choice of Wood Stain
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 of fully customizable ottomans, stools, benches, and day beds. All designs share the same 4 L shaped legs, signature of the Gueridon line.
We offer a wide range of customizations. Here is the idea.
Only you know what’s best to match your interior. Therefore, you provide us with your fabric (COM). Size, upholstery, wood staining? Your choice: we offer a wide range of options.
From the same original base with 4 thick L shaped legs, we can also build a stool, a bench, or a day bed.
HOW IT WORKS...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Inge Contemporary Chair Fully Upholstered
Located in London, GB
The Henge chair is comprised of three identical pieces and a seat. Two of the pieces make up the legs and the third acts as the back. The chair takes its n...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Peaches Stool by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Peaches Stool by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 84 cm.
Materials: Rattan, pink Portuguese marble, velvet and iron.
Taburete Pea...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Marble, Iron
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé
Gervasoni Guna 12 Coffee Table by Chiara Andreatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chiara Andreatti designs the GUNA outdoor furniture collection consisting of carpets, charpoys, cushions and coffee tables with a strong multi-ethnic inspiration. Guna is a Sanskrit ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Gervasoni Brise 44 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Contemporary block arch stool or side table, natural ash wood, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve that slims down the seating object, creates a difference in mass, which offers the possibility to balance it while sitting. A beautiful collaboration between ergonomics and aesthetics.
The arch stool...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Ash
2005 Enea Coma Café Bar Stool by Josep Lluscà for Brayton Int / Coalesse
By Coalesse, Josep Llusca
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
Hand Tailored Fringes Stool Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
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
Oak, Chestnut
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair II by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so please...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Black Emperador Trivoli Stool by Ivan Colominas
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Emperador Trivoli Stool by Ivan Colominas
Dimensions: D 35 x H 42 cm
Materials: Travertino Navona and Black Emperador.
TIVOLI COLLECTION:
TIVOLI, a picturesque city situated o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine, Marble
COR Alvo Bar Stool by Jehs & Laub
By Jehs & Laub
Located in Boston, MA
Long-lasting sitting comfort and relaxation, even at the counter or bar? The lushly upholstered Alvo chair by the designer duo Jehs & Laub has been further developed and designed as ...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Proportions of Stone Chair III by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair III by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so pleas...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of Stone Chair I by Lee Sisan
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 80 cm
Materials: Raw iron steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so please ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Contemporary Plaster and Leather Strap Stool
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary beauriful sculptural plaster and leather strap stool. It unique shape has knopped supports and stretchers. Great accent piece for a living room or bedroom.
Property fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Plaster
Set Of 2 Boudoir Stools by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Boudoir Stools by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 45 (each).
Materials: Brass and wicker.
Stools with brass, seat in fine wickerwork, entirely handmade. Hand-wo...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Eiffel, Bar Stool Upholstered Leather Seat with Stainless Steel Structure
Located in Beirut, LB
From the Eiffel line, this stool combines aesthetics and comfort, with a crossed polished stainless steel base and a soft, full-grain leather seat
Polished stainless steel structure...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
The Iskemle Cast Bronze Stool by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Studio Sunt is seeking the endless possibilities that the bronze material offers, and on this path, together with talented craftsmen, they present their de...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
PALECEK Faux Bamboo Bar Height Barstools - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height barstools in a Contemporary style by Palecek. Faux bamboo, woven rattan backs & wrapping, blue corduroy fabric upholstered seats and tubular copper footrest. Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Boudoir Stool by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Boudoir Stool by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 45.
Materials: Brass and wicker.
Stool with brass, seat in fine wickerwork, enti...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Gueridon handcrafted made to order Ottoman-Bench, COM fabric - Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION
Gueridon handmade ottoman benches are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA.
Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a ful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Modern Stools, Ottomans
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Modern stools upholstered in a beautiful high quality fabric. We have a matching bench available. Please see pictures.
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
William High Stool
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William is a high stool designed for quick meals at the kitchen counter, but also for use in a bar context. Its natural elegance comes from the naturalness...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
"Ceppo" Wooden Stool With Carved Slatted Friezes Details
Located in Centro, RS
The "Ceppo" wooden stool with carved slatted/ribbed details is carefully produced in every detail of the design.
It has 4 versions:
1- Seat and base all made from natural Lyptus wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
PALECEK Faux Bamboo Bar Height Barstools - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height barstools in a Contemporary style by Palecek. Faux bamboo, woven rattan backs & wrapping, blue corduroy fabric upholstered seats and tubular copper footrest. Mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Arcus Walnut Stool by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Arcus walnut stool by Tim Vranken
Materials: American Walnut
Dimensions: 30.5 x H 45 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throu...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Medium-High Jamaica Counter Stool Aluminium Seat & Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is Spanish classic, and one of the best designed stools in all history. Designed in 1991 by interior designer Pepe Cortes, the stool remains as modern as ever. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, 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. Handm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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.
Desi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Persian Jajim Upholstered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 21st century storage stools upholstered in vintage Persian Jam kilim rugs. Four available, sold as pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric
Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing.
345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles.
TEAD foam with fibre-covered
All...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool transcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
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