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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Herman Miller Ergonomic Aeron Side/Guest or Desk Chair Size B, in Carbon Mesh
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Herman Miller Aeron side/guest or desk chair size (B) by Herman Miller.
It's the best and most admired and recognized ergonomic office chair ever made.
Its innovative design and supp...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Encounter Cognac Leather and Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
This variation is upholstered in the same soft, cognac leather as our Encounter Collection bags. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair with Curved Backrest & Glossy Lacquered Legs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary tub chair or modern barrel chair is a sophisticated dining room chair with arms, featuring a gracefully curved backrest ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
Arches II Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unique Arco Chair by Hatsu
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique arco chair by Hatsu
Dimensions: D 48 x W 48 x H 74 cm
Materials: Uphostered seating on powder coated steel frame
Hatsu is a design studio based...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Waterproof Fabric Stainless Steel Outdoor Dining Chair with Copper Finish
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Nodo Outdoor Dining Chair
The Nodo dining chair is the perfect fusion of style and functionality, elevating any contemporary dining space with its modern design. Designed with premi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
IHand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and refined, the Inheritance Chair is a great addition to nearly any space.
Inspired by a worn-in pair of jeans and created alongside the team at Simon Miller...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bold Dining Chair - Azimut 100
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A testament to a new level of modern design, The Bold Dining Chair seamlessly blends form and function, elevating any dining experience with its refi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Portugal Chair No.1
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No1, 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
Olive Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cielo stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings, powder-coated steel frame.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic and we...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Progetti Tecno Modern Pair of Italian Chairs, 1980s
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Modern pair chairs series 148_S designed by Progetti Tecno, inspired by the S142 by Eugenio Gerli. Made of solid wood, reupholstered in bouclé
Centro P...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Reversed Process Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Reversed process stool by Philipp Aduatz
Unique
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 47 cm
Materials: Wood, metal, polystyrene-foam, "papier mâché", resin, lacquer.
Each piece looks different...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Wood, Polystyrene
Arches II Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ottomans by Philippe Starck for the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of ottomans designed by Philippe Starck for the Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, San Francisco, CA., circa 2000. Ottomans have been professionally upholstered. Ottomans measures 21....
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs with Upholstered Back and Seat – Boytes Model
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
The Boytes model balances elegance and structural expression through its angular silhouette and subtle textural contrast. The backrest features a distinctive cut-out detail, while th...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Bentwood
Bronze and Quartzite "Alcova" Side Table, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze and quartzite "Alcova" side table, Ilaria Bianchi
Dimensions: 55.5 x 55 x 27.5 cm
Materials: Bronze, powder-coated metal, quartzite marble
Alcova it’s a tribe of a chair,...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Marble, Metal, Bronze
Asthetic Egg Shape, Natural Beige Fiberglass Lounge with Cushion by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead lounge by kar
Dimensions: W 75 x D 100 x H 78 cm
Materials: FRP
Available in black
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetition. We seek the cause and effect ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
cantilevered chair #3 handcrafted from solid black walnut with oil finish
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Chair #3 is a contemporary masterpiece that draws from a rich lineage of iconic chairs, blending historical influences with modern craftsmanship. Its cantilevered form is inspired by...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm
Materials: Solid Cast Brass, Black Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Golia Bench by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia bench by Draga & Aurel.
Dimensions: W 67 x D 33 x H 44 cm.
Top Ø 50 x 96 cm.
Materials: resin top, concrete.
The Golia benches are featured by...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
White Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
By Front Design
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical of the Front. The Loop, an elegant chair with armrests. The design is a succession of variable se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Senufo Stool Leather in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Senufo stool leather in Iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 50 cm
Materials: Iroko wood, black leather
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Stackable Metal Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original condition form the 1970s.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jungle Chair by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Jungle Chair by Qvinto Studio
Unique Piece. Handmade.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm.
Materials: stainless steel.
In Jungle the source painting...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Carson Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Carson armchair by Collector
Dimensions: W 86 x D 76 x H 70 cm
Materials: fabric, walnut
Other materials available.
The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fus...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Arflex Yellow Elettra Lounge Chair by B.B.P.R. Studio
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Yellow Elettra Lounge Chair, a stunning piece designed by B.B.P.R Studio for Arflex. This luxurious chair features a bold yellow color that will add a pop of vibrancy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Alae Lounge Chair in Velvet with Decorative Nails and Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Alae is available as a wing or lounge chair and features sleek sculptural lines. The seat is softened perfectly with a luxurious feather and down wrapped cushion. The Alae lounge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Agatha, Outdoor Aluminum Armchair with Chrome Finish, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Shiny and bright outdoor armchair, ready to be sun kissed. A luxurious and timeless pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Dining Chair with Minimalist Aesthetic, Water Repellent Boucle'
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gaulinetta Black Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Gaulinetta black chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 40 x W 52 x H 83 cm.
Materials: ash wood
The Gaulino chair was designed in 1987. BD re-edited it, improving it in 2010. It...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
Gold-Plated Stainless Steel Outdoor Dining Chair with Waterproof White Fabric
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
Julia Chair - a Contemporary Chair of Timeless Design
By HEMO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Introducing Julia – a chair that embodies contemporary elegance and timeless sophistication. Boasting a solid wood structure that exudes lightness, this chair seamlessly blends comfo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Liberty Armchair High Back in Aged Brass and Green Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel
70s Hall Chair
Located in London, GB
Hall chair hand embroidered with circles motif employing bullion, beads, silk, and metallic threadwork. 70s style design.
This chair is part of a trio.
The other two chairs still have to be designed and produced.
If you wish to have the three of them please send a message...
Category
2010s British Modern Chairs
Materials
Metallic Thread
21st Century Snake Armchair in Black Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Animals inspire interiors! A really aggressive armchair with the two golden snakes that act as armrests, recalling the rich details used in Roberto Cavalli's world.
Snake Armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Foam, Leather
Lucite Telephone Table and Chair Hallway Waiting Area Set, Germany 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is this beautiful set, a small side table with glass top and the matching chair. Made in Germany, circa 1980s. Glass tabletop in excellent condition. This set was found at an...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Futuristic Bench by Ana Volante Studio
By Ana Volante
Located in Geneve, CH
Futuristic bench by Ana Volante Studio
The Moon Collection
Dimensions: L 160 x W 50 x H 42 cm
Materials: Stainless steel and brass
Ana Volante, founder of Ana Volante Studio, is a Venezuelan designer specialized in interior environments, furniture design and art proposals.
Ana grew up admiring her grandfather’s painting...
Category
2010s Venezuelan Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ciclope Chair by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Ciclope Chair by Qvinto Studio
Unique Piece. Handmade.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm.
Materials: stainless steel.
The eye, which we find here at ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Outdoor Swing Chair with Navy Upholstery White Frame and Gold Finishes
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.
Craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Melody Chair with Cushion by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Melody Chair With Cushion by Qvinto Studio
Unique Piece. Handmade.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm.
Materials: stainless steel and wool.
The Mel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Grey Dining Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey dining chair by Collector
Materials: upholstered in genuine Linea 645 leather, solid oak wood structure.
Dimensions: W 45 x D 50 x H 77 cm SH 4...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Samurai Sword Inspried, Contemporary Hand-sculpted Black Wood Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Sword Chair by kar
Dimensions: W 44 x D 51.5 x H 110 cm
Materials: MDF Frame, Fabric
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmic repetiti...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vitra Softshell Chair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Vitra Softshell Chair by renowned designers Ronan & Erwan Bouroullech. This sleek and modern chair is the perfect addition to any luxury living space. Its ergonomic d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Patinated Leather Club Dining Chair, Mustard
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage Patinated leather club dining chair in tub style is a true classic, designed for comfort and beauty. Hand-crafted in the Netherl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Blue Stool by Milan Pekař
By Milan Pekar
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue stool by Milan Pekar
Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 42 cm
Materials: Stoneware with Salt Glaze
handmade in the Czech Republic.
Also available in differen...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Chairs
Materials
Stoneware
Signature Armchair by Acoocooro
Located in Geneve, CH
Signature armchair by Acoocooro
Dimensions: W 131 x D 114 x H 103 cm, seat height 40 cm.
Materials: Solid pine wood structure and velvet upholstery.
Color customization available....
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
Barra Walnut Armchair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Barra walnut armchair by Madheke
Dimensions: W 83.7 x D 92.5 x H 80.5 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric, Metal, Wood
The BARRA combines a classic and contemporary design to perfectl...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Upholstered Annis Armchair by Madheke
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered Annis Armchair by Madheke
Dimensions: W 85 x D 89 x H 82 cm
Materials: Leather, Fabric
Quilted front, upholstered back and outer.
Reflecting the finest in craftsmanship, innovation and heritage, Madheke creates tailored and crafted goods that reflect understated classic elegance, blending tradition and contemporary - vintage and modern...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
430 Chair in Charcoal Grey by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with black painted metal frame and felt feet.
It is the Nanna Ditzel designed fabric, Hallingdal from Kva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Roda Teka 171 Indoor/Outdoor Stacking Chair Designed by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Boston, MA
Roda Teka 171 stacking chair
Overview:
The Teka collection, signed by Gordon Guillaumier, shows all the ability of Roda to innovate and harmoniously combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 2 Brutus Stools by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brutus stools by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 60 / W 30 / H 54 cm.
Materials: fiber concret...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Set of Modern Bar Stools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of (5) sleek contemporary blue bar stools. These chairs feature contoured back rests, tall metal legs and foot rests. If you have a bar or high tab...
Category
20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Legend Chair by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Legend by Qvinto Studio
Unique Piece. Handmade.
Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm.
Materials: stainless steel.
From the series of prints entitled ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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, upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry - ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa 250 by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 250 x 43 x H 50 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Other colors available.
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Winema Oak Chair by La Lune
Dimensions: D 47 x W 63 x H 75.5 cm.
Materials: Solid oak and danish rope.
Produced in France. Custom sizes available. Please contact us.
La Lune is abo...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rope
21st Century Fiji Armchair in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its irresistible fifties charm revisited in a contemporary key, the Fiji armchair is characterized by the dynamism and essentiality of the lines. Presented this year with the ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Livingston Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Livingston dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 62 L x 49 D x 69 H cm
Materials: Walnut timber, synthetic rattan, brass, linen upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life p...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.