Modern 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Basket Chair for Beach or Slope by de Vries of Germany
Located in San Francisco, CA
Manufactured by deVries of Germany, this stylist basket chair is a must for beach or slopes! Made of brushed teak, the body is intricately braided in a circular pattern on both sides...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bold Dining Chair - Karakorum 003
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refined elegance.
Decades of design ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Set of 2, Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'.
The elegant piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Set of 8 Dining Chair Available in COM
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
alvar aalto chair65 black linoleum top
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 65 black linoleum top.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
21st Century Iranja Armchair in Jacquard by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Iranja is a small armchair with compact proportions and a captivating geometric design. The cushion covered in animalier fabric makes the seat comfortable while enriching the decorat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric, Wood
chair art. Ines in green leather for living room or restaurant, confortable
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The chair Ines is the excellent italian manufactures.
The frame in solid wood is curved by hand and work with skill.
Painted color walnut or oak.
The padding is soft ,comfortable and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Vegas Sofa upholstered in Mark Alexander Velvet with walnut legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Vegas Sofa, features a pronounced high back and sweeping curved arms. This special edition is upholstered in Mark Alexander Empire II velvet, colour Otter, with legs in natural o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
21st Century Key West Chair in Silk Satin by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Appealing design and vintage lines for the Key West chair. Featuring sinuous and rounded shapes, it boasts an enveloping back with gold finishing and a comfortable seat upholstered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
alvar aalto chair68 Painted White 1950's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in 東御市, JP
Designed by Alvar Aalto.
This is chair 68 .
White paint is applied all over.
This chair was manufactured in the 1950s.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 4 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Brown, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Blue, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maarten Baas Where there is smoke chair, dutch design
By Maarten Baas
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven with his “Smoke” series, Maarten Baas has pushed the boundaries of art, design and aesthetics. “Smoke” is an investigation into beauty ...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Red, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Green, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Black, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brown Leather Camel, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
Green River Project Chair GRP LLC Peruvian Walnut Chair 2020
Located in Vancouver, BC
Rare opportunity to own 1 of 1 signed Green River Project LLC Chair.
This chair was made while Green River Project was in British Columbia, it wa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hayche Dulwich with Armrest - Grey, UK, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Elevating the classic Dulwich design with the addition of armrests, this Dulwich chair with armrests offers enhanced comfort and support without compromising its timeless appeal. The...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Black Leather Grey, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
Black Lacquer Chinese Chippendale Teal Chair by Jonathan Adler
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Jonathan Adler Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Chippendale Chair embodies a contemporary take on Chinoiserie style. Its classic design, finished in a graphic black gloss lacquer, refle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its superbly detailed segments in the front and reverse provide a plateau where the seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca Ovino
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Luca Ovino Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini
The Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Rustic Modernist Armchair, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early modern armchair from Sweden, approximately dating back to 1920, crafted from stained oak and preserved in its original condition. While the upholstery showcases elements of Exp...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern pair chairs series 148_S designed by Progetti Tecno, inspired by the S142 by Eugenio Gerli. Made of solid wood, reupholstered in bouclé
Centro Progetti Tecno
In 1970, Industr...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Four Legs Stool Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects wi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
KGBL Mancini Chair
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Mancini Chair has a seat specially constructed to float above the metal base. The semi-attached seat and back cushions afford an extra layer of comfort.
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pink Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute of America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980’s pink soft mohair lounge chair and ottoman by Design Institute of America.
The chair rocks, newly recovered.
Retains DIA label.
Measurements:
chair- 36” hig...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Pouf Pill S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric.
2 fiber-board...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
chair#4
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
"The peculiar grace of a Shaker chair is due to the fact that it was made by someone who could believe that an angel could come and sit in it." (Thomas M...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Nana Wooden Ashen Dining Chair, No:3, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'.
The elegant piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Cream Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This lounge chair is part of the Ostrich Fluff collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The lounge chair is constructed in two section, these are connecte...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Chiavari Chairs with Cane Seat
By Chiavari
Located in Vienna, Austria
Set of two Chiavari chairs produced in the 1950´s.
The chairs have a cane seat in on excellent condition with a high back (66 cm).
The cherry wood frame has been refresh and receive...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
NORDST AYA Armchair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel Frame, Danish Design
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Elevate your space with the L60xW58xH79cm Chair, a masterpiece in design and functionality. Crafted with precision from full aniline leather and solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
NORDST AYA without Arms Chair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel, Danish Design
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
Elevate your space with the L60xW58xH79cm Chair, a masterpiece in design and functionality. Crafted with precision from full aniline leather and solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Set of Four Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir Luxford Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic klismos style dining chairs designed by Kerry Joyce for Dessin Fournir. The chairs feature a walnut frame with a dramatic profile upholstered with h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stilum - Shaped bronze chair
Located in Milano, IT
This artwork is for both internal and external environment. Shaped bronze chair streamlined and refined, inspired to natural elements. The dimensions are approx. The materials are wo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Six Petite Chairs by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Six petite dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Chairs have been professio...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 18th Century Hall Chairs, Covered in Antique Damask
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in France, these 18th-century hall chairs are notable for their wonderful carved frames, elegant damask upholstery and pyramid-shaped nailhead trim. This go-anywhere pair ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Borge Lindau X75-2 Chairs by Lammhults
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of perfectly faded X75-2 chairs. One of the most compelling foldable chair ever made. Tubular steel and canvas make up this iconic director chair. The ‘X’ denotes the cross be...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1993. Designed by Andrea Branzi for Cassina. Sculptural Bentwood on metal frame.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 Oak J39 Dining Chairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972:
Set of 4 Shaker dining chairs model J-39 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler.
Crafted from solid oak wood and features a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Romme Recliner Chair by Ikea, 1990s
Located in Paris, ON
An extremely comfortable seat, perfect for reading or watching a movie. This chair is an iconic vintage Ikea piece and rare.
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester
Zigzag chair prototype - Netherlands, 1970
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Iconic Zigzag chair prototype
Netherlands, 1970
73,5 x 39 x 39,5 cm
Iconic chair composed by four wooden planks hinged end to end to form an extremely striking example of an unstabl...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Philippe Starck Miss Dorn chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Miss Dorn chairs by Philippe Starck for Disform 1982. Black metal frame and round cushioned seating.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow fabric and wooden chair by Bros/s, 1980s
Chair with yellow painted wooden structure. The padded backrest covered in worked yellow fabric is cylindrical in shape...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Knead Armchair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead armchair by kar
Dimensions: W 75 x D 55 x H 110 cm
Materials: FRP
Available in black
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effec...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Dining Chair in Solid Caribbean Walnut with Hand-Woven Seat, In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the works of the master Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair is honestly made with fine detailing. The light but solid structure creates a frame fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
'Set of 2' Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:1, Small
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'."
The elegant pie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Modern Italian Alien chair, metal and wood, by Carlo Forcolini for Alias 1980
By Carlo Forcolini, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Alien model chair, Italian and modern, made of metal and mdf wood, designed by Carlo Forcolini for Alias in 1980.
Alien chair with yellow metal rod frame and MDF seat and back.
Produ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 modern black leather Brno chrome tube chairs. Chrome tubular bent frame with soft black leather upholstery. classic modern design by Ludwig ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian modern rope and gray steel chair Juliette by Massimo Iosa-Ghini, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern rope and gray steel Juliette chair by Massimo Iosa-Ghini, 1990s
Juliette mod. chair with curved backrest and seat in rope. The structure is in gray enamelled tubular s...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. These Peabody chairs are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. The chair is shown here in solid oak, but each is hand built and made to order so wood species and fabric can be customized. Craft Associates® has a full fabric program available.
Craft Associates Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.
The price reflects a COM price (client's own material). If you provide the fabric, there is no additional charge for upholstery
designer: Lawrence Peabody
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Indoor/Outdoor...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
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 Chairs
Materials
Bronze
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
This Lawrence Peabody walnut occasional chair is expertly handcrafted and upholstered with leather. These Peabody cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, and Kartell. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.
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