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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Contemporary Wooden Counter Stool in Mexican Hardwood – In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Stool combines character and subtlety through a design based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, highlighting the natural beauty of solid tropical woods endemic to ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
Supaform has created this chair, made especially for the "Collectible" design fair in Brussels. The shiny chair is metal made but it gets a very poetic an...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
$3,200 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Customizable ClassiCon Daybed Grand by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
The daybed is rightly counted among Eileen Gray’s most famous designs. The lounge "offers pleasant and comfortable seating and is, moreover, particularly suited to relaxing". What sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

CARE chair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
When a chair represents a hug about to happen. The safety and security of an arm around you. The care chair drives you to envision attachment and protection through its carefully cra...
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2010s Egyptian Modern Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Tensa Chair, Yellow by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Tensa chair, yellow by Ries Dimensions: W40 x D49,5 x H82 cm Materials: Round steel tube, laser cut metal sheet, high density foam, velvet upholstery, aluminum/bronze caps Matte ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Isabella Channelled Slipper Chair in Red Velvet with Legs in Walnut
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella slipper chair is one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored fluting and distinctive lines give a shapely feminine edge. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Child’s Cubist Chair Angela Jolie and Brad Pitt, Walnut, USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful child's cubist club chair that was commissioned by Angelina Jolie as a gift for her children, reflecting Brad Pitt's interest in contemporary American design. Sophisticated and playful constructed of walnut and fabric upholstery. Provenance Property from the Personal Collection of Vladimir Kagan Literature Vladimir Kagan, The Complete Kagan...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Gold Love Set of 4 Letter Chairs
Located in Milan, IT
A chameleon set for modern and contemporary decor, these chairs feature a slender iron structure with letter cut-outs spelling the word "LOVE" framed in the open rectangular backrest...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Moro Armchair by Sebastian Herkner Dimensions: D 80 x W 79.7 x H 78.5 cm Materials: Sheepskin Available in different fabrics. ‘Mor...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Contemporary Elodie Dining Chair in Champagne Pearlized Leather with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A sophisticated and simple silhouette with beautifully detailed flutes. This dining or occasional chair effortlessly appeals. Shown here: upholstered in half grain pearlized...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy with Wooden Legs in Azur Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash

Baxter Corinne Chair by Roberto Lazzeroni, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Baxter Corinne Chair, designed by the renowned Roberto Lazzeroni. This luxurious piece exudes elegance and sophistication, making it the perfect addition to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Skeleton, Counter Chair in Brushed Stainless with Boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skeleton Counter Chair Materials: brush stainless and boucle Dimensions: 21"W x 19"D x 34"H Seat Height: 24.5” H Skeleton Counter Stool is an elevated iteration of the Skele...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Flow Chair by renowned designer Jean Marie Massaud, exclusively from MDF Italia. This sleek and modern chair features a unique flowing design that effortlessly combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
MDF Italia Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
$628 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Contemporary Alae Wing Chair in Fox Linton Panama weave with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Alae is available as a Wing or Lounge Chair and features sleek sculptural lines. The seat is softened perfectly with a luxurious feather and down wrapped cushion. The Alae Wing C...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Arflex Botolo High Back Armchair in Black Fur and Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fur

Outdoor Cream and Charcoal Corner Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by weekend visits to the stark desert landscapes found a few hours east of Los Angeles, this collection is composed of steel frames that have been zinc primed and powder coa...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Cane Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Thygesen and Sorensen side chairs with teak frame and cane seat and back. Wonderful curvature to lower back for lumbar support. Original distressed leather seats.
Category

1980s Danish Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Contemporary Upholstered Bell Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
As part of Studio Sam Klemick's first collection The Bell Chair debuted in 2021. This hand built wooden chair is made in Los Angeles California. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood, Oak

Minimalist solid wood Chair with textile or Leather Upholstery Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The minimalist Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Hardwood

Folding chair produced by Reguitti. In the style of Carl Hauner
Located in Lugo, IT
Folding chair produced by Reguitti. In the style of Carl Hauner Good condition Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
Located in London, GB
Set of four or six available. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a key figure of European modernism, famously started her career with a rebuff from Le Corbusier’s studio: “We don’t em...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Valerie armchair is available in an upholstered Kvadrat - Coral Steelcut Trio cushion, with a solid wood structure. Here you are offered wooden finishes in Stained Aniline, Oak, Canaletto Walnut, Beech or Lacquered. The Valerie Chair is also available as a stool or without armrests, or in additional seating upholstery's. If you are interested in a height that is not offered with this listing, please contact the dealer for further information.tructure available with or without seat-cushion, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Valerie chair in oak with upholstered seat. Cristiana Giopato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chair has soft black canvas cushion covers, a blackened steel frame with black cotton webbing and cognac leather belts. This item is made to order, in Los Angeles. Please ...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Peaches Pouffe Ottoman, Pink Velvet, Modern Sculptural Organic
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Peachy Pouffe is a versatile piece that can be used as a stool or foot rest. Its curvaceous and organic shapes perfectly compliment the Big Girl a...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

Occasional Parchment Chair Carlo Bugatti Palazzetti Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a original Bugatti design. He had only eight made for his own dining set. This one is a limited license production by Palazzetti Italy. Mahogany wood construction with parch...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Parchment Paper, Mahogany

Duna Marble Chair by Serafini
Located in London, GB
Serenity and peace are the emotions that this luxurious marble seat can convey. Duna brings a sense of peace to the whole environment where it is placed. Its unique design makes it s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble

Customizable ClassiCon Monte Carlo Sofa by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray‘s perhaps most exclusive sofa radiates an allure from which no beholder can escape. The soft curve, the most unusual lines of the backrest make the Monte Carlo an incomp...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Bioma Armchair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Bioma armchair by Imperfettolab 2016/2019 Designer: Verter Turroni Limited edition Dimensions: W 275 x D 90 x H 100 cm Materials: Fiberglass and metal base Armchair in fibreg...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dino Folding Chair by Tonuccidesign
Located in Milan, IT
A revisitation of the traditional folding chair and an homage to Dino Gavina who brought this design back in 1974, this piece enriches simple proportions with modern details. The fra...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Customizable Artifort F585 High Chair by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Located in New York, NY
In 1967, Harcourt designed a series of swivel armchairs with trumpet bases, based on a shellshaped template. The shell is large enough to curl up in and is the paragon of his philosophy that “the chair should focus on the person, and not the other way around.” To begin with, there are different versions of the chair for men...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Shaker Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Sandalwood Vinyl, Beige Cowhide
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jenette Chair by Estudio Campana for Edra
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This special chair Jenette, was designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Thanks to its flexible back, this chair molded in polyurethane with metal armor is a link between...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1965 Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli DSC 106 Stacking Dining / Side Chairs in Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) DSC 106 chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

White Goatskin Altay Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
White Goatskin Altay armchair by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Structure in varnished natural solid beech. Seat covered with white Mongolian goatskin Technique: Varnished wood. Upho...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Goatskin, Goat Hair, Beech

Aro Chair, Black by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro chair, black by Ries Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm Materials: Round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery Also available: Merlot, dark blue, mika, oceano,...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Milani, Transparent Bottle Green Polycarbonate dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Six Bronzed Steel Sled Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of six dining chairs consisting of two armchairs measuring 22.5 inches wide and four side chairs. Attributed to Calvin Klein home the se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coffee Brutus Lounge Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee Brutus Lounge chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L91 / W61 /H61 cm Seat height: 38 cm ...
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Outdoor Lounge Chair – Weather‑Resistant Fabric & Stainless Steel, Made in UE
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Enjoy effortless outdoor living with this Outdoor Lounge Chair — weather-resistant fabric paired with stainless steel, made in Portugal. Designed by Keiji Takeuchi as the outdoor ver...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Madda Lounge Chair in Blue Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Madda is a contemporary interpretation of the classic club chair. The metal base fully wraps around the chair, as if to squeeze it into it's plump and comfortable upper seating a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Metallic Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary chair with four legs in metal. Seat and backrest upholstered in faux leather. Elegant and soft steel structure with comfortable fine lines. A metal contour outlines the ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bertu Lounge Chairs, Mondo Modern Lounge Chair, Maple, Black, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Lounge Chairs, Mondo Modern Lounge Chair, Maple, Black, Upholstered This Modern Mondo lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is low, simple, and modern with comfortable reversible back and seat cushions. I like to describe this collection as chunky/sleek! The Mondo Collection...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes. The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-leg base by Patrick Norguet Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black powder-coated metal or matte champagne an...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Gaulino Chairs Framed in Natural Varnished Solid Ash and Natural Hide
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
21 Century Wood Gaulinetta chair With Natural Wood Varnished Finish Materials: Wood, leather, ash Dimensions: D 45 cm x W 55 cm x H 83 cm. (SH 48 cm) The Gaulino Chair i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Leather

Gervasoni Inout Lounge Armchair in Rembrandt Upholstery with Oiled Iroko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Enveloping and comfortable armchair, Inout 707 has a semi-circular slatted structure, with legs that intersect to form a cross: it is made of oiled Iroko, particularly durable wood b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Saturn Pouffe Small, Pink Coated Steel Frame and Pink Wool by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilizes the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive f...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A refined piece made in fine solid walnut crafted by expert hands in Italy, a stunning example of the subtle elegance of Italian design. The seat comes with top quality leather avail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut

Thin, Metal-Framed "Apart Chair" with Upholstery
Located in Florence, IT
Design of the "Apart chair" appeals to the classics of Russian avant-garde, which was stopped by a Soviet regime in the early 1920s. There were a lot of influential designers and art...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dining Chair Urban by WOO - High-End Contemporary Chair for Artful Dining Spaces
Located in Kyiv, UA
Urban Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko – Modern Design Inspired by Urban Architecture Discover the Urban Chair, a stunning creation by designer Dmytro Kozinenko that redefines the concept ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Estudio Persona, "H Chair", Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered dining chair in Maharam fabric. Chair also available in COM/COL for $200 surcharge. Fabric swatch is required for approval prior to production. Fabric requirements - 2....
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2010s North American Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

L'INSOLENTE Contemporary Chair in Walnut and Black Velvet by Alexandre Ligios
Located in New York, NY
L'INSOLENTE Chair by Alexandre Ligios, Represented by Tuleste Factory WALNUT AND VELVET W 17.7" x D 19.7" X H 33.5" The contemporary-designed chair features a solid oak frame, add...
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2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Minimalist Leather Lounge Chair – Stainless Steel, Made in Portugal
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Relax in refined style with this Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair — natural leather paired with polished stainless steel, hand‑crafted in Portugal. Originally designed as the Lísboa c...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cloud Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Chair by Philipp Aduatz Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 82 cm Materials: Wood, wire, polyurethane foam, epoxy and polyurethane resin, glass fibers, lacquer. Ea...
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2010s Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Customizable ClassiCon Mars Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
If you are looking for a chair that is like no other chair, look no further: Mars is a truly unique phenomenon. By ruthlessly dispensing with right angles, Konstantin Grcic has given...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Chair Post Steltman by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Redesign Collection
Located in Milan, Italy
Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is a tribute to the famous Steltman chair design...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plexiglass

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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