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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21st Century Cushy Armchair in Blue Jacquard Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Expression of a new domestic scenario made of expressive colors and immersive fabrics, Cushy is a line of furniture made up of a sofa, armchair, bed and pouf, all characterized by so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Africa Chairs
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Africa Chairs
1970
Brass, Rosewood, Leather, Steel
30.71 H x 18.12 W x 22 d inches (Set of 2)
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
2021 Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair for Knoll Studio in Dark Marine Blue Leather
By Jehs+Laub 1, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2021 production Jehs+Laub Wire Lounge Chair designed by Jehs+Laub and produced by Knoll. This is a gorgeous example, which was acquired directly from a Knoll emp...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Chrome & Pink Vinyl Chair by Cal-Style, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With its shiny chrome frame and vibrant pink vinyl upholstery, this Cal-Style chair is the epitome of retro chic. Sit back, relax, and let the coolness wash over you as you channel y...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jean-Michel Frank Style Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Mohair
Designed, developed and produced in our gallery's overseas workshops. Available to be custom made to order in a wide variety of different fabrics, sizes, and colors. This pair available now.
Mohair, Stained Wood
By GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of 2 Green / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In stock in Los Angeles
This set includes 2 x Cactus chairs.
This cactus chair is suitable f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Nicos Zographos Bucket Swivel Armchair in White Leather Polished Stainless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (four chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) bucket chair designed by Nicos Zographos and produced by Zographos Designs circa mi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hayche Cuerdas Rounded chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Rounded Chair offers a fresh take on the classic Windsor chair, seamlessly blending solid oak with the unique element of woven cords. Named "Cuerdas," which translates to...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
The Donna Chair, by Vicente Wolf
By Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The Donna Chair, by New York interior designer Vicente Wolf.
From his furniture and accessories store, VW HOME by Vicente Wolf, the Donna Chair reflects the ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hayche, Tornasol Rounded chair, Oak, Green & Pink, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Rounded Chair takes a fresh approach to the solid oak chair, featuring an inviting curved wooden backrest crafted from several flat solid wood components. Each component...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate 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 fin...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen. This pair of chairs came from Harvard University and is accompanied ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Elegance of Pine chair
Located in Kalmar, SE
Description:
Discover the epitome of understated luxury with our 'Elegance in Pine.' This exquisite piece seamlessly marries the timeless charm of pine wood with the essence of tranq...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Thonet Pair of black stained wood chairs
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Thonet bentwood chairs.
There is some wear and tear, but they are sturdy.
They have been sanded and stained.
These are from a CFDA member hat designer's showroom. A full set ...
Category
20th Century European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Saturn Pouffe Large, Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc In Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The equally singular Saturn pouffe utilises the same gathered bilboquet seat construction, to create a more simplified but still incredibly distinctive form. The sumptuously undulati...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
White & Brass Outdoor Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
This white indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oracle Chair by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Chair by Karstudio
Dimensions: W 38 x D 56 x H 97 cm
Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss.
Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Black / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This cactus chair is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Designed by Marcantonio, it recreates the Mediterranean magic in your everyday spaces by evoking unforgettable holiday scene...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
1962 Rare Kurt Ostervig Lounge Chair for Henry Rolschau Mobler of Vejen Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptionally rare lounge chair, designed by architect Kurt Ostervig and produced by Henry Rolschau Mobler in Vejen, Denmark, circa 1962. The chair arrived to o...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Pink Mohair Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Design Institute of America
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1980’s pink soft mohair lounge chair and ottoman by Design Institute of America.
The chair rocks, newly recovered.
Retains DIA label.
Measurements:
chair- 36” hig...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Cement
Pair Uno & Östen Kristiansson Hunting Chair for Luxus Sweden 1954 Wegner Danish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original pair of very rare 1954 Hunting chairs, produced by Luxus in Sweden. The chairs were designed by Uno & Östen Kristiansson. These examples are in excelle...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kazuki Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina
Located in Carpi, IT
Kazuhide Takahama was born in Japan in 1930 and after completing his studies in Architecture in Tokyo he started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio. In 1957, he went to Italy to visit ...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern light wooden chairs with black metal bars, 1980s
Set of six wooden chairs. The seat is square in shape and has rounded corners; the ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pouf Pill S by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf pill S by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes
Pill Pouf S
Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric.
2 fiber-board...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hayche Loom chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are sanded and finis...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Nabuk.
Dimensions: W 155 x L 33 x 43cm.
Manufacturer: Prinzivalli.
Available finishes:
Steel (black, white, brass finish)
Alu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Three Headed Chair White by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
The “three headed” chair, is a fairy tale chair, inspired by those who have a lot to think about, where one head is never enough to deal with everyday life...
Category
2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Chairs
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Polyester
Hayche, Tornasol Rounded chair, Bla, Green & Blue, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Rounded Chair takes a fresh approach to the solid oak chair, featuring an inviting curved wooden backrest crafted from several flat solid wood components. Each component...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sedie Kazuki in legno laccato rosso di Kazuhide Takahama per Simon Gavina, 1969
Located in MIlano, IT
Set di quattro sedie modello Kazuki con struttura interamente in legno laccato color rosso arancione, dalle linee geometriche, con finitura lucida ed angoli stondati. Provviste dei l...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces. ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Rubber Stool Small by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 38 x W 63 cm x H 69 cm.
Materials: Foam and rubber.
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Rubber
Hayche, Tornasol chair, Oak, Green & Pink, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Chair captivates with its ingenious use of solid oak and color, creating a dynamic and visually engaging seating experience. The wooden backrest is composed of several f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Hayche, WW Chair - Black, solid oak & metal rods, United Kingdom, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
Based on a modern Windsor design, the WW Chair, where the first 'W' stands for Windsor and the second for Wire is an iconic piece of furniture. Produced from solid oak with the uniqu...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of four René Herbst Sandows chairs Herbst studio, France, 1927
By René Herbst
Located in London, GB
René Herbst (1891-1982) was a French designer who studied in London, Frankfurt and Russia. He founded Établissements René Herbst in Paris and exhibited at the seminal “Exposition Int...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Viva Green Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Green 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 C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Hayche Loom Rounded chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Rounded Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The curved frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Pair "Petro" Sculptural Armchairs in Maple by Joe Agati
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of remarkable Agati "Petro" armchairs in natural maple by Joe Agati, USA circa 1990s. Model #P-1000. The defining feature of these chairs lies in their unique and intricate st...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Hayche Cuerdas chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Chair artfully reinterprets the classic Windsor chair, incorporating the warmth of solid oak with the distinctive touch of woven cords. In this innovative design, the woo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Kodak Leather Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Kodak leather chair, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist: Jesse Sanderson
Material: Steel frame; Nubuck leather
Dimensions: 87 x 55 x 51 cm (Seat height: 47 cm)
Exploring ant...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hayche Cuerdas chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Chair artfully reinterprets the classic Windsor chair, incorporating the warmth of solid oak with the distinctive touch of woven cords. In this innovative design, the woo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Hayche Cuerdas Rounded chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Cuerdas Rounded Chair offers a fresh take on the classic Windsor chair, seamlessly blending solid oak with the unique element of woven cords. Named "Cuerdas," which translates to...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Sedia Vienna in metallo e cotone di Rodney Kinsman per Bieffeplast 1980 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Sedia o poltroncina modello Vienna con struttura con braccioli dal profilo curvo, in metallo a sezione tonda con finitura in grigio opaco, schienale e seduta imbottiti e rivestiti ne...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Hayche, Loom chair, Oak & Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are sanded and finis...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Hayche Loom Rounded chair, Black, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Loom Rounded Chair was inspired by the traditional wooden looms of Oaxaca in Mexico. The curved frame is made of solid oak and the cord is made of polypropylene. The chairs are s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Oak
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Bellini Cassina Italian 401 Break Leather Armchairs, 1980s Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of iconic chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in the 1980s. The "Break" le...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hayche, W Tube Chair - 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
Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf 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-covered
All...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Modernist Armchair in Woven Outdoor Fabric by Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Contemporary armchair designed by Goncalo Compos for Pierre Frey. The modernist chair features a suspended backrest with graphic angular lines against a round base. Completely uphols...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Beech
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown 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 BENC...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italy Modern Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti Brown Leather Aro Dining or Desk Chair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant Aro chair designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti.
Features solid hard maple frame and leather seat and backrest upholstery that is completely removable.
Very elegant chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Post Modern Leather Swivel Chairs Poltrona Frau (2 available)
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
The Post-Modern Ginger chair by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau with featuring saddle brown and sky blue leather hand stitched. A gorgeous Modern look. Seat has ebonized wood swi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hayche, Tornasol chair, Black, Green & Blue, Solid Wood, UK, Made To Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The Tornasol Chair captivates with its ingenious use of solid oak and color, creating a dynamic and visually engaging seating experience. The wooden backrest is composed of several f...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Paul London
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship and a stunning contemporary design are the hallmarks of this sleek, modern chair that will look visually stunning on a modern dining table. Its iron structure...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design
Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barre...
Category
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.
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