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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Single Piece
Emeco Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum and Walnut by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1 Inch Armchair in Brushed Aluminum & Walnut by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch Collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1 Inch Armchair in Dark Powder-Coated Aluminum & Green by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch Collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco 1 Inch Armchair in Dark Powder-Coated Aluminum & Walnut by Jasper Morrison
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch collection, Jasper Morrison tapped into Emeco’s heritage in hand crafting recycled aluminum, and leveraged its signature strength, light weight, and sustainability. Em...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ebonized Oak and Blackened Steel Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak and steel chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has a blackened steel finished steel frame with an ebonized oakwood seat...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Solid Argentine Rosewood and Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Giovanni
Located in New York, NY
The Giovanni Chair is a decidely modern take on traditional woodworking methods. The gently curved, solid wood frame is partially wrapped in the leather of your choice to create a su...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Emeco Navy Chair in Polished Aluminum & Walnut by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take soft, recycled aluminum, h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Blackened Steel, Solid Wood "Steel Chair" Hand-Shaped, Walnut, Charred Ash
Located in Biddeford, ME
This chair evokes a feeling of solidity, weight and forward movement. Notable features are the "negative back" where the backrest appears to float. Ergonomically-friendly features in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid oak and steel chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has an antique brass finished steel frame with an ebonized oakwood seat ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Prototype of ClassiCon Munich Chair Brown Leather
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Model Munich chair designed by Sauerbruch Hutton. Manufactured by ClassiCon. This object is a rare and unique prototype with a aluminium feet base that ...
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Early 2000s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Walnut and Antique Nickel Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid walnut and steel chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has an antique nickel frame with a walnut wood seat and backrest. Als...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

JMF Style Shagreen Custom Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Jean Miche Frank style chairs fully covered in a natural color shagreen. These chairs were custom-made by R&Y Augousti from France.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Shagreen

Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
US furniture Six DIA style dining chairs Aluminium base Tufted green velvet upholstery High rolled back with corded detailing.
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thea Dining Chair / Slipper Chair by Gallotti & Radice w/ Wood Leg & Upholstery
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Thea Dining Chair / Slipper Chair Designed in 2015 by Pinuccio Borgonovo Dining chair or slipper chair with inside structure in wood and by-products padded in non-deformable foam po...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

0414 Dining Chair by Gallotti & Radice made in Italy
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
0414 Dining Chair Designed in 2014 by Studio G&R Armchair with black stained open pore solid curved ash structure. Also available in natural ash, t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1 of 3 Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and green velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, 1980s/1990s. Re-upholstered in quality Italian g...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Verner Panton Chair a / System 123 Dining Chairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Verner Panton (Danish, 1926 - 1998) Modern pair of 'Chair A' chairs from the 'System 1-2-3', gray upholstered z-shaped seat on cast aluminum base, marked on bottom. 32.75" H x 20" W ...
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20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

B&B Italia Flair O' Swivel Dining Chair in Forest Green Satin - Available Now
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Flair O' Swivel Dining Chair, designed by Monica Armani for B&B Italia, is a small domestic throne that sits atop a truncated pyramid with rounded edges to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rustic Greyed Oak Klismos Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic greyed oak Klismos dining chair in our grey Echo finish, with a parquetry bar top rail and splat, upholstered saddle seat raised on square tape...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

New Custom Finishes 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These incredible special editions of the classic 'Tucroma' armchairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani are new custom frame finishes, completed as a special edition of the Tucroma chair during it's 50th Year Anniversary of the design. Signed with Mariani labels. The seats and backs have supple matching leather upholstery and are attached to sleek tubular frames, as well as being bridged together by wide leather straps at the back with hand-tied detail. Available frame finishes are: - Classic Chrome (Not shown in photos) - Dark Rose Gold - Bright Gold - Copper - Textured White In addition, you can select a leather color or fabric type of your choice. i4 Mariani was a specialty Italian design division of the Pace Collection and Guido Faleschini was the star designer who created famous designs such as the Tucroma line and a line of bedroom furniture for Hermès. Mariani still produces the Tucroma chair to the same specifications as the 1970s along with a full line of high quality designs with expert Italian craftsmanship. We carry a large selection of designs by i4 Mariani and Guido Faleschini, contact us if you are looking for anything else. This is an interior design magazine cover worthy set of chairs and would look so amazing with a marble or travertine dining table, such as designs by Angelo Mangiarotti and Roche Bobois or lacquered goatskin tables by Karl Springer and Steve Chase. This sleek set of dining / arm / side chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani would inject some 1970s Italian modern into any interior and would compliment various locations such as a Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Postmodern, neoclassical, or Transitional dining room...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Copper Finish 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair in soft natural brown leather with polished copper finish frames completed as a special edition of the Tucroma chair during it's 50th Year Anniversary of the design - the color combination perfectly apt for the 1970s styling of this design. The seats and backs have supple matching soft natural brown leather upholstery and are attached to sleek polished copper finish steel tubular frames, as well as being bridged together by wide matching leather straps at the back with hand-tied detail. Signed with Mariani label. This chair is brand new, only used for photographing it for this listing. The leather option selected for this set was an upgraded full grain Italian leather and is much thicker and higher quality than vintage examples. This chair is available for immediate shipping. If you need more than one we can order additional chairs for you, contact us for lead times. If you are interested in custom leather, fabric and frame colors contact for more details. i4 Mariani was a specialty Italian design division of the Pace Collection and Guido Faleschini was the star designer who created famous designs such as the Tucroma line and a line of bedroom furniture for Hermès. Mariani still produces the Tucroma chair to the same specifications as the 1970s along with a full line of high quality designs with expert Italian craftsmanship. We carry a large selection of designs by i4 Mariani and Guido Faleschini, contact us if you are looking for anything else. This is an interior design magazine cover worthy set of chairs and would look so amazing with a marble or travertine dining table, such as designs by Angelo Mangiarotti and Roche Bobois or lacquered goatskin tables by Karl Springer and Steve Chase. This sleek set of dining / arm / side chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani would inject some 1970s Italian modern into any interior and would compliment various locations such as a Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Postmodern, neoclassical, or Transitional dining room...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair in smooth brown leather with polished gold finish frames completed as a special edition of the Tucroma chair during it's 50th Year Anniversary of the design - the color combination perfectly apt for the 1970s styling of this design. The seats and backs have supple matching brown leather upholstery and are attached to sleek polished gold finish steel tubular frames, as well as being bridged together by wide leather straps at the back with hand-tied detail. Signed with Mariani label. This chair is brand new, only used for photographing it for this listing. The leather option selected for this set was an upgraded full grain Italian leather and is much thicker and higher quality than vintage examples. This chair is available for immediate shipping. If you need more than one we can order additional chairs for you, contact us for lead times. If you are interested in custom leather, fabric and frame colors contact for more details. i4 Mariani was a specialty Italian design division of the Pace Collection and Guido Faleschini was the star designer who created famous designs such as the Tucroma line and a line of bedroom furniture for Hermès. Mariani still produces the Tucroma chair to the same specifications as the 1970s along with a full line of high quality designs with expert Italian craftsmanship. We carry a large selection of designs by i4 Mariani and Guido Faleschini, contact us if you are looking for anything else. This is an interior design magazine cover worthy set of chairs and would look so amazing with a marble or travertine dining table, such as designs by Angelo Mangiarotti and Roche Bobois or lacquered goatskin tables by Karl Springer and Steve Chase. This sleek set of dining / arm / side chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani would inject some 1970s Italian modern into any interior and would compliment various locations such as a Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Postmodern, neoclassical, or Transitional dining room...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Currently, the most coveted dining chairs by interior designers are 'Tucroma' chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible special edition Tucroma armchair...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ligne Roset French Modern Dining Chairs Attributed to Christain Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration are these three, all-original Ligne Roset French modern dining chairs attributed to Christian Werner. Sturdy and comf...
Category

1990s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hand Pleated Velvet Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
The contemporary dining chair hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Their sh...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Custom Dining Chair Upholstered in Velvet with Natural Wood Frame
Located in New York, NY
This chair is upholstered in a large selection of soft velvet colors. See attached photo. This velvet is stain resistant and water repellent. Natural wood frame that is offered in ...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair Black Steel Frame/Brushed Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fully upholstered dining chair combining different materials and textures. Measures: L 670 x D 650 x H 910 x SH 480 mm L 26.78 x D 25.59...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair in Matte Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Artisan assembled from matte walnut and woven work, the chair also benefits from a comfortably cushioned seating pad and back support, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Measureme...
Category

2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Sculptural Copper & Wenge Side Chair by Valentin Loellmann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A side chair by German furniture designer Valentin Loellmann, circa 2017. Completely hand constructed in bcopper and not cast, with a charred oak seat...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Copper

Pollaro Custom Made Teak and Titanium Exterior Dining Armchair
Located in Hillside, NJ
Designed to withstand the elements beautifully. An exterior dining armchair handmade by Pollaro master craftsmen and engineered to provide appropriate seat height, firmness, arm heig...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Utility Bar Stool BT in Blackened Steel with Douglas Fir Wood Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and strong. A utility bar stool that incorporates vintage Douglas fir wood and repurposes it for a seat. Softened by hand, the seat shines in ...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

HL Cafe Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cafe chair. Quirky and young, our HL dinning chair is made with solid white oak. Split legs and cylindrical shapes give it a fresh, fun look. We love worki...
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Outdoor Sammarco Dining Chair by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor-Indoor Coco Wolf Sammarco dining chair Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood ...
Category

2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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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