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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Minimalist Style, Stool in Black Ebonized Solid Wood
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Six Carol Chairs in Bent Wood Walnut by Jonathan Field.
Located in London, GB
The Carol chair is a new design just completed in autumn 2021.
The chair is handmade in bent walnut with a seat of English walnut.
"I wanted to create a chair with a lightweight fr...
Category
2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare Pair of Dorothy Schindele Hairpin Leg Chairs, Circa 1949
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of rare 1949, ergonomic, spring back chairs by noted California designer Dorothy Schindele. Fully restored.
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Beech Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered dining side chair, the brushed beech wood finished in our gowan finish, with an upholstered backrest and bowed seat. Raised on square tapered and out flaring legs....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage Milo Baughman Style Modern Chrome Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Saddle River, NJ
This set of four vintage dining chairs offers a sleek and stylish addition to any modern interior. Inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman, these chairs feature a classic chr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chair, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chair, Upholstered
These Modern Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs are part of the "Barricas Series" for Craft Associates Furni...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern Rustic Oak Dining Chair, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry dining chair with tapered oak legs. Its upholstered seat is constructed with a top and mid-rail bar joined by stretchers.
Shown in Dus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kartell Piuma Chair in Mustard by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Six Pen Shell Dining Chairs by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Glamorous set of six crackled pen shell and boucle dining chairs by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills.
The set consists of two arm chairs and four side chairs.
Constructe...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Shell, Bouclé, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Nickel/Fog
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Puffin Dining Chair in Franco Linen Chenille Schumacher Performance Fabric
By Schumacher
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/Powder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alma counter & bar stool. As any admirer would experience gazing at its muse, it is impossible not to feel enchanted and almost hypnotized by the refined, sensual lines and the delightfully charming soul of Alma Bar Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest is crafted from beautifully woven rattan, adding a tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Oak Parquetry Dining Chair, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry dining chair with tapered oak legs. Its upholstered seat is constructed with a top and mid-rail bar joined by stretchers.
Shown in da...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
A refined piece made in fine solid walnut crafted by expert hands in Italy, a stunning example of the subtle elegance of Italian design. The seat comes with top quality leather avail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
Customizable Dining Room Chair TROTTER, recycled leather and steel —Black
By ACOOCOORO
Located in Mexico City, MX
Trotter is the first piece in ACOOCOORO's new steel and leather seating series, partially informed by equestrian sports' paraphernalia. The rolled steel structure turns and travels i...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Oak and Antique Brass Dining Chair
By Stephen Kenn
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
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, Metal
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair in Black Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take place in life and can be easily recognized inside ourselves, if we have the courage ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Surface Chair by Terence Woodgate and John Barnard for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Two Royal Designers for Industry, one from the world of furniture design, and one from the world of Formula 1 racing car design collaborated. With an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Michael Thonet N. 14 Bistro Dining Chair, Austria
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic N. 14 Bistro dining chair or side chair designed by Michael Thonet, rendered in black painted beech bentwood frame with a woven wicker cain...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Wicker
In Stock in Los Angeles, Elf Blue Leather Dining Chair, by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
The Blue "Elf" chair is padded and fully upholstered in leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An instant Classic design by Taidgh O'Neill, the Perico dining chair is constructed from solid hardwood and features a flawless Danish chord seat. Refined...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple
Black Stainless Steel Armchair with White Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Dining Armchair
The Trace Dining Chair is the epitome of functional yet enjoyable dining. With its perfect combination of comfort and practicality, this chair is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Yellow Chair by Dutch Modernist H. Wouda, 1924
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow and black modernist chair, by Hendrik Wouda, H. Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, 1924.
Painted pine
Part of the Exhibition "De Klare Lijn"
The Interbellum, the period bet...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Californian Modern Dining Chairs in White Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined Californian Mid-Century Modern side chairs with white bouclé terry upholstery and sleek pale yellow metal frame.
Very comfortable and functional design.
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Neutral Colors Velvet Dining Chair with Gold Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Davis Dining Chair exudes a quiet elegance and undeniably luxury energy. This modern dining chair is perfect for a luxury dining room project with a unique design shape upholstered i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Natural Nubuck Leather and Antique Brass Dining Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A steel and leather chair with a comfortable seat, easily stackable to save space when needed. This version has a steel frame with an antique brass finish, and a natural nubuck leath...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kartell Piuma Chair in Rusty Orange by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Rare set of High Backed T Leather Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as part of the Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture ser...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
NOOM Home Gropius CS2 Fluffy Edition
By NOOM
Located in Toronto, CA
By Noom
Designed By Kateryna Sokolova
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Outdoor Counter Stool Featuring Leather Upholstery and Brushed Gold Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Counter Bar Stool
The Trace counter bar stool is the perfect piece to add life and sophistication to any well-structured living space. It provides both functionality and visua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Phloem Studio Jess Side Chair, Handcrafted Modern Solid Wood Dining Chair
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Jess side chair is a modern contemporary solid wood dining chair in white oak with tapered hardwood legs and a solid wood lamina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
2018 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armchair in Blue & Black Fabric, Model 50A
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Cesca armchair, model 50A, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 50A chair, and we have several available for individual purchase. The...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
Modern Maia Dining Chair, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Maia leather dining chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Hyde Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern mahogany dining chair with a dark finish, slung upholstered seat and back - upholstered in cream hyde leather - with nailhead trim and turned stretchers.
Dimensions: 19.5" W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Black Leather Dining Armchairs w Cassina Label, c 1980s, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An intriguing set of six black leather and sculpted wood armchairs. We are not certain the particular design, however one chair retains a Cassina / Atelier International label from c...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
JOLIE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Design in Creme Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Jolie Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern aesthetic. It features sweeping lines that add a sense of elegance and sophistication to...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Minimal Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
By SIMONINI
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Set of 10 Custom Modern Black Velvet Dining Chairs Svelte Chair
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 Custom Black Velvet Dining Chairs Svelte Chair. This modern dining chair is the perfect complement to any dining room. The chair is made ...
Category
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Set of Six Ilana Goor Leather and Iron Dining Chairs
By Ilana Goor
Located in Miami, FL
Six leather and painted iron dining chairs by Ilana Goor.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
"Il Pezzo 7 Chair" dining chair with high back-upholstered in anthracite leather
Located in Firenze, IT
Sinuous folds envelop the elegant structure of Il Pezzo 7 Chair. Expertly upholstered in high- quality leather or velvet by master craftsmen, it boasts a rich, soft backrest, wrapped...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
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 ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered In Wooly Boucle-Frame in Walnut Finish
Located in NEW YORK, NY
An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Custom Tonio Modern Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Tonio modern dining chairs by Carrocel. Finished in a hand polished black lacquer and upholstered in a rare designer black Faux Lambs Wool covering. Frames are made of solid h...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Customizable Slope Armchair with High Back and Skirt
Located in Greenwich, CT
This piece is our exclusive "Stonington" dining room chair shown in an ecru linen blend fabric. This chair features a sloping arm design with a high back and edge pleated skirt. Buil...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Foam, Maple
1980s Set of Six Davis Allen Andover Chairs for Stendig in Red Lacquer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Andover Dining Chairs, designed by Davis Allen for Stendig in 1983. This particular set was manufactured in Italy in the mid-...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Six Danish Modern Midcentury Ladder Back Dinning Chairs
Located in Vienna, Austria
Very nice set of six Danish midcentury ladder back dining chairs from 1955, with new upholstery.
Overall, in very nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel Set of Four 'Shelton Mindel" Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel removed mass, tweaked proportions and simplified lines to reinterpret the traditional banker’s chair, creating a contemporary chair that echoes the stanc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Arches Dining Chair, Bouclé & Oak, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Metal Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of four contemporary klismos style dining chairs by Design Institute America. Each chair has a sturdy steel frame with a brushed finish and a rounded back supported by tapering...
Category
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 10 Custom Modern Oak Dining Chairs in Black and White
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern oak dining chairs in black and white. Unique modern design with solid oak base in a cerused black finish. Sleek angled...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Soiree Chair with Stitch Detail in Black by Oscar & Gabriele Buratti for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The theme of the classic, soft, fabric-covered, padded chair made of a single material is interpreted here in an exceptionally elegant, accurately finished design. Whether dressed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage spanish wooden armchairs, 1990s set of 6
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage wooden dining chairs with blue velvet seats.
Designed and manufactured in spain, these timeless armchairs, dining chairs or conference chairs are very well designed with bea...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Established & Sons Sessel Chair in Gray Beech with Yellow Back by Martino Gamper
Located in London, GB
Gamper’s creation of the Sessel chair was driven by a fascination of the traditional bentwood archetype and the way in which its industrialised production has been mastered throughou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stylish Bar Chair Featuring Water-Resistant Leather and Gold Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Bar Stool
The Trace bar stool is the perfect piece to add life and sophistication to any well-structured living space. It provides both functionality and visual appeal, making...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Outdoor Dining Armchair Featuring Brown Leather Upholstery
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Eleanor Dining Chair
The Eleanor dining armchair is a piece whose starting point is comfort and functionality. Its simple design, feminine curves, and undulating texture highlight ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.