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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Number in Set: Set of 10
Little Miss Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Little miss daybed by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 200 L X 90 D X 58.5 H cm.
Materials: walnut timber, brass, bronzed steel, leather & velvet upholstery
Founded by South Africans an...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: Leather, steel
Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
Seating height: 47 cm
Frame finishe...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm
Materials: Polished Stainless Steel, Leather
Founded by South Africans...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Nana Wooden Dining Chair, No:1, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'."
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, Nana Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Chris Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Chris chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 70 x 60 x H 84 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Oddysey Brown Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
Oddysey Brown Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Dimensions: D 75 x W 81 x H 107 cm.
Materials: Polyurethane foam, steel, felt and leather.
A flexible moulded polyuretha...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oddysey Black Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Geneve, CH
Oddysey Black Small Headrest Armchair by Eugeni Quitllet
Dimensions: D 75 x W 81 x H 107 cm.
Materials: Polyurethane foam, steel, felt and leather.
A flexible moulded polyuretha...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Svasato Chair 71 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Malta Ardmore Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Malta Ardmore dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 70 L X 68 D X 70 H
Materials: Walnut Timber, Brass, Grey Bouche Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gre...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Myosotis, Forget Me Not, by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Myosotis, Forget me not, by Imperfettolab
Exclusively sold by Galerie Philia
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 95 x W 160 x H 90 cm
Materials: fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pukà Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pukà chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 135 x 110 x H 100 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Nika Zupanc Maid Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Nika Zupanc
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Maid chair created by designer Nika Zupanc is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Made of fiberglass, aluminum swivel base with automotive paint. The piece is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pininfarina Beach Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Beach chair created by the Pininfarina studio is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Produced in rotomolded polyethylene with an aluminum base. The piece is ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Olivia Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Olivia chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childre...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 97 L X 86.6 D X 66 H cm
Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, G...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Svasato Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Svasato chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 73 x 49 x H 61 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Marlen Chair, Red, Indoor, Chair, Made in Italy, Home, Contract
By EP Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Comfort, an ergonomic shape and a hardy structure are the characteristics of the Marlen design, the new Trabà chair designed by EP Studio.
Hints of a 1950s vibe can be glimpsed in t...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
So Disco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 130 L X 125 D X 83 H cm
Materials: African Mahogany Timber, Ceramic, Fabric Upholstery
Founded...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery
Livingston Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston bar stool by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 62 L X 49 D X 90 H cm
Materials: walnut timber, synthetic rattan, linen upholstery.
Founded...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Epochè Leatherette by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 100 x 120 x H 140 cm
Materials: fibreglass, leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela R...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Pupik Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pupik chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x H 82 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our childr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
De Sede Leather Beanbag Longue Chair
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-9087/60 beanbag chair by De Sede. Styrofoam ball filling.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lyndon Chair by Aleiya Olu
By Aleiya Olu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lyndon chair is a delightful union of simplicity, playfulness and warmth. Made from cherry oak, each hand-assembled chair is custom-made with a satin ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Special Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Leather Non Stackable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia leather is the leather-coated version of Mammamia, the chair designed by Marcello Ziliani, whose myriad of versions never cease to astonish. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostrich fluff lounge chair by Egg Designs.
Dimensions: 92 L X 76 D X 85 H cm
Materials: bronzed steel, brass buttons, ostrich feather trim...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat & Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and sophisticated line of dining armchair, lounge chair and dining bench. The design is structured around the legs, which support the seat and backrest. Two flat profile...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm
Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Classic Brown and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Classic brown and brass memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: Leather, Steel
Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
Seating height: 47 c...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H
Materials: Ceramic, brass handle, black cerused oak, leather upholstery
...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 81 L X 69 D X 76 H
Materials: Walnut Timber , Ceramic, Fabric Upholstry
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roc...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Walnut
Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Segmento pine logs chair by Cara Davide
Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm.
Materials: pine logs.
Color: dark brown.
Also available in light brown.
Segmento perceives ordinary o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Segmento Pine Logs Chair by Cara Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Segmento pine logs chair by Cara Davide
Dimensions: W70 x D60 x H 86 cm.
Materials: pine logs.
Color: light brown.
Also available in dark brown.
Segmento perceives ordinary o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L X 50 D X 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 62 L x 49 D x 69 H cm
Materials: Walnut timber, synthetic rattan, brass, linen upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life p...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pangolin Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Pangolin sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 200 L x 130 D x 75 H
Materials: Foam inner, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - Egg is ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Foam
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Bar Stool by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 54 L X 49.5 D X 85 H cm
Materials: Lucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Gre...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 5, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black and Brass Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black and brass memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: Leather, brass steel
Dimensions: w 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
seating height: 47 cm.
F...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Nana Wooden Dining Chair, No:2, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'.
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, Nana Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm
Materials: Bronze Coated Steel, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Afr...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stellar Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 106 L X 92 D X 80 H
Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery.
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and R...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 3, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection of Fla chairs created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. Inspired by Brazilian lace, it has a steel structure, a backre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Cant lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 88 L X 84 D X 70 H cm
Materials: solid oak cants, cast brass, fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg an...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Modern Bar Stool in Mexican Hardwood
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay stool brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the solid tropical wood native to s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot chair, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a art deco piece that redefines the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
Kago Wooden Dining Chair, Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the "Lagu Selection".
The Kago Chair,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Horn, Upholstery, Foam
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Mattiwatta Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 950 L X 77.5 D X 80 H
Materials: Solid Cast Polished Brass, Brass, Fabric Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partne...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 54 L X 57 D X 68.5 H cm
Materials: BLucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Modern Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Fiberglass
Pedro Franco Barroca Chair, Kintsugi Collection, Brazil 2022
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Baroque chair created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With aluminum turned feet, one of each model, it has a steel and aluminum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Shaker Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Shaker sofa by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 110 L X 240 D X 92.3 H cm
Materials: walnut timbe, nylon rope, leather upholstry
Founded by South Africans and...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Nylon, Walnut
Big Crocco Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Big Crocco lounge chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 68 L X 71 D X 80 H cm
Materials: Solid Etched Brass, Walnut Timber, Ardmore Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life part...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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