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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Elementaire Dining Chairs for HAY, 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Elementaire dining chairs for HAY in green, each of simple form with shaped back and seat on four elongated legs, marked "Elementaire chair for HAY etc." to undersides. 31...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Upholstered Dining in Leatherette
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining armchair with upholstered seat and back in faux leather. The timeless design of the chair works well with modern and classic styles . This chair is perfect for con...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Margot Dining Chairs, Faux Fur Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot chair, modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot fur dining chair stands as a art deco piece that redefines the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
The Simple Chair. Solid Purpleheart wood from Brazil
Located in São Paulo, SP
A chair crafted entirely from solid wood. Sturdy, resilient, and comfortable, it features straight lines and a carved seat. The design's intention was to create a chair that is simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Purpleheart
Set Six Promemoria Caffe Caned Leather Dining Chairs Contemporary Italian C 2000
By Promemoria
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Circa 2000 Contemporary Italian Promemoria Coffee Caned, Hardwood & Leather "Coffee" Dining Chairs in very good condition. These chairs are still manufactured by Promemoria ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Studio Apotroes Annie Chair No.1 Solid Wood Modern African
Located in San Antonio, TX
The first chair from our upcoming Annie Dining collection. Each chair in this collection of 12 chairs and 3 dining tables is inspired by African combs and picks. The collection is de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Walnut
Curved White Oak Vagari Dining or Accent Chair by Cultivation Objects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The simplicity found in Vagari's broad gestural line is a deliberate departure — a temporary reaction to the intricate nature of the designer's previous works, as well as an explorat...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Style Dining Chair With Back And Legs In Ebony Wood, Set of 6
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Crafted for comfort and class, this upholstered chair blends plush velvet with a sleek ebony wood frame. The dark wood legs, like sturdy pillars, support a seat made for lingering co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H Chair by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
H chair by Estudio Persona.
Dimensions: W 46 x D 49 x H 79 cm
Materials: Mohair fabric.
Upholstered dining chair. Shown in mohair fabric.
COM option available.
Customizations availa...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Bold Dining Chair - Anouk 304
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Minimalist-Style Dining Chair with Customizable Lacquer Colors, Set of 8
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This modern dining chair marries minimalist lines with luxurious comfort. The plush velvet seat, enveloping like a gentle embrace, works stunningly with the matching lacquer color to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Montgomery Solid Wood and Woven Leather Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Dining Chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped black oak frame / commercial grade finish / handwoven vegetable tanned black leather seat and back.
Ships in 1 -2 weeks.
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Bent Wood Dining Chair With Rattan Cane Backrest, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique features. The backrest, crafted from two elegantly curved pieces, coupled with a s...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Bold Dining Armchair - Anouk 100
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Bold Dining Armchair - Anouk 105
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Contemporary Upholstered Dining Chair With Custom Lacquer Finish
Located in New York, NY
Modern dining chair with a sleek and minimalist design. It has a wooden frame and legs with a backrest that curves gently around the top. it cradles you in comfort with its plush sea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Modern Mary Dining Chairs, Beige Velvet Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Wicker, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Paint
Modern Smoked Cyborg Armchair by Marcel Wanders for Magis Italy - Set of 10
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern Smoked Cyborg Armchair by Marcel Wanders for Magis Italy - Set of 10
The Cyborg chair takes the elegant form of a more traditional dining o...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Modern De Castro Dining Chairs, Camel Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
7 KI Seating Modern Dark Blue Plastic & Chrome Reverse Cantilever Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by Krueger International (a.k.a.) KI Seating 7 total. B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Monica Armani Flair O' Swivel Dining Chairs, B&B Italia, Italy 2022
Located in Miami, FL
Modern set of four Flair O' rotating swivel dining chairs rendered in a luxurious red fabric with an auto return swivel mechanism perfect for dining room chair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Brick Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Felix carver Chair in Yellow Mohair with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Felix Fluted Chair is our new take on our Felix Carver Chair, with its stunning fluted back adding a touch of elegance.
Shown here upholstered in Alt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Mohair
Mid-century Modern Style Set of 8 Dining Chairs Customizable Colors
Located in New York, NY
The chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests and back support.
Handcrafted of solid wood frame in different finishes and upholstered i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Midcentury Modern Style Dining Chairs in Natural Cane, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted dining chair with a mid-century design that stands out for its modern silhouette.
Dark stained 134.A3 color frame with natural cane curved backrest, and black faux leath...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Dining Chair Available in COM
Located in New York, NY
This minimalist dining chair exemplifies modern sophistication and comfort. It features a fully upholstered design, providing a seamless, elegant look that harmoniously blends with c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
INVICTA II dining chair in white boucle and brass rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings shophistication to your decoration...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Modern De Castro Dining Chair, Dark Blue, Velvet Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
De Castro Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The De Castro dining chair is a tribute to one of the most remarkable Portuguese love stories, cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Ebony, Beech
MARLON dining chair
Located in Frazão, Porto
The impressive design of the MARLON chair was thought to accommodate and comfort you, thanks to its enveloping shape. The bold design finds balance in the relaxing, immersive seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Raku 'Set of 6' Wooden and Upholstered Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, the Raku Chair, stands out with its comfortable usage, offering ease of transportation with its two different sizes and lightweigh...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Margot Dining Chair, Brown Leather Camel, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
Raku Wooden and Upholstered Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The elegant piece of the Lagu Selection collection, the Raku Chair, stands out with its comfortable usage, offering ease of transportation with its two different sizes and lightweigh...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-century Modern Style Set of 8 Dining Chairs Customizable
Located in New York, NY
The chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests and back support.
Handcrafted of solid wood frame in different finishes and upholstered i...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Margot Dining Chairs, Black Leather Grey, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Margot Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Margot leather dining chair stands as a contemporary piece that redefines the standards of modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Velvet, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century Key West Chair in Silk Satin by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Appealing design and vintage lines for the Key West chair. Featuring sinuous and rounded shapes, it boasts an enveloping back with gold finishing and a comfortable seat upholstered w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable and sturdy, the right size and firmness with curved back for greater support.
Upholstered in velvet in variety of colors as shown in the attached photos.
The wood ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Upholstery
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles
By SIMONINI
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
Kartell Mademoiselle Chair by Philippe Starck in Green Damask
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of 2 Kartell Victoria Ghost Chairs in Powder Blue by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is a chair born of Classic lines with a rounded backrest that recalls the shape of antique medallions, whilst the seat is linear and geometric. Victoria ghost...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
4 Contemporary Studio Tecnico Interna8 2x Chairs 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 2 chairs.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Dining Chairs MARK by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Contemporary Dining Chairs MARK by Sebastian Herkner for Linteloo.
Solid ash wood with gray paint finish. Made in Italy. In total we have twelve chairs available.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This dining chair redefines the need for curves in an interior. As playful as it is graceful, its superbly detailed segments in the front and reverse provide a plateau where the seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Thomasville
Located in Countryside, IL
Thomasville Contemporary Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 42 high, with a seat height of 19 i...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
INVICTA II dining chair with brass rear leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II dining chair has an exclusive and impressive design, with just one leg in the back, it brings sophistication to all dining room....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Natural Rattan Backrest
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in ebony finished frame.
Ebony finished wood frame.
Backrest in natural woven cane.
Seat in cognac tan faux leather.
Polished brass caps.
D...
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chair in Wood and Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Made in Italy - Miss
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Wood and Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse designers Afra and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather Molteni&C by Tobia Scarpa - Miss
Located in New York, NY
Miss Chair in Black Ashwood and Black Leather by Afra and Tobia Scarpa. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
Husband and wife powerhouse desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Leather
Bondi Stackable Dining Chair in Ashwood
By Please Wait to be Seated, Fräg Woodall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please Wait to be Seated Bondi chair is inspired by designer Frag Woodall's earliest memories of watching artisans at work, fascinated by the way they joined and fitted timber. The s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood, Leather Seating
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
Minimalist 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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Contemporary Chair, Walnut Color/Black Faux Leather- Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
The chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests and back support.
Handcrafted of solid wood frame in walnut color and upholstered in blac...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
10x Shaker Modern Armchairs, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Walnut & Grege Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker modern armchair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel frame. Very comfy and appreciated from our clients. They are available in a large variet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bold Dining Armchair
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
e15 Karnak Chair with European Oak Base by Ferdinand Kramer
By Ferdinand Kramer, e15
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1925, the elegant and archetypal chair Karnak features Ferdinand Kramer's masterful grip on simplicity. Available in waxed solid European o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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