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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Leather Stool & Table, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary leather stool & table - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: G28 cipria printed calfskin golf leather ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Brutus Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brutus stools by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 60 / W 30 / H 54 cm.
Materials: fiber concret...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Set of 4 Oak Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: Linea 646 Leather covering, Oak Wood.
Other materials available. Depending on the material the price...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Recycling Reject Cylinder Stool by Tim Teven
Located in Geneve, CH
Recycling reject cylinder stool by Tim Teven
Dimensions: 34 x 44.5 cm
Materials: recycled composite
Available in different colors.
Recycling Reject d...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Composition
Damson Pouf by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Damson pouf by Madheke
Dimensions: D 61 x W 61 x H 40 cm
Materials: Leather, wood.
Classic soft leather weave with brass base detail.
Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 jade stools 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 c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Silver Contemporary Stool
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver contemporary stool
Dimensions: L 32.4 x W 32.4 x H 43 cm
Materials: Steel.
Also available in black and gold.
The shapes and m...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Reversed Process Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Reversed process stool by Philipp Aduatz
Unique
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 47 cm
Materials: Wood, metal, polystyrene-foam, "papier mâché", resin, lacquer.
Each piece looks different...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Wood, Polystyrene
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 63,5 cm.
Materials: Leather and powder-coated steel.
Fabric p...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Trolley Bar and Counter Stool
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Trolley family comprises of a high back chair and ottoman, lounge chair, dining chair, bar stool, and low tables. Trolley seating bases...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
Black Stool by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Solid oak with black lacquer.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Dimensions: 36 x 36 x H...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Walnut Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x h 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, blac...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Icon Bar Stool by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Icon Bar Stool by Phase Design
Dimensions: Ø 40.6 H 73,7 cm. SH: 73,7 cm.
Materials: Leather, powder-coated metal and brushed brass.
Fabric price not included.
Solid steel and bras...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool)
Diameter 14 inches
Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high st...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Set of Un Beso En El Mar Stools by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Un Beso En El Mar stools by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Materials: Paonazzo marble.
Dimensions: W 32cm, L 41cm, H 50c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Stool in Walnut, Four Legs Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary stool in walnut, four legs naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D32 x W32 x H50 cm
Materials: African Walnut
Made by hand, in Belgium.
Arno Declercq
Belgian d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Woven Cognac Leather Bar 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
Senufo Stool Nails in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool nails in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm
Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood, burned nails
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Tsuke Bench by Naibu
Materials: Brushed oak wood.
Dimensions: D 50 x W 40 x H 100 cm.
Naibu
We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Handcrafted Bordeaux Red Solid Wood Seating Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
Dimensions: D 85 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Nut wood, Lacquered MDF.
Also available in colors: Bo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Nutwood, Lacquer, Plywood
Amazone Composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
Dimensions: W 199 x D 13.9 x H 47 cm
Materials: Wood and foam
Upholstery: fabrics or leathers
Atelier oï was established in 1991, in ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Poufs by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Poufs by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 4 High Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 High Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 76 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
A...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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
Medium Colorful Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Colorful tembo stool - Note Design Studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Availabl...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of Wing Stool by Studio Laf
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of wing stool by Studio Laf
It emerged with the use of three different natural materials in harmony. Wood, metal and leather offer warmth and elegance...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Tall Stool by Alva Design
Materials: solid wood (Braúna) and cast bronze.
Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 73 cm.
Available in different wood options (Braúna...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Ma...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 gardian stool by Patrick Norguet
Materials: Fabric (also available in leather)
Handle: Noce Canaletto solid wood
Dimensions: W 51.1 x D 34.7 x H 49.8 cm.
For the Gard...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rectangular Leather Stool, Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary rectangular leather stool - Olympia by Stephane Parmentier for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: F95 Off White Nappa Leather (top), A02 Loden Green Suede Leather (base) and Bronze-laquered Wood Seat Bowl.
A stylish combination of prized materials, this refined stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Glazy Counter Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy counter stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: Width 55cm, height 90cm, depth 60cm, seat height 84cm
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Woven Chocolate Leather Bar 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
Marshmallow Bar Stool, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow bar stool, Royal stranger
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
Royal strang...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Four Legs Stool Naturel 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
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 and ashwood.
Available in Bouclé...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Set of 2 Jade Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 jade stools 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 Ja...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Grid Weave Danish Cord Bar Stool
Located in Venice, CA
The rush seat and shelf are hand-woven by a master weaver with over 40 years experience.
We use 70% recycled steel for the frame. For an additional charge the frames can be plated i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pillar Table by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillar table by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 35.5 cm
Materials: Carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Eric Byers creates geom...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Stool Round Wood by DeepWood
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool round wood by DeepWood
One Of a Kind
Dimensions: L 30 W 30 H 40 cm
Materials: Petrified wood fully polished
Wight: 55 kg
Each DeepWood piece ...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made from recycled plastic...
Category
2010s German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
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 b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
ML 42 Brown Oak and Stainless Steel Bar Stool by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
ML 42 Brown oak and stainless steel bar stool by Lassen.
Dimensions: H 77 x W 36 x L 55.5 cm.
Materials: Oak, stainless steel.
In 1942 Moge...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Pinta Verde marble.
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm
Also available in other marbles (prices may vary).
Marmi Serafini is l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Limited Edition Sand and Nylon Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Deseo No.1 Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Deseo no.1 sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: White onyx
Dimensions: W 36cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Origin: Italy (carrara)
Available in other marbles.
Pietro Francesc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx
White 2 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 2 union stool by Lea Ginac
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: Diameter 23 x Height 47 cm
Materials: Chamotte clay. Handmade Ceramic.
Technique: Hand-modeling.
Available in two o...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
DS-5050 Pouf-Table by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-5050 pouf-table by De Sede
Dimensions: D 60 x H 38-49 cm, tabletop D 50
Materials: stone, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
Piff, paff, pouf: the stool is a table, too
Whether at the lowest height as a style object...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Stone
Ovni, Tricolor Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - tricolor bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm
Materials: MDF, carbon steel, resin, painting in duco paint.
Also available: purple, green, yellow
Afte...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 honey 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
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm
Materials: Resin and concrete
The GOLIA stools are featured by sculptur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Bricks, Stool D1
By Kueng Caputo
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kueng Caputo is a Zurich, Switzerland based design practice comprised of Lovis Caputo and Sarah Kueng. Their material adventures are often rooted in the complexities of crafts techni...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm.
Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel.
Color: Lago Sanguine.
Ava...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Un Beso En El Mar Marble Sculpted Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo marble sculpted stool by Pietro Franceschini.
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia.
Materials: Paonazzo marble.
Dimensions: W 32cm, L 41cm, H 50cm.
Origin: Italy (Carrara)...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Senufo Stool Leather in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool leather in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm
Materials: Iroko wood, black leather
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Stool by Adèle Vivet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Adèle Vivet
Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 45cm
Materials: Ceramic
This is a serie of ceramic stools and vases.
Each piece is unique. They...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
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