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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian modern Chairs in blue metal, black wood and black rubber, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in blue metal, black wood and black rubber, 1980s
Pair of fantastic and vintage chairs with round seat in black painted wood. The backrest is made up of a pair ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Black and White
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chestnut Fiberglass Chair, Roly-Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood
By Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass chair - Roly Poly Dining Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the chestnut fiberglass finish.
Design: Faye T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Thonet Softec Stacking Chairs by David Rowland
Located in Tucson, AZ
Chairs feature David Rowland's patented "Soflex" seat and back in original school bus color vinyl plastisol on tubular chrome frame. - Soflex is a material invented by Rowland in 197...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wire
INVICTA dining chair with one back foot in Solid Wood
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Paul Gold Chocolate
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This unique chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in cotton velvet and decorated with an ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
An Authentic EARLY MODERNIST Chair by ROBERT MALLET-STEVENS, TUBOR, France 1925
Located in PARIS, FR
We are presenting 2 rare pieces on sale one by one on 1stDibs :
the earliest and rarely seen version of the iconic Tubor chair created by French Architect Robert Mallet-Stevens, cert...
Category
1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luigina Exotic Evasion Chair
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
I cuscini dello schienale e del sedile di questa sorprendente sedia sono una versione rielaborata dei dipinti panoramici del XIX secolo e le loro decorazioni finemente eseguite sono ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gervasoni Brise 33 Dining Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The joy of outdoor entertaining articulated into lots of different forms: Brise tables suggest new ways of conceiving the outdoor table whether for large groups or close relatives an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fasem Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair P40 by Vegni & Gualtierotti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage armchair roundchair by Gianfranco Gualtierotti Giancarlo Vegni for Fasem Modell P40
This roundchair is an Italian classic.
The seat and backrest are lightly padded and covered with full-grain vegetal leather. The backrest, which extends seamlessly into the armrests, both in the frame and in the upholstery, accentuates the sinuosity and elegance.
This Roundchair have a perfect shape.It is nearly inspired by Hans Wegners Round Chair / Kennedy Chair...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Papillonne Black Metal Chair (Set of 2) & Swivel Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
This set concerns 2 Papillonne black metal chairs and 1 Papillonne Swivel Wheeled Chair.
Papillonne black metal chair comes to your living room with its details, combining comfort w...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Luigina Gold BlackSport
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This striking chair has an iron frame covered with 24-karat gold plating and elegant galvanized brass feet, while the backrest can rotate on its own frame to achieve the perfect tilt...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chairs in Walnut and Beech, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage Chairs in Walnut and Beech, 1970s, Set of 5
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pontina Lawn
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
Pontina Gold Blue
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This timeless chair has an iron structure covered with a 24-karat gold flash plating, and elegant galvanized brass feet. The seats are covered in stain resistant PL velvet, and decor...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pontina Brass Beige
By Sotow
Located in Aiurzio, IT
This skillfully hand-crafted Pontina chair will make a distinctive statement in a sophisticated contemporary interior with its understated elegance. Showcasing a minimalist silhouett...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arches II Dining Chair, Steel & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set di due sedie "Caprice" disegnate da Philippe Stark prodotte da Cassina 2010
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Iconico set composto da due sedie modello" Caprice" disegnate da Philippe Starck per Cassina nel 2010,seduta originale in pelle naturale nella raffinata lavorazione capitonne',gambe ...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Wood
Pia Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Slipcover Chair. Our Pia Chair is ideal as a Dining Chair but also great as a Side Chair in your favorite room. Bespoke configurations availa...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Sedie Sof Sof modern italiane in metallo e tessuto di Enzo Mari per Driade 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Bellissima coppia di sedie modello Sof Sof in tondino di metallo azzurro, con seduta e schienale della sedia imbottiti e rivestiti con tessuto originale beige, tenuto egregiamente.
P...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Green H-Chair by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Green H-chair by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm
Materials: Mohair fabric
Upholstered dining chair. Shown in mohair fabric.
COM option available.
Custo...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair
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
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
Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate and black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: leather, steel
Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
Seating height: 47 cm.
F...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Gradient Peach and Navy Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D100 x W45 x H48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colours. Plea...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
Legless Floor Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
By Studio Jig
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Legless floor chair in the Japanese modern style. In tradition Japanese style, floor chair is set on traditional Tatami Igusa floor along with tabl...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphas...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
STICKLEY Transitional Style Park City Wing Chair - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style wing back chair by Stickley Furniture, their Park City. Fabric upholstered in a pattern of various neutral tone leaves amidst a beige color base on a cherry wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Shaker Counter Stool 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
Déjà Vu Chair in Natté White Fabrics and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The seat is available completely cov...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
STICKLEY Transitional Style Park City Wing Chair - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Transitional style wing back chair by Stickley Furniture, their Park City. Fabric upholstered in a pattern of various neutral tone leaves amidst a beige color base on a cherry wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Set of 2 Pink Ribbon Chairs, Designed by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 2 Pamplona style Italian dining chairs
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The set of two Pamplona style chairs brings a touch of timeless elegance and comfort to any interior space. Crafted from sturdy, high-quality wood, these chairs boast a classic design with a modern twist. The combination of the wooden frame and the soft, inviting white boucle upholstery creates a harmonious blend of sophistication and coziness.
The wooden frame showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring sleek, clean lines that accentuate the chairs' graceful silhouette. The natural wood finish adds warmth and a hint of rustic charm, making these chairs an ideal addition to both traditional and contemporary settings.
Upholstered in white boucle fabric, the chairs offer a soft and sumptuous seating experience. The boucle texture not only looks visually appealing but also adds a layer of comfort to the chairs, inviting you to linger and relax for hours. The Pamplona style chairs offer more than just aesthetic appeal; they are designed with ergonomics in mind. The curved backrest provides excellent lumbar support, promoting a comfortable and posture-friendly seating position. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely meal or engaging in conversations with friends...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
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 ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chachachá Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachachá pouf by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery, Wood
Art Deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric. 4 modules connected by wooden sle...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Dimensions: D 47 x W 63 x H 75.5 cm.
Materials: Solid oak and danish rope.
Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Please contact us.
La Lune is abo...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
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
Nico Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Nico Lounge Chair combines handsome proportions with timeless materials and an emphasis on comfort. Straight lines are tempered by curved edges and sloping arms, resulting in a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Viva White Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva 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.
VIVA BENCH.
Designed by C...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Red and Pink Bench by Houtique
Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm
Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Also available in different colour...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s
Chairs with a rectangular base in black painted metal rod. The structure is made up of a single metal ro...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Eero Aarnio Orange Pastil Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Tacchini Kelly C Chair in Thuya 01 Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The designer drew inspiration from the work of minimalist artist Ellsworth Kelly, creating a chair with slender metal legs and a padded shell with a simple, linear shape. An essentia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Déjà Vu Chair in Wobble Fabric and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber.
The seat is available completely cov...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Recalled Brass Blue Velvet Chair 'Set of 8' **LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**LEAD TIME 5 WEEKS**
The recalled blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Measures: Length...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gervasoni Brise 24 Dining Armchair by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The freedom of composing the space around an outdoor table inspires the offer for outdoor seating Brise. The collection of chairs is made of stainless steel tubes with seating and ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 dining chairs by Philippe Starck for Baccarat
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Very rare for sale, set of four dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck for Baccarat from their Crystal Dream collection - France 2009.
Structure in polished steel
Baccarat clear c...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Bellus Dining Chair in Black Lacquer and Polished Bronze by Palena Furniture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Bellus Dining Chair
Delight in the sophisticated and delicate silhouette of the Bellus Dining Chair. With the intricate, gleaming metal frame and beautifully curved back, the Bellus ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Located in Geneve, CH
Intuitive Archaisme Massive Stool by Cedric Breisacher
Dimension: D 40 x H 45 cm
Materials: Oak.
Finish: Natural wax-oiled.
Designer-sculptor, Cedric Breisacher has an atypical path...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Italian modern green tubular metal and grey straw stackable chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green tubular metal and grey straw stackable chairs, 1980s
Set of six chairs with metal and straw structure. The structure is in green painted metal tubing, there are ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Metal & Smokey Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Bar Chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel bar chair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Stocksessel Folding Chair in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A historical re-edition with all the charm of past times. A walking stick or folding stool made from bent beech wood with a woven cane seat connecting the three curved legs. The swan’s neck handle also provides a comfortable backrest. Legend has it that the empress Elizabeth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Bodystuhl Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to the striking effect of the steam-bent beech, the Bodystuhl chair proposed by Nigel Coates shows a profile showing sinuous shapes characterized by a structure with variable thickness. The large seat and the ergonomic backrest, made in woven cane, recall shapes and materials of Lehnstuhl, already designed by the English designer for Wiener GTV Design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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