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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm. Materials: fiber concrete. The Bow conso...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Magma Bench by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Magma bench by Onno Adriaanse Hand-sculpted, 2022 Dimensions: W 100 x D 25 x H 50 cm. Materials: oak wood and high gloss resin finish Collection o...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin, Oak

Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: Sheepski...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Throne in African walnut by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 70 x L 50 x H 55 cm Materials: made entirely out of solid African walnut Hand turned, sande...
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2010s Belgian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

High Back Custom Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Brass, fabric. Elegant contemporary dining chairs with solid brass cradle bases and great detailing. These chairs are made to order in Italy. Lead time is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Monolith Ladderback Chairs by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 Monolith ladderback chair by Phaedo Dimensions: W 18" x D 17" x H 39" inches Materials: white-washed Oak; Cushion is hand-dyed with Madder root The Monolith Ladderba...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lolita Stacking Side Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Lolita stacking side chair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, stainless steel, aluminum. Also available in other colors. Dimensions...
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2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Brick Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, COM and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Opera Dining Chair, Black Oak / Cream Leather
Located in New York, NY
The minimalistic design of the chair brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed of black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather. Availab...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Linen Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Linen big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm. Materials: linen A quirk...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Linen

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The dining chair is available in ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair Light Blue It's a Boy by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Unique Gold Nami Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique nami chair by Hatsu. Dimensions: D 50 x W 57 x H 65 cm. Materials: uphostered seating on powder coated steel frame. Hatsu is a design studio based in Mumbai that creates ...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Charcoal Ash & Leather Sling Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Charcoal ash & leather sling chair by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 27" x H 33" Materials: Ash, leather Wood options: walnut, charcoal ash, white ash. Other variations available: White Ash & Leather, Ash & Leather, Walnut & Leather, Walnut & Leather, White Ash & Leather, Walnut & Leather This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Terrazzo Chair by Stefan Scholten
Located in Geneve, CH
Terrazzo chair by Stefan Scholten. Dimensions: L 45 x W 43 x H 81 cm. Materials: aluminium. Also available in various colours and stones. Stefan ...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo slatted outdoor side chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and s...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 2, Vienna Chair, Beech Wood, Beige Contour by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Vienna chair, natural beech wood, nord wool beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm Materials: natural beech wood chair with straw back...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Cloud Tables Attributed to Gilbert Rohde
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural "Cloud" form tables in the style of Gilbert Rohde. Tapered and reeded legs in a dark stained walnut with an organic cloud form glass to...
Category

1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta coral red chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm. Materials: ash wood The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

ORO, OS2 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO Collection Dimensions: W 38 x D 51 x H 38cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

ORO-OS1 Stool by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS1 stool by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 51 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core stacke...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Tusk Sling Chair in Saddle Leather & Walnut by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Tusk sling dining chair by Möbius Objects - hand-sculpted in solid American Black Walnut. Raked legs offer a unique 'wind-swept' silhouette. The veg-tan...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Tria Gold 4 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria gold 4 legs chair, striped seat ivory and black by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm Materials: Plywood chair with 4 metal legs in 3 possible finishing: black, golden, chrome Also available: Tria; 3 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered Our iconic chair designed by German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of Dutch graphic artist and engraver Maurits Escher...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

ORO, OS3 Bench by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
ORO - OS3 bench by John Eric Byers ORO collection Dimensions: W 76 x D 38 x H 38 cm Materials: maple hardwood + gold metallic lacquer Hand shaped + hand textured + hollow core...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria wood 3 legs chair, striped seat ivory and black - solid oak wood structure by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm Materials: plywood chair; 3 legs ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Reveal Bench Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Reveal bench sculpted by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 16” x 54” x 14 in Materials: Carved lacquered maple hardwood All works are individually handmade to order. John Eric Byer...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair...
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Lotus Side Chair in White Oak is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The side chair's silhouette is modern, architectural, and...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Segment Highback Dining Chair in Blue Hydrangea Velvet
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Segment Highback Dining Chair suits many different interior arrangements: incorporate it as a sculptural velvet lounge chair in your living r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet

Blue Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue bench rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Unique piece signed and numbered Dimensions: L 118 x H 42 x W 31 cm Materials: solid wood Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines h...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

TUSK Sling Chair in Saddle Leather by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Sling dining chair by Möbius Objects - hand-sculpted in solid American Ash. Raked legs offer a unique 'wind-swept' silhouette. The veg-tan leather sling...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria wood 4 legs chair, Denim by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (RAL color seat - RAL color painted legs) Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm Materials: Plywood chair; 4 legs solid o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Beige and White
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom Westmore modern dining chairs in beige and white. Carrocel custom designed tub dining chair. Finished in a Chantilly Lace lacquer and...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 2, Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Striped Seat Ivory and Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria wood 4 legs chair, striped seat ivory and black by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm Materials: Plywood chair; 4 legs solid oak base ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

4x Contemporary Chairs Pink 100% Recycled Plastic Hand-Crafted by Anqa Studios
Located in Camischolas, CH
4 pieces of contemporary pink chairs hand-crafted from 100% recycled plastic by Anqa Studios. Both pragmatically perfect in design and a unique style stat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Joly Dumb Waiter, Low Back & Gold Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly LB dumb waiter, low back & gold painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia with Lorenz&Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm Materials: In tubular steel, bent, and powder pa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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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