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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Modern
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Yellow Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Cordiale Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A stunning, elegant chair, handcrafted with passion in Italy with high quality, premium solid walnut. The seat comes with top quality leather available in different colors or with su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS2, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connector...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
20th Century special black armchair model "Leda" by Salvador Dali spanish design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchairm model "Leda"
by Salvador Dali
Black edition
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
Structure in black patina cast brass without varnish.
MEASUREMENTS
60 x 47 x h.92 cm
Taken from Dalí’s painting “Femme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gaulinetta Coral Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta coral red chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pouf Pill L by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf L
Art-deco style pouf with wood ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Limited edition Salvador Dali Armchair "Invisible Personage" Wools
Located in Barcelona, ES
The "Invisible Personage" armchair now continues BD's long tradition that began back in 1991 with the Leda table and chair, that of producing furniture pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Italian modern metal adjustable chairs by De Marco & Rebolini for Robots, 1970s
By Robots
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four chromed metal and metal mesh adjustable chairs by Guido De Marco and Roberto Rebolini for Robots, 1970s
Adjustable metal chairs with chromed metal rod stru...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Black Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact u...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Flow 03 Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Flow 03 Seat by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: D130 x W36 x H70 cm
Materials: Fiberglass.
Also available in different dimensions and colors. Please contact us.
These creations speak of w...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Foot Chair
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Foot Accent Chair in Walnut Wood
Designed by Project 213A in 2023 as part of the Brand's signature Foot Collection.
The "Foot Accent Chair" was showcased for the first time at Alco...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and fabrics a...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Hayche Otto Chair CS1, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connector...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS6, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connector...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chairs Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
Folding chairs mod. Morettina in black painted wood. The backrest and seat is made up of a series of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pouf Pill L by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill L by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf L
Art-deco style pouf with wood ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Chiavris Lounge Chair by Delvis Unlimited
Located in Geneve, CH
Chiavris lounge chair by Delvis Unlimited
Dimensions: D 71 x W 89 x H 74 cm
Material: Steel structure, padded with foam, upholstered with Bouclé, casted aluminum, hardwood
Finish...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ribbon Chair White, Designed by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2)
The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chubby Chair in Buttermilk 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Beige and White Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Please contact us.
VI...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite
Located in Geneve, CH
Fuga Stool by Katryna Sadauskaite
Dimensions: W 30 x L 44 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak Wood, Stainless steel, Wooden parts have hard wax oil finish.
A designer from Lithuania, searching...
Category
2010s Lithuanian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, Nylon, Steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request.
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS3, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connector...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Lacquered Contemporary Gaulinetta Dining Chair by Oscar Tusquets, Gaulino
Located in Barcelona, ES
Inspired by Enzo Mari and his Tonietta chair, Oscar Tusquets created an
adaptation of his Gaulino: The Gaulinetta. Tusquets’ reduction of the Gaulino armrests generates a sleek mode...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hide, Ash
Fläpps Folding Chair, Birch Clear Lacquered
Located in Berlin, BE
This folding chair doesn't need to hide like most of his fellows. FLÄPPS is a mere 20 mm flat and his beautiful art-prints make him a fashionable decorative object even when folded. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Planet Bar Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 planet bar chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 50.2 D x 102 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - Lelièvre Sherpas Craie
Different finishes and ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage armchair roundchair by Gianfranco Gualtierotti Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem Modell P40
This roundchair is an Italian Classic.
The seat and backrest are lightly padded and covered with full-grain vegetal leather. The backrest, which extends seamlessly into the armrests, both in the frame and in the upholstery, accentuates the sinuosity and elegance.
This Roundchair have a perfect shape.It is nearly inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Galva Steel Outdoor Chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Galva steel outdoor chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Dimensions: H 46cm, W 43cm, D 65cm
Materials: Galvanized steel.
Steel chair made o...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
White Baby Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The feminine chair par excellence is now proposed in the mini version, suitable for children. The delicate and essential shapes remind the Ribbon Chair in the original size: that’s h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Belmont Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair Dovain Studio set of 2
Located in Lisbon, PT
Dovain Studio Presents you the new Belmont chair.
Wood and fabric chair, with a contemporary style. The elegant shape of the chair is perfect for every ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Fringed Chairs From Ladurée Patisserie
Located in London, GB
Designed by Roxanne Rodriguez for the Ladurée Patisserie, Paris, these chairs took pride of place in their Salon Paeva dinning room on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Drawing inspirat...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hayche Dune Chair, Black Powder Coated Steel Frame, UK, In Stock
Located in Liverpool, GB
The design of the Dune chair is based on the repeated shape of the arch, architectural and mathematical. This chair has an elegant and light aesthetic and is suitable for outdoors.
...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 100 cm
Materials: Upholstery Fabric, Gentle II
Variations available. Please contact us.
Marlon by Pietro Franceschini. When pur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pouf Pill L by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill L by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf L
Art-deco style pouf with wood ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS5, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Otto chair is a playful and sophisticated piece that blends a simple and functional metal frame, with a sculptural and warm plywood backrest and seating area. The metal connector...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Senufo Tabouret in Burned Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo Tabouret in burned walnut by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 45 cm
Materials: burned and waxed African walnut and oak
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art de...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Intuitive Archaisme Bench For Two by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme bench for two by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 88 x W 27 x H 43 cm
Materials: Sycamore.
Finish: Campeche dye, wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher ha...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Original 1950s Chairs Wooden Structure and Seat Covered in Fabric
Located in Palermo, IT
pair of original 1950s chairs. with wooden structure and seat covered in fabric. total 85 cm, depth 48 cm, width 44 cm, approx. Italian Design probably Anonima Castelli Bologna.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Modern Aida small armchair in solid wood dark finish
Located in Desio, IT
Poltroncina in legno massello dal design essenziale e leggero. Schienale dalla forma arrotondata e avvolgente. Disponibile in finitura Noce Canaletto o nera e seduta con rivestimento...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Aida chair in solid wood dark finish
Located in Desio, IT
Chair from the Aida line with an essential and light design. Structure in solid wood, available in Canaletto Walnut or black finish. Seat upholstered in fabric.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pouf Pill L by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill L by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf L
Art-deco style pouf with wood ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 5 Vintage Midcentury French Modern Slickslick Chairs by Philippe Starck
By XO Design, Philippe Starck
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of five Slick Slick chairs was designed by Philippe Starck in 1999 for the French manufacturer XO Design. Slick Slick is the essence of a chair. A...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Chachacha Poufs by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Chachacha Poufs by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing.
345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles.
TEAD foam with fibre-co...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wood folding chair Morettina by Ettore Moretti for Zanotta, 1970s
Folding chair mod. Morettina in black painted wood. The backrest and seat is made up of a series of s...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Unique Olive Wood Chair by Behaghelfoiny
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique olive wood chair by BehaghelFoiny
Unique
From the series "Design Brut Philia & Kids"
Materials: Olive Wood
Dimensions: W 45 x D 40 x H 110...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon, Bar Chair by Dooq
Dimensions: W 47 x D 47 x H 100 cm
Materials: Upholstery Fabric, Gentle II
Variations available. Please contact us.
Marlon by Pietro Franceschini. When pur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Beetle Seat by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Beetle seat by Imperfettolab
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 72 x D 68 x H 46 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Seat in iridescent finish fibreglass.
Imperfetto lab
Who we ar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Midi by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Midi by Imperfettolab
2012
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 89 x D 70 x H 74 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass.
Also avalaible in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Midi Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Midi by Imperfettolab
2012
Designer: Verter Turroni
Dimensions: W 89 x D 70 x H 80 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass.
Also avalaible in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Copper Nido by Imperfettolab
2008
Dimensions: W 130 x D 97 x H 66 cm.
Materials: Varnished fibreglass, metal base.
Copper finish
Imperfetto lab
Who we are? We are a family.
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper, 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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