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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 5 Contemporary Counter Barstool Cognac Saddle Black Rubbered Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Steel Curved Bench by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black steel curved bench by Kristina Dam Studio.
Materials: black powder-coated steel
Dimensions: D 40 x W 110 x H 42 cm
35 kg
Dimension...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Artisan Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac 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
Swift Easy Chair, Modern Spindle Back White Oak and Rope Woven Lounge Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
With a high spindle back and handcrafted bridle joinery clearly displayed, the Swift Easy Chair frame is studio favorite. Each Swift is a complex build for a skilled craftsperson: t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Kitchen Counter Bar Stool with Backrest Black Smoke Metal & Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Artisan Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna Beaulieu Chair with Upholstered Seat by Philippe Nigro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
At the forefront of the scene, there is once again a partnership with Philippe Nigro, who has designed the new BEAULIEU chair in bent beechwood for GTV, where the curves, assembled l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Modern Chair In Folded And Painted Aluminum Sheet
Located in Milan, IT
Aluchair features the form of the archetypal wooden chair but it is made of solid metal: the body is created by mechanically joining two cleverly folded sheets of aluminum. No weldin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set Contemporary Sculptural Chaise Lounge & Ottoman Silver Metal & Navy Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
21st Century, Modern, Maçka Bench, Coated Metal Structure & Upholstery
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Maçka, defined by its juxtaposed simple geometrical forms, is a seating collection consisting of dining & corner chairs, bar stool and love & lounge benches. The designs elegantly re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Classic Counter 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
Kartell Piuma Chair in White by Piero Lissoni
By Kartell, Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Stool w Backrest Black 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
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair in Dark Green by Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rigorous style of Michael Anastassiades defines the new SUGILOO bent wood chair with wood or upholstered seat, proposed with and without wooden backrest. A strongly contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
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
Contemporary Fei Tian Wen Chair in Repoussé Antiqued Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fei Tian Wen Chair
Antique Copper
Wood Base
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decora...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
20th C Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Black Outdoor Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th C Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Black Outdoor Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Item features (4) armchairs, stacking frames, wrought iron construction, sleek sculptural form. Circa Mid 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Emeco Navy Swivel Armchair in Brushed Aluminum with Bar Back by Us Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Interlock Dressing Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a dressing chair designed as a nod to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid ash, the low-back chair is adorned with intricate deta...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Ash
Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Barstool Natural Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Lounge Chair in Natural Walnut
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, Walnut
Set of 5 Counter Bar Stool W Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubbered 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
Pair Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Natural Tan 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 the hand-turned metal nuts and bolts that fix the leather surfaces, that go unnoticed at first sight.
The robustness of the steel structure is combined with the delicacy of the rounded structure. The matte metal finishes evoke the passage of time and are complemented by vegetable tanned cowhide leathers that age gracefully with its use.
The “Repose” armchair is designed and conceived as a tribute to director’s chair or luxury safari foldable furniture.
All pieces are done with cold steel rods, machined on a turning lathe, black powder coated and lacquered with a matt rubber effect. Our signature screws are made with brass turning lathed, polished, and lacquered, these are the pieces that fix the saddle leather to the metal frame.
Leathers are Spanish hides vegetable tanned. We use premium saddles in five colors to adjust to your taste and interior needs. This traditional vegetable dyeing and tanning method is an organic technique that relies on natural tannings from bark or plant tissues. The use of oils and natural fats give the leather a distinctive flexibility and texture, allowing it to be molded, retain its shape and age graciously.
All skins are carefully selected from food industry sub-products, with a minimum thickness of 3.5 mm / 0,02 in, using the part of the animal's shoulder, which allows for larger pieces and uniformity, even though signature wrinkle from the animal’s neck may be recognizable. The vegetable tanning is a traditional and artisan treatment, which is respectful to the environment. Even with careful selection natural marks as a result of the contact with other animals, the age, origin and characteristics of the skin, or even the season in which the tanning takes place cannot be avoided. We still believe that these factors only add authenticity and uniqueness to every piece.
Our leather parts are made with double saddles, always showing the top side of the hides that presents the better quality.
Customization options.
With the aim of creating customized pieces, clients can select from the various leather colors to create pieces that complement their home décor. Leather colors available, black, navy, dark brown, cognac and natural tobacco, and steel color is black.
Normally we use off white...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bilbao Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
This Minimalist, steel-frame armchair features a seat and back covered in white leather, along with a metal seat pan enveloped in black technical fabric. Its four, flat, thin, metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 8 ROWLING chairs, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
Set of 8 ROWLING chairs: STOCK UNITS - Available for immediate delivery
Rowling is a chair entirely upholstered in fabric, equipped with an enveloping backrest that in the back has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Classic Contemporary Bar Stool w Backrest Black Leather Black Rubber Metal Frame
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
Krasnogorov Studio, "Homage Chair", Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed as a companion to the Homage table, this chair works well with a wide variety of contemporary styles. It is a contemporary interpretation of a classic chair architecture fea...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Pudica Chair • Handmade Edition • in Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
The Pudica Chair (MMXVI) is an artefact that seeks syncretism between the rationalist style of the early twentieth century and the Brazilian colonial expe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
UNA Dining Chair in Walnut with Black Leather Back by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA chair combines a curved wooden seat and legs with a leather-upholstered cylindrical back, creating a balance between comfort and simple geometry. Its design highlights the na...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Masters Chairs in Sage by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Masters chair is a powerful tribute to three symbolic chairs, re-read and re-interpreted by the creative genius of Starck. The unmistakable silhouett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 4 Contemporary Kitchen Counter Bar Stool Brass Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool 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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Black Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Classic Contemporary Armchair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Collector Core Bar Chair in OAK
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Core Bar Chair blends architectural rigor with sculptural softness. With its strong, geometric oak frame and gently curved upholstered backrest, it offers both structure and comf...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
a+ Solid Hardwood Upholstered Dining Chair by Izm Design
By Izm Design
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
The A+ dining chair is constructed of solid wood and features a curved upholstered and padded seat for your comfort as well as a shaped backrest for support.
A clean, contemporary d...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 10 ROWLING chairs, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
Set of 10 ROWLING chairs: STOCK UNITS - Available for immediate delivery
Rowling is a chair entirely upholstered in fabric, equipped with an enveloping backrest that in the back has...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Layer 093 Lounge Chair by Michael Geldmacher
Located in Milan, IT
The natural beauty of ash is preserved in this refined lounge chair designed by Michael Geldmacher. Elegant lines define the chair's structure, fashioned of solid ash tinted in mahog...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Ash
UNA Dining Chair in Black Stained Ash with Leather Back by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA chair combines a curved wooden seat and legs with a leather-upholstered cylindrical back, creating a balance between comfort and simple geometry. Its...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
Set of 6 Timeless Classic Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Footstool Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Set contemporary chaise lounge and footstool, silver steel & dark brown leather
Serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair Timeless Contemporary Armchair Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Green Chair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
The unique silhouette of this stunning chair will enliven the look of any home. Either used as accent piece in an entryway or bedroom, or to add extra seat to a living room or dining...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile
Artisan Classic Contemporary Barstool Dark Brown Leather Black Rubber Steel
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Patine Chair in Grey Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Patine Chair infuses cool modern metal with the finesse of a past era. With its plush channeled design, the rolls are loved for the comfort and the chic contrast of rich leather ...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set 4 Artisan Contemporary Counter Bar Stool Cognac Leather Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details s...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Steel & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Bar Stool w/ Backrest Nuit Noir Metal & Natural Tan Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary collection belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned meta...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chair Armchair Mirror Metal Steel Blue Leather Upholster Curvy Shaped Design
Located in Ancona, Marche
The chair 'Berserker' is made of mirror polished stainless steel with upholstering in genuine aquamarine leather. Tipping over the chair it turns into a side-table which also contains a magazine rack...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sculptural Kitchen Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Old Silver Metal Cognac Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary counter stool with backrest is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 12 mm is complemented by the flexibility...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
UNA Dining Chair in Black Stained Oak with Leather Back by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA chair intersects a round wooden seat and legs with a leather upholstered cylindrical back. Using these fluid shapes allows greater focus on the detai...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Two Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Different Fabrics by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Marimba 110 Brown Chair by Emilio Nanni
Located in Milan, IT
This refined version of the Marimba chair will effortlessly complement modern interiors with its sophisticated yet sober aesthetic. The sleek frame in solid beech is tinted in beige ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash, Wood
Artisanal Contemporary Chair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish 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.