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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
to
305
3,548
1,498
5,005
610
215
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
4,450
4,588
3,877
4,727
3,799
4,466
3,739
4,610
3,775
4,300
3,714
4,643
7,881
5,830
1,139
646
304
228
198
198
174
170
157
154
139
125
120
86
80
75
1
3
606
5,220
17
148
376
2
10
13
9
40
44
107
145
67
2,614
2,546
2,330
1,361
1,280
4,416
1,856
620
484
450
5,830
1,212
2,404
235
142
129
91
86
Style: Modern
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of Stacking Chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
1970s Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Bronze and Mohair Bucket Desk Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1970s production bucket desk / office chair, designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates. The chair was acquired from an estate in Philadelphia a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Chairs, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence outdoors chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contempor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood
Italian Modern Black Wood Base and Pied De Poule Cotton Seat Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black lacquered wood base and pied de poule cotton seat small armchair, 1970s.
Armchair with black painted wooden structure and seat and bac...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Contemporary Custom Lacquer Dining Chair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Handcrafted dining chair upholstered in misty mauve alpaca velvet, structure in black mate lacquered wood. The rounded backrest and extra wide seat offers an ultimate comfortable din...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Outdoor Chair Aluminium Structure Removable Cover Water Repellent Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Lightweight outdoor chair with armrests, inspired by one of Sicily's most intriguing islands. Made of matt white aluminum and cushions in differentiated density polyurethane foam, re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cow Horn Walnut Chair, by Knud Færch from Warm Nordic
By Knud Faerch
Located in Viby J, DK
The cow horn chair is an iconic 1960s chair and a sculptural masterpiece for design lovers, created by the internationally renowned Danish furniture designer, Knud Færch. The cow hor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Solid Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, Bluff Side Chair Left, White Oak
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Art Deco Lisboa Lounge Chair Blue Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Red Shell Chair - Set of 12
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 12 vintage MCM swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on the bottom. The coveted Aluminum swivel chai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Char" Fabric and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swing Rocking Chair in Teak, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic Upholstery Moonlight
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Classic swing rocking chair was designed in 1956 by the architect Hans Olsen, who conducted extensive experiments in his quest to come up with original furniture designs. The cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Rohi Sera fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Set of 6 Counter Height Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather Black & Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Papyrus" Fabric and Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Moroso Lounge Chair by Diesel with Padded Seat
Located in Basildon, London
Lounge chair designed by Diesel for Moroso. The camel-skin colour leather seat, back and armrests are articulated by the supporting, varnished, black frame. The frame expresses its o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Portugal Chair No.6
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No6, 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
Kartell Madame Chair in New York Print by Philippe Starck and La Double J
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to its neutral colour palette, this chair makes the ideal furniture piece for inserting in sophisticated residential interiors or the most refined contract projects.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor "Sandy" Sling, Free Shipping
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with spradling silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered as a Single but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look.
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
It has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
Each one is handmade with care by our craftsmen. Form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor, under cover patio or outdoor space
It comes with a bolster for comfort.
At Studio Stirling...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Luxurious Armchair with Hand-Laid Apple-Green Straw on Rare Apple Rind Veneer
Located in Cairo, EG
Luxurious armchair with hand-laid apple-green straw on rare apple rind veneer.
Fairy Wings is the new lap of luxury. The tantalizing green feather-shaped ...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Straw
Set of 4 vintage 1970s tripod chairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Set of four chromed metal tripod chairs with black leather upholstered seat, Italian design, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time.
SIZ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Metal Finish Decorative Sculptural Rabbit Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Rabbit is a family of products with a strong media impact, one of Stefano Giovannoni's hat tricks, and immediately became a pop icon, a symbol of love and fertility, which brings goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Minimalist "Bruna" chair in painted steel and fabric upholstery
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest.
In a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Key West Chair in Silk Satin by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Appealing design and vintage lines for the Key West chair. Featuring sinuous and rounded shapes, it boasts an enveloping back with gold finishing and a comfortable seat upholstered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Maple Highback Suzy Wong Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple highback Suzy wong easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, rattan, maple.
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 75 cm x 74 cm x H 122 cm
Woven panels creat...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Dining chair in Leather and solid wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This dining room armchair is part of the Arrow collection, which carries the concept of precision and the figurative arrow element abstraction, present thru the design.
Using the ha...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Set of 4 Rio Chairs by Pascal Mourgue for Artelano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of 4 stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet trendy and sexy, the Rio chairs...
Category
1990s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair in "Sky" Fabric and Brushed Stainless Steel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Embracing the purpose to take a break outside, the outdoor version of the LISBOA lounge chair invites you to just sit and relax under the sun, enjoying the long days and warm summer ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Prototype Model "Sexibiti" Chair by Bieke Hoet, Belgium 2004
Located in Brussels, BE
Prototype model "Sexibiti" chair by Bieke Hoet - Belgium 2004.
Category
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Primitive Chair by Newanderthal for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Primitive Chair designed by Newanderthal for Superego Editions.
All made by hand as a sculpture in polyurethane painted with a special paint to obtain a resistant and soft effect li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Hand-Tailored Designer Dining Chair in Water Repellent Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and versatile piece of furniture is known for its contemporary design and exceptional comfort. Created to blend modern aesthetics with ergonomic functionality, key featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
21st Century Masai Armchair in Leather by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Emblematic of the ethnic mood of the ETRO Home Interiors 2019 collection, the Masai armchair is a tribute to Africa: the reference to the African continent can be found in its shape ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of Four Silla Dining Chairs by Joseph Llusca for Driade
By Josep Llusca, Driade
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of four Silla dining chairs by Joseph Llusca for Driade. Stackable chair with polished aluminum frame, plastic seat and backrest.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wooden Legs Modern, Annette
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair with wooden legs and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest perfectly curved that hugs you and enhances the comfort.
Vertical stitches complete the design to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Oak
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the Allay chair brings together craft and simplicity to create an honest, comfortable and timeless piece. By engaging in the process...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Plywood
Modern Dining Chair Flock CS2 with Wooden Legs in Various Fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering place adorned with personalized, character-rich, and visually striking s...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Jean Dining Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Dining chair with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back.
Can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimension...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shaker Backless Stool by AMBROZIA, Brown Brindle Cowhide, Black Steel & Walnut
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker backless modern counter stool chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a cowhide upholstered seat. Leather & vinyl is also ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Counter Barstool w Backrest Natural Tan Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces whe...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchairs Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron,rare oak armchairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960.
full restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 cha...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
21st Century Ratio Up Armchair in Green Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A perfect mix between modernity and tradition, Ratio is a soft and welcoming armchair, characterized by decorative stitching, an expression of Etro Home Interiors’ sartorial quality....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1 of 6 Each Boss Design Hoot Leather Stools Modular Contemporary Design
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 Boss Design green leather modular contemporary stools RRP £880 each
This auction is for one piece with the opt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Organic Design Contemporary Bar Stool Old Silver Metal & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary barstool is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Corolla 270 White Armchair by Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding a sophisticated and delicate flair, this armchair is exquisitely fashioned of refined materials. A unique design by Cristina Celestino, it features a structure in white-lacqu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Contemporary Unique Mute Brown Chair with Chinese Jade Stone by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Element Chair by kar
Unique Piece
Dimensions: W 60 x D 75 x H 110 cm.
Materials: Fiberglass, Chinese jade stones.
Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karm...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Antique Copper Cloud Chair by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cloud Chair
Antique Copper
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto s...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
Wooden Chair by Alessandro Guerriero for Alchimia Re-design Collection
Located in Milan, Italy
Chair re-designed by Alessandro Guerriero for the Alchimia Redesign Collection. The piece is hand-painted with a decoration by Alessandro Guerriero. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Stylish Chair Frame Made of Solid Timber Wood Lacquered Finish Customizable
By sicis
Located in London, GB
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 constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer, Wood
Croissant 572 Beige Lounge Chair by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated lounge chair in solid beech invites to take a seat while enjoying the company of a good book. Tinted in cement gray, the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Garcon Chair in Black Nubuck Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Garcon Chair is more than steel and leather, rather a perfect minimalist blend of those two materials. Supple leathers contrast beautifully against t...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Velvet, Wood
French Vintage Modern Black Wire Patio Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Delightfully minimal set of four mid-20th century French patio chairs in the manner of designer Maurizio Tempestini, that still feel fresh for contemporary interiors & outdoor spaces...
Category
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Decorative Modern Sculptural Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sculpted metal armchair features comfortable high back design with ornate detail. Uniquely shaped decorator chair offers stylish and comfortable seating for any setting. Please ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
21st Century Modern Wooden Black T-Shaped Chair Tao Made in Italy
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
The name of this chair reveals the core of the project.
In fact it is precisely on the T-shaped support of the backrest that we have focused our attention on. At the root of the con...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Finn Juhl, Jover + Valls, Emeco, and Kartell. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $103,950 while the average work can sell for $2,723.