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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Hermès - Folding Armchair Pippa Leather And Wood
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Folding Armchair "Pippa" made in taurillon Clémence gold leather and natural maple wood frame, brass finishes. Designed by Rena Dumas and made in Italy. Leather and wooden frame ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Contemporary Manhattan Cube Sculptural Side Table, Yellow, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cuboid is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat. It replicates a shape which Margit is fond of and has previously used in lighting on a smaller scale, a slightly imperfect cuboid. ‘The designing of the new side table felt like a natural progression in my range of products. An aesthetically pleasing and functional table, using concepts...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Sculptural Manhattan Cube Side Table, Verdigris/Bronze Patina, by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
The Manhattan cube is a deceptively simple side table, created by artist-designer Margit Wittig that can double up as a sculptural seat. It replicates ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Epoxy Resin

Oak and Cognac Saddle Leather Bar Stool in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Bar Stools in the Style of Jean-Michel Frank, white oak base with cognac leather seat. The Leather is very thick and white oak base is made to last forever. The Leather has...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary Ceramic Facetated Side Table Column Stool Unglazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware facetated side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Set of 4 Classic 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

Lily Stool, Charcoal 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

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

Mohair, Wood

Customizable Leather ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Copablanca Stool in Solid Weathered Black Oak by No Age Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Copablanca Stool in Solid Weathered Black Oak by No Age Studio Dimensions: Ø 38.1 x H 63.5 cm. SH: 63.5 cm. Materials: Oak. No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture Every piece we cre...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool, Aged Brass Metal Cognac 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

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Dark Grey Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

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

Alchemy Bar Stool by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens 2013 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 76 cm Materials : Bronze, Leather Weight : 24 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

2010s MilanoLight Bar Stools by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a MilanoLight Bar Stool, designed by Wolfgang C.R. Mezger for Davis Furniture. The listed price includes one bar stool, and we have several available for purchase. The design...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Modernist Stool
Located in Austin, TX
Italian vintage bench with flaring black lacquered legs and solid brass-capped feet. We love its unique and quirky “bean-like” shape; and its quintessential Italian mid-century vibe....
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Steel

De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple. Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Facetated Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Glazed Black
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handcasted and facetated stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather s...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench Midi in Yellow Velvet with Walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Bench Midi, with its impeccable fluted detailing complements one of our signature pieces: The Fleure Sofa. Shown here upholstered in a beautiful Baker House cotton velvet,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Wood Counter Stool with Slung Leather Seat and Bronze from Costantini, Piero
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Piero Stool features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Classic Contemporary Barstool 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

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

Black Matte Bar Height Stool with Black Faux Leather - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
The Sotto bar height stool by Uultis Design is a refined expression of modern Brazilian craftsmanship, blending sharp geometry with luxurious comfort. Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich matte black, the stool’s silhouette is clean and architectural, with subtle curvature that softens its strong lines. The seat and backrest are padded with medium-density foam and upholstered in black faux leather, offering supportive comfort with a sleek finish that’s easy to maintain. Ideal for contemporary kitchen islands, breakfast bars, or upscale commercial environments, the Sotto stool...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Stool Tabi by Obstacles, Solid Oak, Black, 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

Gervasoni KIRA 44 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
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

Contemporary Chair Table Stool w Backrest Black Smoke Steel Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary table 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 o...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stool by InsidherLand
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

Customizable ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Small Ottoman in Raptor Onyx Pink Mohair MADE by Moniomi
Located in Miami, FL
This collection aptly gets its name from the multi-tiered design of its tables and ottomans. Each piece is constructed of Mohair fabric sourced from the Netherlands, a precisely cut ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Denim blue cotton velvet with walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in Denim blue cotton velvet. The feet are show...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Aged Brass Metal Natural Tobacco 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

Set of 5 Artisan 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 whe...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished 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

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

Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal Dark Brown 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

Steph Leapfrog Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This unique, whimsical and Minimalist stool in the shape of a saddle is inspired by the world of horses and equestrian sports. It features hand stitching, a one-of-a-kind fragrance, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Set of Mid-Century Modern faux fur Niemeyer II armchair stool by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 Both the Niemeyer II fur armchair and stool are named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines are influenced by the remarkable ‘Casa das Canoas’ designed by Niemeyer in 1951. The flat roof offers its flowing forms to the round seat. The backward movement of the curve that frames a large granite boulder is recreated by the location of the seams in a meticulous upholstered work that flows all around the arms of the armchair. The Niemeyer II armchair and stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Fur, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Papillonne Pink Kenzo Circular Pouffe *LEAD TIME 4 WEEKS*
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
***LEAD TIME : 4-5 WEEKS *** Papillonne Kenzo Pouffe. It brings comfort to your living space. * This is customizable product. * You can choose other fabric and colour options. U...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber

Set of 3 Counter Height 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

Counter Stool in Light Gray Fabric and Chocolate Metallic Wood - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
Blending timeless elegance with modern ergonomics, the Sotto Counter Stool by Uultis is crafted for those who value design and function in equal measure. Its chocolate-hued solid woo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric

Counter Height Stool in Custom Metallic Finishes and Leather Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This counter stool provide a very sober and comfortable experience as the metal structure aligned with the upholstered back and seat will make sure that geometrical shapes are very a...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

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. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Sculptural Marble Stool set Color Combo Medusa in white green Italian marble
Located in Milano, IT
Collectible Italian Design - stripes green and white Marble Sculpture + green Alpi marble - Black Friday Past, present and future come together in these sculptural piece by Spinzi....
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Modern sculptural mustard velvet lacquered Arches bar stool by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches bar stool is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organiz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

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

Set of 3 Vintage Modern Wood Bar Stools with Upholstered Seats
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 vintage Modern wood bar stools with upholstered seats Offered for sale is a substantial set of three wood swivel bar stools with metal...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Kartell Masters Bar Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013 and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Organic nature-inspired chenille bronzed brass Figueroa stool by InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool. The exquisite stool recreates the profile of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Balboa Counter Stool Modern Style in Bleached Cherry with Leather Inlay
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a custom made counter stool fabricated in bleached cherry with a leather seat inlaid into the top and lathe turned legs and stretchers. It is a beautiful, comfortable and wel...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Cherry

The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The charming Jojo stool features a checkered marquetry seat, skillfully crafted with the fine woods Jequitibá and Sucupira. Its sturdy structure is also mad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Studio Craft Wood Stool
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic vintage Japanese studio craft stool. Incredible details, and the concave top makes it comfortable to sit on. Stunning wood grain throughout the entire piece.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 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

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 6 Artisanal Bar Stool W. Backrest Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair 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

Set 3 Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal Natural Tobacco 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

Pair of Antibes Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will be ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American 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

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

Halfbox Alchemy by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Halfbox Alchemy by Rick Owens 2018 Dimensions: L 50 x W 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Bronze and leather Weight: 35 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has deve...
Category

2010s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

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