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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Giallo by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, black & silver, Giallo by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, gold or silver leaf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Grigio by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, black & silver, grigio by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, gold or silver leaf...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Ottanio by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken Upholstered chair, Black & Silver, Ottanio by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, Gold or Silver Lea...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Menta by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Menta by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, Gold or Silver Leaf ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Smeraldo by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, black & silver, smeraldo by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, Gold or Silver Le...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Upholstered Chair, Black & Silver, Rosso by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken upholstered chair, black & silver, Rosso by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7 D 49 W 53.5 cm
Materials: solid beech wood structure, gold or silver leaf ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, Natural Beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, P...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Chair, Red, Beech Structure Stained, Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, red, beech structure stained, lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure
Also av...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Beech Wood Stained by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, 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 available: natur...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Red, Beech Structure, Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Bokken chair, red, beech structure stained, lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Turquoise Beech Structure, Lacquered by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, bokken chair, Turquoise, Beech Structure Stained, Lacquered Back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Stru...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Beech Structure Stained, Gold Leaf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 bokken chair, beech structure stained, gold leaf back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7, D 49, W 53.5 cm
Materials: Beech structure stained, gold o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, bokken chair, natural beech, by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered Back Panel ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Beech Structure Stained, Gold Leaf by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Bokken chair, beech structure stained, Gold Leaf Back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H 81.7, D 49, W 53.5 cm
Materials: Beech Structure Stained, Gold o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Bokken chair, natural beech, black by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered Back ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, bokken chair, natural beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, bokken chair, natural beech, red by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid beech wood structure, plywood lacquered back pa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 2, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Bokken chair, Natural Beech, Turquoise by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H.81,7 D.49 W.53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered B...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4, Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, bokken chair, natural Beech, red by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H. 81,7 D. 49 W. 53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered Back...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, Canaletto, Natural beech by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H. 81,7 D. 49 W. 53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, White Lacquered Back by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, natural beech, white lacquered back by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H. 81,7 D. 49 W. 53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquer...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bokken Chair, Natural Beech, Black by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Bokken chair, natural beech, black by Colé Italia with Bellavista/Piccini
Dimensions: H. 81,7 D. 49 W. 53,5 cm
Materials: Solid Beech Wood Structure, Plywood Lacquered Back Panel
...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Isola Chair by Brajak Vitberg
Located in Geneve, CH
Isola chair by Brajak Vitberg
Dimensions: 43 x 55 x 100 cm
Materials: Dichroic glass
Can be made in Satin glass finish. Please contact us.
Bijelic and Brajak are two architec...
Category
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Glass
Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plasti...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black caribe dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made from recycled plas...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by lo...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Scala Chairs by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Scala chairs by Patrick Jouin
Materials: chair covered in corrected pigmented cowhide leather. Backrest in split leather. Colors: black, brown, white, red
Dimensions: D 45...
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Scala Chair by Patrick Jouin
Located in Geneve, CH
Scala chair by Patrick Jouin
Materials: Chair covered in corrected pigmented cowhide leather. Backrest in split leather. Colors: black, brown, white, red
Dimensions: D 45 x W 55 x H ...
Category
2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Black Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black 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 2 Blue Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 Black Caribe Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black 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 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. We...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: made from recycled pl...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame
Technique: made from recycled plas...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 honey circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Circo Dining Chair Leather by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Circo dining chair leather by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. Leather.
Technique: weaved by l...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local cr...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: Made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local ...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Purple Circo Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 purple Circo dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings.
Technique: made from recycled plastic. Weaved by local c...
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Optique Chair by Albert Potgieter Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Optique chair by Albert Potgieter designs
Dimensions: H 85 x D 45 x W 45 cm
Seat H 45 cm
Materials: Ashwood
“Look and Feel designs”, this is th...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Modern Flower Dark Wood Dining Chair By Nika Zupanc
By Qeeboo, Nika Zupanc
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
X chair is born from the iconic symbol of the "x", a characteristic element of the design of the back of the chair with which no other line interferes. The goal of the Slovenian desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Chairs Set Six Teak Metal Upholstered White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual set of chairs combining teak and metalwork upholstered in white striped textile
just purchased more information to follow and on requ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Heritage Collection Plisse Chair
Located in Miami, FL
The plisse is an elegant high back chair with a plisse detail on the back. Upholstered in quartz grey velvet with steel detail.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Vintage Chrome Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Two chrome and upholstered armchairs by Pieff & Co. Furniture, U.K. Newly upholstered in cotton velvet. Freshly polished chrome. Good scale for dining or as occasional chairs. Priced...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chair Solidwood frame Arms Legs three different Timber Layers Metal Caps
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Mahogany Dining Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set comprises eight side chairs and two armchairs designed circa 1955 by Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon. All frames have been expertly restored and prepped for new upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Custom - Made Luxury Kitchen Craftsmanship Bespoke Unique Design
By sicis
Located in London, GB
In recent years, the ways of living in the home and, in particular, the kitchen space has changed dramatically. Needs vary between individuals and times of day. At SICIS, we have car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Four Clear Acrylic Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Dramatic and oversized kismet chair is both stately & playful. Molded from clear acrylic and perfectly proportioned with an upholstered seat. Custom fabric. Perfect condition and can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic
Thea Dining Chair / Slipper Chair by Gallotti & Radice w/ Wood Leg & Upholstery
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Thea Dining Chair / Slipper Chair
Designed in 2015 by Pinuccio Borgonovo
Dining chair or slipper chair with inside structure in wood and by-products padded in non-deformable foam po...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, 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.