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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Robert Josten Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Robert Josten cast aluminum dining chair upholstered in black vinyl.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Italian Dining Chairs Upholstered in Leather, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Steam-bent wood lacquered in light grey.
Upholstered in antique rose Italian leather.
The chair can be customized thanks to the combinations of the upholst...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak / Polished Nickel / Nuage
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
Modern Leather Dining Chair in Exotic Wood by Costantini, Bruno, Quick Ship
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Modern dining chair in Exotic Argentine Rosewood and Leather by Costantini Design - Quick Ship
Measurements are 21" D x 19" W x 32" H with a 18" Seat...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vita Modern Dining Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Vita Modern Dining Chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The dining chair is modern, architectural, and sleek with a ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
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
Set of Four White Moroso Chairs, Model Fjord, by Patricia Urquiola 2002
Located in Schagen, NL
The Fjord Hirek chair is designed by the famous Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola.
This chair reminds us of the shape of Scandinavian Fjords. The shell which was inspired from a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Pink Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary pink velvet upholstered dining chair - stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. The dining...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Acacia Wood / Rope
Located in New York, NY
Acacia wood frame, charcoal wash.
Synthetic rope off white color.
Rope thickness: 4.5 mm
Contract grade chair.
Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood.
Contact us to enquire abou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Dune
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
Colima Wood Chair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima chair is born where the form makes the function, with its basic geometry and its converging angles. It consists of a skeleton with a wooden str...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Brass/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 delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Woven Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Built by hand from solid wood frame in dark ebony finish.
Backrest in natural woven cane.
Upholstered seat in black leather.
Dimensions: W 47 cm x D 61 cm x H 77 cm
Materials: Wood,...
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
10 Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Wood / Rope
Located in New York, NY
Acacia wood frame, charcoal wash.
Synthetic rope off white color.
Rope thickness: 4.5 mm
Contract grade chair.
Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood.
Contact us to enquire abou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The frames are in original condition. Newly recovered in soft royal blue velvet.
Dimensi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Brass/Fire
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
Modern De Castro Dining Chair, Blue Beige Woven, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By 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 remarkab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair.
This Modern style dining room chair...
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Green Velvet Upholstered 8 Dining Chairs with Gold Color Meta Detail
Located in New York, NY
Velvet Upholstered dining chair featuring a sculptural curved back with tufted padding to achieve the perfect angle for relaxation. Upholstered in stain resistant and water repellent velvet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 White Ribbon Chairs, Designed by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with a st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/Nuage
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/Black
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Nuage
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Brass/Dune
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
McGuire Rattan and Bamboo Cafe Side Chairs with Palm Tree Print Seats, Signed
By McGuire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant set of four (4) wicker McGuire cafe chairs (signed) that can be used indoor or out. Fabricated from woven wicker that has been finished in a black color with palm tree dec...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker
Eric Jourdain Dining Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Domeau & Peres, France.
Material: leather, enameled tubular steel.
Size: 21.25 W × 28 D × 39.5 H in seat height 17.5 inches.
Description: Embossed manufacturer's ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Spalted Maple Clear Acrylic Dining Chair
By John Houshmand
Located in Hobart, NY
Bent 1/2″ clear acrylic dining chair. Varius finishes/wood available.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Hardwood
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood
MARILYN dining chair with solid wood legs
Located in Frazão, Porto
The welcoming shape of the revolutionary MARILYN chair was thought to envelop you in a deep sense of comfort. The bold design finds balance in the relax...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Modern Stacked Laminated Birch Beechwood Laminate Dining Chair, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Stacked Laminated Birch Beechwood Laminate dining chair - set of 4. Item features (4) side chairs, laminated wood frames, bowed rear legs,...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Outdoor Dining Armchair in White Stainless Steel with Light Blue Water-Resistant
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Outdoor Dining Chair
Perfect to be combined with the Trace outdoor dining table, this outdoor furniture piece is available in different colors and materials.
The whole desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Kelly Wearstler Ebonized Oak Zuma Dining Chair with Curved Back, Black Leather
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The clean, architectural lines and casual sensibility of the Zuma dining chair make this dining option a modern Classic. The bent oak frame with its ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/Duck
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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Nickel/Nuage
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
Famed Brass Chair with Striped Upholstery
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed brass chair brings comfortable seating with luxurious design to your living room. It will also be a simple and elegant option for your dining room.
Dimensions: Length: 19....
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/Polished Nickel/Peach
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
Contemporary Brown Velvet Upholstered Dining Chair, Stay by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Fumo brown velvet upholstered dining chair - Stay by Nika Zupanc
The Stay Family turns everyday seating into a special occasion. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minson Ent. Contemporary Modern White Metal Sculpted Barstools Chair - Set of 4
By Minson Corp.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minson Ent. Contemporary Modern White Metal Sculpted Barstools - Set of 4. Item features metal frames, upholstered back and seat, original label, clean mode...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lola, the Classic and Super Comfortable Padded Chair
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
The upholstered chair is a classic and always up-to-date piece, which could not be missing from the Casa Casati catalogue. The Lola chair, however, has been revisited in the proporti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
BERNHARDT Caned Burl Maple Contemporary Dining Side Chair - Pair B
By Bernhardt
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture. Maple with burl & cane back rest, neutral cream color fabric upholstered seat and straight front legs. Made in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/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 delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Papaye
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
Moooi Nut Dining Chair in Cinnamon Stained Oak & Oray Ronan, Mineral Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sitting in the warm embrace of the Nut dining chair by will make you feel protected and as precious as the most beautiful pearl in the sea. The exquisite flavour of its design and th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with brass finish metal frame and felt feet.
It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Nickel/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 delig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Satin Brass/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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Black
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
Cassina Model Tentazione Mario Bellini Small Armchair Chair Oxred Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These 2 chairs are designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1973.
The Model Tentazione is the small version of the armchair.
It can be used in the Living room and also as a dining ch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
15 KI Krueger International Modern Blue Plastic & Chrome Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by Krueger International (a.k.a.) KI Seating 15 total...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Modern Armchairs in Smoked Emerald Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and elegant set of four arm chairs were realized in the United States by the great Angelo Donghia circa 1985. They represent a reinterpretation of the iconic horse...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
DeMille Indoor/Outdoor Dining Chair by Laun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DeMille Chair is inspired by the streamlined modern architecture of Eastside Los Angeles. Powder coated stainless steel chair frame with removable cushions upholstered in an outd...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair Fabric Wooden Feet Designer Sergio Prieto Dovain Studi
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Yves chair is a piece created by the prestigious Spanish designer Sergio Prieto for Dovain Studio. Its shapes and materials allow it to adapt to any environment, from a classic s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Walnut/Polished Brass/Fire
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
Gesture Two-Tone Fully Upholstered Chair in Black, by Hans Olsen for Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
This beautiful, moulded Gesture chair, designed in the 1950s, was the work of the acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. With its welcoming design, the Gesture chair creates a warm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather or Textile Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Hardwood, Leather
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Faux Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke dining chair tailored for contemporary interiors with its curvy and voluptuous design and proportions.
Hardwood frame with premium polyu...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.
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