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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
LC2 Style Modernist Chrome Armchairs Pair, Circa Late 20th Century
By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and beautifully made pair of LC2‑style modernist armchairs featuring polished tubular chrome frames and beige canvas cushions, late 20th century. The design follows the...
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Style Curved Dining Chair by Munna Design Studio in Dusty Rose Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This chair is defined by a refined, continuous form that balances softness with structural clarity. The silhouette is composed around a curved, open backrest that gently wraps forwar...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
ATLAS Dining Chair in Dark American Oak Wood With Black Faux Leather
Located in St Petersburg, US
The ATLAS Dining Chair balances sculptural woodworking with a soft, architectural silhouette. Crafted from solid dark brown American Oak, its flowing arm structure and curved backres...
Wood, Faux Leather
Ralph Lauren Houndstooth English Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning Ralph Lauren chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chairs are a statement pie...
Upholstery, Wood
Lotus Chair, Solid Wood Chair with Arms, Walnut and Hexagonal Cane, by Simonini
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Lotus Chair - CL2 is a solid wood dining chair with arms, designed by Daniel Simonini, in a walnut finish with a hexagonal cane back in the same tone and a textile seat. The Lotus C...
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
A Monumental Collection – 60 Alias Laleggera Chairs in Birch
By Riccardo Blumer, Alias
Located in Dronten, NL
Some design icons are meant to be experienced in singular form. Others, like this extraordinary set of 60 Laleggera chairs, demand to be appreciated in their full monumental glory—a ...
Birch
ALO Upholstered Sculptural Dining Chair in Burnt Orange Fabric - Modern
Located in St Petersburg, US
This contemporary dining chair combines sculptural comfort with refined material contrast, creating an elegant seating piece for modern dining spaces. Upholstered in a warm burnt-ora...
Fabric, Wood
$3,843Sale Price|30% Off
Stuart Scott Tux Chair, Emerald Cotton Velvet, Oiled Walnut Legs, UK
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We have a very special 'one-off' Tux chair available now upholstered in a beautiful Emerald cotton velvet, with legs in natural oiled walnut! The Tux Chair is our contemporary inter...
Velvet, Walnut
Sculptural Open-Back Dining Chair with Curved Arms and Tailored Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining chair is defined by a sculptural open-back silhouette and a continuous, embracing form that integrates the backrest and armrests into a single architectural ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Isabella Carver Chair in Mocha cotton velvet with Black Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Carver Chair is the latest edition to our signature collection – 12 years in the making. Sister of the original Stuart Scott piece, the Isabella Dining Chair, the Carver...
Velvet, Walnut
Modern Split-Back Dining Chair in Velvet and Walnut, Customizable Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair is defined by its sculptural split-back silhouette and refined tailoring, creating a piece that feels both elegant and architectural. The design features two...
Wood, Velvet
$1,450 / item
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // COWHIDE
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The SHAKER Counter Stool Cowhide is part of AMBROZIA's signature seating family, thoughtfully designed for residential, hospitality and commercia...
Steel, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Customizable Handmade Horsehair Side Chair by J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 3 J.M. Szymanski d. 2024 19’’ L 19’’ W 21.5’’ H (overall chair height at 27’’ H / back height at 4’’H) Horsehair textile and palladium leaf are combined to create an...
Steel, Iron
Sculptural Boucle Dining Chair with Split Pedestal Base - Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of heavy textured boucle w...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Handmade Cane Chair, Chakra Natural Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Handmade Cane Chair, Chakra Natural Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Chair in cane. Handmade in India. Perhaps nothing is more captivating than nature's enduring metamorphosis, persisti...
Cane
$7,355 / item
Bolha Armchair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
BOLHA LOUNGE CHAIR, designed in 2025. This lounge chair is part of the Bolha series with elegant wood-turned detailing and a soft upholstery. Crafted by skilled artisans in Northern...
Chestnut
Lloyd Modern Barrel Back Solid Wood Bar or Counter Stool
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd bar stool Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion Measure...
Brass, Steel
$2,000 / item
Patine Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Steel
Horsehair Bench Modern Handmade Horsehair Iron Woven Textile Fringe Tassel
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1 - WHITE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition o...
Steel, Iron
$21,000 / item
Horsechair by J.M. Szymanski: Horsehair & Blackened Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....
Steel, Iron
Lula Chair, Stripe Silk & Black Lacquer by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order silk and lacquer accent chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Black/grey stripe silk (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in cust...
Maple, Silk
Walnut Finish Natural Cane-Back Chair with Oatmeal Fabric – Donna Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Donna cane-back chair by Uultis with walnut finish and Oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Introducing the Donna cane-back chair, beautifully designed with a walnut wood finish, an oatmeal fabric seat, and a natural hand-woven cane backrest crafted from 100% natural cotton straw. The Wheat Thin Plain Weave fabric adds a soft and inviting texture to the seat, supported by medium-density foam for optimal comfort. Its solid wood structure ensures durability and a timeless aesthetic, seamlessly integrating into modern, contemporary, or traditional settings. The natural cane backrest creates an airy and elegant visual contrast with the walnut finish, offering both a striking design element and comfort. Ideal for lounging in the living room, reading in a cozy corner, or as an accent chair in a bedroom or office, the Donna chair...
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, Wood
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes Italy 1980s
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cattelan Italia
Located in Hannover, DE
This stylish Green Folding Chair Model Mia by Giorgio Cattelan with Rushes is from the 90s of the last century and is a rarity in this design. The...
Metal
Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini, Recoleta In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Recoleta Modern Caned Chair in Exotic Wood and Hair Hide by Costantini Design In Stock The Recoleta Chair is named for one of the oldest and illustrious neighborhoods of Buenos Ai...
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Brass Chair, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Contemporary Brass Chair, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal Chair in brass and jute rope. Handmade in India. Immersed in the heritage of India's ancien...
Brass
$1,676 / item
ClassiCon Venus Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
As far as Konstantin Grcic was concerned, the thought of designing the 1001st tame chair version with four legs was just too boring. Instead he created from the intelligent combinati...
Wood
$4,620 / item
Sabaudia Viennese Cane Armchair by Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning version of the Sabaudia armchair, this elegant piece boasts the same sophisticated Silhouette and exquisite details and materials of its sibling, but features a striking t...
Wood
NEW! DOOQ! MODERN! Cubu Chair in fabric and inox structure
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Cubo is a chair shaped by the rigorous spirit of early-20th-century design. Its geometry echoes the clarity and discipline found in the late-1920s movement toward structural purity, ...
Metal
Chair Dining Room Armchair Gold Cast Bronze Mirror Polished Collectible Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
"Alpemare" is an exclusive sculptural armchair made of cast bronze, in a very limited series of 12 pieces. Its construction takes place in the same foundry that built the majestic doors of the baptistery in piazza del duomo in Florence. The sinuous shapes interpenetrate as if they were of liquid metal, creating a beautiful fluid and reflective effect. The Alpemare chair has participated in the most important art and design fairs: The Salon Art...
Bronze
Horse Hair Side Chair by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Iron, USA
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR CHAIR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an e...
Steel, Iron
Sculpted Solid Oak Chair 'Batlló' by Antoni Gaudí x BD Barcelona, Art Editions
By Antoni Gaudí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Paris, IDF
A decorator assembling a dining room that calls for character rather than uniformity will find the Sculpted Solid Oak Batlló Chair unusually well suited to the brief. Gaudí designed ...
Oak
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When i...
Wood
Scandia Prince Stackable Highback Chair by Fjord Fiesta with Bolt Base
By Fjord Fiesta, Hans Brattrud
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Scandia Prince / Stackable Dining Chair by Hans Brattrud A stackable dining chair with high back in laminated lacquered oak or walnut, fully coloured veneer or with light edges. Sat...
Metal
Vienna Chair, in Beach Wood and Straw, Beige Full Grain Leather Padded Seat
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Vienna is an extraordinarily comfortable and elegant chair designed by Emmanuel Gallina who loves to quote Brancusi when saying that “simplicity is complexity resolved”. Inspired to the 1950s of Marcel Gascoin, but also to Vienna at the end of the 19th century. A tribute to Alfred Sloan’s American pragmatism joined to European styling and, in this particular case, to the renowned Italian talent constantly aiming to harmonize beauty and functionality. In solid beech and straw, it is a perfect combination between digital machines and handcraft. The structure is in solid beech. The back is in hand-braided Vienna straw fixed in a milling. The padded seat is upholstered and lined in different fabric categories: cotton, felt, linen, eco-leather, wool, velvet or can be coated with C.O.M. fabric. Finishing is in natural beech or beech painted walnut Canaletto. In the collection you can also find a Vienna little armchair with armrest, Vienna soft chair...
Straw, Beech
Lounge Chair in Carbon Dyed Ash and Black Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Occasional Armchair Upholstered in Light Gray with Black Oak Finish, Laguna Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Laguna occasional chair designed by Aciole Félix for Uultis, with black wood finish, black and gold cane and light gray fabric. The Laguna oc...
Metal
Horsehair Stool by J.M. Szymanski, Blackened Iron, Contemporary USA
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR STOOL J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an excitin...
Steel, Iron
Riccardo Blumer Alias 301 Laleggera 32 Stacking Maple Chairs with steel trolleys
By Riccardo Blumer, Alias
Located in London, GB
32 x Ricardo Blumer for Alias 301 Laleggera model '301' lightweight stacking chairs, all priced individually (£250 per chair) There are 5 x steel troll...
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs In Custom Velvet & Lacquer Finishes
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of minimal architectural elegance, this chair features a sleek three-leg structure with subtle metal accents. Its sculptural form balances simplicity and sophist...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Bouclé Dining Chair with Pedestal Base-Set Of 8 Chairs White Bouclé
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$14,437 / item
Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...
Fabric, Wood
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought...
Wood
Contemporary Vertere Stool in Oiled Walnut with White Leather Seat Pad
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Turned from solid timber, the Vertere projects an exaggerated sculptural silhouette fully accentuating the stunning beauty of walnut. Our recommendation is an oiled finish to bring o...
Walnut
Vico Magistretti, Carimate, Pair of Chairs, Cassina, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) Carimate A pair of red lacquered beech wood and straw chairs, each with four cylindrical feet and conforming back, with a square seat covered with stra...
Beech
Set Of 4 Mid Century Rene Herbst Sandow Cord And Chrome Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A celebrated example of early modernist design, this set of four René Herbst Sandow armchairs showcases the designer’s pioneering use of industrial materials and streamlined construc...
Chrome
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...
Wood
Accent Dining Chair Gropius CS1 by NOOM, Upholstered Wool, Bauhaus Style, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Felt, Cotton, Velvet, Acrylic, Ash
$685Sale Price|35% Off
Wiggle Side Chair by Frank Gehry for Vitra
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by renowned architect and designer Frank Gehry for Vitra, the Wiggle Side Chair is one of the most iconic pieces from the celebrated Easy Edges collection. Introduced in the...
Corrugated Cardboard
Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair by Cassina, Wood & Black Leather, 1980
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Asti, Piemonte
An iconic masterpiece of modern design, the "Barrel" chair (designed in 1937 by Frank Lloyd Wright) is produced by Cassina within the famous I Maestri collection. Featuring a complex...
Wood, Leather
Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chair with Hassock, McGuire, Late 20th century
By McGuire
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rattan and bamboo lounge chair and ottoman (hassock) set designed by McGuire Furniture. Featuring the brand's signature leather-wrapped bindings and a classic "tobacco" finish. Cover...
Bamboo, Rattan, Chenille
$10,406 / item
Customizable Artifort Ribbon Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A completely upholstered design by Pierre Paulin from 1966 and a professional, innovative vision on the well-known ribbon form. Metal frame with horizontal springs, covered with foam...
Textile
$3,450 / item
Sculptural Leather Dining Chair with Pedestal Base
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural blend of form and function, this contemporary dining chair exudes elegance with its soft curves and refined silhouette. Upholstered in a range of bouclé fabric colors. ...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
$569Sale Price|20% Off
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Debrecen, HU
Two of the six available chairs are swivel models. All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point. Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...
Aluminum
Accent Bar Chair Gropius CS1 by Noom 75 cm, Fully Upholstered, Wool, Beige
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
$1,036Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary stained beech wood COM Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Customizable Artifort Moulin Chair with Armrests by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
A good, old-fashioned chair designed by the late Pierre Paulin. Previously in the collection of Thonet France, it now completes the Artifort collection. The design of the Moulin date...
Textile
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Textile
$1,800 / item
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA // Atelier Edition
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, QC
The SHAKER Counter Stool // Atelier Edition represents AMBROZIA's signature interpretation of the SHAKER seating collection. Thoughtfully curated ...
Bronze, Nickel, Brass, Metal, Steel
$1,500
Chair Clown D
Located in Mérida, MX
The chair features a stackable model with interchangeable seats, offering textile or woven options. Blending artisanal techniques with carpentry, we inject a playful twist into Mexic...
Nylon, Wood, Oak