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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Celeste Chair in Boucle Fabric and Brass and Mint Metal 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. ...
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2010s British Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Seletti Pink "Lipsticks" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all. Also available in blue. - Material: Fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Suelo Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and slee...
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2010s North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u Collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The low Tab.u stool, the firstborn in the family, is a really versatile object. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. Its elder brother, Big Tab.u is a traditional tall bar stool. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u Mirror and the Tab.u Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Montgomery Leather and Solid Wood Bar Stool or Counter Stool
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery Stool by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / handwoven vegetable tanned leather seat / no VOC oil finish Dimensions: 16 W X 14 D X 24 H 1...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Oak, Maple

Seletti "Studio Job-Blow" Metal Folding Chair, Mouth
Located in Doral, FL
Seletti together with the quirky duo, Job Smeets and Nynke Tynagel create the craziest and most innovative brand collaboration with unconventional and irresistibly cheeky designs. Hot dogs, sensual lips, eggs and herbs contaminate the pushy styles of these hyper-realism Pop Artists. Haute couture design becomes prêt-à-porter loaded with a disruptive force that transforms any object into a sculpture. Blow and Un_Limited: Not just a collection of objects. Blow is a new multi-faceted design brand, aimed at the concept of affordable design. This new family of objects in a “pop” spirit includes rugs, LED lamps, foldable chairs, a set of porcelain plates and mirrors. Its first capsule collection again highlights once more Seletti’s passion for unconventional projects. Stefano Seletti, the brand’s art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Aluminum Chair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, White
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brazilian Armchairs by De Couro
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from Brazilian company De Couro. They are made with steel structures and thick stitched black leather in excellent vintage condition. Each chair is stamped on the b...
Category

1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Declan Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Our declan side chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. Shown here in wool - mineral, black o...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hygge Stool by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Hygge stool by Collector Materials: structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric. Legs: Travertino Dimensions: 45 x H 44 cm Hygge collection is inspired by contemp...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Travertine

Florence Knoll for Knoll Parallel Bar Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll for Knoll modern side chair with button tufted details, raised on metal legs. 29.75” H x 24” W x 30” D x Seat 15" H.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Exceptional Mid-Century Italian Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional mid-century Italian dining chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Large scale for European chairs. One pair left from the set of 6 pictured in situ.
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs. Item features angled Klismos saber legs, sculptural backs, white vin...
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Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elm and Art Leather Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950
Located in New York City, NY
Elm Side Chair with Wood Back, Sweden, c. 1950 Solid Elm side chair with cool detailing at the at the back, and where the back meets the seat. Reminiscent of Swedish midcentury chairs...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Dining Chair Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8" Highly desirable original set of 6 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this soli...
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1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part ...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Tan Leather with Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in tan leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Black Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kat...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Doral Cream Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in Doral cream leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Blackened Frame Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Green Suede with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in green suede with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Smoke Grey Leather with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of t...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Black Speckled Leather with Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in black speckled leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 19...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in White Leather with Polished Chrome Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in white leather with a polished chrome frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as par...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Custom Navy Velvet Modern Dining Chairs
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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in White Leather with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in white leather with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 a...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Brown & White Hair w/ Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in brown and white hair on hide with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kata...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gratz Industries TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Blue Suede with Blackened Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in blue suede with a blackened frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley in 1952 as part of the ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Faux Crocodile Leather w/ Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a TG-10 sling dining chair in faux crocodile leather with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chair was designed by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Turquoise Leather with White Powder Coat Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in turquoise leather with a white powder coat frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Katavolos, Littell ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

TG-10 Sling Dining Chair in Doral Cream with Light Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in cream leather with a light antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Katavolos, Littell a...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 10 Custom Modern Dining Chairs in Beige and White
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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Declan Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Our declan side chair exudes sophisticated elegance. It is sleek and curvaceous, with the perfectly unexpected walnut and brass back detailing. Shown here in wool - mineral, black ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Floor Model Sale - Aril Side Chair by DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
SAMPLE SALE PIECE FROM DEMURO DAS NYC SHOWROOM Finishes are as shown in the photographs IN STOCK: x 1 Holland & Sherry - Brunswick Sky, Solid Satin Bronze Leg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

1970’s Modern Sling Chair Teak & Leather Style Michel Arnoult Made in Argentina
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Modern side sling chair comprised of teak & cognac leather in the style of Michel Arnoult and made in Argentina. Beautiful conditio...
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Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs. 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 ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2020 Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low Vitra for Vitra Visavis Visasoft Chairht
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an Antonio Citterio & Glen Oliver Low for Vitra "Visasoft Visavis" armchair. This example came as a sample / floor model from Vitra's US warehouse, as they were mo...
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2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Set of Two - Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking pair of very early Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs. With so many Jeanneret chairs on the market why are these exceptional? First: the thickness of the wood is perfect and in accordance with some of the best examples ever sold. Second: rich, expressive patina on each chair. Third: matching catalog letters. Fourth: double support bars under the chair. Undoubtedly, these are extremely rare examples. Also it is worth noting that these chairs come from Ahmedabad, a city historically active in India’s textile...
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1950s Indian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top, upholstered pad, and early X base. This piece can be dated due to the use of this ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Basculant Sling Chair by Le Corbusier by Wohnbedarf
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare model. Originally designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Produced by Thonet in the 1930s in limited quantities as model "B301...
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20th Century German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Ebonized Modenist Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four modernist side chairs in ebonized wood and black metal.
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian chairs by Potocco
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice pair of Italian chairs by Potocco. These chairs are made of wood, metal and fabric. The chairs are in nice vintage condition. These will work great around a small table or as ac...
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1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back). The ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Blond Plywood Minimalist Slat Side Chair Art Architectural Piece
Located in Draper, UT
Chair as art. This modern sculptural slatted chair is made with plywood & finished with natural tung oil. It has no nuts, bolts, glue or screws. Each s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Bentwood, Fabric

Pair of Ron Arad Red FPE Side chairs Kartell Italy
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Modern set of 2 red plastic vintage chairs or dining chairs from red plastic and aluminum FPE Fantastic Plastic Elastic by Ron Arad for Kartell Italy 1999. Red curved plastic seat sh...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Single Danish Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A decorative single Danish side chair on wooden base and legs. Upholstered in boucle fabric.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rosewood chair by Schiønning & Elgaard. Made by Randers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Chic and understated.
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

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 $1,985.

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