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Modern Dining Room 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Yellow Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Modern Design For Leisure Ostrich Brass Bar Stools Set of 3 Barstool
Located in Wayne, NJ
Design For Leisure brass bar stools set of 3. Has Faux Ostrich upholstery.
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Erik Jorgensen EJ 2 Eyes Chair by Foersom + Hiort-Lorenzen in Purple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six Erik Jorgensen EJ 2 Eyes Chair by Foersom + Hiort-Lorenzen. These chairs are beautifully upholstered in a purple Kvadrat wool material with contrastin...
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Vintage Fritz Hansen Set of 4 Teak Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four vintage Arne Jacobsen Series 7 chairs with teak finish. These examples were produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960's and are fantastic original example...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Teak

1960s Set of 4 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High Oxford Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original set of four High Oxford dining chairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark. These are early and original example...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modernist Organic Vintage Three Foldable Dining Chairs Beech Mesh Chrome, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist organic vintage three vintage chromed metal, beech and Viennese mesh dining chairs or chairs, 1970s, Italy. A wonderful set of three (3) dining chairs with a chromed met...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 leather Arcosa chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia
Located in Zandhoven, BE
Famous Italian architect Paolo Piva designed these amazing architectural chairs. It is a set of 4 dining chairs. The name of the chairs is Arcosa. They were produced by B&B Italia. O...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames, maroon vinyl seats and backs, brass sabots, and casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970’s
Located in Chicago, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Original condition, Saporiti tag on bottom, sled bases.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Sculptural Garden Patio Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern wrought iron barrel back sculptural garden patio dining chairs - set of 4. Item features stacking chairs, wrought iron construction, ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Six Stacking Chairs by Vlad Muller in Yellow
By Vlad Muller
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 6 stacking and interlocking armless chairs in bright yellow designed in the 1970's by Vlad Muller. When stacked the set is sculptural and geometric. Handy to have spare ch...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Set of 6 Swivel Armchairs, Black Leather and Metal, Netherlands circa 1970s
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of 6 Swivel dining room armchairs from Netherlands, circa 1970s. Black leather over metal frame. Fully rotating. Cushioned with curved backrest. Very good condition. Dimensio...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Stainless Steel

Set of 8 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Handkerchief' stacking chairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, 1983. Grey plastic seat over a painted steel rod base. 18" seat height. Sold as a set of 8.
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1980s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

7 KI Seating Modern Dark Blue Plastic & Chrome Reverse Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by Krueger International (a.k.a.) KI Seating 7 total. B...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Lucite and Emerald Green Leather Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs on Casters
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs and Palm Beach were the lucite furniture centers on the 70s and 80s. Sometimes the entire estate was furnished entirely with lucite furniture and accessories! that was t...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Lucite

Four Steelcase Coalesse Wrapp Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Designed by Spain's Marc Krusin for Coalesse. The MCM Wrapp chairs are stackable, clean and elegant with a snug winged back and generous contoured seat inclined slightly for comfort and support. Great for office or dining. Polished Trivalent chrome legs. Each with manufacturers labels underneath. Design origin, Spain, 2007 by Marc Krusin. MCM Chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell. Stamped Cassina - N 10 The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is hi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Metal Vintage Aluminum Patio Chairs Toledo Jorge Pensi Spain 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of five aluminum stacking dining chairs patio chairs designed by Jorge Pensi, 1986-1988, and produced by Amat-3. Provide with the stamp "Toledo Design Jorge Pe...
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1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

LRC Dining Chairs by Wiel Arets for Lensvelt, Netherlands, circa 2005
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Sculptural modernistic dining chairs designed by architect Wiel Arets and manufactured by Lensvelt. The chairs were designed for the Leidsche Rijn College (...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Twelve A. Rudin Mahogany Stained 729 Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve hardwood dining chairs designed by A. Rudin in California. The 729 chairs consists of 10 side chairs and two armchairs measuring 22 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 2 Mustard Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger. Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass. Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green a...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italy Ghidini 1961 Set 6 Burnished Brass Armchairs Contemporary Design
Located in Brescia, IT
This three-legged armchair with a very comfortable backrest, is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly. Fully hand made in Italy. The price are referring to the burnishe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Acrylic Dining Chairs by Vivid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four newly reupholstered in an aqua blue fabric with slight gray tones acrylic dining chairs. The acrylic has been professionally polished. Made by Vivid of Los Angeles, cir...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Acrylic, Fabric

Set of Ten Gondola Style Lacquered Dining Chairs with Bouclé
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of ten black lacquered dining chairs having gondola style round back frames. The chairs feature a stunning bouclé fabric upholstery. The set consists of eight side chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair in beautiful (br...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair ...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in ...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair (brand new) in b...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of twelve (12) Tucroma armchairs in beau...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Orange Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this brand new pair in beautiful orange leather w...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of six (6) Tucroma armchairs in beautifu...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible set of eight (8) Tucroma armchairs in beauti...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Apollo Dining Chair, Chrome Finish Steel Frame and Ivory Boucle by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo dining chair creates its own graceful simplicity, by presenting its fine metal loops outwards at each side, rather than to the front. The structural loops are configured t...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This super cute set of four (4) dining armchairs by Mastercraft feature a brass base with light patina and a very unique and interesting fabric that features light pink and baby blue...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Woven Black Ash Wood Dining Chair Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ash Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. Husband and wife powerhouse designers...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Modern "Bonnie" Dining Chair for Craft Associates Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Solid walnut, leather, cane Modern "Bonnie" dining chair, for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted in solid walnut and cane. Each chair base is constructed by hand from solid wood and hand caned backs. The chairs are finished with a commercial grade matte finish. Craft Associates Furniture is proud each piece is made in the US. They strive to Craft a product that will Stand the test of time. They use the best materials and have the best craftsman in the business. We Stand 100% behind this product. All pieces are available in: Teak, walnut or ziricote "Modernism means freedom - freedom to mix, to choose, to change, to embrace the new but to hold fast...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Hendrick Dining Chair, Customizable
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sleek and modern Hendrick dining chair features clean lines and a luxurious leather upholstered seat and back, adding comfort and sophistication to any room. An oxidized ambrosia...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Off-White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bottega Leather Dining Arm Chairs by Fauciglietti and Bianchi for DWR, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 chocolate brown leather Bottega dining arm chairs designed by Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi and manu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Natural Tan Saddle Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teak Wood Framed Chair, with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A hand-crafted teak framed & woven leather strap chair. These chairs are crafted by local artisans using a wood joinery technique without the use of nails. They feature a subtle wood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Black Chubby Chair in 3d Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Moooi The Golden Chair in Black Steel Frame with Vesper, Bronze Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Under a mysterious magic spell, a retro-looking school chair is dipped in enchanted golden nectar, which washes away its austerity and crows it with a shi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Chubby Chair in Eraser 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. The chubby chair...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Chubby Chair in Moss 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Pink Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a strong and essential icon. The ribbon chair is an object whose identity expresses feeling and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Strelitzia Modern Solid Brass Upholstered Luxury Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Strelitzia bespoke, dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of so...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Art, 0023-CU Julie Beechwood Painted and Thick-Leather Different Colors
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Julie Collection expands to include a new model featuring a backrest and seat with a interwoven thick leather. The frame in beechwood will be painted or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Contemporary Rattan/Cane Dining Chair Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood

Henley Arm Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Henley Curve back arm chair with upholstered seat and back. Elegant dining chair with stunning modern silhouette. Chair comes upholstered in COM. Standard i...
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2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Oak, Pine

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid heavy full grain hardwood with walnut finish. Perfect for either casual or formal di...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.

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