Modern Chairs
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black lacquered perforated sheet metal, designed by Mario Botta and produced by Alias in 1980s....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Sculptural Bronze Chair by James Vilona
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural bronze chair by American artist James Vilona (b. 1955), exemplifies modern minimalist artistry through its use of patinated bronze and simple yet striking X-form desi...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Garcon Chair in Black Nubuck Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Garcon Chair is more than steel and leather, rather a perfect minimalist blend of those two materials. Supple leathers contrast beautifully against the cutting-edge distressed br...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
SPC Chairs by Thomas Serruys in galvanized steel
Located in MONTREUIL, FR
Galvanized steel outdoor chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Made in Belgium in 2022.
Steel chair made of one shaped tube with sheet steel seat and backrest. Galvanized. Ertalon footre...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bold Dining Chair - Barnum 10
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance.
Decades of design ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Onceava-XI Dinning Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The Eleventh Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each piece....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Wood
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The XVI Sixteenth Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of furniture, inviting exploration of form, function, and the serene lines that define each p...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Verner Panton Design Within Reach Vitra 727 White Side Accent Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Verner Panton Design Within Reach Vitra 727 side accent chairs. A lovely piece of design featuring a single piece construction. These chairs have an organic, but abstract p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
"Joca" Chair with arms, Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Polyester, Velvet
Set of eight chairs Guillerme et Chambron in solid oak
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 8 solid eight oak chairs by Guillerme et Chambron Edition Votre Maison
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Cushioned Dining Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin armchairs. A wonderful set of whimsically patterned armchairs. These chairs are finished with a playful pattern with a black/grey/purple/bl...
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti "Peggy 63970" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1990
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of impressive lounge chairs with a “throne like” appearance, designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti in the 1990’s.
The chairs are made of a wooden frame and new taupe velvet...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Chair "Oh Romeo, where is Juliet ?" by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Church Chair contemporized, painted and multi-lacquered, cut, additional leg added.
• Info about Markus
• born 1964 in Aschaffenburg, Germany
• since 1986 active as a visual artis...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Repose Bar Stool w. Backrest, Tan Leather & Aged Brass Powdered Coating Frame
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 Chairs
Materials
Steel
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
By Martin Ballendat
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Martin Ballendat Set of Four Up Chairs for Tonon, Italy.
The Up-Chair is an extremely emotional product. Designed to give the feeling of a light seat, the “Up” owes its name to the w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
México Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
In the Arte y Ebanistería collection they participated with some of the most outstanding plastic artists in Mexico generating new pieces that could only result from the aesthetic sen...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pakal Chair
By Beata Nowika
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Wool Pink Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on request.
Dimensions: H 78 cm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Vidar Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair flock CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Available in a wide range of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Radio Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Angulo Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s.
Chair with armrests, with chromed steel structure and curved metal back and seat covered in black leather.
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
6 chaises de Philippe Starck pour KARTELL
Located in PARIS, FR
La collaboration entre Philippe Starck et Kartell dans les années 1990 a donné naissance à une série de chaises révolutionnaires, notamment celles en polycarbonate rouge et transpare...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair.
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Barcelona Chair & Footstool by Knoll International, Early 1970s
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair and footstool designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, Early 1970s.
Original super vintage and patinated 'BARCELONA CHAIR' in brown leather. Chrome...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cassina LC7 Chair Burgundy
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cassina chair in burgundy.
Leather shows some signs of age, but overall still a very beautiful and functional chair.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian modern white lacquered curved chairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white lacquered curved chairs, 1970s
Set of six chairs in white lacquered wood. The seat and backrest have curved and rounded lines, which are shaped in the lower par...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
IBIZA Velvet Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
IBIZA Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 26" x H 37" x D 26"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics
Symmetrical and rounded shapes with clean lines for an invitation to modernity.
Lead tim...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all-original model 1515 armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
HONG KONG Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
HONG KONG Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 39" x H 39" x D 39"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere.
Lead time for this...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
VANCOUVERT Velvet Chair in Olive by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
VANCOUVERT Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 23.6" x D 23.6" x H 30.7"
Oak and velvet
Symmetry and curves, material and style. A piece with subtle touches of modernity.
Lead time for t...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Paire de chaises en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Paire de chaises en métal doré à patine nuancée à petit dossier évidé légèrement incliné et montants à têtes de chevaux.
Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes te...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 75.4 x W 37 x H 83.9 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Office Cane Chairs Ca. 1955-1960 from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A beautiful set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret floating back office chairs in solid teak. All chairs are in good vintage condition.
The braided canework has been replaced.
These iconic piec...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factoryf
Located in New York, NY
LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
METAL AND VELVET
L 33 x W 21 X H 31
The chair features a sleek metal frame that gives it a contemporary and elegant look. Its velvet seat ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made from recycled plastic a...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled ...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Polyester, Velvet
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom chair with client own material. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes as per clients' requests. Shown here with a low back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
ISU Lowback Handcrafted Textured Satin Metal Chair by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ISU Lowback chair has a handcrafted satin grazed textured metal finish that sheens when exposed to light. The 1.50" seat cushion is a lustrous black hair on hide.
COM accepted upon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
COURCHEVEL Curly Wool Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
COURCHEVEL Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 23.6" x D 19.7" x H 26.8"
Oak and curly wool
On a very linear oak wood base, the structure takes shape with its curved seat and backrest.
L...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
WALNUT AND VELVET
L 20 x W 20 X H 35
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. It...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and leather chairs, 1980s
Set of four chairs with black painted metal rod structure and original black leather seat and back.
1980 approx.
Good condition, ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
BARCELONE Curly Wool Chair in White by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
BARCELONE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 18" x H 39" x D 20"
Curly wool and oak wood.
Unique armchair with a wooden structure, a sausage-shaped seat and a looped wool fabric.
Lead t...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Oak
MARRAKECH Velvet Chair in Orange by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MARRAKECH Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 30" x H 28" x D 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base.
An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for ad...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Oak and velvet.
L 20 x W 20 X H 35
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. Its...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Desk ‘Bird’ Chair by Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill
Located in Stamford, CT
A Bird chair by Jorgen Kastholm and Preben Fabricius for Alfred Kill. This desk chair model has the rarer Casters. Newly recovered in black Sorensen leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
BOSTON Velvet Chair in Red by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
BOSTON Chair by Alexandre Ligios
H 45" x D 30" x L 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics oak or walnut base
An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for adding ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
MIAMI Velvet Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MIAMI Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 36" x H 31.5" x D 29.5"
Oak and velvet
An interesting contrast with clean, straight lines, ideal for adding sophistication to a room.
Lead time ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
MEGÈVE Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MEGÈVE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 27.5" x H 33" x D 27.5"
Oak and curly wool
On a highly linear oak wood base, the structure comes to life with its curved seat and backrest while...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
NEW YORK Velvet Chair in Green by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
NEW YORK Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 30" x H 28" x D 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere.
...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Italian modern grey metal and solid wood Fly Line Chairs, 1980s
By Fly Line
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern grey metal, brass and solid wood set of four Fly Line Chairs, 1980s.
Fly Line model chairs with dark gray metal structure, as well as the backrest, while the seat is r...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Trevor Chair with Armrests Chrome Finish Steel Frame in Bouclé by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, 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. Prices for chairs 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 $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.
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