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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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

Modern Big Dew Drop Side Table in Crystal Clear Translucent Resin by Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
The Dew Drop by Ian Alistair Cochran Resin Big: 19” H x 36” 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

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue 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

Outdoor Stool Made Of Single Black Of Scented Cedarwood-Natural
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Classidra stool by Riva 1920 is an iconic piece designed by Mario Botta Italy. This stool is crafted from a single block of aromatic cedar wood, characterized by its unique hourg...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy Bertu Home stumps? Kiln Dried Our stumps a...
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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Fire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Dijon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sheep Stool by Studio Ahead - Shetland Brown
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep stool designed by Studio Ahead. The stool is upholstered in custom cream merino wool felt from Northern California sheep The stool could be placed on either side horizontally ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wool, Felt

Set of 4 Artisan Contemporary Bar Stool Dark Brown Leather Black & Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary barstool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mezzadro stool, Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1958
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Stool, single piece, Achille Castiglioni, Zanotta, Italy, 1958, chrome-plated steel, yellow enameled sheet metal seat and beech wood base, Zanotta trademark on the frame, famous for ...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Steel

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

Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Savor Royce Metal Chrome Bar Stool Caress Taupe Leather Century Furniture F
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Savor Royce Metal Chrome Bar Stool Caress Taupe Leather Century Furniture F. Item features a heavy steel construction, polished chrome finish, taupe leather upholstery, clean moderni...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Bar Stool Basurto 01
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstraction of the buildings from that period, allowing to have at home a city in scale. Basurto 01...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
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

Crofton Counter Stool with Black Stained Pinewood Frame by Daniel Schofield
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crofton counter stool with black stained pinewood frame by Daniel Schofield The CROFTON Stool collection gives an understated nod to elegant Asian design traditions whilst embraci...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

David Rockwell for Knoll Easy Stools – 5 Bar Height & 1 Low Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of five bar-height stools and one low stool from the Easy Collection, designed by David Rockwell for Knoll International. Featuring a clean, contemporary design, each st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pompa Contemporary Sculptural Velvet 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 sle...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Small Dew Drop Side Table Crystal Clear 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

DeCastelli Ori Pouf by Stormo Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ori is a pouf-gem in which established elements swap their aesthetic guises and take on new roles. Set like a fine jewel, the detachable cushion with a removable fabric cover becomes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

DeCastelli Ori Pouf by Stormo Studio
DeCastelli Ori Pouf by Stormo Studio
$15,704 Sale Price / item
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Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful example of Charlotte Perriand's Berger stool--her famous modernist interpretation of the classic tripod wood milking stool. This particular stool shows considerable wea...
Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood

Baker McGuire Danish Cord Bar Stools - Set of 3
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker McGuire Danish Cord Bar Stools - Set of 3 Each bar stool measures: 20 wide x 17 deep x 38.5 high, with a seat height/chair clearance 30.25...
Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain, circa 1985 – Original Condition Introducing the iconic Frenesi aluminium stool, designed by Ramón Benedito...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Cairn Stool in Oiled Maple by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Cairn collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda challenges the perception of furniture being purely functional. We believe furniture brings a sense of spirituality and magic to our li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Hardwood, Maple, Walnut

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Natural Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Red modern Appoggio Stool by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Claudio Salocchi was an Italian architect, industrial and interior designer. His modern and functional approach to design and architecture are often enriched by the use of contempora...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 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

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

Elegant Stoneware Ceramic Stool by Roz Herrin Modern Design Brown and Grey
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Roz Herrin Handmade and unique piece realized in La Borne. Elegant stoneware ceramic stool by Roz Herrin. Beautiful wood firing ceramics effects wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Barstool Offered with Nails on the Curve & Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing Silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 6 Counter Bar Stools w. Backrest - Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powder Coated
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

Brass, Steel

Cattelan Italia Arcadia Blue Leather Bar Stools by Paolo Cattelan, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Elevate your home bar or kitchen counter with the stunning Cattelan Italia Arcadia Blue Leather Bar Stools by Paolo Cattelan. This set of four bar stools features a sleek and modern ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Martin & Me stool - Bar stool
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A tête-à-tête bar inspired by the 1970s, a journey to Chicago, and my brother, who cherished late nights with a glass of whiskey. Toro Manifesto is a creative studio & collectible d...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Counter/Bar Stool Modern/Contemporary Corset Tie Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL 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. Custom size...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Hi-Glob Philippe Starck Bar Stools for Kartell, Italy, 1993
Located in Weesp, NL
Philippe Starck six Hi-Glob stackable barstools for Kartell Italy 1993 in good condition. These counter or bar stools will be shipped overseas in a ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

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
Customizable Artifort Mushroom P Stool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Mushroom P. for Artifort is one of Pierre Paulin’s most famous designs. First there was the Mushroom armchair, that is now exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Then...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Textile

Barstool In Solid Wood Structure, Upholstered Front Shell and Wooden Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish stool features a solid ash wood frame, providing a durable foundation. The upholstered front shell offers a comfortable seating experience, while the wooden back adds a ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Hansen & Son Preludia Bar Stool Brad Ascalon Oak a Pair
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A pair of Preludia Bar Stools, designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The stools are made with a white powder-coated steel frame with an oak seat. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Metal & 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

PANTERA ed.03 Lacquered Stool with DEDAR Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pantera is a stool that carries its elegance with quiet confidence. Designed with elongated lines and softened geometry it merges comfort with sculptural clarity. The lacquered wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Pine Stools with Shearling Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These charming vintage stools crafted from robust pine wood have been given a new lease of life with a recent reupholstering in plush shearling. Their rustic charm and cozy appeal ma...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Pine, Upholstery

Set of 4 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie Different finishes and ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This upholstered ottoman seamlessly blends refined comfort with architectural elegance. Its subtly curved silhouette and gentle tufting provide inviting softness, while the polished ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bar Stool, PowderCoated Metal Structure & Upholstery
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Os Buus Stool Nespoli & Novara Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made from a single block of scented cedar that is a tribute to a traditional Milanese dish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Ledermann Bar Stool Light by Tom Kelley
Located in Milan, IT
The seat of this bar stool is covered entirely in leather, while its back is composed of a single, leather strap. Its wooden structure features four elongated, tapered wooden legs wi...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Dijon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delig...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Counter Chair Gropius CS1/65 Fully Upholstered in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Cotton, Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Linen, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé, Wool

Contemporary Niu Drumstool in Mila Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niu drumstool Mila lacquer Hand repoussé Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Lacquer

Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather Style
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

Set of 2 Crust N°1 Side Tables by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Crust N°1 Side Tables by RF Studio Unique Pieces Dimensions: D 34 x W 34 x H 49 cm Materials: Diverse recycled Andes stones. ESTUDIO RF is located in Lima, Peru. We are de...
Category

2010s Peruvian Modern Stools

Materials

Stone

Curved Back Barstools-Ash Rose Velvet & Brass Detailing, Set of 2
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary elegant barstool upholstered in water repellent velvet. Constructed with lacquered wood frame and brass detailing on the arms and l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mirror Polished Aluminium Stool with Beige Vegan Apple Leather Seating
Located in London, GB
This listing is a special edition realised in collaboration fashion brand Zilver with a mirror polished aluminium structure and a vegan apple leather beige upholstery. Originally re...
Category

2010s British Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Contemporary Barstools in Natural Caning
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handmade barstools with a strong craftsmanship presence in the application of cane embracing the padding. Constructed with a webbed seat and back, and HD foam. Materials: darkened Sikomoro wood, natural...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Brass

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

Modern Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman Dedar Mint Green Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Kaizuka Pouf Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in a DEDAR mint green velvet. Destined to...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

2000s Pair of Indecasa Aluminum Counter Stools for DWR by Joan Casas i Ortinez
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Indecasa Aluminum counter stools, originally designed by Joan Casas. These particular pieces were produced by Design Within Reach in the 2000s. The stools are compr...
Category

Early 2000s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Pouf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guelfo wingback chair and pouf were launched in 2015 with the aim to give a new, refined and innovative (sometimes ironic) style to the 18th century French archetype and like all the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Foam

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