Modern Seating
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Double Bucket Stool, Wide Side Table or Seat with Bentwood Handle in Solid Ash
Located in Oakland, CA
The Double Bucket Stool is a generous single seat or side table. The third of four versions from the Bucket Stool Collection, a family of solid ash furnit...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade.
White version only is available in quick s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat
France, Later 20th Century
A French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat, from France in the later 20th century. This g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Coracle Bench with Storage, White Oak and eco-friendly Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in Hamilton, ON
Inspired by ancient fishing vessels, the Coracle bench features a half hide of English bridle leather remarkably formed and stretched by hand about a fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Hendrick Dining Chair, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and modern Hendrick dining chair features clean lines and a luxurious leather upholstered seat and back, adding comfort and sophistication to any room. An oxidized ambrosia...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Spun Rotating Chair by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A piece of sculpture becoming a playful piece of design! Spun allows the sitter to swivel in a circular rocking motion, including being able to rotate in a complete circle. Not just...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Seating
Materials
Polystyrene
Vintage Modern 'Modus' Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 70s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic example of a Italian modernism in the office world, this Modus chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani comes entirely in black aside from the floral shaped chromed steel base. Swive...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Club Chair with Walnut Banded Barrel Back and Hand-Turned, Tapered Legs
Located in Gallatin, NY
Our barrel form, fit to your body, sits atop four hand-turned and tapered legs. As the back band meets the line of the arm and joins the face frame, a three-way mitered joint unites ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
Mike Hexagonal Stool or Side Table in Reclaimed Oak with Butterfly Wingnuts
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Mike was born out of a geometrical game of combining rhombi. 12 wooden elements with rhombus-shaped tops are assembled with handmade brass butterfly wing bolts to form a stool or side table. Two, three or even more pieces, with their hexagonal top and star-shaped base, can be united to form a coffee table or bench. Handmade by master craftsmen in Tuscany, Italy.
The 12 elements are screwed together instead of glued so the rhombi are perceived as individual parts.
The oakwood is reclaimed from old Italian wine barrels...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Clear Acrylic 'Stooble' (Stool x End Table), Multipurpose Sub-Surface Terrarium
By Vedat Ulgen, Thislexik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'The Stooble' is cross between a stool and a side table that is both functionally and aesthetically flexible.
Like the other members of our 'Bond Series', the completely transparent acrylic Stooble is defined by the trough nestled underneath its surface. The trough enables you to curate your own sub-seat terrarium, or to display your own accents, oddities, and other objects of intrigue. Its transparent nature allows the piece to house accents that compliment its surrounding environment while also creating a sense of space. This aesthetic flexibility allows the table to synergize perfectly with almost any design project.
To accommodate the more practical sitter who would prefer to use the piece's surface as a seat, we added an angled acrylic panel beneath the trough to serve as a conveniently-placed footrest.
The 'Bond Series' is a line of acrylic furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Acrylic
Ripple Armchair Reflecting Comtemporary and Modern with Turkish Quilting in Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The story of the Ripple Armchair represents a perfect combination of the aesthetic elegance of contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship. The wooden frame stands out as the r...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Modern Minho Day Bed, DEDAR Bouclé, Oak Root, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho day bed with a wooden sid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
By-interiors Sweepy Chair w/ arms
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
By Byinteriors
Designed by: Kensaku Oshiro
Sweepy lives up to its name with a backrest made from a single curve of solid ash and set in a squared-off frame. Available with or witho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Ash
Pair of Thomas Pheasant for Baker Max Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood modern pair of large max club chairs or lounge chairs designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The chairs feature a large hardwood frame with slightly different but complemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Shaker Modern Side Chair by AMBROZIA, Utah Mink Leather, Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. Available in a large variety of premium vinyls colors or leather in op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Shaker Modern Dining Chair by AMBROZIA, Black Leather, Walnut & Black Steel
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern dining chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. Available in a large variety of premium vinyls colors or leather in op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ikea Eliot Bamboo Weave Dining Chairs - Set of Four
By IKEA
Located in Weymouth, MA
Set of four woven (plaid) bamboo dining chairs. Hard to find vintage Ikea with metal legs. With the Scandinavian design that made Ikea famous. Light but very sturdy and stackable.
Category
1990s Scandinavian Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Modern Minho Nubuck Chaise Lounge, Day Bed, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho leather chaise loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Marble
Modernist “Ro” armchair with ottoman upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
The Slat Bench - Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Wooden Bench
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
First designed and tested for Tokyobike’s flagship store that opened in Los Angeles in 2021, our Slat Bench is now part of Volume III.
The simplicity of single boards and their wov...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fir
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Restored Modern Lounge Chairs in Light Green Leather with Chrome Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the unmatched elegance and comfort of our pair of modern lounge chairs, expertly restored by our professional in-house craftsman team. Crafted with a solid frame and uphol...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Tilt Ottoman
By Beit Studio
Located in Toronto, CA
By Beit Studio
Designed by Mark Khoury
Get a leg up on your comfort when paired with the Tilt Lounge Chair. A beautifully crafted maple wood ottoman contrasted with a single piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
By-interiors Sweepy Chair
By By-interiors
Located in Toronto, CA
By Byinteriors
Designed by: Kensaku Oshiro
Sweepy lives up to its name with a backrest made from a single curve of solid ash and set in a squared-off frame. Available with or witho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Seating
Materials
Cotton, Ash
The Plank Lounge - Wooden Lounge Chair With Upholstered Seat Cushion
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Plank Lounge is an indoor /outdoor chair rooted in the use of general lumber sizes. The angled seat and back planks are supported by an exposed frame. Upholstered cushions rest d...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fir, Upholstery, Wood
Cini Boeri, Bengodi, A Velvet Sofa, Arflex, 1974
By Cini Boeri, Arflex
Located in Paris, FR
Cini Boeri (1924-2020)
Bengodi
A rectangular three-seater sofa covered with velvet upholstery, the seat with one large cushion, the back with two cushions, on six feet.
Original ed...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Margem Bench made with Soft Fabric and Natural Oak Mate
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
To place at the foot of the bed or grace a sophisticated entry hall, the Margem Bench is a charming piece that emanates the modesty of Scandinavian design. Its presence is subtle but...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
By Carlo Bartoli, Kartell
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow plastic chairs 4875 by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell, 1970s
Set of 4 chairs mod. 4875 in yellow plastic. The backrest and seat...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Plastic
Carlo De Carli sofa and armchairs in chromed metal Model 915 produced by Cinova
Located in Vigevano, PV
Carlo DE CARLI
Living room composed of a sofa and armchairs in chromed metal
Padding covered in brown fabric.
Model 915 produced by Cinova 1969.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of vintage armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, 20th century.
Pair of fabric and steel armchairs by Verner Panton for Frits Hansen, pair from 1975, reupholstered in 200...
Category
20th Century French Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Daybed Gruppo Industriale Busnelli SPA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great modern design.
Quality made.
Limited production.
Steel base with hard rubber rim and rubber feet.
Charcoal grey leather with down filled cushions.
Both ends can be raised up t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Modernist “Ro” swivel armchair with ottoman puff
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
XL Convertible Sofa Bed In Customer's Own Material "COM"
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a new sofa bed that effortlessly combines elegant simplicity with practical functionality. Its standout feature is the single-motion opening system, an innovative mechani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Outdoor Sunroom Armchairs and Ottomans - Set of 6
Located in Elkton, MD
This exceptional indoor/outdoor ensemble includes two armchairs and two ottomans/stools. Crafted with high-quality weather-resistant artificial wicker material, it offers both comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Pigreco chair, Tobia Scarpa, Gavina, 1957
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Pigreco Chair, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in 1957, is a masterpiece of Italian design. This chair, with its distinctive and innovative style, is a perfect example of the...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
The Marshmallow Lounge -Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
There is something magical about dropping into an array of soft, supple marshmallow like pillows, that hug your body in all the right places and allow you to rest comfortably while s...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
A Pair of Outdoor Wicker Sunroom Armchairs With Ottomans
Located in Elkton, MD
This exceptional indoor/outdoor ensemble includes two armchairs and two ottomans/stools. Crafted with high-quality weather-resistant artificial wicker material, it offers both comfor...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga XL Footstool in Black Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of Brazilian martial art, Capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movement from o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of MOD Cube 'X' Benches/Stools with Cashmere Blend Upholstery
USA, circa 1990s
A rare find is this exquisite pair of MOD cube benches, each measuring a perfect 18 inches squar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Fei Tian Wen Chair in Repoussé Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fei Tian Wen Chair
Antique Copper
Wood Base
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Category
2010s Modern Seating
Materials
Copper
Layla Stool, Large Boucle Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order ivory boucle and wood base with ball legs designed by Christian Siriano.
Fabric: Ivory Boucle (available in custom fabric)
Base: Red Oak (available in custom finish)
...
Category
2010s American Modern Seating
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
Modern Margem Sofa made with Dark Brown Oak, Leather, Black Epoxy and Fabric
By Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
When sleek lines intertwined with curved edges wonders are created. Margem Sofa represents everything one seeks in a luxurious living room – comfort, sophistication, and personality....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Modular Rounded Bulky Sofa With Upholstered Footer
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This new addition to the collection of modular sofas includes six unique modules. It stands out for several reasons. Firstly, it is entirely upholstered, including the footer, ensuri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Wood, Foam, Velvet
"Matungo" Stool, by Inês Schertel, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Matungo Stool by Inês Schertel is a compelling example of Brazilian contemporary modern design that marries traditional techniques with a modern aesthetic. Schertel is known for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Dom Hans van der Laan Unique Oak High Back Bench c. 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Dom Hans van der Laan unique oak high back bench.
Commissioned for Willibrordkerk (St Willibrord’s Church), Almelo.
The Netherlands c. 1960’s.
Van der Laan rarely used oak ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian modern Three-seater sofas Cornaro Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Three-seater sofas Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Pair of three-seater sofa mod. Cornaro with round section structure in black painted solid wood. The...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of 6 Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Sophisticated Melange Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered in fumed Oak frame and brick v...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
"Joca" armchair modern and minimalist
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created the Joca armchair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the work of master designer J...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Synthetic, Polyester, Wood
Gallery Bench in walnut or oak with a corian top. bespoke size by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Each bench is made to a bespoke size.
The first of this design was made of walnut with a Corian top and was exhibited by the Connaught Brown Gallery in 2010.
The Gallery Bench can be...
Category
2010s English Modern Seating
Materials
Composition
Italian modern Three-seater sofa Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Three-seater sofa Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Iconic and vintage three-seater sofa mod. Cornaro with round section structure in black painted solid...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian modern Three-seater sofa Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Three-seater sofa Cornaro by Carlo Scarpa for Simon Gavina, 1980s
Iconic and vintage three-seater sofa mod. Cornaro with round section structure in black painted solid...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modernist "Ro” armchair in fabric, upholstered
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Inspired by the cozy elegance of Sergio Rodrigues' armchairs, Alessandra Delgado created the Rô armchair, a modern reinterpretation that captures the master's timeless essence, combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Anfibio Sofa Bed In Cognac Leather By Alessandro Becchi For Giovannetti
Located in Miami, FL
Original Anfibio sofa bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti Italy, cognac leather upholstery. The sofa can easily be converted into a bed, timeless design.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Seating
Materials
Leather
Dom Hans van der Laan Pair of Low Gray Chairs c. 1979
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan pair of low gray chairs.
Executed by Gorisse for a private library.
Bergeijk, the Netherlands c. 1979.
Pine, steel nails, paint.
Color is F2-05-45 from van...
Category
20th Century Dutch Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Lucite Vintage Upholstered Occasional Chair With Barrel Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous vintage Lucite upholstered occasional chair. Upholstered in a nice dark green velvet. Interesting design pattern on the thick Lucite base. Heavy thick Lucite material was us...
Category
1990s American Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Modernist Scroll Form Bench in Walnut With Silver Naturalist Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and well scaled Modernist Scroll Form Bench in Walnut With Silver Naturalist Upholstery originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Fea...
Category
20th Century American Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Guillerme & Chambron. Bench in blond oak. 1970s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme and Chambron for Votre Maison.
Bench in solid blond natural oak, curved in shape. Seat and back with fine white curls, the back made up of two round cushions.
French work...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Seating
Materials
Oak
Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Emeco, and Moooi. 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. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $3,803.
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