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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Tori Coffee Table by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tori coffee table by Ries
Dimensions: W160 x D440 x H46 cm
Materials: Sand cast aluminum
Ries is a design studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focused on product and conemp...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
$7,983 / item
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Old Silver Steel Natural Tobacco 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
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
$1,487 / item
Model 04 – Modern Colorful Adjustable Stool w/ Solid Wood Seat and Painted Base
By Koba
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Model 04 distinguishes itself from the other members of Series 01 with its unique bled of industrial design and simplistic charm. Featuring an adjustable seat and solid wood features...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic
Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Pair of Lacquered Metal Stools by Vincent Darré
Monoprix.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of lacquered metal stools by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Pair of stools by Vincent Darré for Monoprix, lacquered metal, 21st century.
H: 45cm, D: 35cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool, Aged Brass Metal
Dark 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
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Black High-Gloss Nekton Stools by Zaha Hadid for Established
Sons
Located in London, GB
Zaha Hadid was the first woman to be awarded the distinguished Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004 and is internationally known for her built, theoretical and academic work. Her reco...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The high bar stool from the Déjà-Vu series from the Italian manufacturer Magis according to a design by Naoto Fukusawas from 2005.
A classic design in contemporary materiality. The ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Enea Coma Café Bar Stool by Josep Lluscà for Brayton Int / Coalesse
By Josep Llusca, Coalesse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Enea Café "Coma" Stool, originally designed by Josep Lluscà for the Spanish brand ENEA in 2002. This example was produced by Brayton International, though are today distributed through Coalesse in the US. The design features a curved natural wood seat and has a minimalist columnar post base...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Contemporary Squared Barstool with Low Back, Lacquered Legs,
Metallic Accents
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool combines elegance and functionality with its thoughtfully crafted design. The legs feature a sleek lacquered finish, enhancing its modern aesthetic, while the backrest ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Armchair Bar Stool W. Backrest Natural Tan Leather
Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Curved Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style bar chair in walnut finished frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather.
Dimensions: W 46 cm x D 58 cm x H 104 cm
...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood
Four Legs Natural African Walnut Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art deal...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Model A 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 wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$3,360 / item
Customizable ClassiCon Banu Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
Banu is yet another gem from the Jewel Garden, which was the name of the Maharajah‘s palace of Indore for which Eckart Muthesius designed this stool. Through the use of polished stai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stool with Adjustable Height
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Stool is a swivel stool with die-cast aluminium shell. Chrome-plated steel structure, base and footrest. Adjustable in height with gas piston. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Bay Bar Stool, Handmade Modern White Oak and Rope Woven Seat Bar Stool
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Bay Bar Stool is a solid wood stool with a roomy seat and turned tapered legs. Wood frames available in walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat (shown here). The sturdy, but graceful footrest has an exposed tenon from the cross brace displayed on the spindle. Each seat has 140 feet of polypropylene rope with a modern yacht weave. Similar to rope used in sail line, it is very comfortable and soft and tactile to touch.
Bar height seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Contemporary Stool
Tabi
by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Oil, H.20
Located in Paris, IDF
'Tabi' Stool designed by Studio Obstacles in collaboration with Spanish artist Yoyo Balagué.
Dimensions:
Seat height: 20 cm x H. 27 cm x W. 33 cm x Diameter 30 cm
Seat height: 7.9 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
Classic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of European charm and modern elegance. This counter stool features a wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
$1,257 / item
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Counter Stool With Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 52,1 x W 53,3 x H 83,8 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
$2,697 / item
Arc de Stool
52
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool'52 in Black Varished Chestnut
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The taller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
$1,330 / item
Jonathan Adler Grey Velvet Rider Counter Stools, Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Jonathan Adler, these contemporary counter stools have an ornate aesthetic.
Constructed from a white frame, the stools have polished nickel sabots and accents, with a ...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Nickel
$1,258 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 3 Artisan 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
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
Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set.
The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mirror polished Aluminium Stool with Lapping Cane Seating
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Stool made from mirror polished aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating 380mm x 430mm x 450mm (W x L x H).
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired...
Category
2010s British Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Gervasoni KIRA 46 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
By Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kira table stands out for its striking geometric language—an interplay of solid and void—the cubic base supporting a square top softened by rounded corners. Crafted in die-cast a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Arc de Stool
37
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool '37 in Oak wood
Designed by Project 213A in 2022
The smaller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular seat, fu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak
$1,146 / item
"Patrick" Leather
Steel Stool Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Patrick" is a stool, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tanne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Twist with Fantastic Look, Red
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
$1,300 / item
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Modern Upholstered Ottoman Stools on Casters. Unique marble like linen fabric with folded pleaded corners. Thick upholstered cushioning with r...
Category
1990s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Brass Steel
Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Lily Stool, Dark Green 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, Charcoal Bouclé
Measures: Stool width...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
Tooth "Philippe Starck" Stools 2002, Stools by Philippe Starck, XO Edition
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Tooth "Philippe Stark" stools 2002.
Stools by Philippe Stark, XO edition in 2002, Tooth model (biomorphic design) made for the St Martin's Hotel in London in 1999, silver lacquered ...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Hand Pleated Velvet Counter Stools Set of 3, Modern Design, Customizable
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
Mogens Lassen Stool in Solid Teak by Danish K. Thomsen, 1942
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Lassen's "Shoemaker's Stool" produced by Danish K. Thomsen cabinet maker designed in 1942. Is carved of solid teak. One of the most iconic of Danish Modern Designs. This examp...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Contemporary Cane Back Counter Stool in Ebony
By Duistt
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 83cm 32.7”
SH 60cm 23.6”
Materials:...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Hand-Crafted Modern Barstools by Duistt in Ebony Wood
By Duistt
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: ...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
$1,985 / item
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
Handmade Velvet Barstool by Munna Design Studio with Modern Fringes
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, Trimming, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Customizable Counter Height Stool with Black Finish and Upholstery, Ura Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with black matte finish and black fabric upholstery. The Ura counter stool showcases a harmoniou...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
INVICTA II Bar Stool – Contemporary Design with Polished Brass Rear Leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II Bar Stool by Casa Magna embodies the brand's commitment to bold design and sophistication. As an extension of the iconic INVICTA II chair, this bar stool version maint...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Chakra Stool Tall in Cane, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisting in graceful transformation even beyond the bound...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stools
Materials
Cane
$1,085 / item
Ibbit Stool – Modern Handcrafted Upholstered Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highlighting the meeting of two materials, the Ibbit Stool pairs a plush, inviting seat with smooth, tapered legs in playful contrast. This dynamic combination brings both comfort an...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Contemporary Barstool Featuring Ash Wood Structure
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This barstool embodies a classic elegance while prioritizing comfort. It's expertly constructed using a sophisticated combination of materials: luxurious fabric upholstery and the n...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$1,485 / item
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH 144 Barhocker Barstool in Walnut with Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bar stool was originally designed n 1908 by August Thonet. It is a classic for public seating, with solid, functional and elegant characteristics. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
TIMELESS Modern Bar Stool Upholstered in Luxe Leather with Sleek Lines
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Timeless bar stool is a sophisticated piece that combines solid wood construction with a sleek design. Its uniquely shaped seat, crafted in natural leather, adds a touch of elega...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
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
Olive Green Leather and Walnut Counter Height Stool
By Brett Paulin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Khwarizmi stool is crafted from solid walnut to construct the frame with brass joinery details.
This stool also features a handstitched leather seat cushion with a padded leath...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,500 / item
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The front of this barstool is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 3 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
Hand Built Stool in Black Metal Frame and Brass Detailing
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary stool is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with lacquered iron frame and fine Siége Velvet. The brushed brass detailing makes this stool a stylis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Iron
Twist with Fantastic Look, Blue
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
$1,300 / item
Contemporary Counter Stool In Sled Base Offered In Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This counter stool is crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance and quality: high-end materials guarantee the necessary flexibility while meeting high production require...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Hand Carved White Ash Stool with Copper Ring by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
A place where the forest meets the sea, the Findhorn Collection of tables and stools contain details from both. Through-tenons exposed on the tables top are glued and set with metal ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel
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
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