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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Gold
Amarone Aureo Contemporary Light Gold Shiny Chair Made in Italy by LapiegaWD
By LapiegaWD
Located in Verona, IT
Precious and conceptual seat where two opposing ideals of surfaces are dashed by a sequence of wires carefully shaped to be comfortable.
Amarone chair, design by Enrico Girotti, is ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
e15 Mr. Collins Stool by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez, e15
Located in New York, NY
With its dynamic form and ergonomic comfort, Mr. Collins is an endearing stool applicable in diverse arrangements for living or working situations. Based on couture construction meth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
e15 Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez, e15
Located in New York, NY
E15 celebrates ten years of chair Houdini by Stefan Diez with a curated palette of anniversary colors. In his search for an ergonomic, organic seating shell without involving expensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Pink Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Desk Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Desk alchemy chair by Rick Owens.
2015
Dimensions: L 50 x W 50 x H 81 cm
Materials: Bronze, camel skin
Weight: 35 kg
Seat Height with the cushion: 53 cm
...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Quartzite "Alcova" Chair, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze and Quartzite "Alcova" chair - Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 110 x 55 x 35 cm
Materials: Bronze, powder-coated metal, quartzite marble
Alcova it’s a tribe of a chair, a tabl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal
Bronze and Quartzite "Alcova" Side Table, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze and quartzite "Alcova" side table, Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 55.5 x 55 x 27.5 cm
Materials: Bronze, powder-coated metal, quartzite marble
Alcova it’s a tribe of a chair,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Modern Counter Stool, Bar Chair Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Modern Counter Stool Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery
Joanne Counter Stool is a mid-century modern bar stool. This simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alchemy Bar Stool by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens
2013
Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 76 cm
Materials : Bronze, Leather
Weight : 24 kg
Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Modern Metal Finish Decorative Sculptural Rabbit Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Modern Black Green Gray White Orange Pink Red Purple or Blue Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
The “Rabbit Chair” is the last creation that came out from Stefano Giovannoni’s magic hat, that becomes a family of products with a strong communicative medi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Bronze Chair, Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary bronze stool - Alchemy bar stool by Rick Owens
2012
L 62cm x W 50cm x H 71cm
Materials : Bronze, Leather
Weight : 20 kg
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Armchair in Dotty Velvet, Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.153.1 Armchair in Dotty Velvet and Steel by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural egg shape. The pattern detail is remin...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Gold by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stackable Chair with Armrests Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia stackable chair with armrests, made with die-cast aluminium shell and steel structure. For indoor/outdoor use. Stackable. Available in gold structure with white or black coa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Blue and Gold Bruda Chair & Bench Set (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
Available for pick up at the NY showroom of Elan Atelier.
Armchair and bench with polished gold bronze frame and marine silk linen upholstery. The frames are cast in bronze using th...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Afternoon Chair with Large Back by Lara Bohinc Cream Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Afternoon Chair has the majesty of a throne, with the huge circular backrest that reaches out and upwards, its legs curve to join the seat at angles. The chair is completely upholste...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Barstool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high barstool with die-cast aluminum shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest. Lacquered, not for outdoor use. Non stackable. Availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Klismos Gold Barstool
Located in Westwood, NJ
Klismos gold barstool, a plated gold finish accentuates its bold curves and elegant detailing. It boasts a Klismos shape combined with open metalwork fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Diamond Non Stackable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia knows how to be chic, very chic, incredibly chic! Mammamia Diamond is definitely the most sophisticated chair in the Mammamia range and stems from the co-operation between O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair, Set of 2
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
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Gold by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouettes of the Series 7 by Arne Ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Modern Gold Pink or Silver Ribbon Dining or Accent Chair By Nika Zupanc
By Qeeboo, Nika Zupanc
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
Kissing Armchair by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Furry Rose Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Garouste & Bonetti ‘Jour et Nuit ’ Bronze Dining Chairs, 1991
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a rare set of eight dining chairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Jour et Nuit, made in solid steel and bronze. Garouste & Bonetti b...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Sandcastles Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in MAASBREE, LI
That magical feeling of building a sand castle, in the surf with the sun on your back. The euphoria felt after completing the structure is quickly alternated by the tension of the ap...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural Kissing Sofa by Lara Bohinc in Bronze Metal and Cream Boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing sofa and Kissing armchair feature two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered w...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Neutral Colors Velvet Dining Chair with Gold Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Davis Dining Chair exudes a quiet elegance and undeniably luxury energy. This modern dining chair is perfect for a luxury dining room project with a unique design shape upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ethno Eames - Bronze - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Plated
Located in MILANO, ML
Ethno Eames - Bronze - Design Chair Paolo Giordano Edition Cast Contemporary
Ethno Eames - Bronze
The application of ethnic Indian decoration to modern de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia High Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia high chair with die-cast aluminium shell, steel structure and rubber-covered footrest. Lacquered, not for outdoor use. Non stackable. Available in gold structure with white,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kelly Wearstler Elliott Bar Stool in Burnished Brass and Ivory Leather
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Elliot bar stool combines clean lines with classic vernacular. This upholstered stool features paired brass bar-stock legs finished in either a Burnished Brass or Oil Rubb...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Modern Liberty Armchair High Back, Aged Brass, Pink Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that emphasizes the antagonistic feeling of deprivation of liberty. This conjunction marks the alliance of a vintage style with modern sensibilities. The curvy and exaggerated shapes of the chair´s arms symbolize the end of enclosed spaces which are transformed into open doors to freedom.
Materials: Aged brass tube with matte varnish, classic coral cushions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back in Aged Brass and Green Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Sled Stackable Chair with Armrests Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia Sled has stackable steel sled base with armrests. For indoor/outdoor use. Available in gold structure with black, white, or gold leaf finish. Also available in mirrored aluminum and chrome finish. This Item is sold as a set of 2 chairs.
One, one hundred, one thousand Mammamia! You could very well say that when you realize the surprising versatility of this chair collection by Marcello Ziliani...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Gold Metallic Ribbon Chairs by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 4 gold metallic ribbon chairs
The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Bronze, Orsi, Mrs. Kamini Jivan, Chair IV, Dark Grey Parchment, Bronze Caps
Located in Cabiate, IT
Frame fully covered in dark grey parchment in high gloss finish, bronze caps, seat upholstered in Donghia ‘Antoniette’ fabric range, colour Quartz.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Trinity, Outdoor Aluminum Rocking Chair with Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Shiny and bright outdoor rocking chair, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Gold Baby Rabbit Chair with Metallic Finish by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The idea of the rabbit, a gentle, lovable and shy animal, comes from the association o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pierre Club Chair: Elegant Wood, Bronze and Stainless Steel Seating
Located in New York, NY
A quintessence of strong design skills combined with rigorous craftsmanship, the Pierre Club Chair by Barlas Baylar can effortlessly fit in a modern décor with its high polish Zirco...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Cast Aluminum and Brass "Gallium" Sconce by Arcana
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Drawing inspiration from celestial bodies and human inventions that explore them, the gallium sconce casts a soft glow off the rippled lunar-like texture of the aluminum reflectors. An articulating brass lens...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Agatha, Outdoor Aluminum Armchair with Gold Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Shiny and bright outdoor armchair, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
HALSTON CHAIR - Modern Ivory Velvet Chair with a Gold Leaf over Iron Base
The Halston Chair is a beautiful piece of furniture that features a tightly up...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Step Chair in Blackened Steel with Powdered-Coated Steel and Brass Patina Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The signature curves of Kin & Company and waves of Norwegian designer Henrik Ødegaard blend together seamlessly in this collaboration from the two stud...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc
Located in Kolkata, IN
Orion Dining Chair with Gold Dedar Velvet and Rose Gold Arms by Nika Zupanc is a beautiful chair with opulent gold fabric from Dedar Milano and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Six Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs in MéTal and Gold Chrome
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Willy Rizzo dining chair set comprising six chairs in
metal and gold chrome.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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