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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Rombo Outdoor Green Chair
Located in Milan, IT
This retro, vintage-inspired yet simple and contemporary stainless steel chair will blend well both in a traditional and in a more modern patio. The light green color and the soft, s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Stripe Blue and Brown Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different colours. Please contact us. VIVA BENCH...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

High Jamaica Stool by Pepe Cortes
Located in Geneve, CH
High Jamaica stool by Pepe Cortes Dimensions: Diameter 51 x Height 78 cm Materials: A steel chromed five-legged stool. Swivel seat in ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Silver, Steel

Set of Four Contemporary Oak Dining Chairs with Cane Backrests – Dumick Model
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
The Dumick model combines playful geometry with natural materials, resulting in a statement piece that bridges functionality and sculptural form. Crafted in solid oak with a curved o...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 2000s Recycled Material Chishen Chiu "Flexible Love" Accordion Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 2000's "Flexible Love" accordion chair designed by Chishen Chiu, made with recycled cardboard paper and recycled wood fiber. The honeycomb structure allows this chair to extend and retract with ease. The title comes from the concept of a flexible loveseat...
Category

Early 2000s Taiwanese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paper

Set of 6 “Julia” chairs made of solid wood, natural-colored square straw backres
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created the Júlia chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features. Inspired by the work of the master Joaquim Tenreiro, she explored the curves of the wood a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Wood

"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Lago'" is a chair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, made of a stiff polyurethane shell, supported by thin aluminum legs, and is available in a vast sampler of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Pelican chair, a design masterpiece by Finn Juhl dating back to 1940, and reintroduced to the world in 2001 by the House of Finn Juhl...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Barnum White Boucle Fabric by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

RAOUL SWIVEL CHAIR - Modern Ultra Suede Swivel Chair with Brass Base
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
RAOUL SWIVEL CHAIR - Modern Ultra Suede Swivel Chair with Brass Base The Raoul Chair is a luxurious and stylish piece of furniture that is inspired by the iconic fashion designer J...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Viva Checkerboard Green and Purple Bench by Houtique Dimensions: D 100 x W 45 x H 48 cm Materials: Velvet, Upholstery, Wood Also available in different co...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Pink Ribbon Chairs, Designed by Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set includes: - 6 x pink ribbon chairs The ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a strong and essent...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal Black Boucle Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Genuine Leather Modern Angular Suspended Sling Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Angular Sling chair is spacious, comfortable and striking in its looks. It has an air of functional elegance. It has an angular metal frame and is co...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stellar Sofa by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Stellar sofa by Egg Designs Dimensions: 190 L X 95 D X 80 H Materials: walnut timber, ceramic, fabric upholstery. Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roche Dry...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Walnut

Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Jetson Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 54 L X 57 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: BLucite, Bronzed Steel, Brass, Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners, ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Pouf Pill L Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x 80 x 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf L Art-deco style p...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Kissing Sofa, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Kissing sofa and Kissing armchair feature two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered w...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Sungodess Daybed by Egg Designs Dimensions: 198 L X 69 D X 45 H cm Materials: Wire Mesh, African Mahogany, Linen & Leather Upholstery Founded by South Africans and life partners...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Linen

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine White Leather 21st Century Modern
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

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Various Fabrics with Wooden Legs 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

Modern Solid Argentine Rosewood Outdoor Bench by Costantini, Serrano
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Serrano family, this solid wood bench gives a nod to the master artist and designer Donald Judd. Shown here in Argentine Rosewood but av...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Pair of Barcelona Style Ferrari Red Leather & Chrome Lounge Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Bold, iconic, and undeniably modern, this striking pair of Barcelona-style lounge chairs adds a touch of luxury to any interior. Upholstered in rich Ferrari red leather, each chair f...
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Barrel chair by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1937 produced by Cassina in 1986
Located in Ravenna, IT
Barrel chair with armrests designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 and produced by Cassina in 1986. The semicircular frame made of natural, walnut-stained cherry wood brings a monumen...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Greige Leather and Walnut Finish Armchair, Soft Comfort — Abra Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Abra armchair by Uultis with walnut finish and greige leather. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Abra armchair offers a refined bala...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Portugal Chair No.8
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No8, 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

Portugal Chair No.8
Portugal Chair No.8
$3,367 / item
Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubular steel construction. The result communicates bo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented a...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 2 White / Brass Cactus Chair by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock In Los Angeles This set includes 2 x Cactus chairs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Sculptural White Oak Dining Chair W/ Plant-Based Finish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Piece and Quiet by Nathaniel Wojtalik is a series that draws upon the literary, musical, and cinematic idea of découpé, or cut-up. The technique of découpé stems from the notion that a text, musical score, or image could be cut up and rearranged to create a new body. Off-cuts and partially completed prototypes float around Wojtalik's studio; some more machined and worked than others, many just raw materials laying in their natural form. Wojtalik practices design by intuition: limited, but simultaneously expanded within the constraints of what is salvaged. Each piece is unique and hand made in the Brooklyn studio, so no two will look exactly alike, but all will look close to as pictured. All materials are locally sourced and finishes are derived from non-toxic plant based...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

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 P...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Bike Bar Stool, Designed by Enzo Berti, 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) An eccentric bar stool with black mat lacquered metal frame. Made unique by the Classi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Indoor Pigalle Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abaca, Nylon, Steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. ...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ponti 969 Black Leather Chair By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
This striking chair is the contemporary reinterpretation of a design by Giò Ponti, one of the masters of 20th century Italian style, first introduced at the 6th Triennale di Milano in 1936. The name of this collection, Ponti 969...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Joca" Chair with arms, 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

Porada Tama Leather Dining Chair
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Tama Leather Dining Chair by Porada, a stunning addition to any dining room. Crafted with the finest quality leather, this chair exudes luxury and sophistication. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Porada Tama Leather Dining Chair
Porada Tama Leather Dining Chair
$373 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pair of high back chairs 'Ingram' by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of high back chairs 'Ingram' by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Cassina1980s Modern style - Vintage - Side Chair Measures : 47x42cm H:106cm SH:41,5cm - weight : 6kg/1 Materials : ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Grand Dining Chairs, Swivel, DEDAR Jacquard Velvet, Oak, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chair Grand, Swivel, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Grand chair is a versatile piece with it's swivel base, that combines elegance with functi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Lunar Chair in Cream Boucle Wool Fabric and Brushed Brass, by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
With Lunar chair, Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories dri...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Moca Bar Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Moca bar chair by Collector Dimensions: W 45 x D 52 x H 102 cm Materials: boucle ivory fabric, oak wood Other materials available The Co...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Black Modern Vintage Side Chair Tokyo by Rodney Kinsman 1985 Metal Faux Leather
Located in Vienna, AT
Black modern vintage side chair or chair model Tokyo designed by Rodney Kinsman 1985 for OMK Design. Also the materials are chromed tube steel and the covering from the seat and the ...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Cement

'Set of 2' Nana Wooden Dining Chair with Back Detail, No:1, Small
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

Modern English Dining Chairs (set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern English dining chair, with graceful lines and a full curved back to accentuate comfort, a linen cover speaks to soft tactile luxury. From a board meeting to dinner for twelve,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Magis Bell Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Bell Chair by Magis, a stunning addition to any luxury living space. Crafted with the highest quality materials, this chair boasts a sleek and modern design that is s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Magis Bell Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Magis Bell Chair by Konstantin Grcic
$82 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Ash Dalya Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Geneve, CH
Ash Dalya armchair by Patricia Urquiola Materials: Solid ash or solid beech. Technique: Blacked stained ash or coral lacquered beech. Seat and back in polyurethane foam of differen...
Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Ash, Beech

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

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Cognac with Black Legs by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue 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. ...
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vita Modern Dining Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Vita Modern Dining Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The dining chair is modern, architectural, and sleek with a ...
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern set of four wooden Milano chairs by Aldo Rossi for Molteni, 1987. Set of four Milano model chairs, with a light wooden structure with a square shape, with a backrest a...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Outdoor Hanging Chair in Stainless Steel with Waterproof Black Fabric
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Fable Outdoor Hanging Armchair Inspired by the simplicity of childhood swings, it is the perfect place to relax and relive cherished memories. Crafte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wendy Wright Chairs by Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
The Wendy Wright chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1986 and produced by Spanish manufacturer Disform, is named after Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel Ubik. Its distinctive central l...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tall Column Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tall Column Chair
Tall Column Chair
$2,400 / item
"Shortwave" Upholstered Chair with Frame in Varnished Ash by Moroso for Diesel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Shortwave" is a chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a structure in varnished ash, a seat and a back in birch covered by flame-retardant str...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Birch, Ash

Portugal Chair No.7
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Portugal Chair No7, 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

Portugal Chair No.7
Portugal Chair No.7
$3,367 / item
Set of 4 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 armless chairs designed in Italy by Mario Bellini and manufactured in the USA by Heller. This chair design earned celebrated Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini hi...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Peacock Patio chairs in the style of Salterini with satin black powder coating.
Category

20th Century Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

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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