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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Icenine Stool by Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Icenine stool by Edizione Limitata
Limited edition of 15+3 AP pieces. Signed and numbered.
Designers: Simone Fanciullacci, Antonio De Marco
Dimensions: H 41 × W 35 × L 35 cm
Mate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arrben Italy Modern Grey Saddle Leather Dining Chair Model Solaria
By Arrben
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This comfortable armchair is manufactured from the 1980s by Arrben in Italy and the Model is Solaria.
Thick grey saddle leather.
It can be used as dining chair or also at the desk....
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Contemporary Dining Armchair Offered in Walnut & Leather
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary armchair crafted of solid wood frame in walnut finish, with upholstered seat and back in grey beige leather.
Available upholstered in various fabrics, leather or C.O.M.
...
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Er...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Purple Cielo Stacking Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo Stacking chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC Strings, Powder-Coated Steel Frame.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic and wea...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacob Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Jacob armchair by Collector
Materials: Fabric.
Dimensions: W 110 x D 90 x H 75 cm x SH 42 cm
This fun and sophisticated armchair, it’...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
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 ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arc Stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Arc stool by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi.
Objects
Dimensions: H 78 x L 37 x W 57 cm
Materials: Iron
Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Indepe...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
Set of 2 Contemporary Benches by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 contemporary benches by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Material: textile, wood, foam, rubber, sintepon
Dimensions: H 49 x W 124 x L 33 cm
In search of new-old design ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
Pair of Sass Counter 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' and 'C' are available in...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
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 ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Minivarius Brown Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Minivarius brown 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 polyprop...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape C
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 'C', which is the stool in the first image.
The Sottsass inspired “Sa...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Jens Risom U431 Armless Chair in European Oak
By Jens Risom, BENCHMARK
Located in Saffron Walden, GB
The U431 armless chair was first introduced in 1955 by Jens Risom Inc. Designed by the legendary Danish-born American designer, it is a timeless piece that works well in both residen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 2, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, tria wood 3 legs chair, red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm
Materials: Plywood chair; 3 legs solid oak base
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Set of 4, Vienna Little Armchair, Canaletto, Anthracite by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, vienna little armchair, stained beech wood, Anthracite by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood little armchair ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Angle II Armchair in Grace Black and White Tuxedo
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair brilliantly balances both form & function — it is not so stiff that you don’t feel comfortable, and not so soft that you don’t feel supported. It also suits many different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Slomo Chair - Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
The Slomo chair is based on the principles of the idea of chair that is familiar to us, combining different details that revive the memory of shapes from 20th century designs. Design...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Beige by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Nord Wool Beige by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered se...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Black Cielo Lounge High Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cielo lounge high chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic and weaved by local craftspeople in Cartagena, Colombia.
Dimensions: W 72 x D 73 x H 106 cm
Also available colors: brown, mint/ black, black-black, olive/ menta, purple/ carne , honey/ menta.
The Cielo Lounge Chair...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH N.14 Chair in Black with Woven Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The great classic. The item that is absolutely the most famous and most sold in the history of furniture. Designed by Michael Thonet in 1860, the No. 14 chair immediately became know...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria wood 3 legs chair, red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
(RAL color seat - RAL color painted legs)
Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm
Materials: plyw...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Canaletto & Gold, Visione by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, canaletto & gold, visione by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini.
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, gold or silver ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Set of 4 Grey Dining Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 grey dining chair by Collector
Materials: upholstered in genuine Linea 645 leather, solid oak wood structure.
Dimensions: W 45 x D 50 x H 7...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Phillippe Stark Dr.Glob Turquoise Set of Chairs, Italy, 1988
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of 4 stackable chairs designed by Phillipe Starck in 1988 and edited by Kartell. Dr. Glob was born from the idea of bringing together different materials to achieve a firmer stru...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Caneletto, Ottanio by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, Canaletto, Ottanio by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: Canaletto Walnut Finishing, Padded seat - Cat C: Ve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Light Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, canaletto, nord wool light blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm
Materials: Stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstere...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Jeeves Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Jeeves bar chair by Collector
Materials: Antracite Metal lacquered frame structure. Linea 646 Leather covering.
Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 1...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vienna Soft Little Armchair, Azur by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna soft little armchair, Azur by Colé Italia with Emmanuel Gallina.
Dimensions: H 78, W 53, D 50 cm.
Materials: Natural beechwood little armchair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Caribe Natural Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Caribe natural dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftsp...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Four Legs Stools Nails by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stools nails by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D32 x W32 x H50 cm.
Materials: Iroko wood and burned copper nails.
Signed by Arno Declercq
Arno Declerc...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
GRACE Urban dining chair in textured fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw materials, from wood to the fabric textures and metallic details, taking sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Set of 2 Golia Stools by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Golia stools by Draga & Aurel.
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm.
Materials: resin and concrete.
Customized colors needs can be considered.
The Golia stools ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Maple Block Bench for Two by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple block bench for two by John Eric Byers
Dimensions: 43 x 101.6 x 35.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Caneletto, Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken Upholstered chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: Canaletto Walnut Finishing, Padded seat - Cat C: Velve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Upholsered Chair, Natural Beech, Rosso by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, bokken upholstered chair, natural beech, Rosso by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, Padded seat...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Natural Beech, Visone by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, natural beech, Visone by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, Plywood lacquered ba...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Natural Oak Klee Chair 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Oak Klee chair 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Natural Oak.
Technique: Varnished.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H 78 cm
Available in black Stained Ash.
COEDITION is ...
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Swivel Base Showtime Red Ash Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel base showtime red ash chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 79 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bamboo Wave Bench by Aguirre Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bamboo wave bench by Aguirre Design
Dimensions: L 163 x W 36 x H 43.2 cm
Materials: Split-cut bamboo seat
Brass base
Crafted of bamboo in a high-gloss ...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Set of 4, Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Tria stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm
Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shel...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Plywood, Leather, Upholstery
Oak Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak armchair by Collector
Dimensions: W 75 x D 70 x H 77 cm
Materials: Fabric, oak wood
Other materials available
The Collector brand aims to be part of the daily life by fusi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Established & Sons Mauro Chair by Mauro Pasquinelli
Located in London, GB
An exemplar of great 20th century Italian design made possible by 21st century manufacturing techniques, the Mauro chair is a hardworking, irrepressibly stylish, stackable, timber chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tria Stool, Low Back, Coffee by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria stool, low back, coffee by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Dimensions: H.seat 67/77, H 79/89, D 52, W 48 cm.
Materials: Legs in solid oak with triangular section. Shell low bac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Vienna Chair, Canaletto, Blue by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Vienna chair, Canaletto, Nord wool blue by Colé Italiawith Emmanuel Gallina
Dimensions: H 78, W 48, D 50 cm.
Materials: stained beech wood chair with straw back and upholstered sea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Violet Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Violet green caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: M...
Category
2010s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Green Pampukh Sofa by Faina
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Pampukh sofa by Faina
Design: Victoriya Yakusha
Materials: Textile, foam rubber, sintepon, wood
Dimensions: W 240 x D 82 x H 79 cm
Unusual convex lines of the PAMPUKH series a...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Rubber, Wood
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Rosso by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, black & silver, Rosso by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, gold or silver leaf ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, bokken chair, natural beech, by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, plywood lacquered back panel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Bokken chair, natural beech, black by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered Back ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Minivarius Red Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Minivarius Red 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 polypropyl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
V-Dining Chair, Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
V-dining chair - Arno Declercq
Burned and waxed Iroko wood.
Measures: 46 cm wide x 57 cm long x 81 cm high / 18” wide x 22.5” long x 32” high
Seat. 45cm high x 45 cm wide x 42 cm ...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
e15 Houdini Armchair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez, e15
Located in New York, NY
The chair Houdini with armrest is part of the iconic chair family designed by Stefan Diez. Its unique design language and scaled construction result in a modern and enduring design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Proportions of Stone Bench by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone bench by Lee Sisan, 2020
Dimensions: W 96 x D 96 x H 35 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone.
Each piece is made to ...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Chairs
Materials
Stone, Steel
Golia Stool by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Golia stool by Draga & Aurel
Dimensions: W 50, D 50, H 45, top Ø 50 cm
Materials: Resin and concrete
Customized colors needs can be considered...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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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