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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Number in Set: Set of 12 or more
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

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 Natural Oak Finish
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is comfortable, sturdy and very appealing to the eye with its midcentury modern style. Rounded ash wood frame painted in natural oak finish. Natural hide leather with s...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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, 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

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 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

Luc Counter Stool with Natural Oak and Corn
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

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

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

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

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

Milani, Transparent Green Polycarbonate Dining Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Milani, Transparent Bottle Green Polycarbonate dining chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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 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

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

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

Modern De Castro Dining Chairs Set/6, Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

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

Bertu Dining Chair, Suelo Modern Wood Dining Arm Chair, Adler, Thick Weave
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Dining Chair, Suelo Modern Wood Dining Arm Chair, Adler, Thick Weave This Suelo Modern Wood dining arm chair is beautifully constructed from s...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

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

Arches Dining Chair, Twist & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal 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

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

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

Chiado Bar Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Smooth 72 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 Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Easy armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethylene. Aluminum. Dimensions: 75 x 81 x H 98 cm The boldly colored frame and geometric weave pattern of the Adesso ottoman an...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Modern Rustic Oak Dining Chair, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry dining chair with tapered oak legs. Its upholstered seat is constructed with a top and mid-rail bar joined by stretchers. Shown in Dus...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Monel Leather with Vigo Plantain and White
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

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

Leather Dining Armchair Made to Order in Graphite Finish
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is comfortable, sturdy and very appealing to the eye with its midcentury modern style. Rounded ash wood frame painted in graphite black finish. Natural hide leather wit...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chiado Counter Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Boucle Snow 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

Chiado Counter Stool with Barcelona Lotus and Gold
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

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

Violet Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Violet green caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled ...
Category

2010s German 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

Sculptural Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural chair by Kristina Dam Studio. Materials: Solid oak with oil treatment. Dimensions: 42 x 42 x H 80cm. This piece of furniture is as functiona...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair Light Blue It's a Boy 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

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

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

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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

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

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.

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