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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
1960s Model 351 Dining Arm Chair by Poul Volther for Soro Stolefabrik of Denmark
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s vintage Poul Volther dining chair, model 351, produced by Soro Stolefabrik in Denmark. This is a classic example of Volther's work with lines that are remi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord

2011 Prototype Richard Schultz Mateo Collection Raw Aluminum & Mesh Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2011 Mateo Collection aluminum lounge chair prototype with mesh upholstery. This is a marvelous and rare example of a Mateo collection lounge cha...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2020 Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs for Knoll in Grey Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the 2020 production Flat Bar Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. The price listed is for each chair. Four chairs are available in gray leathe...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Tall Oxford Chair White Leather 2007 4x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic (sold individually) labelled Arne Jacobsen tall oxford chair in white leather with a lovely brushed aluminum base.Four chairsare available. The cha...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground. Total height is approxim...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price listed is for each chair) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hanse...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (two are available for sale) 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs. This appears...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Green H-Chair by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Green H-chair by Estudio Persona Dimensions: W 45.8 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm Materials: Mohair fabric Upholstered dining chair. Shown in mohair fabric. COM option available. Custo...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Set Of 14 Burgundy Mohair Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
14 custom and finely upholstered , simple and tailored burgundy color mohair dining room chairs. Comfortable and beautiful.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair

René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the ...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Handcrafted Modern Dining Chair in Caribbean Walnut, in Stock
Located in PARQUE INDUSTRIAL OTHON P BLANCO, Quintana Roo
The Tamay Chair brings together personality and subtlety, based on simple lines and harmonious proportions, which underscore the natural beauty of the soli...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Sandows' dining chairs designed by René Herbst. Chrome tubular frame with bungee seat and back. Designed in 1928, this piece is considered an early modernist masterpiece well ahead ...
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1920s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2008 Celon Arm Chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design in Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Celon’ Arm Chair, model 1526, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design in 2007. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available fo...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional early Knoll Associates armchair, designed by Jens Risom. This example has what looks to be a natural maple frame and lovely striped black fabric. Th...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Monk Black Chair for Molteni, Italy, 1974
Located in London, GB
Formidable husband and wife team Tobia and Afra Bianchin Scarpa created inte­ri­ors and furni­ture that embraced the mate­ri­als of each design and the interplay of tech­nol­ogy and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Iconic Set of 8 Black Laminated Plywood Philippe Starck Pratfall Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of eight of the iconic armchair model "Pratfall" by Philippe Starck for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph, circa 1985. These distinctive three-legged chairs provide a slightly lar...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wood, Walnut

Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs works equally well as a dining, lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a solid Walnut timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered in a very on trend cream Boucle'. The Malta dining chair...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

original, art deco, bold, modern, dining chairs, occasional chairs - Vorago
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Introducing the Exquisite Vorago Chair: A Luxury Masterpiece Step into the world of opulence with the Vorago Chair—a true embodiment of luxury and avant-garde design. This stunning ...
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2010s Pakistani Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Paint

Arches Dining Chair, Brass & COM, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Oracle Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Chair by kar Dimensions: W 38 x D 56 x H 97 cm Materials: Ash Wood, High Gloss. Oracle bone script dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, a text engravedon tortoise shells and animal bones for divination. Taking China's oldestscript as its creative source, kar presents a new collection of furniture,"Oracle", which consists of a chair, a desk, a bench, a shelf, and a screen.The symbolic form of the ancient script...
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2010s Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, circa 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored. Currently x14 in stock.
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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pebble Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble chair by Fred Rigby studio. Dimensions: L 39.5 x W 41.2 x H 91 cm. Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool. Fred Rigby studio is a Londo...
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

The Square Chair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Chair was designed to be used at dining tables and desks. Made from sucupira, freijó, jequitibá, or imbuia, it offers high comfort while remaining lightweight and durable. The backrest is crafted from natural Indian wicker...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Wood

Set of 6 Dark Wood Eromes Wijchen Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 dark wood Eromes Wijchen dining chairs. Beautiful dark molded wood seats. Stamped under. Sturdy and comfortable. Sold as a set.
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tusk Sling Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Tusk sling dining chair by Möbius Objects - hand-sculpted here in solid Honduran Mahogany. Raked legs offer a unique 'wind-swept' silhouette. The veg-t...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Lana Dining Chair, Ivory Bouclé & Wood Chair by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order wood & bouclé dining chair designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric for seat/back cushion: Ivory Bouclé Base: Red oak Measures:...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Chocolate Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Frame fin...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Dining Dedo Chair
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
Introducing the Dining Dedo Chair, a Mexican Contemporary Dining Chair designed by Emiliano Molina for CUCHARA. This dining chair encapsulates elegance, solidity, and complete utility. It is the result of an extensive exploration of ergonomics, functionality, and the preservation of the distinct aesthetics of the DEDO collection. Crafted from three different types of wood - tzalam, walnut, and oak - this dining chair is a testament to the natural beauty and quality of Mexican craftsmanship. The use of knots on the back of the backrest and below the seat adds a distinctive touch to the upholstery, blending functionality and aesthetics seamlessly. The Silla Comedor...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Wood

Arches Dining Chair, Walnut & 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 is designed in the like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate and black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm. ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: Leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm Frame finishe...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Oak Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Dining Chair in a light echo oak finish frame. The slender winged back and seat are upholstered in performance fabric. Raised on square ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Greyed Oak Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered Dining Chair in a grey echo oak finish frame. The slender winged back and seat are upholstered in performance fabric. Raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 21.5" W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

LUENA Dining Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
The prominent curved backrest gives this generously sized chair its modern design and makes it the ideal occasional piece for anyone looking for the ultimate in style without skimpin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather

AUREA Dining Chair in Beige Velvet and Brass tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Sophisticated design, very comfortable and well balanced piece. The AUREA dining chair’s back is highlighted by a delicated quilting in diamond’s s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

ZOLA Dining Chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
Originally inspired by our unique Invicta chair, ZOLA conspires to create an undeniable atmosphere of modernity and elegance in any interior. Fully cover...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in 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 bouclé dining chair w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Vintage Chrome Tubular Cantilever Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage set of 4 fully restored modernsist rare Italian Gastone Rinaldi dining chairs for Rima cantilever. These are from the 70's. They have a unique fluid form of tubular curv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Nickel

Famed Black Metal Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Famed black metal chair brings comfortable seating with luxurious design to your living room... The FAMED chair, where comfortable sitting is at the f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate and black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson Materials: leather, steel Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm Seating height: 47 cm. F...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

CORDOBA S dining chair with solid wood legs
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and timeless design, the CORDOBA chair is very comfortable and engaging, suitable for contemporary spaces. Cordoba is available to order in fabr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Classic Upholstered Scoop Back Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an upholstered back, arm, and tight seat cushion, in the Draper performance fabric, with traditional square tapered legs in our light mangrove finish. Dimensions: 21" W x 25" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rationalist Dining Chairs in Oak, Holland, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oak dining chairs, Dutch Art Deco era, Hague school, 1928. Minimalist and modern for its time. Truly an Avant-Garde item. Certainly an inspiration for later Scandinavian Modern desig...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Coastal Breeze Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
In our Sea Salt finish, the upholstered arm chair displays a comfortable upholstered seat with a fully upholstered back and arms. Raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 23.5" W ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Coastal Breeze Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
In our Sea Salt finish, the upholstered side chair displays a comfortable upholstered seat with a fully upholstered back. Raised on square tapered legs. Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Classic Upholstered Scoop Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With an upholstered back, arm, and tight seat cushion, in the Draper performance fabric, with traditional square tapered legs in our light mangrove finish. Dimensions: 22" W x 25"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Recalled Pink Kenzo and White Teddy Brass Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled kenzo pink chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort. Measures: length: 17.7'' / depth:...
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2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Déjà Vu Chair in Wobble Fabric and Black Matte Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber. The seat is available completely cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Déjà Vu Chair in Textured Fabric and Black Matte Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber. The seat is available completely cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Déjà Vu Chair in Natté White Fabrics and Black Matte Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber. The seat is available completely cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Modern Dining Chair Lago, wood, natural fiber.Upholstery
Located in Mexico City, MX
This Classic design has a modern flourish without overshadowing the handcrafted details from the Natural Palm woven back that makes it so unique. The Lago dining chair...
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Déjà Vu Chair in Black Leather and Brushed Brass
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and finished with an upper layer of acrylic fiber. The seat is available completely cov...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Light Oak Coastal Dining Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dining Arm Chair, a solid frame in our light Dune finish, with a curved and caned backrest, a padded and upholstered seat cushions raised on tapered legs. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Eleanor Dining Chairs, Jacquard Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Eleanor Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Eleanor dining chair, named after Queen Eleanor of Avis, embodies all the virtues of its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Oak

Rationalist Armchairs in Oak, Holland, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oak armchairs, Dutch Art Deco era, Hague school, 1928. Minimalist and modern for its time. Truly an Avant-Garde item. Certainly an inspiration for later Scandinavian Modern designers...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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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