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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Modern Medium Dew Drop Side Table Aegean Blue Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Isotta Leather Bar Stool
Located in Milan, IT
A fresh and stylish design of minimalist inspiration, this gorgeous bar stool boasts clean and essential lines highlighted with a total-white look. Boasting a sleek structure defined...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Honey Jellow Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Plum Boucle' With Pink Genuine Ostrich Feather Trimmed, Ostrich Fluff Ottoman
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A new addition to the the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This gorgeous plum Boucle' ottoman is a har...
Category

2010s South African Modern Stools

Materials

Bouclé, Feathers

Set of 4 Italian Swivel Barstools by NAOS with Leather Seats, Made in Italy
By Naos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate any contemporary kitchen or entertainment space with this sophisticated set of four Italian swivel barstools by NAOS. Expertly crafted in Italy, these stools combine refined ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Contemporary Cane Back Barstool in Ebony
Located in NEW YORK, NY
With a hint of retro, the design of this stool is inspired from the 1950s and the modernist movement of that period. W 51cm 20” D 56,5cm 22” H 101.5cm 40” SH 79cm 31” Materials: ...
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2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Blessing Modern Hand-Chiseled Ebonized Oak Upholstered Barstool by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Blessing upholstered barstool is part of our Blessing collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Blessing bars...
Category

2010s South African Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Caramel Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

Hand Tailored Fringes Barstool Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade barstool 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Trimming

Michael Coffey Rare Pair of Hand-Carved Stools in Walnut 2007 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of “Belle of the Ball Stools” in hand-carved and sculpted American black walnut blocks by Michael Coffey, American 2007 (each is signed "MCoffey" on underside of seat). Eac...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Antique Copper Li Design Tripod Drumstool by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Li Design Tripod drumstool Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Contemporary Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Copper

Modern Bar Stool in Argentine Exotic Wood and Leather from Costantini, Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Bruno Stool has a relatively l...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Outdoor Chile Bar Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar stool is chunky and modern with a comfortable cushion ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Mahogany

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

Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool for BAAS
Located in Tilburg, NL
Maarten Baas 'Clay' Piano Stool, Classic Clay Collection, New - Current Production, The Netherlands. The spontaneous and naïve designs of Maarten Baas’ Clay series express artistic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Matsu Stool
Located in San Pedro Garza García, N.L.
Carved from solid walnut, Matsu embodies material nobility through sculptural precision. Its curved, restrained lines frame a generous, soft seat that balances solidity with visual l...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Matsu Stool
Matsu Stool
$1,075 / item
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Midi in Yellow Velvet with Walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench Midi, with its impeccable fluted detailing complements one of our signature pieces: The Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in a beautiful Baker House cotton velvet,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Craftassociates Counter Height Stool, Modern Counter Height Stool, Metal, Leathe
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Counter Height Stool, Modern counter height stool, metal, leather These metal counter height stools in Leather for Craft Assoc...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple stools are available, but the price listed is for each stool) 1951 series counter stool, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. T...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Mini Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Mini: 19" H x 12” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Barstool w/ Seaming Details
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Drawing from the impossibly elegant waistlines of the pin ups, this barstool is a sensuous piece that offers a generous seat . The seaming details are exqu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Medium Dew Drop Side Table in Spritz Orange, Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Medium: 15" H x D 24" This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with vol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Pair of Period 70s Foot Stools in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of stools are made of chromed steel and the upholstered seats are easy to remove and cover if so desired. Created in the style of Milo Baughman one of the period's most pro...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Set Of Five Twisted "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Set of Five "Faux Bois" Wood Bar Stools. Stools feature upholstered seats and brass circular foot rails. Seats and seat backs have the colors of red navy blue, and gold in a ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Textile, Wood

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

Boucle Upholstered Set of 3 Counter or Bar Stools
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and off-white boucle fabric. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”. Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Brass Stretch Stool
Brass Stretch Stool
$741 Sale Price / item
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Twist with Fantastic Look, Silver
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

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq Material: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L / 17,7 ” x W 17,7 “ x H 1...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Richard Watson Fawn Stool Walnut, Counter Height
Located in Brookline, MA
The Richard Watson fawn stools are inspired by the form of an antique milk stool. The stools come in 4 sizes - step, table, counter, and bar....
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table in Deep Olive Translucent Resin, by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Small: 19” H x 18” D This Dew Drop is in a series of tables and stools which further play upon resin’s ability to effect light with volu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Stools

Materials

Resin

Side Table / Stool
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side table / stool by unknown designer.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Moss Bar Stool U in Beige plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Silhouette Bar Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

Collectible Designer Side Table / Stool in metal by Spinzi , Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Architectural Side Table - Sculptural End Table - Contemporary Collectible Table - Occasional Side Table / Stool Unveiled on occasion of the 2024 Milano Design Week, this side / en...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

Leather, Walnut, Wood

Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, 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

Steph Leapfrog Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This unique, whimsical and Minimalist stool in the shape of a saddle is inspired by the world of horses and equestrian sports. It features hand stitching, a one-of-a-kind fragrance, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Customizable Barstool With Leather And Rattan Detailing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Introducing a sophisticated and versatile range of seating furniture that combines modern design with high-quality materials and ergonomic comfort. Whether for commercial or resident...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Set of 4 Counter or Bar Stools Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL - SET 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. Custo...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Stool 'Tabi' by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Coffee, H.30
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué. Dimensions: Seat height: 30 cm x H. 37 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm Seat height: 11.8 ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Miss Champagne Stool Isabelle Rigal Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riv
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made from a single block of scented cedar that is a representation of a large cork used in champagne bottles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Contemporary Rattan Barstool in Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A mid-century barstool with a modern twist. Handmade from the finest materials with Vienna straw back backrest and water repellent , stain resistant velvet, The structure is lacquere...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Velvet, Rattan

Set of 6 Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Cognac 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

Modernist Chrome Wrapped Ottoman in Cream Gaufrage Velvet, Manner of Springer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist ottoman was realized in the United States circa 1970. Executed in the manner of Karl Springer, it features a subtly domed concave body newly reupholstered in ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck Sage Green Masters Barstool for Kartell
Located in San Diego, CA
Masters single barstool, the legs lengthen and the seat becomes more compact, but the unmistakable graphic style of the structure, created by interweaving the silhouettes of three i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

2019 Swivel Bar Stool by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in Maharam Alloy Flint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Forest' Bar Stool, initially designed by Arik Levy for Bernhardt Design in 2011. These examples date to 2019. The listed price includes one bar stool, and we have thirteen...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Black Metal & Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Hand Pleated Velvet Counter Stools, Set of 3
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary counter chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and met...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Barstool In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production requirements...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Model G Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Black Matte Bar Height Stool with Black Faux Leather - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Sotto bar height stool by Uultis Design is a refined expression of modern Brazilian craftsmanship, blending sharp geometry with luxurious comfort. Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich matte black, the stool’s silhouette is clean and architectural, with subtle curvature that softens its strong lines. The seat and backrest are padded with medium-density foam and upholstered in black faux leather, offering supportive comfort with a sleek finish that’s easy to maintain. Ideal for contemporary kitchen islands, breakfast bars, or upscale commercial environments, the Sotto stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
High Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Steel

Set of 2 Silhouette Bar Stool, Mix & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Design for Leisure Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Design for Leisure stools with their easily recognizable fluted chromed nickel base. This pair has a curved back rest; swivel feature and foot rest. DIMENSIONS: 18ʺW x 22...
Category

1970s British Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Customizable Teak Wood Bar Stool with Cane Back and Gray Seat - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Sotto teak wood bar stool designed by Uultis Studio with gray fabric upholstered seat and cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Sotto bar stool is a refine...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Cane

SHAKER Counter Stool ''Atelier Edition'' by AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Counter Stool '' Atelier Edition'' — Handmade to Order Shown in : Natural grain Leather (SIENA - Eggplant), Dull Champagne Metal &...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Metal, Brass, Nickel

A Pair Of Classic Upholstered Stools In Brown Leather Ca' 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic upholstered stools. Original spotted finish, upholstered in patinated brown leather. Not small but not too big in scale-measuring 21"x24"x17"h. Leather has a nice ...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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