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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Delano chair in black walnut and chestnut leather
By Loran Bohall
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Delano chair was made to be a comfortable desk, dining or occasional chair. The solid wooden framework of the chair supports a leather strapped seat and back that is designed to...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Jean Swivel Counter or Bar stool
Located in Westport, CT
Counter stool with dark wenge stained beech legs, fully upholstered seat and back, COM.
Available in counter or bar height and totally customizable including finish, wood, metal and ...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Otical Skin Padded Chair in velvet
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Chair with anatomic solid wood structure and back. Available in two versions: with padded back and seat (SE55) or with padded seat and back in wood with 3D design slab (SE56). The le...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Lulu Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor Lulu easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, Steel.
Also available in other colors and for indoors.
Dimensions: 87.5 cm x 90 cm x H 76 cm
Lulu adds ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Chair with Waterproof Black Fabric and Gold-Plated Stainless Steel
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 enjoy the company of your favorite peo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Modern Yellow Armchair Mod, Saghi by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern yellow armchair mod. Saghi by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Iconic and elegant armchair mod. Saghi with steel rod structur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Embracing the purpose to take a break, LISBOA chair invites you to just sit and relax. Combining many observations from different cultures of how people use chairs...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Outdoor Swing Chair in Black Stainless Steel with Black Waterproof Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Armchair
Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories.
Crafted with durable and resilient mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ribbon Lounge Chair by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Ribbon Lounge Chair, Burgundy by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Ribbon Collection
Dimensions: H.89 D.65 W.42 cm
Materials: Powdercoated Alumin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Steel and Stone Chair by Batten and Kamp
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel and stone chair by Batten and Kamp
Shelter to Ground Collection
Dimensions: W 48 x D 61 x H 95 cm
Materials: Hand finished hot rolled steel, natural stone.
The stone is source...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Set of four folding chairs model Plia with square seat and rectangular backrest, in transparent abs plasti...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Located in Geneve, CH
Graffiti Project Chair by Wonwoo Koo
Dimensions: D 75.4 x W 37 x H 83.9 cm.
Materials: Oak wood veneer.
Different color options are available: black, beige, white gray, blue or oran...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lola, the Padded Dining Chair in Velvet
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The upholstered chair is a classic and always up-to-date piece, which could not be missing from the Casa Casati catalogue. The Lola chair, however, has been revisited in the proporti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Accent stool, butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, ...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Chromed Steel Light Blue Velvet Chairs, Set of 2
Located in IT
1970s chromed steel light blue velvet chairs, set of 2
Recently reupholstered
Size: W 44 cm, D 45 cm, H 84 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Portugal Chair No.4
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No4, designed in 2024
This chair is part of a series with eight different designs with a graphic shaped backrest and structural legs.
Hand-carved in solid walnut by s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Black Ash Chaise Longue Sculpted by Lupo Horiōkami
Located in Geneve, CH
Black ash chaise longue sculpted by Lupo Horiokami
Dimensions: D 80 x W 250 x H 72 cm
Materials: Black ashwood
“The artwork [...] arises when the mind is willing to accept reality as it was the first time it meets it” (“aesthetics of the void”, g. pasqualotto, marsilio).
And if the futurists no longer wanted to have any relationship with the past but to concentrate on the dynamic present, lupo horiokami, with his art, seems to
want to focus on the theme of continuous impermanence.
East and west in comparison, in a synthesis where space (emptiness) and time (inconsistent) are the masters, where relativity and emptiness (“mu” in zen buddhism)
merge with heidegger’s planning of “dasein”.
Lupo’s emancipation naturally translates into space.
Empty space, in the most eastern sense of the term, devoid of mental conditionings (“mushin” in japanese), a preliminary presupposition for manifesting, producing,
originating from “nothing”. Empty space to accentuate the innate temporary beauty of things: from the traditional japanese tattoo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
An oak stool by Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron oak and fabric stool Edition Votre Maison
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stellar Modern Handmade Ceramic Walnut, Boucle' Upholstered Luxury Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Stellar bespoke, luxury lounge chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This lounge chair is part of the Stellar collection which consists of a lounge, ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ceramic, Walnut
One Note Samba Chair by Frank Buschmann – Galician Chestnut, Contemporary Classi
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
One Note Samba Chair – Tracing the Origins of a Contemporary Classic
The "One Note Samba Chair" is a reflection of both the limitations and the possibilities of local Galician chest...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cherry
Italian modern metal and wood Alien chair by Carlo Forcolini for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Carlo Forcolini
Located in MIlano, IT
Alien model chair, Italian and modern, in metal and MDF wood, designed by Carlo Forcolini for Alias in 1980.
Alien chair with yellow metal rod structure and seat and back in MDF.
Pro...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs Plia by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Pair of folding chairs model Plia with square seat and rectangular backrest, in transparent ABS plastic. T...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
One Note Chair by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
One note chair by Neil Nenner
Punctuation Marks
Dimensions: H 93 x L 40 x W 35 cm
Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish
Corten sheets ...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Folded Aluminum "Tungsten" Chair by Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tungsten chair is a lightweight aluminum chair finished in a durable powdercoat finish that is suitable for interior and exterior use. Standard colo...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Peaches Pouffe Ottoman, Red Boucle, Modern Sculptural Organic , in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Part of the Peaches collection, the Peachy Pouffe is a versatile piece that can be used as a stool or foot rest. Its curvaceous and organic shapes perfectly compliment the Big Girl a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wool
1970s Wooden Chairs With Brass Legs Set Of 4
Located in IT
Four chairs from the 1970s with bent plywood frame, legs and brass details.
The chairs are of Italian provenance.
Measurements: 41 x D 48 x H 87
Price INCLUDES the costs for any...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Curva Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Curva stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm
Materials: Steel
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the dev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lensvelt Military Chair by Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Chair
The Rietveld Military furniture was designed in 1923 by Gerrit Rietveld for a Catholic Military home in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The Milita...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Amina Armchair in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An attractive and comfortable armchair inspired by a ‘thousand-and-one-nights’ imagery. The combination of different fabrics and the original, multicolored trimming contribute to cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciottolo#1 by Imperfettolab
2017
Dimensions: W 225 x D 98 x H 50 cm
Materials: Fiberglass
Varnished seat in fibreglass.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
De Sede DS-1051/51 Chair in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-1051 is available in a wide variety of versions: high- or low-backed, with or without armrests, as a cantilevered chair, with four-star swivel base or with a five-star base. Extremely filigree, elegant and luxurious in appearance, but without any loss in functionality or comfort. Seat and back are elaborately stitched by hand with needle and thread...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern set of four solid wood chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four solid wood chairs, 1980s
Set of four chairs with structure entirely in solid wood.
1980 approx.
Good conditions
Measurements in 43x46x76h cm and seat 42h c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rapture Chair
Located in Kolkata, IN
Rapture Chair in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a beautiful chair which will add a sparkle to any interior space.
The Fools' Gold collection of amorphous forms, cast in brass, is a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Geneve, CH
Red-Orange Del Cielo Y La TIerra by Alberto Vitelio.
Material: Fiberglass, resin, polyurethane paint.
Dimensions: H 101 x W 96 x D 74 cm.
Alberto Vitelio was born in Santiago de Chile in 1990, in a newly installed democracy after 17 years of military-civic dictatorship. The cultural blackout, persecution, and censorship of this period endowed the artistic scene with a profoundly dissident and anti-establishment voice. From 1990 onwards, art in Chile remained on the margins, while the territory became the laboratory for Milton Friedman...
Category
2010s Chilean Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Mini Bobbin by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Bobbin by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Bobbin Collection
Dimensions: H.36 D.74 W.180 cm
Materials: annodized or powdercoated aluminum, indoor/outdoor fabric
Also avail...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Pair of Armchairs Mod Ekstrem Designed by Terje Ekstrom
Located in Madrid, ES
Mod Ekstrem armchairs designed by Terje Ekstrom. Structure made of steel covered with woolen knit foam, and upholstered with gray wool fabric.
Every ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Series by Afra & Tobia Scarpa Cassina Italy Chair
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage Italian lounge chair in the style of Soriana series by Afra & Scarpa for Cassina Italy. Dark red original fabric with very minimal wear.
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Neutra Black Inked Oak Chair V3
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Neutra chair finds inspiration in Richard Neutra´s architecture. It develops itself as a piece of furniture for practical comfort, with solid wood and upholstered seat and back,...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Set of Six Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy, circa 1990
By Tecno
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six folding chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno. Italy, circa 1990.
Model P08.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gaulinetta Natural Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta natural chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D40 x W52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Italian modern white leather and black metal folding chair, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white leather and black metal folding chair, 1980s
Modern Italian folding chair in white leather and black metal, 1980.
Folding chair with rectangular seat rounded on ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
S-70 by STUDIOFER
Located in Geneve, CH
S-70 by Studiofer
Materials: Oak wood, metal
Dimensions: W 38, D 43.5, H 126 cm
S-70 is an artistic piece that embodies anatomical similarities that represent scoliosis. The S-7...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
ONE Wittmann Pink Leslie Armchair in STOCK
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
ONE CHAIR.
Leslie low back dining chair
(Stitched) with arms
Arms upholstered in nappa flint leather
Chair upholstered in arena rose
#S15KV0614
P...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Solid Brass, Bronzed steel and Linen Livingston Bar Stool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston bar stool is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This modern style bar stool ha...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Amalfi" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Nautical Rope Handmade
Located in Centro, RS
With its curved and fluid shapes, the design of the Amalfi chair is inspired by the Italian Amalfi Coast nature.
The fluidity of the design offers a clea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
NORR11 Elephant Lounge Grey Chair by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Elephant Lounge Grey Chair by NORR11, a stunning addition to any luxury living space. Crafted with the finest materials, this chair boasts a sleek and modern design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair, "Petite Wood Float" Chair by Lauren Rottet
Located in New York, NY
The Petite Wood Float Chair blurs the lines between art and furniture and encourages an internal dialogue with the viewer. Is this art or can I sit in it? Both. Handcrafted from soli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut, Wood
Italian Modern Red Armchair Mod. Saghi by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Red armchair mod. Saghi by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina, 1970s
Iconic and elegant armchair mod. Saghi with steel ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 fabric LouLou chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal, seat and back in natural oak veneer or black or white stained. Upholstered ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam
Checkered Contemporary Modern Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish contemporary modern club chair features chrome trim, black and white checkered upholstery, and uniquely shaped seat back. Very comfortable, Italian made tub chair with v...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Carpet Matter Block Chair by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block chair by Riccardo Cenedella.
Dimensions: 45 x 45 x H 55 cm.
Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure.
I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
Category
2010s English Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Wolk Coffee Table in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wolk coffee table in Brass is a slice of a cloud crafted in pure brass, fantastical and luxurious. A conversation point in your living space!
Richard Hutten’s Wolk collection for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-star base by Patrick Norguet.
Materials: Upholstery: Fabric also avaible in leather
Structure: Black powder-coated metal or Mat...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gesture Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
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
Kartell A.I. Counter Stool in Grey by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell continues its ongoing commitment to sustainability with eco-friendly products which are part of the broader project expressed by the industrial manifesto Kartell loves the pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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.