Modern Side 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Olivier De Schrijver Pair of Oak and Leather Chairs, Signed & Numbered
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sleek pair of lounge chairs designed by Olivier De Schrijver, the Belgian contemporary artist, who was born in 1958. Newly re-finished and re-upholstered in a butter c...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Bellini Chairs by Heller
By Heller, Mario Bellini
Located in Highland, IN
The Heller Bellini chair was designed in 1998 and was a Compasso d’Oro award winner in 2001 for it's innovative design and engineering. Lightweight, strong, stackable, with a flexibl...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Exceptional Mid-Century Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional mid-century Italian dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Large scale for European chairs.
One pair left from the set of 6 pictured in situ.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
"Tonneau" Chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner
Located in Stratford, CT
"Tonneau" chairs, six available, recently upholstered in grey velvet. Seat is made in laminated wood and legs are made of black enameled regular iron tubing.
Category
20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs. Item features angled Klismos saber legs, sculptural backs, white vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brazilian Armchairs by De Couro
By De Couro
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from Brazilian company De Couro. They are made with steel structures and thick stitched black leather in excellent vintage condition. Each chair is stamped on the b...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge stool by Collector
Materials: structure in solid oak wood.
Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.
Legs: Travertino
Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm
Hygge collection is inspired by contemp...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Elm Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950
Solid Elm side chair with cool detailing at the at the back, and where the back meets the seat. Reminiscent of Swedish midcentury chairs...
Category
20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Dining Chair Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8"
Highly desirable original set of 6 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
2020 Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low Vitra for Vitra Visavis Visasoft Chairht
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low for Vitra "Visasoft Visavis" armchair. This example came as a sample / floor model from Vitra's US warehouse, as they were mo...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
1958 Set of 4 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Bikini Chairs in Yellow Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKR-2 wire dining chairs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1951. This particular set of four chairs dates to circa 1958. They have steel wir...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970’s Modern Sling Chair Teak & Leather Style Michel Arnoult Made in Argentina
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern side sling chair comprised of teak & cognac leather in the style of Michel Arnoult and made in Argentina. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Black Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kat...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Speckled Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black speckled leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 19...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Enrico Pellizzoni, Leather 'Pasqualina' Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Italy, Enrico Pellizzoni oxblood saddle-stitched leather over metal frame and seat. These chairs were designed by Grassi & Bianchi. An embossed leather mark is present on th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Doral Cream Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in Doral cream leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in White Leather with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in white leather with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 a...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Blackened Frame Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1 of 2 Deposit for Tamara Meadow Interiors
Located in Bronx, NY
ONE OF TWO DEPOSIT FOR Tamara Meadow Interiors
HORSECHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2021
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined
to cr...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Green Suede with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in green suede with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Brown & White Hair w/ Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in brown and white hair on hide with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kata...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in White Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in white leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Blue Suede with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in blue suede with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Faux Crocodile Leather w/ Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in faux crocodile leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Doral Cream with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in cream leather with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Katavolos, Littell a...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Turquoise Leather with White Powder Coat Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in turquoise leather with a white powder coat frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Katavolos, Littell ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Handkerchief' stacking chairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, 1983. Grey plastic seat over a painted steel rod base. 18" seat height. Sold as a set of 8.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Blond Plywood Minimalist Slat Side Chair Art Architectural Piece
Located in Draper, UT
Chair as art. This modern sculptural slatted chair is made with plywood & finished with natural tung oil. It has no nuts, bolts, glue or screws. Each s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1970s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Arm Chairs in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of original dining / side chairs designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates. This pair came from an office in Manhattan, which had been des...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather.
Crafted of solid black wood frame for either casual or formal dining room or kitchen.
This chair is ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Chairs in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa with Durmast Frame
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This set features a solid durmast frame with a multi-layered durmast seat and brass screws.
It is interesting that they are slotted screws, and not sta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1951 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DAX Rope Edge Armshell Chairs in Greige
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1951 production Herman Miller Eames DAX arm shell chairs with iconic rope edge. These are gorgeous original ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs. Upholstered in soft grey chenille and hounds-tooth patterned fabric on the outside back, trimmed in aged nickel head to head nails. Each frame is ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian chairs by Potocco
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice pair of Italian chairs by Potocco. These chairs are made of wood, metal and fabric. The chairs are in nice vintage condition. These will work great around a small table or as ac...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rosewood chair by Schiønning & Elgaard. Made by Randers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Chic and understated.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Declan Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Our declan side chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing.
Shown here in wool - mineral, black ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Two - Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking pair of very early Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs. With so many Jeanneret chairs on the market why are these exceptional?
First: the thickness of the wood is perfect and in accordance with some of the best examples ever sold. Second: rich, expressive patina on each chair. Third: matching catalog letters. Fourth: double support bars under the chair. Undoubtedly, these are extremely rare examples.
Also it is worth noting that these chairs come from Ahmedabad, a city historically active in India’s textile...
Category
1950s Indian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
1980s Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch+Co Dining Side Chairs Purple Fabric Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are a pair of 1980's Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch+Co purple fabric dining chairs from the 8600 series. They are constructed from beautifully chromed steel with intri...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed arm chairs. Newly lacquered in white and with new Todd Hase upholstery. Great addition to your Boho Ch...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back). The ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which retain their ori...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1957 Herman Miller Eames DKX Wire Dining Chair with Full Naugahyde Orange Pad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single circa 1957 production Eames DKX dining chair with wire upper and fully upholstered pad. The pad is original naugahyde in a red/orange color. The upholster...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Pair of Postmodern Mario Botta for Alias Seconda Chairs with Arms in Gray
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of postmodern Mario Botta Seconda armchairs, produced by Alias circa the mid 1980s. These are gorgeous and iconic works by Botta, the renowned industrial de...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s. The chair is in gorgeous original condition with some patina and wear shown to the s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of lacquered goatskin wrapped "Onasis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980"s. The chairs are in good vintage condition with original upholstery and measure 24"W x 22"D x 30"H wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Goatskin, Wood
1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base.
This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Hygge stool by Collector
Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric.
Legs: Travertino
Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm
Depe...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Travertine
1975 Pair of Bodil Kjaer Teak & Leather Slat Seat Chairs by CI Designs of Boston
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of very rare Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs teak slat-seat chairs with loose leather seat and back cushions. This pair was acquired by...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1970s Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1-2-3 Dining Side Chair in Magenta Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1-2-3 dining / side chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen. This is a classic example of Panton's work. Condition overall is ver...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Four Ebonized Modenist Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four modernist side chairs in ebonized wood and black metal.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1969 Verner Panton Cone Chair Green Fabric Made in Denmark for Plus-Linje Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair in original green upholstery. The cone chair was originally designed for a restaurant in Denmark, though the novelty of the design has made...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Emeco, Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck, and Sir Norman Foster. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $2,120.
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