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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Contemporary Coloured Form Stool 04 in Lacquered Wood
Located in London, GB
Colourful stool with a contemporary design.
Manufactured in an artisanal way, in which every step of the process is carefully executed. The base of this stool consists of varying nu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Gervasoni Brise 23 Dining Chair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Teima Stool
By Maria Falcão
Located in São Paulo, SP
The series of three pieces originated from the chair, and was designed to suit a specific gesture of sitting, with elbows resting on the backrest. The design approach of the series i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Gervasoni Kasane 35 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
Foot Stool in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is inspired by a classic milking stool, and has a fun twist with three individually shaped legs. The stool is hand carved by artisans in northern Portugal from ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
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 made for outdoor use. Black met...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
3x Shaker Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Déjà Vu Stool in White Fabric and Matte Black Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
4x Shaker Bar Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Gervasoni Brise 46 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
Déjà Vu Stool in Black Leather and Brushed Brass
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu stool is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The Déjà Vu stool is available in tw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary T1.1 Coffee Table in High-Gloss Lacquer
Located in London, GB
Spina is a collection of lacquered tables and seatings.
The lacquered surfaces and consistent rhythm of the planes create a visual play of light, shadow and reflection, adding dep...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
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 fabrics a...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple 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
Arch Solid Cork Contemporary Sculptural Carved Side Table Stool 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Cork
Modern Milos Bar Stool Made with Oak and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
Dimmensions (W*D*H) 50x53x100 (75) cm
The Milos collection is inspired by the Greek island Milos. This is an island that stands out for its natural beauty and idy...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Sheepskin Stool Pink Bua
Located in New York , NY
Our sheep stools are of the finest nature, each with its own character and lovingly hand-carved from basswood. We pay attention to the European origin of all natural materials used a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
Shaker Bar Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf 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
Wood Soaped Oak Bar Stool with Natural Tanned Leather Seat
By Mater
Located in Chicago, IL
The Mater High stool is designed by the Danish architect duo Space Copenhagen and is regarded as a New Danish Classic. With its organic yet Minimalist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
Oak, Ceramic
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite
Dimensions: W 30 x L 44 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak Wood, Stainless steel, Wooden parts have hard wax oil finish.
A designer from Lithuania, searching...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Red Lacquer Cushion Drumstool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cushion Drumstool
Red Lacquer
Hand Repoussé
Metal Base
Limited Edition
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Lacquer
Contemporary arch stool side table, natural oak & brass details, Belgian design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Arch 01.1 is a stool or a side table with a clear design language. What looks like a static element quickly becomes much more dynamic when in use by someone sitting on it. The curve ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Stool Rusty, Beige Velvet Fabric, Bar Furniture, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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
Shave Oak Bench by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Shave oak bench by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: L 160 x W 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Wax-oiled.
Available in Oxyde Black finish.
Can be made to order in other lengths.
Minimalist lines for an iconic bench. Hand carved with manual tools, the aim is to clean lines in order to come back on archetype...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 100 cm
Materials: Upholstery Fabric, Gentle II
Variations available. Please contact us.
Marlon by Pietro Franceschini. When pur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Cinnamon Leather, Blackened Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Modern Elis Stool Made with Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Elis collection is a unique and innovative line of furniture that aims to provide individuals with an ideal design that can help promote well-being and peace in any environment. ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Volcanic Shade of Marble I Stool/Table by Sten Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sten Studio
Located in New York, NY
Volcanic Shade of Marble I by Sten Studio
Red travertine marble, natural stone
16 x 12.9 x 16.9 in
Serving as a visual metaphor for volcanoes that, through their craters, open fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Lily Stool, Ivory Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Modern Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll Piton Stools Black
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pair of Modern Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Knoll Piton stools in Black.
Piton is a perfect pull-up option or full-time dining chair. The swiveling hardwood seat sits atop ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also avai...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Ollie Contemporary Stool in Fabric
Located in London, GB
Ollie is a playful addition to a living space. Full of character, he offers a seat for one or more persons depending on the situation. Ollie is designed to move around the room and t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Corner Stool in Raw Waxed Steel
Located in London, GB
Based on the simple lines traced by children when asked to draw a house, the Corner Collection is a series of seats reminiscent of gable roofed houses.
The Corner Lounge is the larg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set of Chess Piece Stool and Side Table by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of chess piece stool and side table by Panorammma
Materials: wood, resin.
Dimensions: 45 x 30 cm
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Resin, Wood
Moca Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Moca bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: boucle ivory fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Collector b...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Hybiscus dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an aty...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Sycamore
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Nuage
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 European Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal. Metal plate...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
Kartell Pilastro Stool in Red by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pilastro stool is part of the Kartell goes Sottsass, a tribute to Memphis collection, launched in 2015 in homage to design guru Ettore Sottsass....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Pasqualina Counter Stool by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This sturdy counter stool features a tubular steel frame completely covered in terra-colored leather and a black, embossed footrest. Black technical fabric covers the metal seat pan....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
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
Intuitive Archaisme Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 60 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Indigo dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypi...
Category
2010s French Modern Stools
Materials
Sycamore
Walnut Counter Height Cicely Stools
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These Walnut Counter Height Cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Set of 5 Classic Counter Stool w. Backrest Black 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
Hand Tailored Fringes Stool Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Volcanic Shade of Marble I Stool/Table by Sten Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sten Studio
Located in New York, NY
Volcanic Shade of Marble I by Sten Studio
Pineapple onyx marble, natural stone
16 x 12.9 x 16.9 in
Serving as a visual metaphor for volcanoes that, through their craters, open fau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Volcanic Shade of Marble I Stool/Table by Sten Studio, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Sten Studio
Located in New York, NY
Volcanic Shade of Marble I by Sten Studio
Blue calcite marble, natural stone
16 x 12.9 x 16.9 in
Serving as a visual metaphor for volcanoes that, through their craters, open fault...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Stools
Materials
Marble
Set of 4 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Jamaica Stool is Spanish classic, and one of the best designed stools in all history. Designed in 1991 by interior designer Pepe Cortes, the stool remains as modern as ever. Its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 100 cm
Materials: Upholstery Fabric, Gentle II
Variations available. Please contact us.
Marlon by Pietro Franceschini. When pur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery
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