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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The dining chair is available in ...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Herman Miller Eames DCMU Chair with Black Fabric Upholstery 8x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DCMU Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This model was designed in 1970. The acronym DCMU stands for Dining Height...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Orbit Dining Chair in Cream Boucle Wool Fabric and Brushed Brass, by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
With orbit chairs Lara Bohinc develops her stellar themes, finding inspiration in planetary and lunar orbits, whose gravitationally curved trajectories d...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Maia Leather Dining Chairs Set/6, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Maia Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel

Karl Springer Set of 4 Dining/Game Chairs in Black Lacquer 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Regina" game/dining chairs in high gloss black lacquer with seats and backs upholstered in black leather by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These elegantly curving chairs a...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

NOOM Home Gropius CS1 Chair Red Velvet
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova The Gropius Chair, designed by Kateryna Sokolova, is a striking blend of modernist elegance and ergonomic comfort. Inspired by the Bauhaus movement, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

Minotti Dining Chairs, Set of 8, in Neutral Woven Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of Minotti modern design dining chairs is now available, where we specialize in high-quality mid-century modern furnishings. Minotti is known for its exceptional desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brutus Armchair in Solid Walnut with Leather Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphas...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Vintage Rattan Six Dining Chairs by Borek Sipek Czech Republic 1988
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage six piece set - dining chairs from rattan by Borek Sipek Czeck Republic 1988. A great, very rare and comfortable wicker seating set, which includes four armchairs ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Wicker

GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with black cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood structure is completed by the cane, in natural or painted finish. The seat and the backrest can be upholstered in a wide range of fabrics. Shown upholstered with Velvalpaca 04 (fabric Cat B), matte Oak Wenguê structure and black cane.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood

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

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Contemporary Outdoor Dining Chairs Organically Shaped
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary outdoor/indoor chairs built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires less...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Resin, Fiberglass

Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian manufacture Driade Aleph. The Model name is named after the french politician Jack Lang...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970 Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Modern Laurence OUTDOORS Chairs, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence outdoors chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contempor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood, Fabric, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet

"Kimono" Contemporary Chair, Velvet, vintage Kimono Silk , Silvered Glass, Brass
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
KIMONO Sabrina Landini invites design to take a new path, her works reveal a process of ever-evolving work while capturing unlimited reflections and propose a return to the celebrat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Kartell Generic C Chairs in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Generic is an ambitious project of deeply ethical connotations, in which new objectives are defined for contemporary design to fulfil and creativity is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Lounge Pivot Chair in Laser-Cut Steel Frame and Leather Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by a boat chair found in an old Belgian warehouse, Klein Agency's pivot chair pays homage to a simple mechanical solution to a problem of finding...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Set of Four Springer Onassis Style Dining Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin by Garcel
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of Four Springer Onassis Style Dining Chairs in Lacquered Goatskin by Garcel PRICE IS FOR THE SET OF FOUR CHAIRS (Pictured with a Karl Springer Wagon Wheel dining table availa...
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1980s Colombian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Customizable Dining Booth in COM/COL from Costantini, Carina
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Any of its standard chairs can be made into a booth, by repeating the back leg and building the rest of the structure to your specifications. The Carina Booth...
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2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Woven Velvet Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designer chair offered in unique shape and woven velvet design on the seat and back for extra comfort. made of solid wood stained in walnut finish and the velvet is deep green velvet...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

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

Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker McGuire Tobacco Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 23.5 deep x 39.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18.5 inches...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Set of 4 'Décade' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Décade' chair by Design Frères, the perfect blend of French 60's style and contemporary comfort. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a h...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arabesque Dining Chair in American Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Nada Debs seating collection is reminiscent of mid-century design that marries modern form with exquisite craftsmanship. The Arabesque motif is finished in American walnut color. See...
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21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Riccardo Blumer & Matteo Borghi BB Leather Dining Chairs for Poliform, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of brown leather BB dining or side chairs made with a light expended polyurethane frame and leather exoskeleton. Designed by Riccardo Blumer & Matteo Borghi and manufactured by ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Lago Dining Chair with Natural Palm Fiber Back, Mexican Design (Set 4)
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
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

Set 10 of Carrocel Custom Modern Curved Dining Chairs Zeno
Located in North York, ON
Introducing the Zeno chair by Carrocel, a modern curved dining chair made in Canada. Its unique shape is perfect for any home, from modern ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Agio Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Fine craftsmanship and exceptional details are part of the unique design of the chair C-145, an elegant chair handcrafted with passion in Italy with high quality, premium solid walnu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

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

Metal, Brass

Set of 2 Grey Dining Chair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Grey dining chair by Collector Materials: upholstered in genuine Linea 645 leather, solid oak wood structure. Dimensions: W 45 x D 50 x H 7...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Lapalma Vintage Cognac Vegetal Leather Chair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Great dining chair in vegetal natural saddle cognac leather. Manufactured in Italy by Lapalma. The leather is in vegetal natural leather which is now cognac. Beautiful backrest. The ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chair in Natural Solid Wood, Upholstered, Natural Wood Back, Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern Classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Giovannetti, Italy, Gae Aulenti Style, White
Located in Miami, FL
Six signed dining chairs by Giovannetti, tubular frame with an heirloom white finish. Upholstery is new, off-white oatmeal color. Chairs may appear yellow in pictures because of sunl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recy...
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1947 George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chair in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chair, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some wear from...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Modern Anjos Dining Chairs Set/6, Leather Oak, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Set of 6 Anjos Chairs, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Anjos dining chair captures the essence of the cascading waters of the Anj...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Oak, Wood

1986 Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs with Original Full Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420C, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs have welded steel basket seats and retain their ori...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Glazy Chair, Gentle 683 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 683 by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm Materials: upholstery Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Outdoor Dining Chairs in Anthracite 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

Aluminum

UNA Dining Chair in Black Stained Ash with Upholstered Seat by Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The UNA chair combines a curved wooden seat and legs with a leather-upholstered cylindrical back, creating a balance between comfort and simple geometry. Its design highlights the na...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

GRACE Urban dining chair, Available Now
Located in Frazão, Porto
GRACE URBAN Dining Chair: STOCK UNIT - Available for immediate delivery The sophisticated character of the GRACE Urban chair is given by the combination of the most distinct raw mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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

Set of 6 Reupholstered Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 6 Italian Avant Garde Dining Armchairs by Pietro Costantini. These chairs are reupholstered in JF Fabrics “Woolish” fabric. It is a soft velvet with a faux wool look, finished...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer

Outdoor Counter Bar Chair Featuring a Brushed Gold Frame
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Counter Bar Chair The Trace counter bar chair is the perfect piece to add life and sophistication to any well-structured living space. It provides both functionality and visua...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Kiwi
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 delig...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Leda Armchair, Salvador Dalí
Located in Geneve, CH
Leda armchair, Salvador Dalí Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí Dimensions: 47 x 60 x 92 H cm Materials: structure in cast polished and varnished brass. Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dalí: Femme à tête de roses...
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mariani Wing Conference Office Chair by Luca Scacchetti Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mariani Wing Conference Office chair i 4 Mariani WING Swivel conference chair with 5-spoke base by Designer Luca Scacchetti. Conference armchair, covere...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather These modern walnut dining chairs by Lawrence Peabody : The Derby Modern Dining Chair for Craft Asso...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of 8 Organic Shaped Dining Chairs in Metallic or Natural Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary dining chairs built with resin reinforced fiberglass. This highly resistant material is very durable and requires no maintenan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Modern Italian Marco Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and elegance Ricciolina chairs are stylish and functional. The distinctive curved connection between the seat and backrest gives the chair flexibility and ergonomics. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

SOPHIA dining chair with brass tips
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and comfortable, SOPHIA is a chair with a special quilted details on the back.‎ Perfect from every angle, this chair is upholstered in fabric, while the lacquered legs are enriched by antique brass tips...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Modernist Dining Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Modernist dining chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. Stained pine wood with ebonized details.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The dining chair is available in ...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Navy Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Leather, Velvet, Wood

Set of 8 Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 modern upholstered dining chairs by Carrocel. This original designed Flusso dining chair is beautifully sculpted with gentle ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Harlowe dining chairs. This exquisite iron frame is gently hand forged and sculpted. Perfectly poised and perched on delicate tapering legs. The tight seat and bolster back ...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

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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