Modern Side 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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat.
Grey lacquer.
Handmade.
Wood base.
Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Set of 8 Custom Modern Leather Dining Chairs with Washed Finish
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 custom modern leather dining chairs with washed finish. This Neo-Deco side chair is a Carrocel custom piece. The frame is composed of unfinished maple with a curved rectangu...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
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 fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Etretat Side Table / Stool by Eduard Locota, Functional Art
Located in Timisoara, RO
“La Falaise” is a French name translated into “The Cliff”
Walking along side to the Failaise d’Etretat, inspired by the beauty and strong contrasts of the France’s Northern Coast...
Category
2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Composition
Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Beige and White
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom Westmore modern dining chairs in beige and white. Carrocel custom designed tub dining chair. Finished in a Chantilly Lace lacquer and...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Frevo chair is a stunning piece of furniture created by the Brazilian artist and designer Ronald Sasson in 2021. It reflects the unique vision and sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Set of 6 Custom Modern Black and White Leather Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 custom black and white leather dining chairs by Carrocel. Featuring sleek modern styling with contrasting black and white polished lacquer finish. Completed in luxurious Ita...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 10 Custom Navy Velvet Modern Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom Navy velvet modern dining chairs. Featuring modern contoured curved backs with sculpted legs in an ebonized finish. Set in...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Custom Modern Side Chair in Black and White Geometric Fabric
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern side chair in black and white geometric fabric. Art Deco inspired design with a modern flare. Finished in a black lacquer with unique geometric black and white fabric. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 10 Custom Modern White Lacquered Dining Chairs in Designer Fabric
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom modern white lacquered dining chairs in designer fabric. The Carrocel Opus chair exudes comfort with its fully upholstered ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Celeste Chair in Boucle Fabric and Brass and Mint Metal by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Celeste chair plays with contrasting shapes, materials and textures. The circles and squares join to make a chair that has both substance and lightness. ...
Category
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Brick Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offere...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères.
Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contras...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères.
Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions.
These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Solid Bentwood Side Chair Stool, Velvet Upholstery by Raka Studio
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-turning technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design. It has bee...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Ash, Velvet
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
Faux Leather, Wood
Kartell Attila Table-Stool in Colored by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attila table-stool, is a charismatic personality of striking originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables which are cute and humorous but with one eye on functionality, thought...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Crystal Drawings by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Eur Stool in White by Fabio Novembre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EUR stool by Fabio Novembre is a cube printed with shapes and geometries inspired, to scale, by Italian rationalist architecture of the 1930s and 1940s. The stool can be multi-pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Following the runaway success of Louis Ghost, we’ve created a “baby” version of the famous Starck chair. Lou Lou Ghost inherits its “paternal” Classic line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Pink by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Following the runaway success of Louis Ghost, we’ve created a “baby” version of the famous Starck chair. Lou Lou Ghost inherits its “paternal” Classic line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Grey & Pink Stretch Stool
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”.
Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Grey & Pink Stretch Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”.
Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Black Stretch Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection, “Stretch”.
Through experiments with a number of different materials I chose latex, bungee and rope for their bright colors and wondrous ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Turquoise Stretch Chair
Located in Providence, RI
Stretch Chair made to with-stand outdoor elements.
Carnevale Studio's most popular collection “Stretch”. This collection brings some of the exuberance of the fashion world into the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Modern Ward Bennett Style Cane Side or Accent Chair Lounge Chairs a Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Ward Bennett Style Cane Lounge Chairs
Inspired by the iconic designs of Ward Bennett, these chairs feature a unique cane seat and a sleek wooden frame. The chairs are in exc...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Polished Aluminum Magna Chair or Stool with Sheepskin Upholstery, Customizable
By Sight Unseen, Bestcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made from rolled aluminum — in a non-directional satin finish — and sheepskin, the Magna chair, designed by Charles Constantine, takes its inspiration from...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Vintage Modern Ward Bennett Style Cane Side or Accent Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Ward Bennett Style Cane Side Chair
Inspired by the iconic designs of Ward Bennett, this chair features a unique cane seat and a sleek wooden frame. The chair is in its origi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid century, modern printed cowhide folding safari chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century printed cowhide folding safari chair. This wrought iron chair base forms a frame for his fitted printed cowhide. This long hair cowhide has been printed in a ze...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Vtg Beige Molded Plastic Chrome Metal Base Stacking School Side Chair, Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage beige molded plastic chrome metal base stacking school side chair - Single. Listing is for (1) Chair. Item features molded plastic back and seat, metal legs, stacking form, b...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
CM 196 Side Chair by Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
All original CM 196 side chair by Pierre Paulin. Measure: Seat height is 18" inches. Very comfortable and sturdy.
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970’s Modern Chrome & Brown Vinyl James David Style Director’s or Sling Chair
By James David Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern Director’s or sling chair comprised of a chrome tube frame & brown vinyl or faux leather seat & back sling in the style of James David. Beautiful condition, ke...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2022 Carl Hansen CH20 by Hans Wegner Bright Orange Beech Wood with Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a bright orange wood frame and yellow leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a black enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2021 Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Slate Blue Beech w/ White Papercord Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a slate blue beech wood frame and white paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, the chai...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
Fauteuil Chair by Jean Prouvé for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair by Jean Prouvé, originally designed in 1951 this example was produced in Switzerland by Vitra in 2019. This chair features a white enameled steel frame with oak arm rests. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Orange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted orange with a natural paper cord seat. This chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen i...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
2013 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Small Diamond Lounge Chair in Chrome w/ Fabric Seat
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Bertoia Small Diamond lounge chair, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA circa 2013. The chair is made of ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH20 Elbow Chair Oak with Caramel Leather Pad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid oak frame and caramel leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, dates to circ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Foam
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Soft Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a soft green beech wood frame and natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, the ch...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
2016 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs w/ Eiffel Bases Black 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2016. The listed price i...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1961 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass DSR Side Shell Dining Chair with Eiffel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSR Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1961. The chair features a ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a white paper cord seat. This chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hans...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Papercord
2015 Set of Four Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shells in Red/Orange
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The li...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Uttermost Sahar Rustic High Back Carved Chipped Wood Accent Side Chair
By Uttermost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uttermost Sahar Rustic High Back Carved Chipped Wood Accent Side Chair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely carved details, original label, great style a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
C. 1954 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chairs in Calico Ash & Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DCM Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1946. These pieces were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. Their design features a bent-p...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Set of Ten Eliel Saarinen Cranbrook Dining Chairs by Charles Phipps & Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 10 Lacquered Maple armless dining chairs in the Art Deco style, initially designed by Finnish Architect Eliel Saarinen in 1929 for his home at the Cranbrook Academy ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Paint, Foam, Maple
2014 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Shell Chairs White w/ Eiffel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSR Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2014. The li...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Floor Model Sale, Oak, Bluff Side Chair Left, Hardwood, Sculptural Side Chair
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, the Bluff side chairs are sculptu...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner in 1949. This particular example was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark circa 2023. Their design features a beech fr...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Dining Side Chair Purple and Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tropicalia side chair, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The chair is comprised of a tub...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Ron Arad for Moroso 3Skin Soft Upholstered Lounge Chair Leather and Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3Skin Soft chair, originally designed by Ron Arad. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy C. 2023. The chair is made of molded plywood and upholstered in l...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
2008 Set of Five Tyler Hays for BDDW Ladder Dining / Side Chairs in Black Walnut
By Tyler Hays, BDDW
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Four Rung Ladder-back Dining Chairs, designed by Tyler Hays for BBDW C. 2005. The listed price includes the set of five. Each piece is composed of solid America...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Foam
2018 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Arm Shell Chair in White with Beech Eiffel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DAW Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 20...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH88P Chair Oil Oak COL Leather Stainless Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH88P Dining Chair, made with a chromed steel frame, oiled oak back, and light green leather seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2019 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chair in Purple with Eiffel Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSR Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2019. The listed price incl...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair in Oak / Papercord Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with an oak frame painted black with a natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, the ch...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
2022 Brad Ascalon for Carl Hansen Preludia Chair Oak Oil BA001S Thor 325 Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BA001S Preludia Wood Chair made with an oiled oak frame and tan leather seat. Designed by Brad Ascalon and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, the chair da...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Emeco, Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck, and Sir Norman Foster. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $2,120.
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