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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
BERNHARDT Opus XIX Tufted Dining Side Chair - Pair B
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture, from their Opus XIX Collection. Solid wood frame with a walnut finish and fabric upholstered. Features a high ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage French School Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four vintage school chairs with high armrests manufactured in France circa 1950. These authentic metal chairs feature low backrests and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg", V, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portraits of iconic women in history with Ken's eye for design. Antique Louis dining or side chair with carved arms...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet
Late 20th Century Set of Four Italian Maple Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set Of Four Italian Maple Folding Chairs in good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Emeco Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Museum of Modern Art asked Philippe Starck and Emeco to make a simple stool for the “Mies Van der Rohe in Berlin” retrospective. The result is one of our best selling stools, a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Barstool in White by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® line are handmade in our Los Angeles atelier by o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Artek Mid-Century Modern 66 Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Alvar Aalto (Finish, 1898 - 1976) for Artek Mid-Century Modern pair of Model 66 chairs in red and gray color scheme, made in 2011 after the original from 1935, marked on bottom. Sold...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage OBO Side Chair, Made in Holland, 1960s-1970s, by Obo Eromes
Located in Hudson, NY
Wood and Metal OBO Stacking Chair, Holland, 1960s-1970s, by Obo Eromes. This slender rounded model is unusual and beautiful. Despite its delicate form the chair is very strong and co...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Bronze patina over steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions with contrasting piping.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Equilibria Chairs by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Equilibria chairs by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli an...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Concrete Bench Pool by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Concrete bench pool by Helder Barbosa
Materials: Concrete
Dimensions: 100 x 40 x 45 cm
Trained as a craftsman (école Boulle, 2014), Helder Barbosa is a designer who lives and wo...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our children Elia...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
High Back Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
High back chair by kar
Dimensions: W 42 x D 47 x H 105 cm
Materials: MDF Frame
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect in aesthet...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Equilibria chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our chi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pukà Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pukà chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 135 x 110 x H 100 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Aluminium Tootoo Stool by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Tootoo stool by Helder Barbosa
Materials: Aluminium
Dimensions: 34 x 29 x 45 cm
Indoor and outdoor.
Trained as a craftsman (école Boulle, 2014), Helder Barbosa is a d...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Grey Aluminium Tootoo Stool by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminium Tootoo stool by Helder Barbosa
Materials: Aluminium
Dimensions: 34 x 29 x 45 cm
Indoor or outdoor
Trained as a craftsman (école Boulle, 2014), Helder Barbosa is a des...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Art Deco Revival Boudoir Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Modern Art Deco revival boudoir chairs, with scrolling backs centered with a chromed ring, on shaled square seat above ebonized tapering square legs, and rear splayed legs, upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Aluminium Tootoo Stools by Helder Barbosa
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 aluminium Tootoo stools by Helder Barbosa
Materials: Aluminium
Dimensions: 34 x 29 x 45 cm
Indoor or outdoor
Trained as a craftsman (école Boulle, 2014), Helder Barbos...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Segmento pine logs chair by Cara Davide
Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm.
Materials: pine logs.
Color: dark brown.
Also available in light brown.
Segmento perceives ordinary o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Segmento pine logs chair by Cara Davide
Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm.
Materials: pine logs.
Color: light brown.
Also available in dark brown.
Segmento perceives ordinary o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kelly Wearstler Marble Butt Stool, Light Smoke
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Conceptually playful, the Butt Stool is hand carved from natural stone and transformed into sculptural furniture reminiscent of human forms. This cheeky des...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Marble
Pair of Grosfeld House Beige Faux Leather Club Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a pair of stunning Grosfeld House club chairs in the original beige-camel colored faux leather, nail head studded upholstery. They are roomy...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Ana Sculpted Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
Ana sculpted chair by Sizar Alexis
Limited Edition of 35
Dimensions: Length 62cm, width 50cm,
height 72cm, seat height: 45cm
Comes in black, white stained and
natural pine plywood
Signed and numbered pieces.
Delivery time 4-6 weeks
About Sizar Alexis
Sizar Alexis is a Swedish-Iraqi product and furniture designer that experiments with objects that display serenity through geometrical shapes, while
remaining robust in volume. His trademark style is built on creating objects
bear a strong character, accomplished through the use of raw and imperfect surfaces in combination with a deep interest in Brutalism and the rich
cultural and architectural heritage from ancient Mesopotamia...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Z Model Side Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic Modern chair with Z frame. This one of a kind Z-Chair will make an incredible side chair that will be the center of attention in your house and a conversation starter for s...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Hand-Sculpted Marrow Chair in Ceramic and Hand Blown Glass
Located in London, GB
The Marrow Chair is a three-legged side chair. Monolithic in it's weighted stance, the materials of glass in hydrocal act in tandem with each other rather than in contrast, to oscill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Blown Glass
Contemporary Chair in Sculpted Fiber Matte and White Gloss
Located in London, GB
KAMEH chair is an explorative piece designed with machine cut foam, cladded with fiber matte and painted in white with semi gloss finishing.
Made in UAE
Additional info:
The w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Six Variations on Stainless Steel by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Six variations on stainless steel by Pietro Franceschini
Two pipes back
Dimensions: W 51 x L 61 x H 123 cm
Materials: Stainless steel mirror-polished, sheepskin
Series of six ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather minimalist bar chair
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm
Materials: Leather, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bodur I by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
Bodur I by STUDIOFER
Materials: Basswood, faux leather
Dimensions: D 50, H 69 cm
Bodur combines the elegance of minimalism with classic handcraft traditions. An homage to noir, ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Chile Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Black Leather Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Black leather, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Resin Childrens' Chair
Located in New York, NY
Blue resin childrens' chair, of typical form with circular cut-outs to rear. 21.5" H x 11.5" W x 14.5" D x 12.5" seat.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Resin
DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by De Sede
By Simon Busse, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wide side table DS-5020/62 by de Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table construction presents itself in a cylindrical shape, enca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Tall Side Table by De Sede
By Simon Busse, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall side table DS-5020/61 by De Sede. Available in two different heights, this elegant table construction presents itself in a cylindrical shape, encased all-round in high-quality l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
S-70 by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
S-70 by Studiofer
Materials: Oak wood, metal
Dimensions: W 38, D 43.5, H 126 cm
S-70 is an artistic piece that embodies anatomical similarities that represent scoliosis. The S-7...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet Minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 CM
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide var...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Baroque Revival Black & White Side Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baroque Revival black and white side chairs, with tufted faux snakeskin black upholstery surrounded by a decorative studded trim, with a white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Olive Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings, powder-coated steel frame.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic and we...
Category
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Anthracite Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 92.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet Minimalist bar chair 92.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide v...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet Minimalist bar chair 92.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves an...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Anthracite Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Cotton velvet, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia Canasta Chairs, Set of 2
By B&B Italia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The stylish pair of high back Canasta outdoor/indoor lounge chairs designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughou...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Available in...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Anthracite Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 82.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet Minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 CM
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide v...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Forest Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 92.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bar chair 92.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 CM
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide varie...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Anthracite Velvet and Gold Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet and gold Minimalist bar chair 92.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm
Materials: Velvet and steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bar chair
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm
Materials: Leather and steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variet...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 medium black tembo stool, note design studio
Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm
Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base.
Ava...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: W 39 x D 56 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ash wood, Lacquer.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, m...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Forest Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair 82.5
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 CM
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide varie...
Category
2010s Danish 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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