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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Alma Bar Stool, Natural Oak/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
Gattona Brown Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Pony Leather by Nigel Coates
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Gattona Chair by Nigel Coates—an exquisite blend of elegance and whimsy meticulously handcrafted in Italy. Designed for the lounge area, this chair embraces a playful yet sophist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Olifant Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 50 L X 53 D X 84 H
Materials: Ceramic, Brass Handle, Black Cerused Oak, Leather Upholstery
Founded by South Africans and li...
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 933 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 glazy chairs, gentle 933 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: Upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel Showtime Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel showtime chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 65 x W 55 x H 86 cm
Materials: Powder coated steel or aluminium structure. Legs, seat and backres...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash, Walnut
Famed Matt Chrome Metal Framed Gray Dining Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed matt chrome chair brings comfortable seating with luxurious design to your living room... It will also be a simple and elegant option for your dining room.
The FAMED chair...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chocolate and Black Memento Chair, Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate and black Memento chair, Jesse Sanderson
Original signed chair by Jesse Sanderson
Materials: leather, steel
Dimensions: W 43 x D 50 x H 80 cm
Seating height: 47 cm.
F...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fabiaan Van Severen Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, dining chairs, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997.
Distinct pair of dining chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Glazy Chair, Gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 663 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Prototype Richard Schultz 2002 Collection Stainless & Leather Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Richard Schultz 2002 Collection stainless steel dining chair prototype with custom leather sling. The arm height is 26" from the ground. Total height is approxim...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Red Marshmallow Dining Chairs by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 red marshmallow dining chairs by Royal Stranger.
Dimensions: 71 x 61 x H74 cm. Seat height: 52 cm, seat depth: 48 cm.
Materials: velvet upholstery and brass.
Available in...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Bokken Chair, Beech Wood Stained by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, beech wood stained by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure
Also ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm
Materials: black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric
Different finishes are a...
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ash
Recalled Kenzo Brass Chair 'Set of 6' and Papillonne 3 Seater Sofa
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled kenzo blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Designed to maximize both form ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Agate Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Agate dining chair by Egg Designs
Dimensions: 56 L x 50 D x 70 H cm
Materials: Bronze coated steel, leather upholstery
Founded by South Africans and life partners, Greg and Roch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Steel Bahaus Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel Bahaus dining chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Beige outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 77 x 53 x 51 cm
Dimensions cannot be customized.
*Safe to use outdoo...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gino-Levi Montalcini, circa 1940
Located in New York City, NY
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gino-Levi Montalcini, Italy, c. 1940
This elegant set of six chairs was designed by famed architect and designer Gino Levi-Montalcini. Levi-Montalcini wa...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sky Blue Marshmallow Dining Chair, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Sky blue marshmallow dining chair, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green, and royal r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Graceful dining chairs, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquer...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Blue Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recy...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Glazy Chairs, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Glazy chairs, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: Upholstery
Also available: upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Papillonne Brass Plated Chair with High Pillow
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Papillonne chair comes to your living room with its details, combining comfort with elegance. It is also suitable for combining with your dining table...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Jonathan Crinion for Knoll Wood Side Dining Armchairs, Set of 6
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Jonathan Crinion for Knoll Wood Side Dining Armchairs - Set of 6
These Crinion wood side chairs have soft lines and a modern feel. They are ma...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lavender Purple Dinning Block Chair Full from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lavender Purple Dinning Block Chair Full from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 57 x 45 x H 95cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Recalled Brass Blue Velvet Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Inspired by ancient cities, the RECALLED series brings the fascinating aesthetics of the past to daily lives. RECALLED chairs, which have a pedestal-like back structure, reveal a balanced harmony with the dining tables of the collection with their elegance. With its aesthetic form, brass details and the energy of Kenzo fabric...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Una Chair Upholstered by Estudio Persona
Located in Geneve, CH
Una chair upholstered by Estudio Persona
Dimensions: W 45.7 x D 48.3 x H 78.8 cm
Materials: Solid ash, stained black finish, black vegetable leather and black leather
Dining cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Customizable Modern Colima Bar Stool, Solid wood and mint upholstery.
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This stool comes from one of our best-selling pieces: the Colima chair. Available in two
different versions, this stool is ideal for the kitchen bar or a perch table...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Black Steel Bahaus Dining Chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Steel Bahaus dining chair by Kristina Dam Studio
Materials: Black outdoor powder-coated steel
Dimensions: 77 x 53 x 51 cm
Dimensions cannot be customized.
*Safe to use outdoo...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Green Caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy fabric tub chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and beige corduroy tub chairs, 1980s
Set of twelve tub chairs with solid wood structure, with armrests and with beige corduroy fabric.
1980s.
Good condition...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Glazy Chair, Gentle 753 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, Gentle 753 by Royal stranger.
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm.
Materials: Upholstery.
Also Available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collect...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recyc...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Taupe Minimalist Dining Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Taupe Minimalist dining chair
Dimensions: D 53.9 x W 62.5 x H 74.6 cm
Materials: Steel w. Matte Powder Coating & Aluminum w. Matte Powder C...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Steve Chase Snakeskin & Ultra-Suede Dining Chairs (Set of 10)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Steve Chase designed set of dining chairs with steel legs, wrapped in original faux python unbiased leather. Newly upholstered seats in beige Ultrasuede with chocolate Ultrasuede pip...
Category
1880s Antique Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Animal Skin, Ultrasuede
Black Leather Minimalist Dining Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather minimalist dining chair
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Leather, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
ItooRaba Stool by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
ItooRaba stool by Sizar Alexis
Signed
Dimensions: length 40 x width 40 x height 38cm
seat height: 42cm
Comes in stained black, white and natural pine
A furniture series tha...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Minivarius Brown Chair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Geneve, CH
Minivarius brown chair by Oscar Tusquets
Dimensions: D 53 x W 52 x H 82 cm
Materials: Structure in tubular steel painted in anodic black. A one-piece seat in gas injected polyprop...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hawa Beirut Naked Chair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Hawa Beirut naked chair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated metal, fabric upholstery
Dimensions: H 92 cm x W 46cm x D 47cm
HAWA ...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Walnut Metal Plated Parkdale Dining Chair by Hollis & Morris
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut metal plated Parkdale dining chair by Hollis & Morris
Dimensions: 18.5" x 19.5" x H 29"
Materials: Solid wood. Cold rolled steel. Plated Metal finish.
Hardwax oil, Powder-...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Brown Beech wood Belloch Contemporary Dining Chair by Lagranja Design
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Belloch dining chair by Lagranja Design
Dimensions: D 50 x W 54 x H 79 cm
Materials: beech wood, polypropylene, fiberglass.
Available in other colors.
The Belloch chai...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Beech
Set of 2 Natural Oak Klee Chairs 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Oak Klee chairs 1 by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Natural Oak.
Technique: Varnished.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 42 x H 78 cm
Available in Black Stained Ash.
COEDITION is...
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Set of 4 Graceful Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 graceful dining chairs, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 95 x 54 x 54 cm
Materials: Blossom pink velvet upholstery with stainless steel coated in brass frame elevated by lacquer...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Curved Metal Chairs with Armrests, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern curved metal chairs with armrests, 1980s.
Pair of chairs with curved metal seat and back. The legs and armrests are made of tubular m...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Recalled Blue Kenzo Brass Chair 'Set of 6'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The recalled kenzo blue chair brings out your resonance for antiquity with its fine workmanship and aesthetic form combined with practical comfort.
Measures: length: 17.7'' / depth: 20.9'' / height: 36.2'' / seat height: 17.7''
Weight: 9.9 kg
-Brass
-Registered Design
Brass use...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Showtime Nude 4 Legs Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in Geneve, CH
Showtime Nude 4 legs chair by Jaime Hayon
Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 86 cm
Materials: Powder-coated steel or aluminum structure. Legs, seat, and backrest in plywood with exterior...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Itooraba Stool by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
ItooRaba stool by Sizar Alexis
Signed
Dimensions: length 40 x width 40 x height 38cm.
seat height: 42cm
Comes in stained black, white and natural pine.
A furniture series t...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
ItooRaba Dining Chair by Sizar Alexis
By Sizar Alexis
Located in Geneve, CH
ItooRaba dining chair by Sizar Alexis
Signed
Dimensions: Length 36 x width 47 x height 77cm
Seat height 42cm
Comes in stained black, white and natural pine
A furniture serie...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Isola Chair by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Isola chair by Brajak Vitberg
Dimensions: 43 x 55 x 120 cm
Materials: Dichroic glass
Can be made in Satin glass finish.
Bijelic and Brajak are two architects from Ljubljana, ...
Category
2010s Slovenian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Glass
Glazy Chair, Gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Glazy chair, gentle 443 by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 58 D 58 H 85 cm SH 50 SD 46 cm
Materials: Upholstery
Also available: Upholstery in all Royal Stranger’s fabric collection...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Grace Chair in Velvet by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Grace Chair structure in multi-layer wood and foam. Fabric cat. B paul col. 03 sand jaguar printed on seat. Fabric cat. A paul Col. 03 sand on back. Metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of 4 Violet Orange Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 violet orange caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Violet Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Violet green caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Orange Mint Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 orange mint caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: made fr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Up Green Brass Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
****LEAD TIME 5-6 WEEKS
The UP 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.
...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
C2 Chair Hand-Sculpted by John Eric Byers
Located in Geneve, CH
C2 chair by John Eric Byers.
Dimensions: 49.5 x 45.8 x 77.5 cm
Materials: carved blackened maple
All works are individually handmade to order.
John Er...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Grey Marshmallow Dining Chairs, Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 grey Marshmallow dining chairs, Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 78 x 70 x 60 cm
Materials: Velvet upholstery and brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, royal green and ro...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.