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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Chris Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of 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 Rave...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Black Stool by Milan Pekař
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stool by Milan Pekar Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 35 cm Materials: Stoneware with salt glaze Handmade in the Czech Republic. Also available in diffe...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Chairs

Materials

Stoneware

Aluminum Concretion Shelf by Studio Julien Manaira
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum concretion shelf by Studio Julien Manaira. Dimensions: 123 x 47 x 141 cm. Materials: aluminium and stainless steel. The concretion project consists of sand-casting aluminium in a base of stainless steel tubes to form objects. The tubes are placed and cut to certain heights according to what the gross object’s dimensions will be. The shapes of each horizontal surface are then prepared by hand without following any precise plan. Each pouring of aluminium is at the same time forming surfaces of the object as well as connecting elements together. The aim of this process is to create a strong relation between two types of metal: the industrial stainless steel and the brut hand-cast aluminium, that comes visually as an extension of the first one. The two types of metal have two opposite relation to time, the industrial tube can’t be placed in time, only resulting from a continuous chain of production when the hand-cast part captures the very moment of formation of the object. This opposition is not meant to compare which materiality is best, but to enrich each other by their difference, and therefore stimulate the Julien Manaira (France, 1992) successively studied industrial design (La martinière, Lyon) and fine arts -option product design (Esad, Reims). in 2015 he came to Amsterdam to follow a temporary master program (Materialisation in Art and Design) at the Sandberg Institute where he graduated in 2017 before opening his studio in the same city. His graduation project ‘The once liquid plastic’ was awarded by the RADO Star Prize 2017 and the 3rd prize of the Pure Talent Contest at IMM Cologne 2018. In the last years, he exhibited his works in different established and recognized organizations such as Paris Design Week, IMM Cologne, Design Parade Hyères, and Milan Design Week. He was commissioned by different companies, among which Nilufar Gallery, Nubikk, Van Dijk Store as well as private clients. The main focus in his practice is setting processes that allow the manufacturer or him to be mentally and physically involved in the transformation of material towards an object. He believes that this empowerment is a way to engage deeper the audience or user’s perception, and therefore create a stronger connection with the object. Serendipity, combining industrial and artisanal material, are examples of how he aims to create objects that are able to communicate their undergone transformations. Iris Box...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Vito Bar Stool by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vito bar stool by Dare Studio, 2012 Dimensions: H 70 x D 42.5 x W 45 cm Materials: American black walnut. Also available in European white oak, Wax oiled finish. Dare Studio...
Category

2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Katy Dining Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Dining chair with dark Wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back. Priced with fabric as shown in primary photo. This chair can be customized in any way including C...
Category

2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Modern Black Metal and Rubber Round Chair by Zeus, 1990s
By Zeus
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black metal and rubber round Chair by Zeus, 1990s Chair with round seat in black rubber. The structure has a square section in ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elettrica Chair by Qvinto Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Elettrica Chair by Qvinto Studio Unique Piece. Handmade. Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 114 cm. Materials: stainless steel. In the Elettrica, the back...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plast...
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dark Grey Fiord Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey Fiord lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: w 58 x d 60 x h 88 cm Materials: Textile The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was launched...
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Minivarius Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Minivarius chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 53 x W 52 x H 82 cm Materials: Structure in tubular steel painted in anodic black. A one-piece seat in gas-injected polypropylene ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dao High Stool by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO high stool by Shin Azumi Materials: barstool, structure in black or white lacquered metal. Seat in oak veneer or black lacquer on plywood. Technique: Lacquered metal, natural ...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plast...
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Corktown Counter Stool by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut corktown stool by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: Seat diameter 13" Base 12.5" x 14.5" x h 25.5" Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Also available in natural oak, blac...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aile 2 Stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Aile 2 stool by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede Signed and numbered Dimensions: L 26 x W 41 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid wood Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines himself as a cabinet...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Becall Dining Chair, Yellow by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Becall dining chair, yellow by Laun Hollywood Collection Dimensions: H.79 D.55 W.45 cm Materials: Powdercoated or plated steel brushed stainless indoor/outdoor fabric Also avai...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha Contemporary Sculptural Velvet Pouf by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery, Wood Art-deco style pouf with wood structure and velvet fabric. 4 ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Club Chair Designed by Christian Astuguevieille
Located in North Miami, FL
Contemporary club chair designed by Christian Astuguevieille and made by hand of Natural Hemp Rope. His signature creations wrapped in hemp rope or painted cotton cord and is distinguished by tribal-like forms. It comes with a Leather Pillow By ADRI Collection...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Rope

Sheepskin Six Variations Chair, Steel Single Backrest by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Six variations on stainless steel by Pietro Franceschini Single pipe back Dimensions: W 51 x L 61 x H 123 cm Materials: Stainless steel, mirror-polished, sheepskin Series of s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Marcel Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Marcel easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Polyethelene, Aluminum. Dimensions: 65cm x 69cm x H 80cm The Marcel collection complements any outdoor space with pieces t...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 96 cm Materials: Bouclé effect, polished brass Color: Light blue. A round and soft shaped sofa with an elegant touc...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Joly Dumb Waiter, High Back & Black Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly HB Dumb Waiter, High Back & Black Painted with Canaletto by Colé Italia with Lorenz&Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H.105/seat H. 45 D.38 W.40 cm Materials: Tubular Steel, Bent and Pow...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maple Block Bench for Three by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for three by John Eric Byers Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm Materials: Carved blackened maple All works are individually handmade ...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Lounger Red Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounger red armchair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 91 x W 76 x H 99 cm Materials: Armchair with a cast aluminum base structure and footstool with tubular steel legs and painted. S...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Shaker Swivel Counter Chair, by AMBROZIA, Macchiato Shearling, Leather & Oak
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel Bar chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel bar chair is available in a large range of genuine leathers, vinyls, Shearlings, cowhides & also offer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern metal rod and perforated metal sheet black metal chairs, 1980s Chairs with a rectangular base in black painted metal rod. The structure is made up of a single metal ro...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vienna Little Armchair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna little armchair, canaletto, anthracite by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina. Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm. Materials: stained beech wood li...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Chair Frame Solid Timber Wood Ring Mosaic Decorated
Located in London, GB
About Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Blue SW Velvet Chair by Soft-Geometry
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue SW velvet chair by Soft-geometry Materials: Velvet, stainless steel Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 30” H Chair dressed in crisp velvet upholstery on a simple arched frame in stainl...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Minivarius Blue Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Minivarius blue chair by Oscar Tusquets Dimensions: D 53 x W 52 x H 82 cm Materials: Structure in tubular steel painted in anodic black. A one-piece seat in gas injected polypropy...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Marie-Antoinette Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Marie-Antoinette matrice chairs 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. ...
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Reposer Special Edition armchair in British Wool and Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Reposer chair has been thoughtfully created with a relatively low, soft back and a generous seat depth encouraging you to repose. Shown here in orange wool with legs in ebonised...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Modern Chair in Ash Wood Fabric Upholstery
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The conceptural idea around the cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was. The cast chair is a sturdy piece whose st...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wood

Dino Hayon Edition Red Armchair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Dino Hayon edition red armchair by Jaime Hayon Dimensions: D 90 x W 74 x H 111 cm Materials: Main body made of rigid polyurethane covered with polyether foam cushioning. A fixed h...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Olo Chair by Andrew Jones for Keilhauer
Located in Littleton, CO
A molded-plastic update on the classic tub chair, the Olo Chair by Andrew Jones for Keilhauer is highly versatile. Ready for use as a side chair, or a confer...
Category

Early 2000s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Lounge Chair in Original Fabric, Italy, 1970s Designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1970, the “Alky” lounge chair is a celebrated icon of Italian mo...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gufram, Blue 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

Black Leather Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bar chair Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm Materials: Leather and steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variet...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

21st Century Amina Small Armchair in Fabric 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

Fabric, Wood

Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair with Wooden Base by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Kalm is Artifort’s large, new cosy armchair by our French designer Patrick Norguet. It is a sanctuary in its own right, a place to unwind and get comfortable. With Kalm, Patrick Norg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Glazy Bar Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy bar stool by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 55cm, H 105cm, D 60cm, seat height 84cm. Materials: Solid wood frame, foam, upholstery, stainless steel. Color: Lago Sanguine. Ava...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Minimalist Modern Chair in Oak Wood Leather Upholstery
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The conceptural idea around the cast chair was to come up with a simple chair that could fit any nice table, desk and place. And so it was. The cast cha...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Lavender Block Chair Down - Dining Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lavender Block Chair Down - Dining Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Mera Chair
Located in London, GB
Inspired by a traditional cane chair design, this chair is a contemporary version of a much loved classic that we have seen in many forms. The spoke-shaved frame is a solid ash, give...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan, Ash

Carpet Matter Block Stool by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block stool by Riccardo Cenedella. Dimensions: 30 x 30 x H 40 cm. Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
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2010s English Modern Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 4 Brown Fiord Lassen Chairs by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 brown fiord lassen chairs by Lassen Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm Materials: Textile The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was la...
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

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

Sand Remix Lassen Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand remix lassen chair by Lassen Dimensions: W 58 x D 60 x H 88 cm Materials: textile The Lassen chair by Flemming Lassen, Magnus Sangild and Marianne Viktor was launched in 2...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

VIDAL GRAU, Six Chairs 1980 Immaculate Condition
Located in Madrid, ES
VIDAL GRAU, 6 chairs Production Spain approx. 1980 6 chairs with 24 kt golden metal tubular structure, seat and armrests in black leather, upper part of the backrest in mahogany wood...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Matteo Grassi Black Saddle Leather Chair Armchair Golfo Dei Poti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jacques Toussaint and Patrizia Angeloni designed this armchair for Matteo Grassi. It can be used as office Chair also on the dining table. It is made of black lacquered aluminium a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Six Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of six upholstered dining chairs features stylish heavy chrome frames with light yellow fabric. Quality contemporary modern dining chairs add Mid-Century Modern style to hom...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vienna Little Armchair, Canaletto, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna little armchair, stained beech wood, red by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm Materials: Stained beech wood li...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Ali Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Ali stool by Collector Materials: Fully upholstered in genuine leather. Dimensions: 35 x 46 cm It’s unconventional leather application, wrinkled as it was oversized, gives the Ali s...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Joly Chairdrobe, Black with Low Back & Indaco Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly Chairdrobe Black LB Velvetforthy Indaco by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H.86/seat H. 45 D.38 W.40 cm Materials: tubular stee...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Verde Maraca Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Verde Maraca lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. 100% cotton. Technique: hand-woven with 100% cotton yarns. Dimensions: W 72....
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joly Chairdrobe, Gold with High Back & Arancio Velvetforthy by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Joly Chairdrobe gold HB Velvetforthy Arancio by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H.105/seat H. 45 D.38 W.40 cm Materials: tubular steel, bent and powder painted. Pa...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved ...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Honey Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cielo stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: PVC strings, powder-coated steel frame. Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople ...
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2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner's Dining Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
David N. Ebner's early dining chair in the style of Danish modern, walnut and curly maple dining room chair. Leather seat (your fabric of choice) crafted to order; one or more. No...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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