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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
Located in Stevenson, WA
A modern contemporary take on a classic Captains chair handmade custom to order. With turned tapered and shaped legs and a horseshoe shape tube arm and back shaped from solid hardwo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Lacquered Metal and Leather Chair from Costantini, Rodelio Bianco, In Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Measurements are 21" W x 20" D x 37" H x 19" SH
This one-of-a-kind protoype is one of Costantini founder William Stuart's first designs, shown here in ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dietiker Felber C14 Metal Dining Chair, Modular Design, Set of 2
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s Classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first developed as a simple wooden chair in the early 40s, has been ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage belgian leather dining chairs set of 8 - 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
High quality belgian dining chairs made from beautiful taupe leather and chromed legs.
Timeless design
1980s - Belgium
Good overall condition
Dimensions:
Height: 97cm
Width: 48c...
Category
1980s Belgian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Brazilian Design Dining Chair for the Outdoors or Indoors
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Fence collection concept
The “Fence” collection concept is inspired by the countryside elements that are part of the daily life, to create this premium outdoor collection the main...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Customizable Teak Dining Chairs with Light Beige Upholstery – Fork Line
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Fork chairs designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, in teak wood with light beige upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Blending refined craftsmanship ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Dining Chair Motto with Armrests by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
The Motto dining chair is a perfect blend of modern design and exceptional comfort. Featuring a distinctive T-shaped backrest and elegantly curved armrests, it offers both aesthetic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Brick Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca Chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a soft backrest that matches the seat. The frame is made of coated metal, the seat and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Casablanca Chair, Black Frame with Cognac Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Casablanca Chair is designed for long dinners, as you sit amazingly well in the chair with a soft backrest that matches the seat. The frame is made of coated metal, the seat and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, XL size, Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Laurence leather dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
UNA Dining Chair in Black Stained Ash with Leather Back 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...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Italian Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Catifa Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous set of 10 Catifa 46 dining chairs designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for the Italian manufacturer Arper.
The classic minimalist look of the Catifa chair is very sleek with a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian Modern Black Steel Chairs Omstak by Rodney Kinsman Bieffeplast, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black steel chairs Omstak by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1970s
Fantastic pair of chairs mod. Omstak, with black painted steel rod...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Carved Wood Dining Chair with Woven Rush Seat from Costantini, Liviano, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Our homage to Gio Ponti’s Superleggera chair features a thin hand-carved frame and hand woven rush seat.
Shown in Argentine Rosewood with carefully selected planks to maximize lands...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Mid CenturyWalnut Dining Chair with leather upholstery in Black orBrown Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
A tailored side chair inspired by the Bauhaus movement of the 1920s. This elegant chair has a futuristic Minimalist flair. It features refined tapered legs with detailed upholstery. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Dining Chair, Black Oak / Brick Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fully upholstered dining chair designed with a comfortable amount of cushioning on both the seat and backrest to meet all your comfort needs.
Fabric structure: Bric Velvet.
Structure...
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Silhouette Dining Chair, Rif & Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Set of 8 Carrocel Custom Dawson Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our exquisite set of 8 Carrocel Dawson Dining Chairs, where modern elegance meets timeless craftsmanship. Custom made and handcrafted by the skilled artisans at Carrocel,...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Dining Chair Motto with Armrests by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Motto Dining Chair with Armrests – Modern Comfort and Customizable Style
The Motto Dining Chair with Armrests is a masterful combination of contemporary design, ergonomic comfort, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Buttoned Back Style Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design featuring tufted back and solid wood legs in ebony finish.
Upholstered in performance woven fabric in variety of colors.
Optional frontal legs metal caps in brass fi...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Ichou Armchair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
immerse in the comfort of our signature ichou armchair, designed to convey the silhouette of a japanese ginko leaf. upholstered in fine fabrics and crafted in solid ash wood, it is t...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Ash
Déjà Vu Chair in beige aniline leather and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary set of 4 chairs by Studio Tecnico Interna8, Wood Fabric
By Interna8
Located in Pordenone, IT
Chair in solid beech wood.
Seat with webbing and plywood frame padded with elastic expanded polyurethane.
This listing is for 4 chairs.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
ClassiCon Aërias Chair by Tilla Goldberg
By Tilla Goldberg
Located in New York, NY
Aërias surprises with formal conciseness, lightness and innovative weaving: the familiar pattern of the Vienna wickerwork is reinterpreted with a changed scale and leather as a mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms 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
Laurameroni "Margaret" Modern Velvet Chair by Cesare Arosio
By Laurameroni
Located in Monza, IT
Padded chair with structure in wood painted wenge. Seat and back with polyurethane foam padding covered in Cat. A Nubuck leather.
FINISH:
Cat. A Nubuck leather 2118 and wenge-painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Design Chrome Chairs /Gastone Rinaldi, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy
Made of chrome
Original condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Modern Teak and Brown leather armchairs in Erik Buch Style
Located in Miami, FL
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with leather seats and backs, in style of Grete Jalk or Erik Buch .
Armchairs in very fine original condition, wood restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Dietiker Felber C14 Sled Modern Dining Chair, Modular Design, Set of 2
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s Classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first developed as a simple wooden chair in the early 40s, has been ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dietiker Felber C14 Sled Dining Chair, Modular Design, Set of 4
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s Classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first developed as a simple wooden chair in the early 40s, has been ...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dietiker Felber C14 Metal Dining Chair with Arms, Modular Design, Set of 4
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Felber C14 is a reedition of a 1940s Classic Dietiker chair. The chair which was at first developed as a simple wooden chair in the early 40s, has been reengineered into a modula...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970's Set Of Six Refinished Danish Oak Veneered Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Set Of Six Danish Veneered Oak Dining Chairs
The chairs with their colorfull 1970's upholstry are in good vintage condition and have been checked and refinished by our cabine...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Bentwood Slim Carol Dining Chair by Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
The Slim Carol Dining Chair is a narrower version of the original chair first launched in 2021. This version was completed at the start of 2024.
The Carol Chairs are crafted by hand ...
Category
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Ribbed Wood Chair with Cheetah Hair on Hide, Red + Black Leather and Wood Bead
Located in Greenwich, CT
Purchase may be limited to quantity 2 or more, just ask.
Dining / side / occasional chair with ribbed exposed wood frame (maple). Back rail upholstered with cheetah printed hair on h...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Leather, Maple
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Oak, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
NOOM Flock CS1 Dining Chair Dedar Nimbus
Located in Toronto, CA
By Noom
Designed By Kateryna Sokolova
Dedar Nimbus Fabric in White
The "Flock" collection embodies the idea that home should be a haven of comfort, a sanctuary, and a gathering pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Rare Set of Four Black Leather and Chrome Chairs by Helmut Lubke & Co
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of four black leather dining chairs with chrome legs.
Made in Germany, circa 1980s.
Designed by Helmut Lubke & Co.
with a triangle shaped ba...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Brass Dining Chairs by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 brass patinated dining chairs by Mastercraft. Original brass frames newly upholstered in a Classic Italian chestnut butter soft leather. Brass frames and leather have aged p...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dining Chairs, Designed by Vittorio Armellini, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs upholstered in yellow leatherette on wooden frame. Signs of age and use. Designed in the mid-20th century for a studio by architect Vittorio Armellini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Inspired by Minimalist Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by minimalist design but engineered for maximum comfort.
Sleek and practical, perfect for contemporary timeless interiors lovers.
The fabric has a geometric design of line...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chiado Bar Stool, Indigo Leather with Boucle Snow and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado bar and counter stools are comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The stools have a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Mobil Girgi Set of Four Ladder Back and Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
By Mobil Girgi
Located in New York, NY
A set of four walnut ladder back dining chairs with original black leather seats, the seats and back legs are angled, with straight legs in the front. The chairs from every perspect...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Luna Contemporary Dining Chair in Wood
Located in London, GB
A handcrafted wooden dining chair inspired by vintage forms and contemporary techniques. Two almost-circles acting as the backrest and seat offerin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
New Chair in Wrought Iron with Wooden Back, Indoor and Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
Garden chairs in wrought iron for indoor or outdoor
You must indicate if you want the product with the special treatment for outdoor.
Price per item
Paint:
Color Epoxi paint ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Dijon
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
Gray Melange Upholstered Nils Dining Chairs, Showroom Samples, Set of 4
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous set of 4 custom Nils dining chairs in grey mélange fabric with off white ultra leather contrast welt and Swedish grey finish legs. Ready for immediate delivery!.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Customizable Modern Dining Chair with Cubed Seat Design
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our tailored home exclusive "Branford" dining chair on casters is shown in our own ecru linen fabric. This chair is perfect for the dining table or as an accent chair in any living space. It features a simple and modern cubed seat...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen
1980s Karl Springer-Taller Maria Teresa Méndez Eight Goatskin Dining Chairs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, aSet of eight (8) Dining Chairs attributed to Karl Springer-Taller Maria Teresa Méndez
Unmarked. Circa the 1980s
Wo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin, Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Lavender Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary dining chair featuring a sculptural curved back with tufted padding to achieve the perfect angle for relaxation. Upholstered in Lavender velvet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair, Wood Back/Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater support. Offered in wengè finsihed frame and wov...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Mediterrantee
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
Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon "Avio" Chair for Poltrona Frau
Located in Miami, FL
Distressed sea-foam green leather Avio chair designed by Piero Sartogo and Nathalie Grenon for Poltrona Frau, 1998.
The structure of the back of the A...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Six "Rubber Chairs" by Brian Kane for Metropolitan Furniture – Steelcase
By Brian Kane
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of six bold black armchairs by Metro for Steelcase designed by Brian Kane. These sleek vintage chairs are made of black steel encased in EPDM rubber tubing with comforta...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Maia Dining Chairs, White HOLLY HUNT, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Maia chair takes its name from the novel Maias, a compelling tale of feuds and love affairs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel
Fernandine Dining Chair, Medley and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Italian modern chairs in woven straw and curved steel, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chairs in woven straw and curved steel, 1970s
Set of six fantastic chairs with seat and back in woven straw. The structure and legs are made of a single curved steel t...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox. Original green leather seat and back covers that need to be replaced with C. O. M...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
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.