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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Seletti "Revolver" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Seletti, Toiletpaper
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all.
- Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Dark Gray by Jasper Morrison
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% reclaimed wood that would normally be swept into the trash, “Imagine”, says Philippe Starck, “a guy who takes a humble broom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco 111 Navy Chair in Persimmon by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Coca-Cola and Emeco collaborated to solve an environmental problem: Up-cycling consumer waste into a sustainable, timeless, classic chair. Made of 111 recycled PET bottles, the 111 Navy Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Emeco 111 Navy Chair in Grass by Coca-Cola
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Coca-Cola and Emeco collaborated to solve an environmental problem: Up-cycling consumer waste into a sustainable, timeless, Classic chair. Made of 111 recycled PET bottles, the 111 Navy chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Emeco Broom Stacking Chair 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% reclaimed wood fiber that would normally be swept into the trash, “Imagine”, says Philippe Starck, “a guy who takes a humble broom and starts to clean the workshop and with this dust he makes new magic”. That’s why we call it Broom chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Maxime Velvet and Brass Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Modern elegance. A gleaming brass frame with an intriguing crisscross back and our signature sabots cradles a softly curved seat and sculptural back. But don't be fooled by the sinuo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Bare Chair in Fabric col. Bean by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Comfortable as an armchair, Bare chair stands out for its retro lines and enveloping backrest, upholstered with Etro Home Interiors iconic fabrics. The chair features a fir wood stru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Black Playdough Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Playdough chair by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 37 x 39 x 89 cm.
Soft like cotton, with a strong contrast to the hard texture, the unique app...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bling Bling Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling bling chair by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 79 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
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
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
Set of Six Bellini Chairs by Heller
By Mario Bellini, Heller
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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 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
Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Memento barstool, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 45 cm
Seat height 47 cm
With a sturdy oak school chair...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
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
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
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
Tall Column Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Gerrit Rietveld De Stijl Red Blue Chair
Located in New York, NY
Gerrit Rietveld (Dutch, 1888-1964) De Stijl Red Blue Chair, originally designed in 1918 with red, blue, yellow, and black colors applied in 1923, this e...
Category
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 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
Hayche Dune Chair, Black Powder Coated Steel Frame, UK, In Stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The design of the Dune chair is based on the repeated shape of the arch, architectural and mathematical. This chair has an elegant and light aesthetic and i...
Category
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Garouste & Bonetti desk chair Palace Privilege Rubelli fabric 1980
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare desk chair or side chair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Palace, made in solid oak painted in matte black panted. Garouste & Bonetti began their collaboration and ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered 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
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
"Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of dining chairs by Gio Ponti in ash with rush seats woven in a basket weave pattern, all retaining their original label.
Priced for the pair.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
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 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
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
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
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
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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