Modern Side Chairs
Modern Furniture Design
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 The Modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 principles 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, and the Eames’s 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 designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Set of 8 Modern Grey Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Upholstered in soft grey chenille and hounds-tooth patterned fabric on the outside back, trimmed in aged nickel head to head nails. Each frame is hand crafted solid wood and custom f...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather.
Crafted of solid heavy full grain hardwood with walnut finish.
Perfect for either casual or formal di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather, Ash
White Oak, Minimalist Dining Chair by Coolican & Company
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
The Edwin chair is a Minimalist take on the Classic Windsor chair, making it a versatile seating option for any space. Made of select white oak with a hand rubbed black or white (no ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Constructor Armchair in Tan Saddle Leather and Solid Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A carefully designed, ergonomically thoughtful and supremely comfortable ‘thinking chair’, the Constructor is striking from any angle.
Construction: Solid walnut or oak frame featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Florence Easy Chair in Walnut and Leather
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oiled walnut frame, the Florence is pure statement. It works well upholstered in fabric but our rec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Florence Obsidian Chair in British Black Leather and Natural Wax
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Created with the ultimate lounging comfort in mind and featuring a subtly detailed oak or walnut frame and 100% British leather, the Florence Obsidian is pure statement. It features ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Contemporary Saddle Up Armchair in Tan Saddle Leather and Natural Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The handsome Saddle Up showcases the skill of our master saddler, with the stitching and solid brass buckles echoing the detail of riding gear. Shown here in natural oiled walnut wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Throne in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Throne in African walnut by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 70 x L 50 x H 55 cm
Materials: Made entirely out of solid African walnut
Hand turned, sanded and finished with varnish
...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Celeste Chair in White Fabric and Metal, by Lara Bohinc, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in London, GB
Celeste chair plays with contrasting shapes, materials and textures. The circles and squares join to make a chair that has both substance and lightness. The seat is dramatically tran...
Category
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wooster Stool, in Walnut and Gold Leaf, by Dean and Dahl
By Dean & Dahl
Located in Putnam Valley, NY
This delightful little stool was designed to defy gravity. It seems to be extremely delicately balanced when in reality it is extremely sturdy. It is the perfect piece if you need an...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Wooster Stool in Rosewood and Silver Leaf by Dean and Dahl
By Dean & Dahl
Located in Putnam Valley, NY
This delightful little stool was designed to defy gravity. It is delicately balanced while being extremely sturdy. It is the perfect piece if you need an eye-catching stool that does...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Isu Metal Side Chair by Soraya Osorio
Located in Clinton Corners, NY
The light weight metal Isu side chair comes in a Grazed Satin aluminum with a black hair on hide seat cushion.
Perfect seating for the living room or a dining room.
The Isu chair is...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Californian Modern Dining Chairs in White Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined Californian Mid-Century Modern side chairs with white bouclé terry upholstery and sleek pale yellow metal frame.
Very comfortable and functional design.
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bluff Side Chair from Souda, Customizable, Oak, Left, Made to Order
By Luft Tanaka, Souda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing includes 1 bluff side chair in oak designed by Luft Tanaka for Souda. The 'Left' version has an arm-rest for your left arm.
These chairs are made within 200 miles of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Arched Mono Side or Accent Chair in Lacquered Maple by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the patterns drawn by aircraft at summer air displays, and conceived primarily as a functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outli...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Hand-Turned Maple Tusk Dining or Side Chair by Jackrabbit Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Tusk dining chair is part of the "Funky Bunch" series of two leg dining chairs. Featuring a semi-round, flat back and two distinct "tusks" connecting the back to the seat, the Tu...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Chubby Lounge Chair in Hand-Turned Poplar and Vegetable Tanned Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chubby chair is a low lounge chair that creates a warm and comforting vibe in any room it inhabits. Made from hand carved and turned Tulip poplar wood with an upholstered vegetab...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Tulipwood
Primary Colored Chubby Chair in Hand-Turned Poplar Wood with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Primary Chubby chair is a variation of the original Chubby chair, combining the architectural elements of hand carved arches and turned columnar legs with the bold colors that co...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Tulipwood
Arched Mono Side or Accent Chair in Black Solid Ash by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the patterns drawn by aircraft at summer air displays, and conceived primarily as a functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outli...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Hand-Turned Maple Stack Dining or Side Chair by Jackrabbit Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stack dining chair is part of the "Funky Bunch" series of two leg dining chairs. Featuring four hand-turned, stacked maple cylinders, this piece is a nod to the designer's upbrin...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Curved Back Hand-Turned Maple Bend Dining or Side Chair by Jackrabbit Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bend dining chair is part of the "Funky Bunch" series of two leg dining chairs. Featuring a bent laminate back with hand turned and shaped maple legs and seat, this playful dinin...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Contemporary American School House Chair, Walnut, Powder Coated, Available Now
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This found vintage school house chair has been customized into a contemporary side chair. The frame was stripped and subsequently powder coated red as a nod to the one room "red scho...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Enamel, Chrome
Lincoln Lounge Chair in Blackened Oiled Steel and Full Grain Leather
Located in Vancouver, BC
A single grain leather hide, tensioned with cord lacing underneath the seat, makes up the expanse of this richly textured chair. The blackened frame is patinated and lacquered by han...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Bronze, Bronze
SQ Lounge Chair in maple, upholstery in felt, bouclé or COM, Handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in maple with Divina MD wool felt by Kvadrat.
Available with:
Wood in ash, cherry, maple, walnut, or white oak
Upholstery in felt, bouclé, or customer’s own material or leat...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple, Upholstery
DGD Dining Chairs 'Set of 2', Powder Coated Steel, White Oak, Made in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD dining chair finds formality and comfort in the industrial and organic.
Seat frame shown in white oak and available ash, maple, or walnut.
Powder coated steel frame sho...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
DGD Dining Chair, White Oak with upholstery in Felt, Bouclé or COM, Made in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DGD dining chair finds formality and comfort in the industrial and organic.
Powder coated steel frame shown in black and available in any standard RAL colors.
Shown in white o...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
SQ Dining Chair, Maple, Hardwood, Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The SQ dining chair believes abstraction becomes principle when adhering to straight lines and rectangular forms.
Shown in maple and white oak. Also available in ash, cherry, or wa...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Maple
SQ Lounge Chair in maple, upholstery in felt, bouclé, or COM, handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in maple with Divina MD wool felt by Kvadrat.
Available with:
Wood in ash, cherry, maple, walnut, or white oak
Upholstery in felt, bouclé, or customer’s own material or leat...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wool, Maple, Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
SQ Dining Chair, White Oak Hardwood Side Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The SQ Dining Chair believes abstraction becomes principle when adhering to straight lines and rectangular forms.
Shown in white oak and also available in ash, maple, or walnut.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
SQ Lounge Chair, White Oak, Hardwood Frame, Blue Wool Upholstery
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shown in white oak, maple and walnut. Also available in ash or cherry.
Upholstery shown in Maharam Divina MD by Kvadrat.
Also available in COM and COL.
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
SQ Lounge Chair in Walnut, Upholstery in Wool, Bouclé or COM, Handmade in USA
By David Gaynor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The SQ lounge chair believes that upholding abstraction becomes principle when adhering to straight lines and rectangular forms.
Shown in walnut and Divina MD wool felt by Kvadrat...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Maple, Upholstery, Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
HOLLY HUNT Hampton Dining Side Chair Walnut Black Magic and Leather Upholstery
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Hampton dining side chair in walnut black magic with leather upholstery. More than just your classic dining chair, the Hampton dining arm and side chairs are crafted with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic Dining Side Chair in Leather Ice Grey Finish
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Chicago, IL
HOLLY HUNT Adriatic dining side chair in leather ice grey finish. This simple and elegant dining chair is covered in Italian saddle Leather. From the slightly curved back and slender...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest flows into twisting curves of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Fire Side Chair with Swivel Base in Antique Brass
Located in Clifton, NJ
With its low seat and voluptuous upholstery, the Fire Side chair imbues the warm, intimate feeling of evenings spent near the hearth. An occasional chair that can fit any environment...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest flows into twisting curves of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Metro Grey Armchair, by Niels Bendtsen from Bensen
By Niels Bendtsen, Bensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Metro is a framed occasional chair that has a light look and feel. The tubular frame supports the cold-foam injected seat and the contrast in materials creates a visually interesting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Emeco Kong Barstool w/ Arms in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Yellow by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Green by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Giac Side Chair Art Deco Inspired Low-Arm Seat with Upholstered Cast Metal Frame
By DLV
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco style Giac side chair upholstered with cast metal frame. After many years the Giac collection, inspired by the work of Alberto & Diego Giacometti, has a new family member. I...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
e15 This Side Chair by Stefan Diez
By Stefan Diez, e15
Located in New York, NY
The deceptively simple side chair this illustrates e15's key philosophy in exposing and featuring elements essential to the construction of a product. Named after the famous card tri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Emeco Kong Counter Stool with Arms in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Dark Gray by Jasper Morrison
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Kong Counter Stool in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
e15 Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez
By e15, Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
E15 celebrates ten years of chair Houdini by Stefan Diez with a curated palette of anniversary colors. In his search for an ergonomic, organic seating shell without involving expensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Emeco Kong Barstool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Kong Barstool in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Gimme Shelter" Upholstered Armchair & Steel Frame & Base by Moroso for Diesel
Located in New York, NY
"Gimme Shelter" is an armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame and base in varnished s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Emeco Icon Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Icon is a stacking chair cousin to the famous Starck designed Hudson chair. It has been used in hotels, bars and restaurants worldwide, as well as training centers, meeting areas and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Tan by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Kong Counter Stool with Arms in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in White by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Kong Counter Stool in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Broom Counter Stool in Orange by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Philippe Starck and Emeco came together to create a new chair that is reclaimed, repurposed, recyclable – and designed to last. The chair is made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Kong Barstool in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
Starck first designed the Kong barstool for the Chinese restaurant Kong in Paris. The one armed stool was intended to make it easy and graceful for the super model clientele to slith...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Assembly" Upholstered Armchair with Steel Frame and Bolts by Moroso for Diesel
Located in New York, NY
"Assembly" is a small armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam and polyester fiber over internal steel frame wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Marc Newson Wooden Armchair in Beech Heartwood for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Successful proof of great experimentation and daring, the wooden chair by Marc Newson was born of the desire to push the manipulation of wood to its limits. Wooden chair is a modern,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
