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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 20 Pieces Dimensions: D 69 x W 87 x H 127 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Burnt and panted plywood and moose antler. Rick O...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Antler, Plywood

Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by AMBROZIA, Walnut, Steel, Cowhide & Leather
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel bar chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Pink Pastil Chair
Located in New York, NY
Eero Aarnio made the first prototype of the Pastil chair out of polystyrene, which helped him to verify the measurements, ergonomics and rocking ability. ...
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2010s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Banquito Pompis
Located in Mérida, MX
Solid wood stool sculpted by hand into a butt shape as a symbol of equality (we all have butts).
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2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Banquito Pompis
Banquito Pompis
$3,450 / item
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

BoConcept Ottawa Chair by Karim Rashid, Set of Four
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the BoConcept Ottawa Chair by renowned designer Karim Rashid, now available in a set of four. This sleek and modern chair features a unique curved design, crafted with th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet

Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Rosewood Color Stacking Chair Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 31 1/2" high Seat Height: 18" Materials: Bent Plywood & Metal
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Due Lamiere Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
This piece of outdoor furniture is galvanized and powder-coated by expert workers in order to prevent weather damage. Made from stainless steel, this comfortable armchair comes with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Maui Armchair Terry Dwan Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva 1920
Located in Cantù, IT
Armchair made from a single block of scented cedar. A sculptured monolith with a curvy and sinuous design. It has an ergonomic seat in a continuous line with the back. Available with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Green Chair
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile

Green Chair
Green Chair
$10,396 / item
Contemporary Wooden Dining Chair with Handwoven Seat in Solid Caribbean Walnut
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the work of Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair features an honest construction with precise details. It is a comfortable chair, with a lightweigh...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

LC7 Swivel Chairs by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, and Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Few pieces in 20th-century furniture design hold the same canonical status as these 1928 swivel chairs, conceived by the groundbreaking trio Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charl...
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Early 20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Kazuki set of 8 chairs, Kazuhide Takahama, Simon International, Italy, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Set of 8 chairs model "Kazuki," design by Kazuhide Takahama for Simon International, Italy, 1970. The first mass-produced modern piece of furniture on which high-gloss lacquer was ap...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomb Stag Chair by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 50 x W 90 x H 80 cm. SH: 46 cm. Materials: Wh...
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Antler, Elm

Handcrafted Velvet Dining Chair in Retro Silhouette
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair is elegant, mysterious and charismatic. Its bold retro lines and soft seat make it an effortless head turner. Upholstery: Velvet Legs: Ava...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Modern Rattan Chairs in a Honey Finish.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of modern rattan chairs in a honey finish. Enjoy sumptuous relaxation with this lounge chair. Crafted from elegant rattan, its honey finish radiates warmth and sophistication. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Plywood

René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
Category

1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ki I Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Ki I Chair by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 67 cm. Materials: Copper, marble. Ki means “earth, place, territory” in Sumerian, it represents firmness an...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Copper

Opinion Ciatti Con Fort Set of 2 Steel Folding Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Foldable and light, with an adjustable back, Con fort is a contemporary reinterpretation of one of the Industrial era’s first work chairs. Designed by Maurizio Galante and Tal Lancman, Con fort is the solution for all the problems that usually have the folding chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Peabody Wicker Chairs, Modern Wicker Chairs, Teak and Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair for Craft Associates Furniture, 1806P This Lawrence Peabody wicker lounge chair - 1806P fo...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

'Set of 2' Nana Solid Walnut Chair Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'." The elegant pie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red leather chairs Ed Archer by Philippe Starck for Driade, 1980s Pair of chairs mod. Ed Archer in red leather. The main structure is shaped to form the backrest, seat...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nora Bordeaux Armchair, Designed by Michael Schmidt, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (1.8) The Nora is characterized by welcoming lines ensuring a high level of comfort. Distinguished by the special inclination of the rear legs and the harmonious and proportionate shell of the chair, enhanced with seams to delineate the different parts - seat, back, armrests. Designed by Michael Schmidt...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Caribbean Walnut Dining Chair with Handwoven Seat, In Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
Inspired by the work of Luis Barragán, the Sáasil Chair features an honest construction with precise details. It is a comfortable chair, with a lightweight yet sturdy structure that ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Ward Bennett for Brickell Newly Caned "Sled" Lounge Chair, Circa 1970
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Chromed Steel & Cane Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Featuring the vintage low chromed x frame, with newly natural and unstained cane seat, curved back, covered a...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ciacci Kreaty Delfy Dining Chairs by Gino Carollo, Set of Six
By Gino Carollo
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ciacci Kreaty Delfy Dining Chairs, a stunning set of six designed by the renowned Gino Carollo. These chairs exude elegance and sophistication, making them the perfec...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Sculptural Pink Velvet Dining Chair Alquimia
Located in Almería, ES
The Alquimia Dining Chair is where minimalism meets sensuality—a contemporary icon designed to soften the sharpness of modern interiors. With its fluid silhouette, enveloping armrest...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Premium Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Fur

INVICTA dining chair with contrast piping
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Wiener Stuhl Chair in Curry Yellow & Fabric Seating
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simplified design to create an elegant, comfortable, popular item”. The structure has an all-embracing simplicity, and is formed from just a few elements in steam bent solid beech....
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Roly Poly Armchair in Peat by Faye Toogood for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
Category

1920s French Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern geometrical chair in iron, 1980s Chair entirely in rusty iron, treated so that not release color. The structure, the seat and the backrest of the seat are geometric a...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Henredon Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 35 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 19 and arm height...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Beaver Tail Chair in Ebonized Ash by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Located in the scenic Kawartha Highlands, there is a family of beavers who have made their home in the Canadian studio Objects & Ideas' pond. Their movements inspired the Beaver Tail...
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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Four Legs Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgi...
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2010s Belgian Modern Chairs

Materials

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

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Chair in White Plywood Seat and Beech Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Customizable Powdercoated Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Round Bench by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In the Ribbon outdoor bench, layered aluminum tubes stack together to form a circular semi-solid array, with an empty space in the center that can accommodate an optional plant. The ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition in Misia Azur Faux Fur 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 conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Fur, Faux Fur, Ash

Black Sculptural Three-Legged Armchair in Resin-Covered Foam by Michal Cihlar
By Michal Cihlar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The three legged armchair is an experiment in construction and finish, its form inspired by a 13th-century Mycenaean terracotta sculpture — “Fema...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Resin, Foam

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France. Arman "Cello" chair editions Hugues Chevalier n°9/50. Signed and numbered under the seat on a brass plate. Made with ebonized beech. Circ...
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1990s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

6 FENDI CASA Dining Chairs
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful set of 6 FENDI CASA original dinging chairs `Elisa` are very beautiful and unique in their classical but modern appearance. They are covered with a blue, slightly shi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Textile

6 FENDI CASA Dining Chairs
6 FENDI CASA Dining Chairs
$10,275 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Modern Armless Bar or Counter Stool with Relaxed Backrest
Located in Greenwich, CT
This armless bar or counter stool features a curvy and relaxed backrest. Upholstered in a shimmering vinyl with contrasting cut velvet on the back; the stool also features a brass ki...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Fredericia Furniture Stingray Rocking Chair by Thomas Pedersen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Stingray Rocking Chair by renowned designer Thomas Pedersen for Fredericia. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a unique and erg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

‘Urban’ Designer Dining Chair by WOO – White Modern Sculptural Seating
Located in Kyiv, UA
Urban Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko Designed by the visionary Dmytro Kozinenko, the Urban Chair is a reimagined dining chair that blends modern design with the energy and structure of u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Menagerie Velvet Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of the Zio dining chair by Marcel Wanders. Sitting in its sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Nana Walnut Wooden Dining Chair No I Lagu Selection
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
"Lagu values and cherishes local production, bringing together the artisanal crafts of boutique producers and user-friendly quality designs in the 'Lagu Selection'." The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, Nana Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Portugal Chair No.5
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No5, 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Portugal Chair No.5
Portugal Chair No.5
$3,330 / item
Portugal Chair No.3
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No3, 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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Portugal Chair No.3
Portugal Chair No.3
$3,330 / item
Florio Outdoor Chair with Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
The striking design of this magnificent chair with armrests comes to life thanks to the masterful expertise of Officina Ciani's craftsmen, who forged...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a chair with a cylindrical seat and an curved backrest. The wooden shell is covered with polyurethane foam and finished with a top layer of acrylic fiber. The base can be made of matte black lacquered wood or covered with a metal casing in brushed brass. This version of DIG IT chair...
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet

Arches II Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Palace Wood Chair, by George Sowden for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Palace chair in colored lacquered wood, designed in 1983, by George Sowden. George Sowden was born in Leeds, UK in 1942. He studied architecture at Glou...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
The ball chair was designed in 1963 and debuted at the Cologne Furniture Fair in 1966. The chair is one of the most famous and beloved classics of Finni...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Outdoor Chair With Arms Stainless Steel Powder Coated Black + Black Cording
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ten10 1.2.3 Series Chair with arms in semi gloss black powder coated stainless steel, black polyester cord, and 4" thick seat and back cushions with outdoor foam. Fabric is COM, and ...
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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.

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