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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Single Piece
México Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
In the Arte y Ebanistería collection they participated with some of the most outstanding plastic artists in Mexico generating new pieces that could only result from the aesthetic sen...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pakal Chair
By Beata Nowika
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Our Architecture and Cabinetry furniture collection is a collaboration with the most renowned Mexican architects. In this collection we explore, through signature cabinetmaking, the ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Wool Pink Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Available in a wide range of colors and other finishes and fabrics on request.
Dimensions: H 78 cm, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Contemporary Dining Chair 'Flock CS2' by Noom, Kvadrat Vidar Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Chair flock CS2
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Materials: wood, plywood, metal, molded foam, textile
Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 55 cm, D 61 cm seat H 47 cm
Available in a wide range of fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Iconic Eero Aarnio Giant Ball Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
he Leather Ball Chair Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 Designed by Eero Aarnio 1963 The Ball Chair was designed in the early 196...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Angulo Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Radio Chair
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
HEMISFERIOS is the act of doing both: the intricate and the simple. It is the palpable philosophy of seeing things from their most complex and basic form. Specifically in this series...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and black leather curved shape chairs, 1980s.
Chair with armrests, with chromed steel structure and curved metal back and seat covered in black leather.
...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Paire de chaises en métal doré
Located in PARIS, FR
TRAVAIL FRANÇAIS 1970
Paire de chaises en métal doré à patine nuancée à petit dossier évidé légèrement incliné et montants à têtes de chevaux.
Piètement d'angle à quatre jambes te...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Ward Bennett Model 1515 Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this rare, all-original model 1515 armchair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates. This beautifully constructed chair is of exceptionally high quality and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Lacquer
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Set of Three Iron And Wicker Settee And Chair By Giacometti. There are rams heads on the arm rests. In the back rest there is a sunburst/sunflower emblem/design on the backing.
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 75.4 x W 37 x H 83.9 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Cassina LC7 Chair Burgundy
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Cassina chair in burgundy.
Leather shows some signs of age, but overall still a very beautiful and functional chair.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Purple Cielo Bar Stool by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo bar stool by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made from recycled plastic a...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
VANCOUVERT Velvet Chair in Olive by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
VANCOUVERT Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 23.6" x D 23.6" x H 30.7"
Oak and velvet
Symmetry and curves, material and style. A piece with subtle touches of modernity.
Lead time for t...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
IBIZA Velvet Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
IBIZA Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 26" x H 37" x D 26"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics
Symmetrical and rounded shapes with clean lines for an invitation to modernity.
Lead tim...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
ISU Lowback Handcrafted Textured Satin Metal Chair by Soraya Osorio
Located in Vero Beach, FL
ISU Lowback chair has a handcrafted satin grazed textured metal finish that sheens when exposed to light. The 1.50" seat cushion is a lustrous black hair on hide.
COM accepted upon ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos custom chair with client own material. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes as per clients' requests. Shown here with a low back and dark walnut.
All custom piec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
BARCELONE Curly Wool Chair in White by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
BARCELONE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 18" x H 39" x D 20"
Curly wool and oak wood.
Unique armchair with a wooden structure, a sausage-shaped seat and a looped wool fabric.
Lead t...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood, Oak
LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair in Yellow by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factoryf
Located in New York, NY
LA MYSTERIEUSE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
METAL AND VELVET
L 33 x W 21 X H 31
The chair features a sleek metal frame that gives it a contemporary and elegant look. Its velvet seat ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eric Schmitt (*1955), Osselet Chairs, 1996
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural " Osselet " side chairs by Eric Schmitt.
Patinated bronze frames and cognac leather seats.
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
COURCHEVEL Curly Wool Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
COURCHEVEL Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 23.6" x D 19.7" x H 26.8"
Oak and curly wool
On a very linear oak wood base, the structure takes shape with its curved seat and backrest.
L...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
MARRAKECH Velvet Chair in Orange by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MARRAKECH Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 30" x H 28" x D 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base.
An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for ad...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
HONG KONG Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
HONG KONG Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 39" x H 39" x D 39"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere.
Lead time for this...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
WALNUT AND VELVET
L 20 x W 20 X H 35
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. It...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Trevor Chair, Chrome Finish Steel Frame in Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trevor Chair with Armrests Chrome Finish Steel Frame in Bouclé by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
BOSTON Velvet Chair in Red by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
BOSTON Chair by Alexandre Ligios
H 45" x D 30" x L 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics oak or walnut base
An interesting contrast with straight, clean lines, ideal for adding ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Saturn Chair, Chrome Finish Steel Frame and Cream Boucle Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The distinctive Saturn chair is a return to the split sphere concepts Bohinc originally created for her jewelry collections such as Sun and Moon (2007) and Solaris (2012). This form ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
L'INSOLENTE Velvet Chair in Pink by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
Oak and velvet.
L 20 x W 20 X H 35
The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, adding warmth and solidity to your space. Its...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
MIAMI Velvet Chair in Grey by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MIAMI Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 36" x H 31.5" x D 29.5"
Oak and velvet
An interesting contrast with clean, straight lines, ideal for adding sophistication to a room.
Lead time ...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
MEGÈVE Chair in Black by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
MEGÈVE Chair by Alexandre Ligios
L 27.5" x H 33" x D 27.5"
Oak and curly wool
On a highly linear oak wood base, the structure comes to life with its curved seat and backrest while...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
NEW YORK Velvet Chair in Green by Alexandre Ligios, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
NEW YORK Chair by Alexandre Ligios
W 30" x H 28" x D 30"
Wooden structure and velvet fabrics, oak or walnut base.
Geometric shapes and sharp lines. Modern and refined atmosphere.
...
Category
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Contemporary Bouclé Dining Chair with Curvy Silhouette
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair features a subtle yet striking sculptural design. Its gentle curves and shape provide a cozy, nest-like feel, inviting relaxation and comfort. The chair rests on a ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Contemporary Fei Tian Wen Chair in Repoussé Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fei Tian Wen Chair
Antique Copper
Wood Base
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
1 Teknion Variable Stacking Chair by by Alessandro Piretti
By Teknion
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teknion Variable Stacking Chair by by Alessandro Piretti
Designed by Alessandro Piretti, Variable is ideal for informal spaces where reconfiguration is encouraged, yet durability...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Chair by Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, 1938
Located in Berlin, DE
Chair, plywood construction, dark stained, ash veneer
Design / Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig 1938
Dimensions / H.84cm W.40cm D.50cm
Manufacturer / Maggioni Italy
Designed for the Bocco...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
Italian modern white Libellula chair by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and white leather Libellula chair designed by Giovanni Carini and produced by Planula in 1970s.
Libellula model chair, stackable, with metal rod structur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Baleri Italia Juliette Stackable Chair in Black Steel by Hannes Wettstein
Located in Milan, IT
Out of the frenetic turmoil of Wettstein's design activity, one day emerged the idea of a chair; defying all known logic, the structure of the back, curved forwards. With this idea a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Wen Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 45.5 x W 53.5 x H 78.5 cm
Materials: Wood.
objective OBJECT
an embodiment of our architectural ethos.
We represent an unwaverin...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Fen Hua Chair by objective OBJECT Studio
Dimensions: D 48 x W 56 x H 95 cm
Materials: Limestone, wood.
objective OBJECT
an embodiment of our architectural ethos.
We represent an u...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Limestone
Molteni&C Barbican Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Boston, MA
The design is based on a built-in padded seat, the stiff polyurethane frame of which is upholstered in leather. The Barbican perfect for use in diverse contexts. This is a floor samp...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its sensua...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Authentic Early Modernist Chair Robert Mallet Stevens, France, 1930s
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Robert Mallet-Stevens (1886-1945) came from an art-loving family and was one of the most influential French avant-garde architects and designers. He met very early on René Herbst and...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stag T by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Stag T by Rick Owens
Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm
Materials: Plywood (natural), antler moose
Weight: 7.3 kg
Each piece is unique and may differ as the ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Antler, Plywood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created interiors and furniture that embraced the materials of each design and the interplay of technology and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Camber Chair, Paul Coenen
By Paul Coenen
Located in Geneve, CH
Camber Chair, Paul Coenen
Dimensions: L 40.5 x W 42.0 x H 84.5 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Custom materials, sizes and finishes possible on request. Please contact us.
The Camber ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lee Broom - Hanging Hoop Chair Black
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, US
Suspended from above, two brass plated steel circular hoops join to create the Hanging Hoop Chair, with a seat and backrest upholstered in Kvadrat wool.
Finishing:
Satin black stee...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Basic Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 35 x W 34 x H 48 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
5 kg
Different colors upon request.
A...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Counter High Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Located in Geneve, CH
Counter High Stool by Hot Wire Extensions
Dimensions: D 38 x W 39 x H 75 cm
Materials: Waste nylon powder and responsibly sourced sand, copper pipe.
9 kg
Different colors upon requ...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Oscar Modular Sofa, End Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Modular Sofa, End Module, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar modular sofa middle allures for its sen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Facet Lounge Chair in Brass and Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Facet Lounge Chair w/ Cream Lacquer
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Cream Lacquer
Contemporary
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammeri...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Fabio Lenci 'Hyaline' Lounge Chair for Stendig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabio Lenci "Hyaline" lounge chair, Italy, c.1970s. The chair features two thick tempered glass side panels with a strip of suede bolster cushions down the middle serving as a sling ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Robie Chairs for Cassina Italy 1986
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A pair of 2 Cassina chairs Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these chairs blend exquisite design with supreme comfort, making them a perfect addition to any modern or c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 60.3 x W 62.2 x H 76.2 cm.
Materials: Powder-coated steel and upholstery.
Solid steel flat bar available in a flat black or white...
Category
2010s 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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