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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 3
Duna Solid Wood Chair, Ash in Handmade Black Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
From the 2023 collection of contemporary furniture, Duna is the perfect balance between soft and linear shapes. Its design is the result of a careful formal study with the purpose to...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

Nalie Wood Chair with Rope
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Nalie Wood chair with rope was originally created for an Italian cuisine restaurant.The use of twisted paper cord weave adds warmth and the traditi...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Oak

Set of Orno Round Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of orno round dining table & 2 chairs by Ries Dimensions: D120 x H73 cm (table) D44 x H63 cm (chair) Materials: Hardwood Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer (Fin...
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2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 ...
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2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fernandine Dining Chair, Medley and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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 ...
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Outdoor Dining Armchairs in Weather Resistant Wicker / Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this chair is modern weaving personified. The combined use of two different colors and the open weave technique creates the unique design of this col...
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2010s Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary dining chair featuring a sculptural curved back with tufted padding to achieve the perfect angle for relaxation. Upholstered in green velvet with very soft alpaca wool l...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Minimal Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

White Baby Ribbon Chair by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The feminine chair par excellence is now proposed in the mini version, suitable for children. The delicate and essential shapes remind the Ribbon Chair in the original size: that’s h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

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...
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2010s Italian 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

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Cantilevered 'Shadow Chair' in Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel
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...
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2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cordiale Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A stunning, elegant chair, handcrafted with passion in Italy with high quality, premium solid walnut. The seat comes with top quality leather available in different colors or with su...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather

Contemporary Clay Dining Chair by Maarten Baas
Located in Warsaw, PL
These vibrant chairs are from Maarten Baas’s iconic ‘Clay’ collection launched in 2006. The idiosyncratic childishness of this collection is created through Baas’s individual hand mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Fabric, Velvet, Bouclé

430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with brass finish metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moroso Bloomy Table by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Base is black or white varnished steel; column is steel with white or black ABS plastic sleeve; tops are in Laminam. Tops are not interchangeable.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Moroso Shortwave Chair by Diesel Living
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Although this chair is small in stature with a feminine side, it still has a lot of attitude. Perfect as a dining chair or side chair, the wing arms are designed for style and functi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Birch, Ash

Puffin Dining Chair Upholstered in Auckland Schumacher Performance Fabric
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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 ...
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

LEWIS Dining Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
Lewis’ modern and consensual design makes it the perfect chair for any room. It can be upholstered in contrasting fabrics for a bolder result or using the same fabric for classic sty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Faux Leather

Chiado Counter Stool, Eucalyptus Leather with Boucle Snow 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

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: ...
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

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...
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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

Set of Orno Dining Table & 2 Chairs by Ries
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of orno dining table & 2 chairs by Ries Dimensions: W 220 x D 80 x H 73 cm (table) D 44 x H 63 cm (chair) Materials: Hardwood Transparent matte lacquer, color matte lacquer...
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2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Formica Chair by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Formica chair by owl Dimensions: H 85 x W 45 x D 50 cm Seat H: 45 cm Materials: Solid wood, colourful formica Formica is a series in which material defin...
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Formica, Wood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood Upholstered Textile Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are precisely engineered to input full hardwood blocks to a Hybrid 5-Axis CNC milling machine...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose the chair are precisely engineered to input full hardwood blocks to a Hybrid 5-Axis CNC milling machine...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood with Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood Upholstered Seating with Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection. Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes. All elements that compose ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

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...
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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

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

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

Handcrafted Outdoor Dining Chairs In Black Wicker Weave 'Set of 8'
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...
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2010s Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Synthetic, Wicker

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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

Kartell Piuma Chair in Black by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2016 saw the completion of the “Piuma” project by Piero Lissoni. The chair is one of the most revolutionary and enterprising products in Kartell’s repertoire of technology and materi...
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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

Mid-Century Modern Style Chair/ Ebony Finish
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chair in ebony finished frame. Ebony finished wood frame. Backrest in natural woven cane. Seat in cognac tan faux leather. Polished brass caps. Dim...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Modern Gold and Black Viking Dining Chair in Brass and Natural Fur Cushion
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The Viking chair was inspired by the Viking era. This piece recreates rustic shapes and textures that bring us back to a remarkable period ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

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

ClassiCon Venus Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
As far as Konstantin Grcic was concerned, the thought of designing the 1001st tame chair version with four legs was just too boring. Instead he created from the intelligent combinati...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Moooi Smoke Dining Armchair in Abbracci, Black Upholstery with Burnt Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Don't burn the diner — burn the dining chair! The beauty and character of burned wood is now captured in a long lasting material, creating the strange sensation of sitting on burnt furniture...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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