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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Marble Gamma Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Gamma stool by Pietro Franceschini
Sold Exclusively by GALERIE PHILIA
Materials: Nero Marquina
Dimensions: W 70cm, L 35cm, H 45cm
Origin: Italy (Carrara)
Manufacturer: Corsanini...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 42 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Salt Glaze
handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available in differen...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
Dao High Stool by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO high stool by Shin Azumi
Materials: barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood.
Technique: Lacquered metal, natural ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
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
Customized colors needs can be considered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
Vito Bar Stool by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vito bar stool by Dare Studio, 2012
Dimensions: H 70 x D 42.5 x W 45 cm
Materials: American black walnut.
Also available in European white oak, Wax oiled finish.
Dare Studio...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Four Elements Piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Located in Geneve, CH
Four elements piedestal by Kajsa Melchior
Fictive Erosion collection
Dimensions: H: Approx. 45 cm
Ø: Approx. 35 cm
Materials: Sculpted in sand by pr...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Sandstone
Set of 2 Marshmallow Bar Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow bar stools, Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 100 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Aile 2 Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Aile 2 stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 26 x W 41 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid wood
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines himself as a cabinet...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Black Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 35 cm
Materials: Stoneware with salt glaze
Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available in diffe...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Stools
Materials
Stoneware
Bricks, Stool D2
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
Gardian Stool by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Gardian stool with handle 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 Ga...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
High Natural Oak DOM Stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Located in Geneve, CH
High natural oak DOM stool by Marcos Zanuso Jr
Materials: High 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
Indoor Pigalle Bar Stool by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle bar stool by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors.
Dimensions: 34 cm x 43 cm x H 73 ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Leather Stool, Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary suede leather stool - Ossicle N.1 by Francesco Balzano for Giobagnara.
The object presented in the image has following finish: A69 Sage Suede Leather.
Part of a uniq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Suede, Wood
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.
Color: Light brown.
Also available in dark br...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Set of 2 Sheepskin Big Foot Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Sheepskin big foot stools by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 38 / W 38 /H 43 cm
Materials...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin
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
Set of 4 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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
Lolo Object by Studio Yolk
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolo object by Studio Yolk
Unique one of one
Dimensions: 45 x Ø 35 cm
Materials: Alder wood
LOLO is a family of objects, all of which are alike, yet different - like you and me...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Ancel Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Ancel footstool by LK Edition
Dimensions: Diameter 30 x height 46.5 cm
Materials: Black patinated bronze.
It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
White 3 Union Stool by Lea Ginac
Located in Geneve, CH
White 3 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
ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers
ORO collection
Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm
Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer
Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Set of 2 Marble Cross Side Table / Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marble cross side table / stool by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 35 / W 35 /H 45 cm
Materials...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Stump Low Stool by Studio Yoon Seok-Hyeon
Located in Geneve, CH
Stump low stool by Studio Yoon Seok-hyeon.
Dimensions: W 30 x H 30
Materials: Paper (mostly recycled) and natural adhesive.
1.5kg
It is available to customize various sizes, co...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Paper
Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella.
Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 40 cm.
Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure.
I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
Category
2010s English Modern Stools
Materials
Other
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
Set of 2 Marshmallow Stools, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marshmallow stools, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 50 cm.
Materials: Velvet upholstery, brass.
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, royal red.
Roya...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Bordeaux Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux Minimalist bench
Dimensions: D 145 x W 43.3 x H 45.5 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte powder coating & aluminum w. Matte powder coating.
Available in colors: Taupe, bordeaux...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Black Curved Pouf by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black curved pouf by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: Black Aniline Nubuck.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 36 x 42 x H 42cm.
The Modern...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Ali Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Ali stool by Collector
Materials: Fully upholstered in genuine leather.
Dimensions: 35 x 46 cm
It’s unconventional leather application, wrinkled as it was oversized, gives the Ali s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
"Torquemada" Carved Brushed Oak or Lacquered Beech Stool by P. Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Torquemada" is a stool, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, with a structure available in the following versions: brushed oak, brushed oak with carved backrest and seat or in matt lacquered textured beech in white, gray, yellow, lavender gray, or carnation colors. Backrest element support is in polished or mirror finished cast aluminum. Indoor use only.
DIMENSIONS:
D. 18.8", W. 16.1", H. 40.5", Seat H. 28.7"
Although these pieces of design seem apparently imperfect and unique, the collection is composed of a table and a set of seats: a chair, an armchair and a stool. The latter feature two handcuffs in mirror-polished stainless steel, a detail that is as structural as well as decorative and ironically reminiscent of the imagery coming from the ancient Inquisition and its infamous and fearsome prosecutor. A link that regards the concept as well as the project and explains where the name of this collection comes from. Each piece is also available in a more precious version, in gouged oak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue mohair stool designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Reupholstered in brand new mohair fabric.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Mohair, Wood
ST38 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST38 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body.
This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Phase Design, "Kickstand Counter Stool"
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Counter Stool in a Flat Black Powder Coat Finish. Pricing is COM and this listing does...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Umber, H.20
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Natural, H.20
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.20
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Trilit Stool by SNICKERIET
Located in Geneve, CH
Trilit Stool by SNICKERIET
Dimensions: D 35 x W 48 x H 45 cm.
Materials: Solid douglas fir and wax.
Adjustments can be discussed as long as the furniture archetype is maintained. Available to customize in various wood types. Please contact us.
Trilit is a vivacious exaggeration of a simple wood joint, naively distorting a
rational solution into a complex craft. The bulging contours make the piece seem upholstered or inflated and give a playful impression that encourages interaction. Such semblance however, is put in contrast to its rigidity and weight. Trilit is intended to be used as an occasional stool and is made out of carefully selected solid Douglas fir wood.
SNICKERIET is a furniture studio with an explorative approach to traditional woodworking craft and philosophy. Projects are initiated as research into topics revolving technique, construction, decoration and material properties. The findings are released in the form of individual pieces of furniture. The studio was founded in 2011 and is based in Stockholm and Gothenburg.
Karl-Johan Hjerling, designer, creative director, founder
Gunnar Dahl, Production manager, founder
Hannu Hietamäki, Lead cabinet...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Fir
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
Sigve Knutson Black Wood Clay Stool, Oslo 2019
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sigve Knutson Black wood clay stool
Manufactured by Sigve Knutson
Oslo, Norway, 2019
Wood, PVA-glue, Wood dust, polystyrene
Produced for Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Polystyrene, Wood
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Braúna and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Materials: solid wood (Braúna) 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
Trombone Foot Stool by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Trombone Foot stool by LK Edition
Dimensions: Diameter 47 x Height 30 cm
Materials: Black patinated bronze.
It is with the sense of detail and requirement, this research of the ex...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Mustard Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm
Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed finish.
Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot.
The Queen heart stool...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Acid Green by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool acid green by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
"Bar Stud" Studded Black Leather and Steel Base High Stool by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Bar Stud" is a stool, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a wooden seat with fire retardant polyurethane foam only covered by black leather with b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Penelope Stool in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculptural stool is composed of three individual elements that nestle into each other. The hand-built clay backrest and leg support the solid oak seat, making it the perfect, mo...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Oak
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut with Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gervasoni Kasane 33 Table by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Foam
Fornasetti Bar Stool Tergonomico Handcrafted Black and White Wood
By Fornasetti
Located in MILANO, IT
The Fornasetti chairs and stools are going to be the most surprising detail of your house.
This stool is handcrafted using original artisan techniques. It is silk-screened by han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Chrome Modernist Italian Stools
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of modernist chrome Italian stools with stylized bamboo chromed legs. Each stool features a clear glass lower tier for functionality. There are four of these stools available in...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
"Kyo-Co" Veneered Plywood Stool Designed by Nathalie Orlandi for Dessie'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Kyo-Co" is a stool, designed by Nathalie Orlandi and manufactured by Dessie', made in plywood and natural oak, natural wengè, Santos rosewood or walnut veneered.
Indoor use only.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wenge, Walnut, Rosewood, Oak, Plywood
Customizable ClassiCon Adjustable Bar Stool No. 1 by Eileen Gray
By Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray designed bar stools in several variations. The Bar Stool No. 1 is the simplest and most handsome of them all. It initially found itself, along with the folding mirror Cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Swedish Designer, Stool, Stained Solid Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Stool Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic stool, matching with tables high 35.4", designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade. White version...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Swedish Designer, Stool for Televerket, Pine, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine stool or assembly designed and produced for Televerket, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Customizable Leather ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
2011
Dimensions: 157 x 88 x H 38
Materials: Fibreglass
Seat/Coffee table in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Ve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Customizable ClassiCon Banu Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
Banu is yet another gem from the Jewel Garden, which was the name of the Maharajah‘s palace of Indore for which Eckart Muthesius designed this stool. Through the use of polished stai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
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