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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Creator: Unknown
Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back shown upholstered in green leather.
Available in bar height (30" seat height), counter ...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean Dining Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Dining chair with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back.
Can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimension...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo 04 by Imperfettolab
1999
Dimensions: W 110 x D 91 x H 54 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a famil...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Luctie And Leather Chairs on Rollers
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Lucite And Leather Chairs on Rollers. Used condition Some scratching to the leather. Rollers are in good condition. Each measure approx - 23w x 27...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 75.4 x W 37 x H 83.9 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made from recycled plastic a...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled ...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 53.5 x H 78.5 cm
Materials: Wood.
objective OBJECT
an embodiment of our architectural ethos.
We represent an unwaverin...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 48 x W 56 x H 95 cm
Materials: Limestone, wood.
objective OBJECT
an embodiment of our architectural ethos.
We represent an u...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Limestone
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 35 x W 34 x H 48 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
5 kg
Different colors upon request.
A...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Basic Trestles I by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Trestles I by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 75 x W 43 x H 72.5 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Different dimensi...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Counter High Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Different colors upon requ...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Basic Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Basic Trestles II by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 75 x W 38 x H 72.5 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Glass top not in...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72.
Materials: Brass and brown leather.
Limited editio...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
Ab Ovo Hanging Pod Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 3 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 99.06 x W 167.64 x H 208.28 cm. SH: 45.72.
Materials: Brass and black leather.
Limited editio...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39 cm.
Materials: Naxos marble.
A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned into...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Berg Chair by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 36,5 x W 66,5 x H 39 cm.
Materials: Naxos marble.
A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned into...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
The Drift Credenza by William Emmerson
Located in Geneve, CH
The Drift Credenza by William Emmerson
Limited Edition Of 2 Pieces.
Dimensions: D 12.75 x W 69.25 x H 32.5 cm.
Materials: Naxos marble.
A shape. A floating mass of white marble tur...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and powder-coated steel.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair With High Back by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 85,7 x W 91,4 x H 121,9 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and polished chrome.
Solid steel bar available in a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and burnt copper.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, Steel
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Static Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 83,2 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plywood
Rare Translucent Molded Side Chair
Located in Princeton Junction, NJ
Rare Translucent Molded Side Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Le Mautu by Naibu
Located in Geneve, CH
Le Mautu by Naibu
Materials: Stainless steel.
Dimensions: D 57 x W 40 x H 91 cm.
Naibu
We are a multidisciplinary studio founded by Mara Calderón de la Barca and Brenda Ochoa, based...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cult Stool by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Cult stool by Panorammma
Materials: Black lacquer onyx.
Dimensions: D 25 x H 45 cm.
Also available in Onyx Conglomerate or Onyx Ice.
Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Onyx
2 African carved thrones, Bamileké
Located in Firenze, IT
2 beautiful African thrones of the Bamileké people, Cameroon, hand-carved from a single log of Cola hardwood, stained black.
It features the typical Bamilekè perforated 'spider's web...
Category
1980s Cameroonian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Seduta scultorea in legno curvato, produzione italiana anni 70
Located in Firenze, IT
Bellissima seduta scultorea in multistrato di faggio curvato, composta da due moduli che si uniscono ad incastro. Autore sconosciuto, ma di grande impatto visivo e di materiale di ot...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut cork town stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
1950's Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Upholstered Barrel Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage danish barrel back armchairs, dating to the mid 1950's. I purchased it from the daughter of the original owner's, who clarified that they had bee...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Black Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Goatskin Altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered with black Mongolian goatskin.
Technique: Lacquered and stained wood...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Goat Hair, Beech
Toribio & Alcira Throne Chairs by Christian Mohaded
Located in Geneve, CH
Toribio & Alcira Throne Chairs by Christian Mohaded
Limited Edition
Dimensions: D 45 x W 66 x H 142 cm
Materials: handmade Algarrobo wood + natural was finishing + handmade braded le...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set Of 2 Newcastle Chairs by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Newcastle Chairs by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 47 x W 48 x H 91 cm.
Materials: Wood and plush.
Newcastle Chair is a three-legged wooden chair with a rattan s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Newcastle Chair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Located in Geneve, CH
Newcastle Chair by Patricia Bustos de la Torre
Dimensions: D 47 x W 48 x H 91 cm.
Materials: Wood and plush.
Newcastle Chair is a three-le...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Super Jardim, Green Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - Green armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet
Also available: blue, red, black, yellow
...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Chair by Mylene Niedzialkowski
Dimensions: D 43 x H 83. SH 41 cm.
Materials: Aluminum and wood.
Basic shapes associated with masculi...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pebble Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble chair by Fred Rigby studio.
Dimensions: L 39.5 x W 41.2 x H 91 cm.
Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool.
Fred Rigby studio is a Londo...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Leather Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Materials: Black lacquered solid beech structure. Seat covered in full-grain black leather.
Technique: Lacquered and stained wood. Uphol...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Arcus Walnut Stool by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Arcus walnut stool by Tim Vranken
Materials: American Walnut
Dimensions: 30.5 x H 45 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throu...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Dimensions: D 80 x W 79.7 x H 78.5 cm
Materials: Sheepskin
Available in different fabrics.
‘Mor...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Circular Lounge Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Circular lounge chair by kar
Dimensions: W 105 x D 93 x H 80 cm
Materials: Fabric, MDF frame
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made from recycled plastic...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycle...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Nabuk.
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43cm.
Manufacturer: Prinzivalli.
Available finishes:
Steel (black, white, brass finish)
Alu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 2 Oak Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Oak armchair by Collector
Dimensions: W 75 x D 70 x H 77 cm
Materials: Fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily lif...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Oracle Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Chair by kar
Dimensions: W 38 x D 56 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Oracle Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bench by kar
Dimensions: W 120 x D 41 x H 42 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a tex...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bo, Bench by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo - Bench by Alva Design
Materials: Metalic and wooden structure, leather seat, brass spheres
Dimensions: 182 x 40 x 40 cm
ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimensions cannot be c...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Dimensions: D 47 x W 63 x H 75.5 cm.
Materials: Solid oak and danish rope.
Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Please contact us.
La Lune is abo...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
White Fertility Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Fertility Chair, initially conceived by Leonardo Floresvillar in 2019 and crafted from galvanized aluminum coated with matte electrostatic paint, is a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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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