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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
21th Century Moss Chair in blue plain weave fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing our Moss line with a timeless design and a sturdy wooden frame. Crafted from high-quality wood, these chairs are built to last and provide both comfort and style. Availab...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Kissing Sofa, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Black Boucle Fabric
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing sofa and Kissing armchair feature two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered w...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Paris of White Chairs with Fringes
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Pair of Fringed White Chairs by Dimoremilano, 2016
Introducing a stunning pair of fringed white chairs by Dimoremilano, produced in 2016. These elegant chairs feature a modern desig...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 8 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of eight oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
the fabric is in good condition
the small wooden screw covers are miss...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Calvet Stool, Antonio Gaudí
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Geneve, CH
Calvet stool, Antonio Gaudí,
1902
Dimensions: 41 x 58 x 65 cm
Materials: solid varnished oak
Antoni Gaudí (1852/1926) is, without doubt, the most...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Plywood Chair "The Kaarina Chair" by DAN-FORM, 2003
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Designed by Danish manufacturer DAN-FORM in 2003, The Kaarina Chair presents a seamless fusion of sculptural elegance and technical precision. Made from birch plywood with a warm wal...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Walnut, Plywood, Lacquer
Contemporary Plain Clay Dining Chair by Maarten Baas
By Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Dining Chair comes from Maarten Baas’s Plain Clay collection. This collection was originally developed for the Mendini restaurant in the Groninger Museum.
Unlike the Clay Ser...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
e15 Customizable Jean Stool Wood by Stefan Diez
By e15, Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The bar stool jean is a natural development of the dynamic chair family Houdini. Jan consists of a seat with circumferential brim, which provides comfort and hold when seated. Betwee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Saturn Pouffe Small, Pink Coated Steel Frame and Pink Wool by Lara Bohinc
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
Erik Jørgensen Ej70 Steel and Leather Armchair by J. Foersom & P. Hiort-Lorenzen
Located in Marbella, ES
Black and stainless steel modern sofa designed by architect Johannes Foersom & Hiortz-Lorentzen and made by Danish upholster specialists Erik Jorgensen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arche Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Arche chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 118 x 118 x H 110 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Armchair in varnished or upholstered fibreglass.
Also avalaible in white.
Imperfetto Lab
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Etched Hair-On Upholstery Jacob Bench by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Etched hair-on upholstery Jacob bench by Madheke
Dimensions: W 180 D 60 H 41 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal
Etched hair-on upholstery, solid bronzed frame.
Reflecting t...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H
Materials: Ceramic, brass handle, black cerused oak, leather upholstery
...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Gold Metallic Ribbon Chairs by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 4 gold metallic ribbon chairs
The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Divina 3, 966 Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its solid, sculptured wooden stru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Philippe Starck Cam El Eon Chairs for Dríade Aleph - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of stacking Cam El Eon chairs with curved cream colored plastic seats on metallic gray aluminum frames designed by Philippe Starck for Dríade Aleph, Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Dilmos Studio Sculpture Dining Chair Handcrafted Gold Leaf
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary dining chair designed by Dilmos Studio. The chair is an Omage to El Littzisky and it is entirely covered in gold leaf. The gold leaf is applied by hand from our artisan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jade Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Jade stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 40, D 40, H 46, top Ø 40 cm
Materials: Resin and bronze
Formed from a combination of reflective resin and solid b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Solar Chair in Black Wool and Black Coated Steel Frame, by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
This is the first time that Bohinc explores a design favourite; the chair.
In the collection, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories drive the lines and shapes of the chairs. Constructed from thin square rod, the chairs are elegant, minimal and delicate.
The Solar Chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Silla plegable Cricket
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Silla plegable Cricket diseñada por Andries Van Onck, producida por Magis Italia Circa 1.980, en colaboración con Kazuma Yamaguchi.
La silla plegable Cricket nació de la idea de reun...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sleek Black Leather and Stainless Steel Bar Chair for Outdoor Settings
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero, bar chair
The Nero bar chair embodies modern elegance, with its clean lines and sculpted form. Designed for durability, its sturdy frame ensures stability, while its upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique TOTEM Stools by Ekin Varon
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique TOTEM Stools by Feyzstudio
Dimensions: D 33.5 x 76.2 H
Materials: Wood
Custom materials, sizing and finishes available as item is made to order.
Ekin Varon...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Black Metal Chair Savonarola by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and rubber Chair Savonarola by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1990s
Chair mod. Savonarola with square seat in textured black...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ribbon Chair White, 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
Sage Green Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mimimalist Design, Fiberglass Frame and Fabric Circular Lounge Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Circular lounge chair by kar
Dimensions: W 105 x D 93 x H 80 cm
Materials: Fabric, MDF frame
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
e15 Taro Wood Bench by Philipp Mainzer
By e15, Philipp Mainzer
Located in New York, NY
The sides of bench Taro are pushed slightly inward to enhance stability, therefore this bench can be offered in a standard length of up to 3600 MM (141 3/4 inch). The wood is 40 MM (...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Marie-Antoinette Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Marie-Antoinette matrice chair by Plumbum
Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60"x H 33.47"
Materials: Gold painted steel, pink velvet.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Marie An...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
2017
Dimensions: W 310 x D 135 x H 50 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Varnished seat in fibreglass.
Avalaible in black, white / gold, chrome
Imperfetto...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Modern Italian Re-vive Lounge Chair and Ottoman By Natuzzi Newly Upholstered
By Natuzzi
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Italian White Quilted Leather Re-vive Lounge Chair and Ottoman By Natuzzi Newly Upholstered in a High End Full Grain Soft Italian White Leather - Set of 2
The Natuzzi Re-v...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Style Walnut Frame Dining Chair, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Dining chair with in contemporary style. Simple and elegant line designed for dining room. Walnut wood frame natural color polished.
Stuffed seat, wood back with pillow for backrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Papyrus" Fabric and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exceptional Set of 8 Chairs at Cost Price
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Set of 8 chairs in chrome, seat and back upholstered with fabric.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warm Nordic Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Chair in Teak Oak, Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This beautiful, moulded Gesture chair, designed in the 1950s, was the work of the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. With its welcoming design, the Gesture chair creates a warm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Block Form Bight Yellow Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm
Materials: Mohair Velvet
Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I dedicated this work to my friend Caterina Licitra.
Licitra chair challenges the ability to simplify, eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak. The hardedged and bold silhouette speaks a clean language made of a few primitive volumes that firmly fit together. The soft and bright texture of the yellow Pierre Frey Mohair brings a contrast. The blend is sculptural and playful making Licitra a love-at-first-sight.
The piece is locally manufactured in Milan and two versions in different fabrics will follow. The perfect location for the launch is the iconic Le Corbusier’s Unité...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Matang, Rassoi, Stool
By Lucien Dumas, Matang
Located in Paris, FR
Matang
Rassoi
A wood and cotton rope stool, the rectangular sides joined by a cotton rope wrapped seat, the lower part with a spacer fixed with Makhrana marble keys.
Contemp...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lunaire Armchair by Mydriaz
By Mydriaz
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunaire Armchair by Mydriaz
Dimensions: D 63.1 x W 67 x H 33.7 cm
Materials: Patinated polished brass with marble effect finish.
25kg
Our products are handmade in our workshop....
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
The Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Chair by Fritz Hansen is an iconic design masterpiece that blends timeless elegance with functional versatility. Crafted from pressure-moulded veneer, its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Galva Steel Outdoor Chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Located in Geneve, CH
Galva steel outdoor chairs by Atelier Thomas Serruys
Dimensions: H 46cm, W 43cm, D 65cm
Materials: Galvanized steel.
Steel chair made o...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
SIGN STOOL Designed by Giuliano Cappelletti
By Emmemobili
Located in Munich, Bavaria
SIGN STOOL
Designed by Giuliano Cappelletti for Emmemobili
The SIGN STOOL is a refined extension of the iconic SIGN chair, inheriting its distinctive style and timeless character. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Recalled Pink Kenzo and White Teddy Brass Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled kenzo pink chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Measures: length: 17.7'' / depth:...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Aida modern solid wood armchair upholstered in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Poltroncina in legno massello dal design essenziale e leggero. Upholstered back with a rounded, wrap-around shape, upholstered in leather. Available in Canaletto walnut or black fini...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
B&B Italia Husk Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Husk Armchair by B&B Italia, a true statement piece for any luxury living space. This stunning armchair features a unique design, with its shell-like structure and pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
ONE'SS Chair
Located in Giza Governorate, EG
What happens when two becomes one? “The Oness” objects or people. It is about how coming together creates chair entertains the thought of a merging, between two a new, sometimes sens...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Stainless Steel Outdoor Dining Chair with Waterproof Black Fabric Seat
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Outdoor Dining Armchair
The most luxurious and sophisticated outdoor furniture piece that will assure elegance and a comfortable space to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fabric Samples for Papillonne Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
We can send you some fabric and other material options for the furnitures.
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Acrylic
Modern Outdoor Upholstered Steel Lounge Armchair from Costantini, Rinaldo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair is suitable for indoor or outdoor use and features a hand-welded brushed or polished steel frame with the upholstery material of your choice. It features a s...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Denmark modern Chair 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1980
Located in MIlano, IT
Denmark modern Chair 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1980
Chair mod. 3107, belonging to the Series 7, with seat and back in curved wood painted in grey-blue. The structure fe...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stick Sculpted Chair, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio.
Stick Chair
Blackened Electroformed Copper
Dimensions: 45 cm 80 cm 45 cm
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to challenge pre-co...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Chair in Camel Luxury Velvet with Faceted Stiletto Legs
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
POMPE CHAIR - Modern Chair in Camel Luxury Velvet with Faceted Stiletto Legs
The Pompe Chair is a luxurious piece of furniture that is inspired by the fashion-forward stilettos of the 1970s. It features delicate faceted legs that resemble stiletto heels, which are balanced with a bold waterfall back...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Moooi Zio Lounge Chair in Solis, Dawn Upholstery with Oak Stained Grey Frame
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lean back, close your eyes, relax your arms on the smooth armrests and grant yourself the time to drift your imagination away, beyond your surroundings, into the street, beyond the s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Counter stool in black smoke polished steel and black saddle leather.
The phrases "Less is more" and "God is in the detail" from the German-American architect and industrial designe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
SD Collection Wooden Chair with Armrest
Located in CDMX, MX
SD Collection wooden chair with armrest made of oak or tzalam wood and hand woven with papercord, jute or beige or black piola.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Alberto Orlandi, "Pompeii" Armchair, Italy, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Polished steel and leather modernist armchair by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Gradient Bench by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large gradient bench by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 50
Dimensions: 230 x 56 x 45 cm
Materials: 3D printed concrete dyed, reinforced with steel
Also available in small.
Available in red, blue, beige, green and black.
The 3D printed gradient furniture collection is Philipp Aduatz latest project in the field of 3D concrete...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Moooi Shift Lounge Chair in Warm Ochre Upholstery & Steel Frame by Jonas Forsman
By Moooi, Jonas Forsman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
When folded, the chair is flat to facilitate shipping and storing, yet once unfolded it acquires a rounded, three-dimensional shape thanks to its comfy outfit, with a soft knitted backrest and padded seat. The Shift Launch Chair fits & shifts comfortably in any space, from a small metropolitan apartment to a villa.
Additional information:
Material: Steel, foamed seat, polyester knitted covers...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Nabuk Gold Arch Low Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Nabuk Gold Arch Bench by Pietro Franceschini
Materials: Nabuk.
Dimensions: W 155 x L 31.5 x 43cm.
Manufacturer: Prinzivalli.
Available finishes:
Steel (black, white, brass finish)
A...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.