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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Creator: Costantini
Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca Ovino
Located in New York, NY
Luca Ovino Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini The Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of Costantini's most specifi...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Modern Dining Chair with Caned Back in Exotic Wood by Costantini, Recoleta
Located in New York, NY
Recoleta Modern Dining Chair with Caned Back in Exotic Wood and COM/COL by Costantini The Recoleta Chair is named for one of the oldest and illustrious neighborhoods of Buenos Aires...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Modern Low Side Chair in Exotic Wood & Hair Hide from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
Umberto Modern Low Dining Chair in Sustainably Sourced Exotic Argentine Rosewood & Hair Hide from Costantini Design The Umberto Chair is one of Costantini’s original seating design...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Fabric

Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Exotic Argentine Rosewood Leather Counter Stool from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto counter stool is one of Costantini’s original seating designs, featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat, and optional burnished bronze footrest. ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modern Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini Measurements are 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH COM/COL: 2 Yds / 34 Sq Ft The Giovanni Chair is a de...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modern Armchair with Caned Back in Ebonized Wood by Costantini, Recoleta
Located in New York, NY
Recoleta Modern armchair with caned back in ebonized wood by Costantini Measurements are 20" W x 21" D x 32" H x 18" SH COM is 1 yard / COL is 17 square feet The Recoleta armchair is named for one of the oldest and illustrious neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, it features a light, angular frame with a caning detail on the back, and can also be made as a bench or booth. Shown in an Ebonized finish but available in any finish and your choice of fabric or leather. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino
Located in New York, NY
The Bruno chair offers unparalleled comfort and understated style. Since its introduction in the mid-2000s, it has been one of Costantini's most specified chairs, and is usually in stock and available for quick ship in leather, or in the fabric of your choice. We now offer it in sheepskin as shown. It measures 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 18" SH as shown in Taupe skeepskin. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood, Sheepskin

Elegant Modern Upholstered Dining Chair with Com Skirt, Luca from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The luca chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and has become one of Costantini's most specified pieces. Usually available for quick-ship in the upholstery material of your choice. Measurements are 19" W x 23" D x 37" H x 18" SH. About Costantini Design Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Indoor/Outdoor Modern Steel and Fiberglass Lounge Chair, Baby Bull, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Studio Armin’s Baby Bull is a nautically inspired chair that was built to withstand the outdoors while being versatile enough for indoor living. With a ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary Low Back Stool from Costantini, Umberto
Located in New York, NY
Sheepskin and Exotic Wood Contemporary low back stool from Costantini, Umberto Measurements are 18” W, 19” D, 36” H, 30” SH as shown. The Umberto ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Contemporary Wood Dining Chair by Costantini, Palermo Hollywood, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Palermo Hollywood Chair in fabric. Measurements are 19" W x 20" D x 32" H x 19" SH Available as shown for immediate delivery or order in any solid wood or finish. Other mater...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Transitional Wood Dining Chair in Leather or COM/COL from Costantini, Neto
Located in New York, NY
Neto Transitional wood dining chair in leather or COM/COL from Costantini Design Measures 19" W x 23" D x 34' H and an 18" Seat Height as shown. Custom sizing available and also ava...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Bruno Modern Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Leather from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
A signature chair by Costantini, our Bruno chair features a low-profile, ergonomically-designed back. Available as shown in argentine rosewood and leather or in custom materials, fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Solid Exotic Wood Lounge Chair in Leather by Costantini, Simone 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Simone Chair’s gently sloping sides and back allude to forms from early 20th century, Art Deco style. Shown in Argentine Rosewood finish and but available in various finishes and...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic design that can be customized with the use of accent pillows. It features a ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood, Leather

High Back Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Brown Leather from Costantini, Luca
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood and black leather, the Luca chair’s...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Pink Modern Dining Chairs from Costantini, Bruno, in Stock
Located in New York, NY
A signature chair by Costantini, our Bruno chair features a low-profile, ergonomically-designed back. Available as shown in an espresso stained solid wood frame and pink fabric and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Palermo Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood Leather from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Palermo Chair, named after one of the most vibrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, is shown here in espresso finish and leather upholstery. The angula...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modern Metal and Leather Dining Chair, Rodelio, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Rodelio Chair by Costantini features a virtually indestructible yet light metal frame with removable seat and back for easy reupholstery as needed. One of Costantini's earliest d...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Metal

Exotic Wood High-Back Dining Leather Chair from Costantini, Luca
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, hi...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modern Outdoor Upholstered Steel Lounge Armchair from Costantini, Rinaldo
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and features a hand-welded brushed or polished steel frame with the upholstery material of your choice. It features a s...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini, Piero
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Piero Stool features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Contemporary Argentine Rosewood and Leather Side Chair from Costantini, Renzo
Located in New York, NY
The Renzo chair features a solid Argentine Rosewood frame with a slatted back and a gently curving back leg. It is available in hundreds of different leathers that we can help source...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Neto Modern Chair from Costantini in Wood Frame and Argentine Leather
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. The Neto Chair has a gently curved back leg, with sleek, straig...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Lacquered Metal and Leather Chair from Costantini, Rodelio Bianco, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Measurements are 21" W x 20" D x 37" H x 19" SH This one-of-a-kind protoype is one of Costantini founder William Stuart's first designs, shown here in ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini, Giovanni
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Contemporary Armchair in Exotic Wood and Wrapped Leather by Costantini Measurements are: 23" W x 21" D x 32" H x 19" SH Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and m...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini, Piero (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
Piero Slung and Wrapped Leather Slatted-Back Chair from Costantini Measurements are: 19" W x 21" D x 32" H 19" SH. Former showroom model in stock and available for immediate delive...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Exotic Wood & Wrapped Leather Chair from Costantini, Orianna (In Stock)
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Measurements are: 19" W x 20" D x 31.5" H x 18" SH The Orian...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an ergonomic design that can be customized with the use of accent pillows. It features a ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
Located in New York, NY
The Giovanni Chair is a decidely modern take on traditional woodworking methods. The gently curved, solid wood frame is partially wrapped in the leather of your choice to create a su...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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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