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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 12 or more
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
INVICTA dining chair with one back foot in Solid Wood
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Fjoon Dining Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Fjoon Dining Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 54x D 49 x H 79 cm
Materials: Wood, Leather.
Upholstery Options: Kvadrat Textiles . Please contact us.
This entryway bench, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
De Sede DS 531 Chair without Armrest in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple.
Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Poufs Pill L and S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poufs pill L and S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
H 45 x 35 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Art-Deco style pouf with wood structure and ve...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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
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
Modern Hanging Bubble Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be very comfortable and ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
Richmond Contemporary Barstool in Wood and Fabric
Located in London, GB
Richmond Barstool is an extension of the Richmond family in a literal sense. The Richmond Barstool takes the language of the Richmond dining chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its superbly detailed segments in the front and reverse provide a plateau where the seat gently lays. An absolute must for a dining setting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Tumi Chair by Nifemi Ogunro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Last summer the designer was walking through Fort Greene park when she saw a branch that, where it met a second branch, looked like a T-bone. She took a picture of it but didn't know...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Set of 2 Poufs Pill L and S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poufs pill L and S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
H 45 x 35 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Art-Deco style pouf with wood structure and ve...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Fabric Samples for Papillonne Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
We can send you some fabric and other material options for the furnitures.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic
Walnut Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Walnut Parkdale Stool Counter by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Parkdale stool counter by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Teima Chair
By Maria Falcão
Located in São Paulo, SP
This chair was designed to suit a specific gesture of sitting, with elbows resting on the backrest. The design approach of the series is centered around simplicity and seeks the mini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 2 Poufs Pill L and S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poufs pill L and S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm
H 45 x 35 x 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Art-Deco style pouf with wood structure and ve...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Memento barstool, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 45 cm
Seat height 47 cm
With a sturdy oak school chair...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Oak Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in nat...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oak Corktown Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x height 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphas...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Walnut Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, powder-coated metal.
Also available in natur...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Walnut Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut Corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris.
Dimensions:
seat diameter 13".
base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5".
Materials: solid wood. cold rolled steel.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oak Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak and, powder ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Handmade Hardwood Chair Mario Ceroli 20th Century Sculpture
By Mario Ceroli
Located in Milan, IT
Wooden chair designed by Mario Ceroli with handmade structure in untreated Russian pine wood, an essence that characterizes all Ceroli's creations.
The seat is inspired by the name o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Oak Metal Plated Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak metal plated Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Plated metal finish.
Hard wax oil, powder-coa...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
De Sede Stepped Leather Longue Chair by Christophe Marchand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2660/101 longue chair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Armrests covered in leather. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified otherwise, the...
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
023 Oak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Weathered black solid oak chair with x detail.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Upholstered Oak Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available i...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-60/01 Armchair in Taupe Upholstery by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purist shape of the Boomerang with its bold yet elegant lines inspired Gordon Guillaumier while breathing life into the DS-60 family. The slender, floating shape blends harmoniou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Metal Plated Walnut Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated walnut Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal pl...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
BLOC Wedge Upholstered Lucite Chair by Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine, Residence Magazine
BLOC Wedge Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-mate...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Fabric, Wood, Lucite, Foam
Merkled Net Wrap Chair - Counter Height
Located in Portland, OR
The Merkled Net Wrap Chair features a minimal welded steel frame wrapped with knotted nylon cord and an upholstered removable cushion made from durable ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Upholstered Oak Corktown Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered oak corktown stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x H 29.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available...
Category
2010s Canadian 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
Lunaire Armchair by Mydriaz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunaire Armchair by Mydriaz
Dimensions: D 63.1 x W 67 x H 33.7 cm
Materials: Patinated polished brass with marble effect finish.
25kg
Our products are handmade in our workshop....
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Merkled Net Wrap Chair
Located in Portland, OR
The Merkled Net Wrap Chair features a minimal welded steel frame wrapped with knotted nylon cord and an upholstered removable cushion made from durable ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Oromo Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 65 L x 62 D x 97 H cm
Materials: Solid Walnut timber, brass buttons, Boucle fabric upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life pa...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
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
Walnut Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and white oak. And, powde...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Pink Ribbon Chairs, Designed by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 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
Gervasoni Dining Chairs Saia 25 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
Upholstered Walnut Wallace Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered walnut wallace chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x H 32"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Fabric.
Also available in natural oak, black oak, and...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Oak Parkdale Stool Bar by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale stool bar by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natural ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cognac and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Cognac and 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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olifant 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
Founded by South Africans and li...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Walnut Metal Plated Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut metal plated Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Plated Metal finish.
Hardwax oil, Powder-...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm
Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
Walnut Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions:
Seat diameter 13"
Base 12.5" x 14.5" x h 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, blac...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Bar Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak parkdale bar stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 38"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hardwax oil, Powder-coated metal. Metal plated fi...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
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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