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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Four Legs Stool Naturel by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool naturel by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x D 32 x H 50 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art deal...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Melitea Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
Melitea lounge chair by Luca Nichetto
Dimensions: W79 x D65 x H69
Materials: Black powder coat metal structure, Seat in dark yellow/dark green/duck blue/w...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Caribbean Walnut Dining Chair with Handwoven Seat, In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the work of Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair features an honest construction with precise details. It is a comfortable chair, with a lightweight yet sturdy structure that ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Chris Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Chris chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 70 x 60 x H 84 cm
Materials: Fibreglass, Leatherette
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Orange Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycle...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Bison Leather & Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Collection chair by Stephen Kenn is a great addition to nearly any space.
This chair is upholstered in a beautifully textured pebbled black bison leather...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Bar Seat in White Stainless Steel with Navy Blue Waterproof Leather
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero Outdoor Bar Chair
The Nero bar chair embodies modern elegance, with its clean lines and sculpted form. Designed for durability, its sturdy fra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Asthetic Egg Shape, Organic Black Fiberglass Lounge with Cushion by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Black Lounge by kar
Dimensions: W 75 x D 100 x H 78 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Available in white.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repe...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 6 stacking chairs designed by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 stacking chairs designed by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Red woven upholstery with black lacquer frames. All chairs stack and nest. Good dining room chairs or office chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Block Form Light Green 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: Velvet (by Métaphores).
Somebody once said ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Small Dining Chair, in Special Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its sensua...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Caned and Ebonized Arm Chair Designed by Edward Wormley
Located in Stamford, CT
A sharp looking ebonized chair with caned side panels designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ceramic Stool by Adèle Vivet
Located in Geneve, CH
Ceramic stool by Adèle Vivet
Dimensions: 60 x 48 x 45cm
Materials: Ceramic
This is a serie of ceramic stools and vases.
Each piece is unique. They...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ceramic
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Bonaldo
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and blue chair Sofia by Carlo Bartoli for Bonaldi, 1980s
Folding chair mod. Sofia with structure in black painted metal rod. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
DS-1051 Office Chair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-1051 office chair by De Sede
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 93 cm
Materials: chrome-plated, leather
Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size.
An all-roun...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern Black Metal and Rubber Chair by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1984
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal and rubber chair by Maurizio Peregalli for Zeus, 1984.
Chair with matt black metal structure, with four square-section legs, the rear of which extend up t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
AD Bench in Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
AD Bench in walnut by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 237 x l 60 x H 63 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with passi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
V-Bench in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-bench in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 180 x D 38 x H 55 cm
Materials: burned and waxed Iroko wood
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespok...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Netherlands modern Orange lacquered wooden chairs by Moooi, 2000s
By Moooi
Located in MIlano, IT
Netherlands modern Orange lacquered wooden chairs by Moooi, 2000s
Pair of chairs in bright orange lacquered wood. The backrest is rectangular and slightly curved, while the seat is s...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Oak Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oak bar chair by Collector
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm
Materials: Linea 646 Leather covering, Oak Wood.
Other materials available. Depending on the material the price...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 2, Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'.
The elegant piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Beech
Stainless Steel Outdoor Hanging Chair in White and Blue with Gold Accents
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Hanging Armchair
The Nodo Hanging Chair with Base combines durability with elegance, crafted from a coated stainless steel frame for optimal st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Upholstered, Cocooning, Olifant Lounge Chair, with Brass Details
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The modern and cocooning olifant lounge chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This lounge chair was named after it's inspiration...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dark Gold Velvet Baby Rabbit Chair, Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The idea of the rabbit, a gentle, lovable and shy animal, comes from the association of its ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Located in Geneve, CH
Pinta Verde Cono Stool by Marmi Serafini
Materials: Pinta Verde marble.
Dimensions: W 40 x D 40 x H 46 cm
Also available in other marbles (prices may vary).
Marmi Serafini is l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble
Amazone Composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
By Atelier Oï 1
Located in Geneve, CH
Amazone composed by 4 Pouf by Atelier oï
Dimensions: W 199 x D 13.9 x H 47 cm
Materials: Wood and foam
Upholstery: fabrics or leathers
Atelier oï was established in 1991, in ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 4 Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftsp...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wood Lounge Chair
Located in North Vancouver, CA
Wood Lounge chair, European walnut with Italian leather upholstery.
The "Wooden West Coast Lounge Chair" is part of the "West Coast Collection", designed by Eleven Stories Furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Quartz, Marble, Metal, Brass
Postmodern Set of Two (2) Bison / Venus Lounge Chairs by Allermuir, U.K., 1990s
By Allermuir
Located in Deland, FL
What about these doesn't catch your attention? The lines are stunning. The stance is bold. upholstery is radiant and color pops. There is a blatant reason that these are so desired by both collectors and interior decorators. Perfect against a myriad of design backdrops from Modern to Contemporary to MCM these extraordinary chairs...
Category
1990s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Octavia chairs, green and gray shell by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Dawn Collection
Dimensions: H.79 D.107 W.79 cm
Materials: Brushed Aluminum Or Painted Fiberglass, Polished Aluminum Feet, Indoor/Outdoor Fabric
Also Available: Custom sizing, and finishes upon request.
Taking inspiration from the vivid symbolism in Octavia Butler...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Capotavola solid wood chair embodies the refined elegance of Italian design. Made in Italy by hand, it features solid canaletto walnut structure with acrylic finish and lining in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Outdoor Dining Chair in Stainless Steel with Copper Plating
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Outdoor Dining Armchair
The Nodo dining armchair is the perfect fusion of style and functionality, elevating any contemporary dining spac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Wings Armchair in Fabric 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Outdoor Armchair in Black Stainless Steel with Leather Seat
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nero, outdoor dining chair
The Nero dining armchair embodies modern elegance, with its clean lines and sculpted form. Thoughtfully designed with refined lines and premium materials,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gufram, Green Detecma Lounge Chair By Tullio Regge
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Its name, an acronym for Design, Technique and Mathematics, identifies by itself some of the characteristics that make this seat unique. These three values were united for the first ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm
Materials: Resin and concrete
Customized colors needs can be considered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Aro Chair, Merlot by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro Chair, Merlot by Ries
Dimensions: W60 x D60 x H67,5 cm
Materials: round steel tube, high-density foam, and velvet upholstery
Also available: black, dark blue, mika, oceano,...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saddle Cushion, Beige for Tria Chair by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Saddle cushion, beige for tria chair by Colé Italia with Lorenz + Kaz 2012
Dimensions: -
Materials: shaped for tria chair; 2 pockets on the back, Category...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 2 White Loop Padded Armchairs, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 2 white loop padded armchairs
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Chair from Stephen Kenn's Inheritance Collection is a great addition to nearly any space.
This variation is upholstered in leather by Moore & Giles, resembli...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unique Krest Lounge Chair Black by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique krest lounge chair black by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 65 x W 62 x H 69 cm
Materials: Uphostered seating on powdercoated steel frame
Ha...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Chairs in black and gray leather and wood, 1980s
Set of three chairs with square seat with rounded corners in two-tone gray and black leather. The curved backrest in ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kodak Leather Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Kodak leather chair, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist: Jesse Sanderson
Material: Steel frame; Nubuck leather
Dimensions: 87 x 55 x 51 cm (Seat height: 47 cm)
Exploring ant...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Sunpan Ajani Olive Green and Brass Contemporary Modern Dining Armchairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 6 Sunpan "Ajani" dining armchairs. A lovely set of contemporary modern dining chairs. Each of these beautiful armchairs feature a full iron frame with a unique, textured ant...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original Labi Chair by Alberto Vitelio
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Original Labi chair by Alberto Vitelio, Chile, 2019. Nilufar edition. Wood, automotive paint. Measures: 60 x 36 x 110 cm, 23.7 x 14.17 x 43.3 in. Alberto Vitelio comes from several g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chilean Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unique Hygge Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Hygge armchair by Collector
Dimensions: W 95 x D 108 x H 74 cm
Materials: Fabric, Travertino
Other materials available.
The C...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Travertine
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Brown 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
Contemporary Bench by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary bench by Faina.
Design: Victoriya Yakusha.
Material: Textiles, foam rubber, sintepon, wood, plywood.
Dimensions: 62 x 180 x...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Plywood
Immersion Contemporary Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
The Pebbles On The Smooth Surface Are An Old Result That Humans Cannot Feel Over Time. They Also Express Natural Results By Cutting Down Trees To Experience The Passage Of Time Throu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Maple
Guillerme et Chambron, height Oak Chairs, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, 8 oak chairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Woolen fabric in good condition (except a stain)
foams to change.
the eighth chair, has a different patina and ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Contemporary Hand-sculpted Organic Black Fiberglass Arch Bench by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee arch bench by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 120 x 40 x 43 cm.
This piece is suitable for outdoor use.
Available in white, coffee.
Both display wa...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rose Velvet Minimalist Dining Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Forest velvet Minimalist chair
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variety of sizes.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Wool and Antique Brass Corner Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Corner Chair can be used as a standalone piece, or as part of a modular sectional with other Inheritance pieces.
This variation is upholstered in a rich, black wool ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
This variation is upholstered in a soft blue smoke leather by M...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Hardwood, Metal and Fabric
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This minimalist chair is made for use outdoors with solid wood, metal and fabrics. The chair's multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept:
Skyfolding In-Outdoor Collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engineering.
The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way.
Resulting is a essential and timeless set of objects...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maiori S, Upholstered Chair with Fabric and Leather
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Maiori S brings a revolution in the CPRN Homood style. This innovative layout shapes the dining room into a contemporary environment.
Its smooth and taper...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
21st Century Fes Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
In this original chair, Etro Home Interiors' soul manifests itself in an erudite, ironic and surprising way, interpreting the brand sophistication and spirit of innovation with a playful and extravagant twist. The classic lines of the piece meet the irony of the colorful tassels while the combination between the strictness of the devoré pattern with the initial letter of the Etro logo and the paisley fabric on the backrest creates a playful combination of elements and colors.
FES chair with Seat fabric cat. A Rakam col. 1 Vicia. Back in fabric cat. A Flag col. 1 Bean. Piping in velvet cat. A Venezia col. 2 Violet. Decorative brass buttons with violet/green tassels...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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.