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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Mid-20th Century
4 French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Iron Stools / Benches
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of French Mid-Century Modern / Industrial Design stools
Priced and sold by the pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Gorgeous leather stool with stitched leather legs and patinated brass capped feet. This is a great example of Adnet's work; a real collector's item.
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool
Located in New York, NY
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
Leather and Metal Stool, France, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Two Available; Priced individually.
Beautifully patinated oxblood leather stools with blackened metal hairpin legs.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Set four wooden rush barstools, France 1960s
Located in London, GB
These French chunky wood late-twentieth century rush barstools have a lovely character about them and would be ideal along a breakfast bar or a high tabl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Pine
Pair of 1940s Stools in the manner of Charlotte Perriand
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a pair of captivating and mysterious French tripod stools.
This pair represents an extremely rare and perhaps unique discovery.
Sourced from a sophisticated home in th...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Elm and Boucle Upholstered Stool by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, c. 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Large, elegant stool with sculptural legs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. In great condition; the wood has a warm tone and lovely patina. Very good vintage condition; newly upho...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
Tournus Cast Aluminum, Brass & Cashmere Stools, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Enameled cast Aluminum and Brass stools with teal wool upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Jansen Stainless & lilac Cashmere, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Bent Stainless Steel bases with Lilac cashmere upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in yellow Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat.
New con...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Italian Round stool in yellow leather and aluminium, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Round stool in yellow leather and aluminium, 1940s
Stool with round seat, padded and covered in yellow leather. The structure is in cast aluminium. The paws are decora...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Mahogany Berger stool by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
Berger mahogany stool by Charlotte Perriand, produced between 1950 and 1960
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Blond mahogany stool by Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
blond mahogany stool by Charlotte Perriand, produced between 1950 and 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Wyeth Industrial Barstools Leather, 3
Located in New York, NY
Wyeth Industrial Modern Swiveling Barstools with supple Midnight Blue Leather, set of 3.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
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
Wood, Mohair
Pink Stools, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of cylindrical stools with pink faux fur cover.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Fur
Stool by Marcel Gascoin
Located in PARIS, FR
Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le Havre and died October 27, 1986 in Paris 13e1, was a decorator specializing in "serial furniture", who played a major role in the emergence...
Category
1940s Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
Unique Italian Modernist Angled Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Unique Mid Century Italian chair with low back in beechwood and composed of sleek and angular lines.
Origin: Italy By Vittorio Armellini
Dating 1960ca
Condition: Wood in excelle...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Beech
2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco
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
1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a handsome solidly constructed Danish stool, featuring tapered teak dowel legs, and newly reupholstered in full grain black leather. This piece was designed by Aksel Bender M...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Teak
Sculpted Mahogany Tripod Theben Stool after Adolf Loos
Located in Denton, TX
Three legged tractor style seated stools in the style of Adolf Loos.
The seats are sculpted of one piece of mahogany.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Designer, Stools, Rosewood, Velvet, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of rosewood and green velvet stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s
Reupholstered in brand new high-end velvet.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid Century Vintage C1950 Tall High Back Bar Stools with Original Vinyl
Located in Port Jervis, NY
All original vintage vinyl material in overall excellent condition with a couple of minor blemishes. Pictured. Original feet on legs, very comfy contour...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Chrome, Steel
Set of two - Pierre Jeanneret Low Slatted Teak Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unrestored low teak stools from Chandigarh India.
Wood shows signs of age.
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
Restoration is available upon req...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand High Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until the present ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
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
Pair of Low Stools by Arthur Cunningham New Hampshire Craftsman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual three legged stools by Arthur Cunningham, Manchester, New Hampshire. Vintage circa 1960s with great patina and character.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Dimitri Omersa & Co Pig in Leather for Abercrombie, England, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice Pig by Dimitri Omersa & Co in leather for Abercrombie England 1980
Good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood and pink bouclé fabric stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Melchiorre Bega, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige fabric stool, designed and produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1930s
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Camel Saddle Stools Carved Wood Black/Red Cushions, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage camel saddle stools carved wood black/red cushions - a pair. Item features a reversible pillow cushion (black/red), carved wood base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 adjustable bar stools - Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Set of four adjustable bar stools, Fritz Hansen.
Frame in solid oak with seat newly upholstered with cognac leather.
Adjustable height (in photo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Designer, Stool, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood and green bouclé fabric stool, designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Condition: Reupholstered in brand new bouclé fabric.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Oak Stools with Stitched Leather Tops
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Tommi Parzinger X base stools in white wash oak and stitched leather tops.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Oak
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in red Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat.
New condit...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
French "Reconstruction" Patinated Oak Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Reconstruction period patinated oak stool.
Great example of French "Reconstruction" modernist design. Perfect as a side stool or a small side t...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve Attributed Rare Tripod Stool
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Tripod stool attributed to Atelier Jean Prouvé. Designed for local schools in France in the 1940s.
Lacquered green metal base and plywood seat. Beautiful patina.
The Lycée Fabert...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Stool Attributed to Nanda Vigo
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Munich, DE
Brass and fake fur stool.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Fur
'Dime' Cubic Stool by Marcello Siard for Longato, 1960s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Detail of Dime stool or table with wheels, design by Marcello Siard for Collezioni Longato, 1960s.
Object with a modern and compact design, very versatile as it can be used as a t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Warren Platner, Knoll International, Kvadrat Tonus Fabric Stool Bronze Metal
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic stool, designed by Warren Platner in 1966.
Recent Knoll edition in bordeaux burgondy Kvadrat Tonus fabrics and bronze metal structure.
Knoll ''K'' fabrics under the seat....
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Berger Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until present time...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Stools
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Guillerme et Chambron stools.
Oak frames and upholstered seats with boucle style fabric.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Painted Wood and Upholstered Foot Stools, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted wood and upholstered foot stools with brass mounts in the manner of Arbus. C 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Three Mid Century Wrought Iron Stools Paul McCobb Circa 1950's
By Paul McCobb
Located in Toledo, OH
Three Mid-Century Modern wrought iron stools by Paul McCobb circa 1950's. Black leg cap is missing. Very good condition. Dimensions: 20.5" x 20.5" x 16". Seat height 16".
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Italian Black and Rush Seat Nesting Stools after Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A set of Italian genuine rush seat nesting stools, in the style of Italian designer, Gio Ponti, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Seats are made of genuine rush with black ebonized wood bases. Each have paper label authentication "Genuine Rush", please see closeup images #17 and 18. And both are marked "Made in Italy" on underside of wood stretcher; shown in image #19.
Measurements include:
Top seat/stool: 15.75" D x 19.63" W x 18" H
Nesting seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Teak & Leather Stool by Madsen & Larson For Pontoppidan
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern teak & black leather stool. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larson for Ludvig Pontoppidan. Very good condition. Dimensions: 15" depth x 23" W x 15" H. Seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Charlotte Perriand counts as one of the masters of French modernist design together with Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé or Pierre Jeanneret. Her works are highly valued until present time...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Rare Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard Iron Swivle Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare pair of Arthur Umanoff for Shaver Howard wrought iron, rope and birch seat bar stools.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
Pair of Milo Baughman Attributed X-Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Super-chic pair of Mid-Century Modern X-Stools in polished stainless steel attributed to Milo Baughman. Newly re-upholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Jørgen Høj 'Danish, 1925–1994' Aluminum Stools/Benches
By Jorgen Hoj
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Jerry Johnson Designed Barstools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four tubular metal stools in polished chrome finish. Designed by Jerry Johnson with bent chrome shaping.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Wood and Straw Stools by Charlotte Perriand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of rush seated stools in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. Both in good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Rush
Elegant Large Ottoman with Cerused Finish
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large, elegant ottoman in the style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Cabriolet legs with new cerused finish, new light grey upholstery.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, Edition Votre Maison, 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme & Chambron, 2 blackened oak stools, . Edition Votre Maison, 1960.
the price is for 1 STOOL
Two stools are available
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
Sober French Mid-Century Modern Bench Covered in Giraffe Skin
Located in New York, NY
A rare French Modernist bench covered in Giraffe Skin, circa 1930. A sober and exotic piece.
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Iron & Woven Leather Stool c1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic period iron and woven leather stool with wonderful patina in the style of Swift & Monell c1960s. Excellent accent piece.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Iron
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