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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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.
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
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2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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, ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Kelly Wearstler Marble Butt Stool, Sunset Pink
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...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

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.       
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Solid Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, Bluff Side Chair Left, White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

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Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Ribbon Chair Metal Silver by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

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Plastic

Set of 10 Carrocel Custom Verona Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 Carrocel Custom Verona Dining Chairs. Featuring sleek curved back leg design composed of oak material. Finished in a satin natural espresso color showcasing the unique knot...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and ...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Wide Side Table by 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

DS-5020 Cylindrical Leather Tall Side Table by 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 10 Custom Round Back Modern Dining Chairs Arrondi Chair
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom round back modern dining chairs Arrondi chair. Featuring sleek black lacquer frame design with modern velvet fabric. New and hand crafted by the Carrocel artisans. A...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin

Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 gold matrice chairs by Plumbum Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60" x H 33.47" Materials: Gold powder-coated steel, velvet. Also available in other colors and sizes. Matrice'...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia Canasta Chairs, Set of 2
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

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

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

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

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

Forest Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 CM Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety...
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

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

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

Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite pair of oak finered plywood low easy chairs, a perfect blend of style, comfort, and craftsmanship. These chairs are well-craft...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Low black tembo stool, note design studio. Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm. Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Available in ...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bordeaux Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Bordeaux velvet 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 in a wide ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Olive Wood Chair by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood chair by BehaghelFoiny Unique From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids" Materials: Olive Wood Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x H 110...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Anthracite Velvet and Gold Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet and gold Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chaise Lounge Curved Steel & Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide / Dyed Sheepskin Patchwork
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Special edition The hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 mm thick leather. When sitting in this furniture you feel an enveloping sensation, like being hugged, since the weight of the body is distributed evenly. Each unit becomes a refuge of visual and ergonomic wellbeing. Our Hug Collection is inspired by the organic lines of a landscape, the curves of nature, and the imaginary silhouette of the wind inspire this collection of organic forms, almost like metallic sculptures. The chaise lounge is an iconic piece of furniture that has evolved throughout the history of interior design. The version at hand is an example of how contemporary design can merge with traditional techniques and sustainable materials to create a unique piece. The CNC bent steel is a durable and resilient material that allows for a wide variety of shapes and designs. Its use in this chaise lounge is particularly fitting as it contributes to an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic that contrasts with the warm and soft vegetable-tanned cowhide leather. The Spanish artisanal tannery responsible for the leather manufacturing has achieved an exceptional result in terms of quality and sustainability. As it is vegetable-tanned, the leather is chromium-free, meaning it does not contain harmful or toxic substances. Moreover, the use of traditional tanning techniques and the employment of leather artisans ensure that each leather piece is unique and has its own character. The metal, on the other hand, has been treated using a manual process of polishing, nickel plating, electroplating, and semi-matte lacquer. These processes, carried out by skilled artisans, give the metal a smooth and pleasant-to-touch finish, which in turn contrasts with the hardness of the steel. Finally, the dyed sheepskin...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool) Diameter 14 inches Weight 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool) ...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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...
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2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American \"Nobu\" or \"Cubist\" dining chairs feature a flattened minimalist openwork frame with back and seat anchored to the front and back supports, upholster...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold matrice chair by Plumbum Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60" x H 33.47" Materials: Gold powder-coated steel, velvet. Also available in other colors and sizes. Matrice's side cha...
Category

2010s French 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

Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availa...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Crystal Dinosaurs 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

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Pink 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

Pair of solid wood Bluff Side Chair, White Oak, Sculptural Accent Chair, Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff Side Chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson dining chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Futuristic style dining chair has a ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Leather Non Stackable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia leather is the leather-coated version of Mammamia, the chair designed by Marcello Ziliani, whose myriad of versions never cease to astonish. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool) Diameter: 14 inches Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Other

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tomyris Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomyris chair by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 75 cm Materials: Lamb and ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Glass Block and Steel Balls Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact steel chair is a nod to glass block architecture and playful geometry. Four welded iron balls create an illusion of balance along the solid glass block wall that acts as...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and propriety. Now available in sheepskin as shown. Usually in stock and ready for quick-ship, and available in several standard leathers as well as COM/COL. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
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2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Light Blue 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

Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown wickerwork and detachable brown leather seating pads on a ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren Snodgrass, set of 8. Comprised of bentwood frames, be...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Albert Bench by Auch Katz Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Albert bench by Auch Katz Studio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, fiber, pigments, varnish, 3D print PLA Dimensions: 210 x 50 x 48 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa B...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

Prélèvement Chair by AuchKatzStudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Prélèvement chair by AuchKatzStudio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, styrofoam, fiber, pigments, varnish Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 50 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa Be...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede Dimensions: D 92 x W 110 x H 100 cm Materials: leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Beanbags have long be...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Bone i, Hand-Sculpted, Signed Loic Bard
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair Bone I Hand-sculpted Signed Loic Bard Dimensions: 56 x 35 x 35 cm Bleached maple with oil finish Available finishes: Blackened, bleached or natural maple Loïc Bard is a...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

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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