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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: 1980s
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of Three Design For Leisure Modern Steel Bar or Counter Swivel Stools 1980s
Bar stools in polished and brushed nickel over steel frames with newer red upholstery on cushion seat....
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 4 Piet Hein Bar Stools for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Piet Hein Bar Stools for Fritz Hansen from 1980. Seats were recovered in beautiful fabric. Ready for a new home.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Italian modern round chromed metal stool and white faux leather, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern round chromed metal stool and white faux leather, 1980s
Stool with round base, with padded seat covered in white faux leather. The main structure is in chromed metal r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Eight Plastic Stools by G. Castiglioni, Gaviraghi and Lanza for Valenti Milano
By Lanza
Located in Greding, DE
Set of eight plastic stools designed by G. Castiglioni, G. Gaviraghi and A. Lanza for Valenti Milano in the 1980s. Four of the stools are white and four are orange, showing some sign...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Royalton Bar Stool by Philippe Starck for XO, France, 1988
Located in Antwerp, BE
Royalton bar stools by Philippe Starck for XO, originally designed for the famous Royalton Hotel in New York. These stools embody the visionary style of acclaimed French designer Phi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Limited Edition Custom Modern Pouf in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
1980s pouf with brand new upholstery in contemporary faux shearling fabric. The pouf was reupholstered to meet today's desired level of comfort. This ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
80s Decorative Sheep Stool In Wool
Located in Pasadena, CA
80s Decorative Standing Stool Sheep in wool With Fabric Legs. The wool goes all the way through the body to the bottom o the sheep in which the legs are sewn onto the wool. Measures ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Abalone, Fabric, Wool, Wood
Italian modern high stool in black metal and rubber, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern high stool in black metal and rubber, 1980s
High bar stool with round seat in black rubber. The backrest is composed of a black paint...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
tool mod. Spaghetti with rectangular and elastic seat and back made from black scooby threads. The stru...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of two stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
1980s Set of Four Philippe Starck and Aleph Ubik Sarapis Bar Stools by Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Sarapis bar stools, designed by Philippe Starck for his French design firm Aleph Ubik. This design originated in 1986 and the stools were manufactured in Italy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of four stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Karl Springer Set of 4 "J.M.F. Barstools" in Brown Leather 1986 'Signed & Dated'
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 exceptional “J.M.F. Barstools” in brown leather with brushed brass foot rests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsma...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of “Onassis” Barstools in Dowelwood & Boucle by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of glamorous 1980’s “Onassis”Barstools by Karl Springer.
Constructed of whitewashed dowelwood and aged bronze footrests, the seats are newly recovered in Italian natural sheep ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Set of 4 DIA Design Institute America Chrome Arm Barstools Bar Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of 4 DIA Design Institute of America chrome arm barstools stools, tagged underneath. Chrome has been polished but may have some slight patina. Original vinyl upholstery h...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern High Bar Stools by Fly Line in Black Metal Green Velvet, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern High bar stools by Fly Line in black metal and green velvet, 1980s
Pair of high bar stools with round seat in aquamarine green velvet. The backrest is in curved and b...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Boucle Vanity Stool by Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear lucite with chrome details vanity stool on casters by Hill Manufacturing Corp.
In beautiful vintage condition, the seat...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Ramon Benedito 'Frenesi' Aluminium Stool for Transatlantic, circa 1985
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
'Frenesi' aluminium stool by Ramon Benedito for Group Transatlantic. These stools has appeared in the television series Star Trek.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1985.
In good or...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Chrome and Lucite with Snakeskin Leather Bench by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s clear acrylic and polish chrome with Italian snakeskin embossed leather bench
By renowned designer Karl Springer (1931 - 1991).
Newly recovered.
The bench has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
1980s Modern Three Leg Low Stool Iconic Design Style of Alvar Aalto Denmark
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s low wood stool Design by Alvar Aalto for Artek Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Classic
Dark stained wood.
Useful as a small side table.
Measures: 17.5 tall x 15.5 depth
Origin...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Karl Springer Onassis bar stools. The stools' frame is lacquered wood with fabric covered cushioned seats. The stools have a nice, lacquered...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of "JMF Barstools" in Black Lizard Leather 1986 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of “JMF Barstools” in black embossed lizard leather with brass footrests by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The embossed leather is very luxurious and these are fine examples of Springer’s superb craftsmanship.
Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “seating”, on page 21...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Upholstered Stools
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern upholstered stools. Featuring fully upholstered design in a textured charcoal colored fabric. Clean sleek lines with thick top ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Karl Springer Set of 4 Swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" in Suede 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 4 swiveling "Onassis Bar Stools" covered in calf skin suede with brass footrail by Karl Springer, American 1980's. The Onassis Barstool was...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Chrome X Base Stool by Swaim Originals
By John Mascheroni, Swaim
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ottoman or stool made by Swaim Originals of High Point, N.C. This was likely designed by John Mascheroni. This has a chrome plated X base. The construct...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Polish Aluminum and Leather Swivel Barstool by Design For Leisure
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s polish aluminum and off white leather swivel barstool by Design fo Leisure.
In beautiful original condition, with minor wear consistent with age.
The frame is all polish al...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Set of Three Lacquered and Emerald Green Mohair Barstools by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three 1980’s off white lacquered ‘Onassis Barstools’ by Karl Springer for Steve Chase.
Out of a Steve Chase Design Estate in Rancho Mirage CA.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Three Blue Barstools with Leather Seats, Legs Powder Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Iron and leather barstools set freshly powder coated in soft Tiffany-blue.
These modern stools have just been kicked up a notch with cheeky blue tall slender legs. The stitched leather top is a perfect warm contrast. Comfortable with clean lines, these stools will work well in modern, industrial...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bar Stools, Golfer Figure on Back of Stool, Powder Coated Bright Blue
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modern set of metal bar stools, set of three. These exciting barstools with figure of golfer on the back rest has been newly powder coated in Maui Blue (bright metallic blue). The set of barstools are sturdy and exciting in a modern decor. The seat is in basketweave metal. A seat cushion could easily be put in place for additional comfort. Perfect for any entertaining setting, especially in a golf decor...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Modern Grey Leather De Sede Footstool or Stool 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
De Sede vintage footstool or stool from grey leather and steel 1980s Switzerland.
Through the pleasant light grey color tone the footstool or stool works with each color tone in you...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Naughty Set of 3 Italian Black Laquer Barstools with Dark Red Mohair Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek Italian black laquer barstools having sexy chrome accents and dark red maroon mohair seats.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Low Side Table or Stool Designed by Richard Meier for Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
A Maple side table / stool designed by Richard Meire for Knoll circa 1982.
Literature: Richard Meier: Architect, Meier, pg. 234 Richard Meier: Art and Architecture, Blouin MacBain,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Maple
Vintage Pale Blue Velvet Button Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These cylindrical pale blue velvet ottoman stools feature four velvet-upholstered legs and a button on top. These are perfect for use as either an ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Velvet and Brass Finish Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 1980s velvet and brass finish bar stools. The frames are brass finish and the footrests and bases are covered in black vinyl. The cushions of...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern Chrome Stool with Classic X-Style Frame in Original Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern chrome stool, with a Classic chrome "X" style frame.
Light scratches and scuffs on the chrome. Fabric is discolored in one corner (image 6...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Three Mahogany Modern Bar Stools
Located in New York, NY
Three mahogany modern bar stools. Frames have a high gloss finish, brass stretcher, brass sabots, and the seats are leatherette. Art Deco style.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Modern Sculptural Wrought Iron Stool
Located in New York, NY
Modern sculptural wrought iron stool with leather seat. The frame is two individuals hugging each other.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Lacquered and Leather Asia Style Barstools by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of faux granite lacquered Asian Style barstools design by Marge Carson in the 1980s. The stools are constructed of wood that’s painted in black and gray faux granite...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, Three Black Leather Counter Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of three Matteo Grassi Italian black saddle-stitched leather over metal bar stools, circa 1980s. Priced as a set of three.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Stools or Chairs in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful and extremely well made stools or chairs, solid oak and beautiful cognac leather with a great patina.
The leather is very thick and the oak construction will last forever.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Karl Springer Goatskin Onassis Bar Stools, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Onassis bar stools in lacquered goatskin with hand-stitched black leather seats and brass foot rails by Karl Springer, American, 1980s.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern stools for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Jover + Valls, Emeco, Jasper Morrison, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
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