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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Color:  Black
Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes.  All elements that compose ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Black Finish with Arms

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are precisely engineered to input full hardwood blocks to a Hybrid 5-Axis CNC milling machine...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating
Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating

Minimalist Modern Chair in Solid Wood Solid Black Finish, Leather Seating

Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures. Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools. The Woo...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

Wood Frame Armless Chair Petit in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam

BlackNavyChocolateAnthracite + 4 more
Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope
By CESARE EHR CESARE
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The Genoa chair collection, by talented young designer Cesare Ehr, featuring a stool and a chair with armrests, is also available in an outdoor version. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope

Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope
Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope

Chair Art, 0047 Genoa Metal Frame Varnish and Back in Woven Rope

Saturn Pouffe Small, Brass Frame and Black Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Saturn pouffe utilises gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulating seat instantly appeals ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Saturn Pouffe Small, Brass Frame and Black Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc
Saturn Pouffe Small, Brass Frame and Black Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc

Saturn Pouffe Small, Brass Frame and Black Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather

Set of 3 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Metal, Navy Blue Leather

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame and yolk with leather upholstery. The swing chair can be ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Stainless Steel and Leather Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Aurea Green Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Perfect for relaxing into a great conversation, the Aurea Green Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi is the ultimate in comfort. With its 50...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Other, Iron

Aurea Green Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi
Aurea Green Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi

Aurea Green Velvet Chair by CtrlZak and Davide Barzaghi

Contemporary Steel Chair AI in Black by Studio 1+11, 21st Century, Germany
By Wim Yanov
Located in Berlin, DE
The chair AI by Studio 1+11 is metal handmade but it gets a very filigree and graphical look. The open design teams up with the interaction of square details. That is how the furnitu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Steel Chair AI in Black by Studio 1+11, 21st Century, Germany
Contemporary Steel Chair AI in Black by Studio 1+11, 21st Century, Germany

Contemporary Steel Chair AI in Black by Studio 1+11, 21st Century, Germany

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso
Located in New York, NY
The result of a contemporary re-interpretation of the timeless charm of Windsor-style chairs. Newood chairs and stools express the successful harmony between technologically advanced...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini
Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

Brogliato Traverso Newood Chair in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

112 BLACK STAINED ASH113 BLEACHED ASH115 WENGE STAINED ASH118 BLUE SHANGHAI ANILINE ASH
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather & S & P Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a Genuine leather seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather & S & P Cowhide
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather & S & P Cowhide

Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Leather & S & P Cowhide

Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Diverge chair is offered in wooden ash, stained black, anthracite or walnut leg structure, with the upholstered Twins Dove Gray cotton cushion. The seat cushion is available in ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Ash

Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design
Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design

Diverge Chair in Wood Structure, Dove Gray Cushion, by Skrivo Design

Black AshAsh WoodAnthracite AshAsh Stained Walnut
Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
By Miniforms, Philippe Tabet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with solid beech legs stained oak, walnut or black aniline. Shell upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Ali armrest chair in beech stained walnut base with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet

Dedar Alumnus CeladonDedar Alumnus Tomato SoupDedar Alumnus BordeauxDedar Alumnus Navy + 15 more
Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
By Miniforms, Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design

Loop Midnight BlueLoop Dove GrayLoop Lead GrayLoop Yellow + 17 more
Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
By Francesco Beghetto, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto

Twins AshTwins JeansTwins Dust GrayTwins Dove Gray + 18 more
Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera High chair is padded with four different types of foam, following the chair's design focus of comfort. A chunky cushion forms the base from which the high or low backrest is d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS
Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS

Botera High Chair in Upholstery, by E-GGS

Esedra Tricot Sand 405 Kvadrat Maharam Merit 035Twins JeansEsedra Tricot Burgundy Red 4035 + 17 more
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics. The body is packed separately from the base. Here you are shown the Mula Chair in Black Metal Base with Upholstery Seat. This item is also available in a swivel office chair option. Formed by Gaia Giotti, Giona Scarselli and Cristina Razzanelli, E-GGS deals with design with a transversal approach, ranging between product design, interior and architecture. Attention and curiosity are captured by the discovery of the unusual in everyday life, in the search for new expressive and material languages. Additional information: Dimensions: Seat height 46.7 cm, overall chair height 78 cm, width of chair 57...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs

Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs

Kvadrat Steelcut Trio 3 526Kvadrat Steelcut Trio 3 806 Kvadrat Steelcut Trio 3 983Trame Beige + 17 more
Gazzella Chair by Tom Kelley
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair is characterized by minimalist, simple lines synonymous with great elegance. It's stackable and suitable for all contexts, from residential to hospitality. Its metal, t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Gazzella Chair by Tom Kelley
Gazzella Chair by Tom Kelley

Gazzella Chair by Tom Kelley

Black Modern Stainless Steel and Leather Outdoor Dining Armchair
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero, outdoor dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with: Structure: Legs black matte lacquered stainless steel Metallic details in copper-plated stainless steel Uphol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Modern Stainless Steel and Leather Outdoor Dining Armchair
Black Modern Stainless Steel and Leather Outdoor Dining Armchair

Black Modern Stainless Steel and Leather Outdoor Dining Armchair

Modern Ebony Black Velvet Fabric Chair with Decorative Back and Steel Black Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
Helsinki collection. Helsinki chair: simple, elegant, comfortable. Available in steel base electrostatically painted, may be upholstered with variety of fabrics and colors. Our c...
Category

2010s North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Ebony Black Velvet Fabric Chair with Decorative Back and Steel Black Base
Modern Ebony Black Velvet Fabric Chair with Decorative Back and Steel Black Base

Modern Ebony Black Velvet Fabric Chair with Decorative Back and Steel Black Base

Shaker Bar stool Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholstered seat and back. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden foot rest...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Bar stool Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl
Shaker Bar stool Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl

Shaker Bar stool Chair by Ambrozia, Solid Walnut, Black Steel, Cream Vinyl

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni
Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni

Cow Horn Oak Chair, by Knud Færch from Warm Nordic
By Knud Faerch
Located in Viby J, DK
The Cow Horn chair is an iconic 1960s chair and a sculptural masterpiece for design lovers, created by the internationally renowned Danish furniture designer, Knud Færch. The Cow Hor...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cow Horn Oak Chair, by Knud Færch from Warm Nordic
Cow Horn Oak Chair, by Knud Færch from Warm Nordic

Cow Horn Oak Chair, by Knud Færch from Warm Nordic

Anthracite MelangeVanillaNatureBlack Prescott Leather
21st Century Fernando & Humberto Campana Black Jenette Chair, Edra 2005
Located in Sofia, BG
Jenette is a moulded chair made of rigid structural polyurethane, and with a metallic core. Its backrest is covered in about 900 flexible stalks made of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Fernando & Humberto Campana Black Jenette Chair, Edra 2005
21st Century Fernando & Humberto Campana Black Jenette Chair, Edra 2005

21st Century Fernando & Humberto Campana Black Jenette Chair, Edra 2005

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Front Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The N.0 chair by Front is a design that reveals a new concept of elegance that harnesses the expressive power of GTV’s distinctive hallmarks: bentwood and Vienna straw. The Swedish duo reinterpret the two elements with a contemporary flair, enhancing their features and aesthetics by using the circle as a geometric motif in the backrest, seat and armrest. This feminine, eclectic chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.0 Single Armrest Black Chair in Mesh Backrest

Modern Leather Dining Chair With Black Steel Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern dark seaweed-toned leather dining chair with black steel legs. This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind colle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Leather Dining Chair With Black Steel Legs
Modern Leather Dining Chair With Black Steel Legs

Modern Leather Dining Chair With Black Steel Legs

Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in New York, NY
In 1967, Harcourt designed a series of swivel armchairs with trumpet bases, based on a shellshaped template. The shell is large enough to curl up in and is the paragon of his philosophy that “the chair should focus on the person, and not the other way around.” To begin with, there are different versions of the chair for men...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Pair Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal Dark Brown Leather
Pair Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal Dark Brown Leather

Pair Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal Dark Brown Leather

Saturn Pouffe Small, Bronze Oxidized Steel Frame and Grey Boucle by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The small Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction as Saturn chair. The sumptuously undulating seat instantly appeals with it...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Saturn Pouffe Small, Bronze Oxidized Steel Frame and Grey Boucle by Lara Bohinc
Saturn Pouffe Small, Bronze Oxidized Steel Frame and Grey Boucle by Lara Bohinc

Saturn Pouffe Small, Bronze Oxidized Steel Frame and Grey Boucle by Lara Bohinc

SACHA CHAIR - Modern Chic Velvet Chair
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Sacha Chair is a chic and sophisticated piece of furniture that features sculptured channeled velvet to create a unique and stunning silhouette. Its...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

SACHA CHAIR - Modern Chic Velvet Chair
SACHA CHAIR - Modern Chic Velvet Chair

SACHA CHAIR - Modern Chic Velvet Chair

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The shape conjures up stools of the 1800s and the line of the legs is rounded and slightly upturned, an icon of the classic high stool. Charles Ghost is constructed from a single blo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Charles Ghost Large Stools in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of America DIA, 1993. Seat is as is and will need new upholstery.
Category

1990s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Radetzky Chair in Black Lacquer
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The chair Radetzky by Michele De Lucchi has a solid beech structure with bent wooden elements, integrating the back legs’ design and the backrest. Its profile is extremely characteri...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Radetzky Chair in Black Lacquer
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Radetzky Chair in Black Lacquer

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Radetzky Chair in Black Lacquer

Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern steel and leather sling chair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair
Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair

Leather and Steel Sling Dining Chair

Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Matteo Grassi
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s Italian black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Matteo Grassi. Constructed of metal frame covered with black thick sad...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Matteo Grassi
Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Matteo Grassi

Italian Black Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Matteo Grassi

Frisée 252 Black Armchair by Cristina Celestino
By Billiani 1911, Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting a total-black look with a matte finish, this armchair is a refined design by Cristina Celestino. Crafted of beechwood, its ergonomic seat rests on four slightly slanted legs...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Frisée 252 Black Armchair by Cristina Celestino
Frisée 252 Black Armchair by Cristina Celestino

Frisée 252 Black Armchair by Cristina Celestino

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair with Ash Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Werner Aisslinger
Located in New York, NY
The Juli Plastic armchair, by Werner Aisslinger, reflects new experimental frontiers. Over the decades, this chair has lent itself to numerous creative and constructive interpretatio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair with Ash Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini
Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair with Ash Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair with Ash Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini

112 Graphite black112 Brilliant blue113 Pure White113 Vermillion
Brogliato Traverso Newood Barstool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Brogliato Traverso
Located in New York, NY
The result of a contemporary re-interpretation of the timeless charm of Windsor-style chairs. Newood chairs and stools express the successful harmony between technologically advanced...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brogliato Traverso Newood Barstool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini
Brogliato Traverso Newood Barstool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

Brogliato Traverso Newood Barstool in Solid Ashwood Structure for Cappellini

113 BLEACHED ASH112 BLACK STAINED ASH115 WENGE STAINED ASH118 BLUE SHANGHAI ANILINE ASH
Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
The Hi pad chair, and accompanying Hi pad stool, are the result of a production process that represents the perfect balance between technology and artisan...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Plywood

Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini
Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

Jasper Morrison Hi Pad Chair in Beech Plywood & Fabric or Leather for Cappellini

Hallingdal 2 555Hallingdal 2 553Hallingdal 2 554Hallingdal 2 126 + 17 more
Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
By Miniforms, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Valerie armchair is available in an upholstered Kvadrat - Coral Steelcut Trio cushion, with a solid wood structure. Here you are offered wooden finishes in Stained Aniline, Oak, Canaletto Walnut, Beech or Lacquered. The Valerie Chair is also available as a stool or without armrests, or in additional seating upholstery's. If you are interested in a height that is not offered with this listing, please contact the dealer for further information.tructure available with or without seat-cushion, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Valerie chair in oak with upholstered seat. Cristiana Giopato...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes

Trame BeigeTrame Dove GrayTrame OrangeTrame Pistacchio + 7 more
Pair Classic Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Tobacco Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Classic Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Tobacco Leather
Pair Classic Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Tobacco Leather

Pair Classic Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Steel & Tobacco Leather

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Navy Blue Leather

Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Navy Blue Leather

Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy
By Enzo Berti
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) An eccentric bar stool with black mat lacquered metal frame. Made unique by the Classi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy
Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy

Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy

Pair Organic Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Steel Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Organic Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Steel Navy Blue Leather
Pair Organic Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Steel Navy Blue Leather

Pair Organic Contemporary Kitchen Counter Barstool Black Steel Navy Blue Leather

Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel, Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel, Dark Brown Leather
Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel, Dark Brown Leather

Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Black Steel, Dark Brown Leather

Minimalist Modern Chair in Black Imbuia Solid Wood Limited Edition
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are precisely engineered to input full hardwood blocks to a Hybrid 5-Axis CNC milling machine...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Black Imbuia Solid Wood Limited Edition
Minimalist Modern Chair in Black Imbuia Solid Wood Limited Edition

Minimalist Modern Chair in Black Imbuia Solid Wood Limited Edition

Matte Black Modern Ribbon Plastic Dining or Side Chair Set of 2
By Nika Zupanc, Qeeboo
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
The ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a strong and essential icon. In black, white, pink and the new gold and rose gold versions the r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Matte Black Modern Ribbon Plastic Dining or Side Chair Set of 2
Matte Black Modern Ribbon Plastic Dining or Side Chair Set of 2

Matte Black Modern Ribbon Plastic Dining or Side Chair Set of 2

BlackPinkWhite
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal and Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal and Dark Brown Leather
Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal and Dark Brown Leather

Set of 3 Contemporary Bar Stool, Black Smoke Metal and Dark Brown Leather

Classic Elegant Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Classic Elegant Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Classic Elegant Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Classic Elegant Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather

Contemporary Classic Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather

Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Sculptural Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Black Smoke Metal & Dark Brown Leather

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Otto Wagner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extreme shape synthesis. Minimalism, exclusivity and an eye for detail. The “Postsparkasse” series was designed in 1906 by Otto Wagner for the headquarters of the Post Office Savings...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Postsparkasse Chair in Black and Upholstered Seat

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair, Set of 2
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia chair with die-cast aluminum shell and steel structure. For indoor/outdoor use. Non-stackable. Available in gold structure with white or black ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair, Set of 2
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair, Set of 2

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair, Set of 2

Black with Gold StructureWhite with Gold StructureBronzeConcrete + 5 more
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair in Black Lacquer
By Adolf Loos, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rigorous style of Michael Anastassiades defines the new SUGILOO bent wood chair with wood or upholstered seat, proposed with and without wooden bac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair in Black Lacquer
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair in Black Lacquer

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair in Black Lacquer

Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the functional artistry of the Gaulino while sitting lighter, wider, and lower. BD introduced ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary
Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary

Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG arm counter stool aged brass steel and vegetable tanned black saddler leather The HUG arm counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Black Leather
Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Black Leather

Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Brass Metal & Black Leather

Outdoor Dining Chair Stainless Steel with Gold Plating
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo outdoor Dining chair Sophisticated and exquisite outdoor dining chair made produced with: Structure: stainless steel gold plated legs Upholst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Outdoor Dining Chair Stainless Steel with Gold Plating
Outdoor Dining Chair Stainless Steel with Gold Plating

Outdoor Dining Chair Stainless Steel with Gold Plating

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute to the city of Venice in a chair for both the table and the living room, which combines classic lines with comfort. Venice is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

Set of 2 Kartell Venice Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck

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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