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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Teak Wood Dining Chair with Oatmeal Fabric Upholstery, Stuzi Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Stuzi chair by Uultis Design pairs subtle sophistication with ergonomic comfort, making it a versatile addition to contemporary interiors. *Please check availability prior to pur...
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Seat and Back – Velo Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Velo armchair by Uultis embodies sculptural simplicity, crafted entirely from sustainably sourced teak veneer. Defined by its dynamic silhouette, the Velo features an organically...
Teak
Original Massimo Iosa Ghini 1987 Italian Design Chair "Velox", 20th Century
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare furniture-sculpture, Design: Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, Milano, 1987. Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990. Material used is leather in silver, wooden ...
Leather, Wood
First Wood and Metal Chair, by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The First chair in enameled wood and metal, was originally designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi. Michele De Lucchi was born in 1951 in Ferrara and graduated in architecture in Florence. During the period of radical and experimental architecture he was a prominent figure in movements like Cavart, Alchymia and Memphis. His architectural designs have been mainly for office buildings in Japan, in Germany, in Switzerland and in Italy. He has taken care of numerous art and design exhibitions and has planned buildings for museums as Triennale di Milano, Palazzo delle Esposizioni di Roma and Neues Museum...
Metal
$2,550 / item
Hanging Leather Butterfly Chair Swing
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Steel
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Modern Style Corner Chairs / Settee - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a versatile pair of corner chairs designed by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams for Bloomingdale’s. The tapered legs appear to be mahogany. The upholstery is in good shape. When ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Lunar Chair in Cream Boucle Wool Fabric and Brushed Brass, by Lara Bohinc
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...
Brass
From $2,550 / item
+ 16 moreColony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colony armchair with metal base varnished is offered here in black, however, also available in white, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronze. Th...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern curved faux fur oak Niemeyer II armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022 The Niemeyer II fur armchair is named after the Brazili...
Oak, Fur
Occasional Parchment Chair Carlo Bugatti Palazzetti Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Limited license production by Palazzetti Italy. Mahogany wood construction with parchment (goat skin) seat and backrest. Original vintage condition showing minor wear / patina c...
Parchment Paper, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern round white bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Pair of Christian Astuguevieille Moisart Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a striking pair of Contemporary Moisart chairs by the renowned designer Christian Astuguevieille, each a testament to his artistry and cultural resonance. These distincti...
Hemp, Cord, Raffia, Rope
Sedia Safari KK47000, Carl Hansen, Kaare Klint, 1960
By Kaare Klint
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 safari chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed them in the couple’s photos. ...
Textile, Wood
$11,000 / item
Modern Banquette, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
This elegant and functional modern banquette was designed by Jhon Ortiz and built in our Norwalk, CT workroom. Shown in Nobilis Opale 66, the banquett...
Maple
Mid-Century Modern ivory bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Suspended Seating, Modern Thick Leather Sling Chair in Black
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern round white bouclé oak Niemeyer armchair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Golden Winner at the Muse Design Awards Competition 2022 The Niemeyer armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture w...
Bouclé, Oak
Orbit Chair, Outdoor , Red Powder-Coated Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Orbit Chair is now available with outdoor specifics and can be left outside all year round, even in winter. The frame is made from powder coated stainless steel to protect it fro...
Stainless Steel
$11,903 / item
Unique Pouf Marshmallow by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pouf marshmallow by Draga & Aurel. Dimensions: W 120 D 120 H 38. Materials: wool velvet. Deliciously soft and fluffy. This is the design of...
Velvet
$15,200 / item
Alchemy Chair by Rick Owens
By Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Alchemy chair by Rick Owens. 2012 Dimensions: L 62 x W 50 x H 71 cm Materials: Bronze, leather Weight: 20 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a un...
Bronze
Contemporary Block Form Light Green Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Velvet (by Métaphores). Somebody once said ...
Velvet
Contemporary Italian Armchair by Giovanni Grismondi Design, Red Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Contemporary armchair designed by Giovanni Grismondi in 2020. The armchair is made with an innovative and surprising design. In fact, it is made up ...
Leather, Faux Leather
Contemporary Block Form Bight Yellow Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Licitra chair by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: Mohair Velvet Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I dedicated this work to my friend Caterina Licitra. Licitra chair challenges the ability to simplify, eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak. The hardedged and bold silhouette speaks a clean language made of a few primitive volumes that firmly fit together. The soft and bright texture of the yellow Pierre Frey Mohair brings a contrast. The blend is sculptural and playful making Licitra a love-at-first-sight. The piece is locally manufactured in Milan and two versions in different fabrics will follow. The perfect location for the launch is the iconic Le Corbusier’s Unité...
Velvet
Limited Edition, Hand-sculpted Black Basalt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Klot basalt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten Limited Edition of 6 + 1 AP. Signed. Dimensions: W 60 x D 60 H 57 cm. Material: Basalt. Objects comes with a ...
Stone
$6,021 / item
Chainmail Chair by Panorammma
Located in Geneve, CH
Chainmail chair by Panorammma Materials: steel, nickel plating Dimensions: 120 x 60 x 60 cm Panorammma is a furniture design atelier based in Mexi...
Steel, Nickel
Orbit Chair, Brushed Brass and Cream Boucle Wool Fabric, by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
With orbit chairs Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories dri...
Brass
Skeleton Chair, Hand Brushed Stainless Structured Frame with Nature Leather
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Skeleton Chair - "Skin and Bone" Brushed stainless frame with nubuck leather, belted seat back details.
Stainless Steel
'The Quarry Collection' Bantam Chair, by Studio Artist, Ryan Dart, USA, 2017
Located in Bellport, NY
The Bantam Chair from ,The Quarry Collection. Two available now. Ryan Dart is no ordinary designer and to quote him in his own words. We have found that...
Wood, Birch
$1,800 / item
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 cm Materials: Fiber concrete At ...
Concrete
Modern contemporary chair in plywood and solid koto by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla 8 is the result of an exercise where flat plywood sheets are bent, under pressure and in a simple way, using different structures as support, achieving i...
Plywood
$1,824Sale Price|20% Off
Stoa Chair, Natural Oak, Studio Mohs
By Zeynep Saz
Located in Istanbul , Istanbul
Stoa is a sculptural wooden chair that embodies the philosophy of simplicity and balance. With its pure geometric forms and rhythmic vertical structure, it pays homage to both Stoici...
Wood, Oak
Original Maurizio Peregalli 1988 Chair, Noto Zeus Milano Modern Art Piece
By Woka Lamps, Maurizio Peregalli
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto Zeus, Milano, 1988. Square steel tube, powder-coated, seating- and backrest surface formed Polyurethan.
Iron
$12,628 / item
Melides Chair/Bench combination
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Melides Bench, designed in 2024 This bench is a combination of four individual chairs, each formed from 8 slotted elements from which 7 form a curved seat. The bench offers a big v...
Oak
Black Faux Leather Armchair with Black Matte Wood Frame, Stuzi Collection
Located in Miami, FL
The Stuzi dining chair by Uultis offers a refined blend of form and function, combining a sleek black faux leather seat with a sculptural matte black wood frame. Its clean-lined silh...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Faux Leather
$1,816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Teak Wood Armchair with Natural Cane Back and Shaped Wooden Seat, Turn Line
Located in Miami, FL
A Turn teak wood armchair with natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Turn armchair by Sérgio Batista for Uultis is a refined blend of natural materia...
Teak, Cane
$999Sale Price / item|50% Off
Teak and Oatmeal Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair, Curved Backrest - Bone Line
Located in Miami, FL
Sleek, sculptural, and built for comfort, the Bone dining or desk chair by Uultis highlights the natural warmth of teak wood paired with soft oatmeal upholstery. Crafted from sustain...
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern mustard bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$8,480 / item
Bilge Lounge Chair
Located in Denver, PA
The Bilge lounge chair is made from reclaimed bourbon barrel staves from Kentucky and recycled leaf springs from New York City fire trucks. First, the n...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern oak bronzed brass Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Brass, Metal
Mula Chair in Black Metal Leg Base with Upholstery Seat, by E-GGs
Mula chair is offered with iron rebar metal base, varnished in black. The seat and back are made with an injected flame-retardant polyurethane foam, upholstered in the listed fabrics. The body is packed separately from the base. Here you are shown the Mula Chair in Black Metal Base with Upholstery Seat. This item is also available in a swivel office chair option. Formed by Gaia Giotti, Giona Scarselli and Cristina Razzanelli, E-GGS deals with design with a transversal approach, ranging between product design, interior and architecture. Attention and curiosity are captured by the discovery of the unusual in everyday life, in the search for new expressive and material languages. Additional information: Dimensions: Seat height 46.7 cm, overall chair height 78 cm, width of chair 57...
Metal
$3,484 / item
Diane Bouclé Bar Chair with Walnut and Brass Accents
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Elevate your kitchen island or home bar with the Diane Bar Chair, a refined fusion of comfort, texture and timeless elegance. Upholstered in sumptuous bouclé, the seat invites you to...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern round oak hand-crafted Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Oak, Fabric, Wood
$2,150 / item
Modern Sling Chair Soft Leather
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern terracotta bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern rosewater bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
$4,951 / item
MCR Lounge Chair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a contemporary armchair that embraces a modern asian aesthetic. its lush upholstery, set against an expressive ash backrest, provides the ideal seating for lounging or entertainment.
Velvet, Ash
Modern contemporary chair in red blue yellow wood by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla 8 is the result of an exercise where flat plywood sheets are bent, under pressure and in a simple way, using different structures as support, achieving i...
Plywood
Orbit Garden Chair, Outdoor , Pink Steel and Stripe Fabric, in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Orbit Chair is now available with outdoor specifics and can be left outside all year round, even in winter. The frame is made from powder coated stainless steel to protect it fro...
Stainless Steel
$11,908 / item
Unique Wool Pouf Marshmallow by Draga & Aurel
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pouf marshmallow by Draga & Aurel Dimensions: W 120 D 120 H 38 Materials: Wool Deliciously soft and fluffy. This is the design of Marshmal...
Wool
Italian Modern Black Scooby and Metal Spaghetti Chair by G. Belotti, Alias 1980s
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black scooby and metal rod Spaghetti chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Beautiful Spaghetti model chair in black metal rod with elastic seat and back made ...
Metal
Set of 2 Contemporary Block Form Yellow Velvet Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Licitra chairs by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 62 x D 71 x H 95 cm Materials: mohair velvet Somebody once said that simplicity is the essence of happiness. So I dedicated this work to my friend Caterina Licitra. Licitra chair challenges the ability to simplify, eliminating the unnecessary so that the necessary can speak. The hardedged and bold silhouette speaks a clean language made of a few primitive volumes that firmly fit together. The soft and bright texture of the yellow Pierre Frey Mohair brings a contrast. The blend is sculptural and playful making Licitra a love-at-first-sight. The piece is locally manufactured in Milan and two versions in different fabrics will follow. The perfect location for the launch is the iconic Le Corbusier’s Unité...
Velvet
Modern contemporary armchair in plywood and solid koto by Marc Morro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silla 8 Brazos is the result of an exercise where flat plywood sheets are bent, under pressure and in a simple way, using different structures as support, achi...
Plywood
$1,801 / item
Big Foot Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Big foot bench by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Dimensions: L 120 / W 40 /H 45 CM Materials: Fiber concrete At first ...
Concrete
$631Sale Price|20% Off
Contour Embroidered Corner Stool, Quilted Rocking Stool, Modern Corner Chair
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The corner stool has a timber internal frame convered entirly buy a stretch quilted fabric. The Stool can be used in two positions, either sat upright as a corner stool or layed on iots back a low rocking chair...
Wool, Pine
Mid-Century Modern grey bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern blue bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern sage bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern fern green bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern dark green bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern burgundy bouclé oak Niemeyer dining chair by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
