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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Viva Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Pink 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....
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Modern Unique High Quality Thick Leather Sling Hanging Swing
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
3x Shaker Counter Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandle Vinyl, Light Brown Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern Counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Dining Chair in Mexican Hardwood
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the soli...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
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
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Bronze patina over steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions with contrasting piping.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hergon Chair
By Emmemobili
Located in Milan, IT
One of the ideas from which Hergon was brought to life is the intention to maximize the ergonomics offered by the backrest. A dynamic seat, featuring the strong and innovative lines ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Hayche, Otto Chair - Colour Series - CS4, 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 between the armrest and the metal frame adds a clear and distinctive touch. The chair is stackable up to 4 chairs and all the components of the chair are easily detachable, aiding in the process of reparation, renovation and recycling. With an extended Colour Series adding even further to the uniqueness of this chair, the Otto Chair Colour Series has been created by our Founder and Lead Designer Alejandro Villarreal. The Otto Colour Series is available in a selection of six colourways.
Material - Powder Coated Steel Base, Oak Veneer on Formed Birch Plywood
Finish - Pink RAL 3014 Backrest, Deep red RAL 3005...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
e15 Customizable Kashan Ottoman w by Philipp Mainzer
By Philipp Mainzer, e15
Located in New York, NY
In its form and material, the Kashan ottoman epitomizes the logical continuation of e15 design. The 550 mm (21 5/8 inch) tall backrest is notched to the equally tall side frames, und...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Dining Chair in Solid Caribbean Walnut with Hand-Woven Seat, In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the works of the master Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair is honestly made with fine detailing. The light but solid structure creates a frame fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
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
Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection.
The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern Classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate
4x Shaker Bar Stools by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Viva Blue Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Blue 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 Ca...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2023
Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce you to one of these sheep. Hand craved iron is combined with plush shearling to creat...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Iron
Hayche, W Tube Chair - Oak & Black, United Kingdom, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The W-Tube Chair reimagines the classic Windsor chair, melding the warmth of solid oak with the contemporary appeal of robust powder-coated metal tube. This inspired design sees the ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Parkdale counter stool by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 16.5" x 18.5" x H 34"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Hard wax oil, Powder-coated metal.
Also available in natu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Artifort Little Tulip Swivel Barstool by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Elegance through and through. Delicate, flowing, cheerful, light. Like a blossoming flower or a friendly smile. Available with a disk-shaped or cross-foot base. Both styles are equal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
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
Gervasoni Kasane 19 Pouf by Nendo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Literally “overlapping”, Kasane is the latest collection designed by the Japanese studio, Nendo. Thanks to a play on the weaving and overlapping of different elements, each product becomes a sculpture. Inspired by the way in which the cups, stacked one on top of the other, become gradually taller, the collection of poufs and tables...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Emeco Run 3-Seat Bench in Aluminum and Walnut by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin
Located in Hanover, PA
Run is a collection of tables, benches and shelves by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin, designers of the simple and no-nonsense. Run effortlessly finds balance in both indoor and outdoor land...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
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
Shaker Bar Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Greige Leather, Grey Brindle Cowhide
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern bar stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a genuine leather upholstered seat and a beautiful cowhide back. Also available in leather and COM. Inspired by the boarding ladder steps of an old boat. The anti-slip wooden footrest offer a subtitle warm touch to your feet. This contemporary barstool chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian 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
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
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
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
BLOC Cube White Snow Upholstered Lucite Chair by Caroline Chao
Located in New York, NY
As seen in: Sight Unseen, Interior Design Magazine, Surface Magazine
BLOC Cube Chair is part of a five-piece collection of sculptural upholstered and mixed-material furniture. BLOC ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Lucite, Wood, Acrylic
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
Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L68 / W50 /H68 cm
Seat height: 44 cm / Seat dep...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
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
Another Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Another Chair, initially conceived by Leonardo Floresvillar in 2016 and crafted from galvanized aluminum coated with matte electrostatic paint, is a durable seating item with an indu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
Fabric Samples for Papillonne Armchair
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
Aluminum Neo-Lounge Chair by Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Neo-Lounge chair is inspired by late-1960s space-age design, but with a 21st-century interpretation. The chair is made from meticulously hand-welded aluminum, in rebellion agains...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Shaker Counter Stool, by Ambrozia, Cinnamon Leather, Blackened Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 avai...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
UNA Counter Stool in Black Stained Ash and Upholstered Back by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA counter stool intersects a round wooden seat and legs with a leather upholstered cylindrical back. Using these fluid shapes allows greater focus on the details of the wood gr...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
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
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Slatted outdoor lounge chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Corktown Counter 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 H 25.5"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel.
Also available in natural oak, black...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
'6 Wide Fjoon Bench by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: W 120 x D 50 x H 78 cm
Materials: Walnut and Charcoal Felt Wool
More Upholstery Options and dimensions available. Please contac...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Milani, Transparent Bottle Green Polycarbonate dining chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
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
Metal Plated Oak Parkdale Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Metal plated oak 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 plate...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black). Frame is made with solid hardwood and upholstered with eigh...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Leather and Wood Dining Chairs for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 made of traditional materials like wood and leather feauturing simple but elegant constuction details.
New pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Tall Column Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
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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