Modern Dining Room 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Number in Set: Set of 11
Modern English Dining Chair
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair in Natural Solid Wood by Ania Wolowska
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Lumi chair is a very practical piece that has a sturdy, but yet delicate structure. The seat lays slightly above base level. The back of the chair is wide and comfortable. Its de...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Puffin Dining Chair Upholstered in Auckland Schumacher Performance Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a form that wraps you in a cocoon-like embrace, the Puffin Dining Chair playfully juxtaposes a generously upholstered seat with simple yet sculptural metal legs. Designer C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Handwoven Rope Outdoor Chairs In Solid Teak (Set Of 6)
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Handcrafted Outdoor Dining Chairs In Black Wicker Weave 'Set of 8'
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dining chair collection, offering options with or without armrests, forms part of an extensive range that includes dining chairs, bar chairs, lounge chairs, and sofas, d...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Synthetic, Wicker
Coffee Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 68 / W 50 /H 68 CM
Seat height: 44 ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Modern High Back Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The modern high back dining armchair is a beautiful piece of furniture that combines both comfort and style. The padded backrest, carved and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mr. V Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern black oak arm chair.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009
Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm
Materials: American black walnut, black leather
Also available in European white oak, wax oiled ...
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Pink It's a Girl by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Cantilevered 'Shadow Chair' in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Without a shadow of a doubt, a statement chair that captures the attention with its gravity defying abilities.
Playing on trompe l'oeil and a classic cantilever design, the Shadow Chair...
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rebecca Burnt Orange Velvet Dining Chair
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
Rebecca's Bio dining chairs collection is designed by Davide Barzaghi. Soft curves and slender metal legs give this very comfortable and versatile dining chair an ephemeral beauty. B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Chair in Gold Finish
By Duffy London
Located in London, GB
Without a shadow of a doubt, a statement chair that captures the attention with its gravity defying abilities.
Playing on trompe l'oeil and a classic cantilever design, the shadow chair...
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Oak Chair by Frank Buschmann
Located in Carnota, A Coruña, Galicia
Presenting chair #1 designed to blend seamlessly into any space while offering comfort and timeless style. Handcrafted with care, this chair showcases the natural beauty of oak wood,...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
White Ash Oxbend Chair 3 Legs by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
White ash oxbend chair 3 legs by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: Seat: W 17” x D 19” x H 30”.
Backrest: 29.5” high at center, 30” high on ends
Materials: ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Upholstered Dining in Blue Velvet
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining armchair with upholstered seat and back in velvet. The timeless design of the chair works well with modern and classic styles . The velvet is stain resistant and w...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Contemporary Custom Lacquer Dining Chair
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining chair upholstered in misty mauve alpaca velvet, structure in black mate lacquered wood. The rounded backrest and extra wide seat offers an ultimate comfortable din...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Perspective II Dining Chair, Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Our perception of space is influenced by perspective. The Perspective II dining chair is an exercise that gathers both two and three dimensions in one single object.
As if we were l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Adesso Sky Blue Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethylene. auminum.
Dimensions: 56 x 59 x H 80 cm.
The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and ch...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Oxbend Chair with Leather Seat Pad by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Oxbend Chair with Leather Seat Pad by Fernweh Woodworking
Dimensions: Seat: W 17” x D 17” x H 30”
Backrest: 29.5” high at center, 30” high on ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Nuage
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kartell Mademoiselle "A La Mode" Moschino Sketches Chair by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Mademoiselle armchair is dressed in the wide range of Memphis fabrics, designed by Ettore Sottsass and Nathalie du Pasquier.
It comes either with transparent or black frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Light Blue Prince by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Katakana Dining Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Katakana dining chair by Dare Studio, 2009
Dimensions: H 75.6 x D 56.4 x W 57 cm
Materials: European white oak, black leather
Also available in Americ...
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Walnut Finish
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary chair with armrests, solid beech structure in walnut finish.
Expertly stitched with a modern channel design, this striking arm chair invites comfort with its supple lea...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Adesso Pale Grey Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum.
Dimensions: 56 x 59 x H 80 cm
The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and cha...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery.
Luc Bar and Luc Counter Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
Located in New York, NY
The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of the item requires a manual installation of the cane that needs artisanal craft and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Niemeyer Dining Chair, COM and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hagia Side Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Hagia side chair b by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, nylon. steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 54 cm x 55 cm x H 83 cm.
Bask in Hagia’s regal luxury...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé
Miss. M Dining Black Oak Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered black oak dining chair.
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Figueroa Dining Chair, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa dining chair.
Ev...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plasti...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tor Arm Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tor arm chair by Dare Studio, 2015
Dimensions: H 78.5 x D 51.5 x W 57.5 cm
Materials: American black walnut, black leather
Also available in ash - stained canaletta, oak - natur...
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Black Loop Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black loop chair by Fred Rigby Studio.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 74 cm.
Materials: ebonised oak wood, leather.
Available in natural or black oak.
Following the original Loop ...
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Perspective Dining Chair, Velvet and Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Our perception of space is influenced by perspective. The Perspective dining chair is an exercise that gathers both two and three dimensions i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Paris Black and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Bar and Counter Stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Adesso Lime Green Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum.
Dimensions: 56 x 59 x H 80 cm.
The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman and c...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Niemeyer Dining Chair, COM, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Suelo Modern Wood Dining Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern wood dining side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
INVICTA dining chair with one back foot in Solid Wood
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + Counter stool with their inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Rattan
Dark Grey Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions: L 68 / W 50 /H 68 cm
Seat height: ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.
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