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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Green plastic Chairs Gaudi by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s Set of 6 iconic and fantastic chairs mod. Gaudi in green plastic ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Modern Black Green Gray White Orange Pink Red Purple or Blue Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
The “Rabbit Chair” is the last creation that came out from Stefano Giovannoni’s magic hat, that becomes a family of products with a strong communicative medi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Plastic

Italian modern brick leather chair Tulu Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brick leather chair Tulu Kazuhide Takahama for Simon Gavina, 1973 Chair mod. Tulu with rectangular seat and backrest, padded and covered in almost brown brick-coloured...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

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Metal

Alchemy Long Bench by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy long bench by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 190 x H 53 x W 50 cm Materials: Bronze, camel skin Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style ...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Bronze

Aluminum Neo-Lounge Chair by Kouros Maghsoudi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Neo-Lounge chair is inspired by late-1960s space-age design, but with a 21st-century interpretation. The chair is made from meticulously hand-welded aluminum, in rebellion agains...
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2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alabaster Stag T by Rick Owens Dimensions: L 55 x W 30 x H 44 cm Materials: Alabaster, antler moose Weight: 7.3 kg Each piece is unique and may differ as the Antler Moose is uniq...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

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Antler, Plywood

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...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Chairs

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Cement

Strelitzia Modern Solid Polished Aluminum and Felted Wool Luxury Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This luxury dining chair has a backrest of solid sand-cast alumi...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Tottori Chair by Kateryna Sokolova for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tottori is a seating and coffee tables collection with timeless shapes, cute silhouette and bold character. Called after the Japanese animation film “My Neighbor Totoro”, written and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Mula Chair in Stained Black Ash Base, Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mula chair is offered with black stained wooden ash base with seat and back in injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam upholstered in the listed fabrics. The body is packed separately from the base. The leg base finish is also available in a natural ash finish, anthracite metal or ash, black metal, and copper metal. If you are interested in one of the previously listed bases. Formed by Gaia Giotti, Giona Scarselli and Cristina Razzanelli, E-GGS deals with design with a transversal approach, ranging between product design, interior and architecture. Attention and curiosity are captured by the discovery of the unusual in everyday life, in the search for new expressive and material languages. Additional information: Dimensions: Seat height 46.7 cm, overall chair height 78 cm, width of chair 57...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Rock Purple Chair with Leather Seat by Marc Sadler
By Da A
Located in Milan, IT
An exquisite showcase of refined craftsmanship, this striking armchair will infuse any interior with contemporary sophistication. Entirely crafted of aluminum, the purple-finished st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Wooden Chair by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Re-design Collection
Located in Milan, Italy
Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is hand-painted with a decoration by Alessandro Guerriero. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

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Wood

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Cognac with Black Legs by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

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Steel

Debossed Leaf Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Leather 21st Century Modern
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space. Pairing the purity of simple tubular steel with the sensual warmth of natural hide, it has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance. The Debossed Pattern is pressed into the Thick Natural Leather leaving an indentation of the pattern. The patterns available are inspired by nature, including a selection of leaves as well as a geometric pattern that is our interpretation of a deconstructed giraffe pattern. Coming soon are debossed patterns of South Africa’s Little 5; the Elephant Shrew, Buffalo Weaver, Leopard Tortoise...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

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Steel

Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the doubl...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 6 Classic Contemporary Chair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Steel

Contemporary Wood Dining Chair by Costantini, Palermo Hollywood, In Stock
Located in New York, NY
Palermo Hollywood Chair in fabric. Measurements are 19" W x 20" D x 32" H x 19" SH Available as shown for immediate delivery or order in any solid wood or finish. Other mater...
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2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

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Wood

Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Blue Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) An eccentric bar stool with black mat lacquered metal frame. Made unique by the Classi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Metal

21st Century Wings Armchair in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Armchair with an informal seat that recalls the 1960s-1970s style. It represents an iconic piece of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors and it is presented in different finishing, fabric ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Foam

Modern Counter Stool, Bar Chair Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery
Located in Porto, PT
Limited Edition: Modern Counter Stool Gold Polished Brass Corduroy Upholstery Joanne Counter Stool is a mid-century modern bar stool. This simpl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames, maroon vinyl seats and backs, brass sabots, and casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Modern Bar Chair Flock CS2 / 75 cm with Wooden Legs in Carnival boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet

Modern Robert Marinelli Le Caprice Designer Shagreen Desk Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Robert Marinelli Le Caprice Designer Shagreen Desk Arm Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Chair NAI by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
NAI Chair – Human-Centered Design for Modern Interiors The NAI Chair (“NO AI”) is a bold statement piece that celebrates human creativity in an age dominated by artificial intelligen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Dining Chair NAI by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
NAI Chair – Human-Centered Design for Modern Interiors The NAI Chair (“NO AI”) is a bold statement piece that celebrates human creativity in an age dominated by artificial intelligen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Armchair Bar Stool W. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dining Chair NAI by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
NAI Chair – Human-Centered Design for Modern Interiors The NAI Chair (“NO AI”) is a bold statement piece that celebrates human creativity in an age dominated by artificial intelligen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather Sample
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Showroom sample The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Steel

Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Wood, Ash

Pair of Undulating Méandre Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' dark bronze chairs by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Chair from "Fancy-Routine" Collection by Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This piece is part of Sight Unseen’s 2020 offsite offline show. Supaform’s latest collection, a shelf, chair, coffee table, bench, and lamp called Fancy-Routine and debuting at Offs...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Modern Black & Chrome Cantilever Chair by United Chair Co Style of Steel
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern black & chrome cantilever chair by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and its original black hopsacking fabric with button details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. What an EXQUISITE chair!!! This fabulous black and chrome cantilever chair was made by United Chair Company and it’s in the style of Steelcase. It is comprised of a gorgeous chrome cantilever frame with black plastic armrests, and it is wearing its original black hopsacking fabric with button detail on the seat back and cushion. Super stylish and super comfortable!! We say this chair is mostly modern...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Sabine Marcelis, Stedelijk Chair, Aluminium, Modernism, 2024
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Stedelijk Chair is the first chair by Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Commissioned by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, renowned for its design collection, it has a strong characte...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 2 Red Alcantera Dining Chairs with Recline Function Polished Chrome Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Design Georg Appeltshauser 2004 Linus & linus function: A chair with a frame made of steel in polished chrome. For the cover 2 high-quality leather collections with a total of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Bondi Stackable Dining Chair in Ashwood
By Please Wait to be Seated, Fräg Woodall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please Wait to be Seated Bondi chair is inspired by designer Frag Woodall's earliest memories of watching artisans at work, fascinated by the way they joined and fitted timber. The s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

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Wood

Indoor Lolah Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Lolah easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan, nylon. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 103cm x 1...
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2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

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Steel

Set 3 Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

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Steel

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Pink Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Acrylic, Faux Fur, Velvet, Fabric, Bouclé, Wool

Set of 6 Mid-Century Vintage Dining Chairs with Brass Details
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage dining chairs made of brass with beautiful new wool fabric upholstery. These chairs are in excellent condition and feature a timeless design from the 1980s. The sturdy brass...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Chairs

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Brass

Arches Dining Chair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Brass

Big Girl Chair, Blue Velvet, Modern Organic Sculptural Armchair
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Big Girl armchair is the largest piece in this new body of works. Reminiscent of a curvaceous female body, the pieces are composed of a wooden str...
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2010s English Modern Chairs

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Wool

Armchair in Chenille, Brass Molteni&C by Gio Ponti Round D.154.5 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
Armchair in Chenille and Brass by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. The end of the Second World War ushered in an era of creativity and it was no differen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Brass

Spade Ashwood Corner Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spade chair is an ode to the rural life in the English countryside in which designer Faye Toogood grew up and had her first encounters with shapes and colors of the natural world. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

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Wood

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

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Fur, Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Armchair in Steel Blue with Plywood Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

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Wood

DGD Backless Bar Stool, Upholstery in Felt, Bouclé or COM, Made in USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD bar stool finds formality and comfort in the Industrial and organic. Powder coated steel frame shown in black and available in any standard RAL ...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Steel

Arflex Delfino Chair in Mistral Fabric with Golden Legs by Erberto Carboni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called ""organic"" furniture, which develops in the 1950s and draws inspiration from the forms of nature. With ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Custom Dining Chair with Mohair-Resistant Velvet & White Lacquer Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair combines a generous silhouette with refined details, designed for both comfort and elegance in modern dining spaces. Its solid wood frame, finished in a clean white...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

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Metal

Gray Upholstery and White Matte Finish Armchair, Soft Comfort — Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Abra armchair by Uultis with white matte finish and gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Abra armchair blends contemporary...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

Pair of chairs from the 1960s in the style of Ico Parisi
Located in Lugo, IT
Coppia di sedie anni 60 The screw of a backrest and soft Good conditions. Thank you
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

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Wood

Kartell Grey Ghost Side Chairs, by Phillipe Starck - Set of 4
Located in Wichita, KS
Set of four charcoal grey Ghost Chairs by Phillipe Starck for Kartell - good condition with minor abrasions consistent with age. made of polycarbonate material To view all of our...
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20th Century European Modern Chairs

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Plastic

LOUIS Black Chair/Armchair Sandblasted Oak/Burgundy Cowhide Seat, Mandy Graham
Located in Torrance, CA
LOUIS chair by Mandy Graham LOUIS L01 - Chair / Armchair / Desk / Dining chair Sandblasted oak/hairy cowhide seat Measures: 24" W x 23" D x 33" H A celebration of modern classic silhouettes with luxurious materials, this collection brings clean-lined refinement to another level. Utilizing honed Italian Rosso Levanto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

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Cowhide, Oak

Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Handsome Modern Robert Marinelli Super Stylish Club Chair.
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2010s American Modern Chairs

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Walnut

Modern "Normative-Chair" with Upholstery
Located in Florence, IT
The "Normative-chair" was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019. This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs

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Metal

Set of 3 Organic Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double...
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2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Kartell Madame Chair in New York Print by Philippe Starck and La Double J
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to its neutral colour palette, this chair makes the ideal furniture piece for inserting in sophisticated residential interiors or the most refined contract projects.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

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Fabric

1980s Postmodern Sculptural Arc Chairs - a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
These chairs are incredible. Very heavy with a wooden swivel base in excellent condition. Use as is or redo in glue favorite fabric. DIMENSIONS: 32ʺW × 32ʺD × 31ʺH STYLES: Modern...
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1980s Vintage Modern Chairs

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Fabric

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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