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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Marlen 0153-LE Stool, Bar Stool, Grey, Home, Contract, Fast-Food, Wood, Fabric
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Comfort, an ergonomic shape and a hardy structure are the characteristics of the Marlen design, the new Trabà chair designed by EP Studio. Hints of a 1950s vibe can be glimpsed in the curvature of the backrest – generously padded, like the seat – and in the dynamic, wood legs round which becomes bulkier and more retro in the solid ash wooden version. Matched to obtain the perfect chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Dutch Design Bench Side Table indoor outdoor Metal Green 'ral 6013'
By Harm De Veer
Located in Vinkel, NL
The Old School side table is based on the traditionally known furniture in Dutch schools. Due to its clean and elegant lines, it fits into any environment. The Old School is in place...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Foam, Fabric
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair w/ Rolling Base Black Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive rolling armchair with black leather upholstery. The chair was produced in in 2004 (a couple of them in 2011, though cond...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Drinks Table Natural
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 and inviting, it is cut from the cylindrical forms that are standard in the cork production process. These standards become the basic formal components for the collection with efficient shaping leaving minimal waste.
Cork bark is hand harvested from cork oak trees that can live for up to 200 years and require no chemical inputs. This makes it a rapidly renewable material and a powerful carbon sink. Cork’s inherent qualities include being hypoallergenic, moisture and fire resistant, sound and heat insulating as well as soft and resilient to touch.
Built in the Pacific Northwest from solid Portuguese cork...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Cork
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Mia Rocking Stool Leather White
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Inspired by a simple medicine ball, the Mia Rocking stool is an elegant solution for someone who wants to improve their posture their posture and core strength. Trade up that unwield...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 8x Available
By Knoll, Pepe Cortés
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple stools are available, priced individually) Jamaica bar stool, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1993. These stools are a later Knoll & AMAT-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Style Circular Brass and Cotton Velvet Italian Bar Stools
Located in Madrid, ES
Modern circular Italian bar stool, made of polished brass structure with bottom footrest ring and upholstered in green plain cotton velvet fabric.
Every item LA Studio offers is che...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Drumstool w/ Brass Hua Design in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool with Brass Hua Design
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Mini Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2010s Babar Upholstered Bar Stool by Simon Pengelly for Arper 10+ Available
By Arper, Simon Pengelly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Babar bar stool, designed by Simon Pengelly for Arper in 2006 (multiple stools are available, though the price listed is for each stool). This sculptural stool featu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Steel Sculptural Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural stool - Arno Declercq
Measures:
Small: 63 cm L x 38 cm W x 69 cm H
24,8” L x 15” W x 27" H
Medium: 104 cm L x 38 cm W x 69 cm H
41” L x 15” W x 27" H
Large: 1...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
2010s Emeco Navy Bar Height Stool in Brushed Aluminum, Model 1006 10+ Available
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Emeco bar stool, Model 1006. This design was originally created in 1944 for the US Navy. While this listing is for a single stool, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stool, Tulum Black Wood Stool, Red Cedar
Why buy Bertu Home stumps?
Kiln Dried
Our stumps and stools all go through a drying process in our k...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Cedar
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (four are available, but priced individually) Hi Pad Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. These stools were produced in 2013 and feature a soli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector
Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.
Legs: Travertino
Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm
Depe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine
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
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman Pouf
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Modern Grey Boucle Upholstered Bar Stools, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern grey boucle upholstered bar stools on tall legs conjoined by an H stretcher.
Dimensions: 42" H x 17" W x 17" D; seat: 31" H.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2017 Maverick Bar Stool by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster
By KFF
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Maverick Bar Stool, designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster (KFF Design). The piece was designed and manufactured in Germany. It features dark burgundy lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Black Stool Upholstered with Fur Top & Gold Spheres Details
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Stool is a luxury stool ideal for any contemporary interior design project. A modern stool design, upholstered in fur with polished brass details, made to enhance your home e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Jonathan Adler Grey Velvet Rider Counter Stools, Set of 2
Located in London, GB
Designed by Jonathan Adler, these contemporary counter stools have an ornate aesthetic.
Constructed from a white frame, the stools have polished nickel sabots and accents, with a ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Nickel
2012 Martin Visser for Spectrum SB07 Counter Height Stool in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (the price listed is for each stool, though multiples stools are available) SB07 counter stool, designed by Martin Visser and produced by Spectrum in The ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, 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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Modern Curule Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern curule stool with a button tufted leather cushion seat above a pewter-finished iron curule form base with gilded accents.
Dimensions: 20" W x 16" D x 21" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
[2011]
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass.
Available in black and white.
--Imperfetto Lab--
Who we are? We are a family.
Verter Tu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
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 dealer who makes bespoke objects wi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Cross Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Bunker Side Table by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 21 x W 21 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Burned and waxed Oak and burned steel.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Nubuck Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
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
Band Stool Contemporary Stool in Ceramic
Located in London, GB
A stool made by attaching several bands of clay together. The existing ceramic process was manufactured with clay, the process of making contains the process of biscuit [bisque] firi...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
Custom made Gueridon Bench, COM Upholstery, 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
2013 Nendo High Ribbon Bar Stool in Red Lacquered Steel for Cappellini
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nendo High Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is const...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Beatriz Counter Stools by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
4 "Beatriz" counter stools featuring an industrial / biomorphic design that combines an organic form of a brass seat and contrasting dark patinaed textured ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Bronze
2018 Hi Pad Low Stool by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini 6x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (six are available, though priced individually) Hi Pad Low Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. It features a solid stain...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Rustic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
with an upholstered cushion seat covered in performance fabric, on splayed tapering legs joined by a stretcher in a slightly distressed warm color finish.
Dimensions: 17.75" W x 17....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
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
Set of 3 Counter Stool w. Backrest Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Lloyd Contemporary Bar Stool in Wood
Located in London, GB
The Lloyd barstool by Crump and Kwash, is built using sustainably sourced solid wood, and Italian leather. This chair features a barrel backrest, solid metal rugs, and premium foam s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Hayche WW Bar Stool - Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW bar stool, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from solid oak with the u...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather,
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and l...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Hayche Loom Bar Stool - Black, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Bar Stool was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The bar stools are sanded a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Cord, Oak, Wood
Twist with Fantastic Look, Black
Located in Istanbul, 34
Twist, which is open to use in every space with its striking color options, combines the functions of a side table and stool, while providing your own balance in the use of stools wi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Hayche Loom Bar Stool - Oak & Black, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Bar Stool was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The bar stools are sanded a...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Pompa Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Pouf by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by wooden sleepers...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 2 Pompa Poufs by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Pompa Poufs by Houtique
Materials: Wood, Velvet
Dimensions: H 45 x D 44 cm
Pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric 4 modules connected by w...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
(wh)ORE HAUS STUDIOS Steel Swivel Stool (adjustable height)
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAUS STUDIOS barstools are offered In two, adjustable heights
-Counter Height (adjustable from 23-28”) or
- Bar Height (adjustable from 28-33”).
-Stools are offer...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Large Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The Tab.u large stool is a traditional tall bar stool. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u mirror and the Tab.u lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Stool is a swivel stool with die-cast aluminium shell. Chrome-plated steel structure, base and footrest. Adjustable in height with gas piston. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Guna 11 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 56 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
Gervasoni Brise 54 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
Glossy Ceramic Stool / Guéridon Designed by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Glossy ceramic stool/guéridon designed by Thomas Dariel, Maison Dada
Measures: diameter 41.2 * height 45 cm
Ceramic in glossy black, blue or pink glaze finish
The name of this piece ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic
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