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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
2019 Vitra All Plastic Dining Chairs by Jasper Morrison in Graphite Grey
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an "All Plastic" Side Dining Chair, initially designed by Jasper Morrison for Vitra in 2016. These examples date to 2019 and were produced in Italy. The listed price includes...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rubber
Chile Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. This specific wood species is for indoor only; please contact for outdoor options. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Shown here in leather for additional cost.
This chair is for indoor use! Please contact us or find our other Suelo listings for the outdoor version.
Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low-key, simple, and comfortable. The wood isn't refined, it just IS. I envision this furniture used for indoor/outdoor spaces or any room that needs some comfort or relief. The Chile chair...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Walnut Cantilever Bench by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Cantilever arm bench by Phaedo.
Dimensions: L 84" x D 18-1/2" x H 35" inches.
Materials: Oxidized black walnut.
The cantilever ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2022 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH36 Dining Chair Oak Smoked Oil w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH36 Dining Chair with a smoked oil, solid oak frame and natural paper cord seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark, was produ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Papercord, Oak
Contemporary Italian Dining Chair Upholstered in Leather
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Steam-bent wood lacquered in light grey.
Upholstered in antique rose Italian leather.
The chair can be customized thanks to the combinations of the upholst...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Black Vintage Metal Faux Leather Tokyo Chair by Rodney Kinsman, 1985, UK
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage chair was designed by Rodney Kinsman 1985 United Kingdom and made of black lacquered tube steel and a covered seat features black ...
Category
1980s British Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Folded Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 80 x W 90 x H 80 cm
Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer.
Each piece is unique.
Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Resin, Linen, Foam, Lacquer
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Celeste Chair in White Wool Italian Fabric and 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
Contemporary Polished Bronze "Banquete" Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
10 "Banquete" Contemporary dining / side chairs constructed in an organic form from polished brass (PRICED EACH)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
2000s Set of Four Air Chairs by Jasper Morrison for Magis Italy in Green
By Magis, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Air Chairs in green, designed by Jasper Morrison for Magis in 2000. The listed price includes the set of four side chairs, and we have two sets available for pu...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Seletti "Tongue" Metal Folding Chair by Studio Job
Located in Doral, FL
The unique creativity of Studio Job decorates the folding chairs with different images, Flash, Hot Dog, Egg, Mouth, Peace, Weed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Atelier Linné, Sagitta Fireside Chair
Located in Paris, FR
The Sagitta fireside chair was made in 2023 by Atelier Linné. The structure of the fireside chair, the seat and the backrest are in leather, the base is in brushed oak, and the decor...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Linen
Pair of Designer Chairs, Bone, Black Leather, Brass
By James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of designer chairs with black leather seat cushions. Chairs are partly covered in bone with brass details. Please see all pictures. Four chairs in total available. Pric...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Light Pink Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light pink queen heart stools by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm
Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in pol...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
2022 Jasper Morrison for Cappellini Hi Pad Dining Chair in Black Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Hi Pad dining chair made with a black stainless steel base and black leather seat. The chair was designed by Jasper Morrison and produced by Cappellini in Italy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frank Gehry Attributed Vintage Curved Cardboard Side Chair or Chair, 1970s
By Frank Gehry
Located in Vienna, AT
A Frank Gehry attributed curved and corrugated cardboard side chair or chair, which was designed 1970s and executed 1980s.
The surface is in very good vintage condition and shows sig...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Paper
Kartell Masters Bar 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Antwerp Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Legs in Solid Black Satin Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Antwerp side chair by DeMuro Das features a generously curved frame supported by tapered hand-cast legs in solid black satin bronze. Constructio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo slatted outdoor side chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Bling Bling Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Bling bling chair by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 79 ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ash
Vintage James Peade Drexel Abacus Chromed Steel and Upholstered Side Chair
By James Peade, Drexel
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is designed by James Peade for Drexel's Viewpoint 70 Collection...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Set of 2 Kartell Lizz Mat Chairs in Orange by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lightweight chair, with essential, strict lines, in synch with the minimalist and refined style of its designer, Piero Lissoni. Lizz is now also available in a matte version with s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) 40/4 chair, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and has been credited for being the first truly stackable chair. Each chair has a solid steel sled base, and has a red enameled steel seat. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment (part of General Fireproofing Co...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
mm3 Armchair, Tilting Backrest, Off-White Leather and Iron Frame by Mario Milana
By Mario Milana
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The mm3 is an armchair where the tilting backrest invites a constant interaction with the chair, providing an active way of sitting that promotes a mindful physical presence.
Thanks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Italia MarCo Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and elegance Ricciolina chairs are stylish and functional.
The distinctive curved connection between the seat and backrest gives the chair flexibility and ergonomics.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
'Charming' Aluminum and Leather Dining Chairs by Fasem Italy, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish chair by Italian maker Fasem International is named 'Charming' and is crafted in light weight die-cast aluminum with tufted leather seats. This set of four was completed...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The dining chair is available in ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1970s Pair of Mies van der Rohe Thonet Attributed Cane MR10 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of MR10 Dining Chairs, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1927. These particular examples were produced by Thonet circa the 1970s. They are comprised of a tub...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These particular pieces were produced circa 2023 and they are br...
Category
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Hiroyuki Yamakado, 2 Cinderella Folding Chairs, Design, 1987
By Hiroyuki Yamakado, Porada Arredi
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Hiroyuki Yamakado Cinderella folding stools for Arredi with new Faux leather seats. They are constructed of Black etching tubular steel and equipped with pivoting and anti-sk...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Dining Chairs in New Chestnut Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four B33 Cantilever Side Chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the 1960s. They feature a tubular ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant Ritz Dining Desk Office Library Chair BA7841
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Thomas Pheasant Collection Ritz dining side chair. This chair was inspired by the salon chairs of the 1940s. Thomas Pheasant develops the idea of a largely w...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 5 N65 Children's Chairs by Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs ...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
Interlock Stool By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a stool designed as a nod to traditional interlocking timber furniture. crafted in solid ash, the solid ash stool is adorned with intricate detailing and highly poetic profiles.
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Set of 8 French Gilt and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s side chairs with arched upholstered back & seat on gilt carved crossed plume form legs joined by a stretcher. (att: ROBERT PAVEAU)
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
2024 Set of Eight David Rowland for Howe 40/4 Side / Dining Stacking Chairs
By David Rowland, Howe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight 40/4 chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. These particular examples were manufactured by Howe in the USA in 2024. This iconic chair has been p...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
C. 1954 Set of Four Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX Wire Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chairs are co...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Satin Brass Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary Minimalist style dining chair featuring sleek metal legs in a satin brass tone.
Seat and back upholstered in deep Bordeaux cotton velvet.
Materials: Stainless steel, vel...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Fur Non Stackable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia is sinuous, colored, brilliant…warm! Mammamia fur, the special edition by Lapo Ciatti, is the warm and welcoming version of the Mammamia chair....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Light Pink Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm
Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Twig Side Chair in Cast Bronze with Leather Seat by Elan Atelier (Preorder)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Made to order Twig Side Chair / Armchair in Cast Bronze with Leather Seat Cushion by Elan Atelier.
Inspired by Giacometti, the twig chair is a sculptural form cast in solid bronze w...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
1990s Set of Six Frank Gehry for Knoll Hat Trick Dining Side Chairs in Maple
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Hat Trick dining chairs, model 91C, designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll in 1990. The listed price includes all 6 chairs. Their sinuous silhouette is formed from st...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Lucite Chair Rainbow Graduated Back Slats Attr Shlomi Haziza for H Studio
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern Lucite chair attributed to Shlomi Haziza for H. Studio with graduating back slats in colors of transparent lavender, teal, pink, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Lucite
2023 Set of 7 EOO4 Dining Chairs by EOOS for Carl Hansen Blue Fabric and Oak
By Carl Hansen, EOOS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven EOO4 Embrace dining chairs with a solid oak frame and a seat upholstered with a blue woven fabric with dark blue trim. The chair was designed by EOOS and produ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The dining chair is available in ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
1963 Gordon Bunshaft's Personal Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Armchair, model MR50, initially designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in 1929. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 1963. The design feature...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Modern Italian Marco Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This sleek and elegance Ricciolina chairs are stylish and functional.
The distinctive curved connection between the seat and backrest gives the chair flexibility and ergonomics.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2010s Set of Seven Forest Chairs by Robby Cantarutti & Partners for FAST Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven Forest chairs, originally designed by Robby Cantarutti and Partners in 2008. These particular examples were produced by FAST in Italy in the 2010s. The chairs ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2017 Set of Four Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs in White with Oak Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSW Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the U...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2013 Ginger Ale Leather Dining Chairs by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Ginger Ale dining chairs designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau. The listed price includes one dining chair, and we have two chairs...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm
Materials: fiber concrete
The Bow console...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Concrete
Lucite and Chrome Architectural Side Chairs Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual square pair of lucite side chairs have high box arms with a slab of clear lucite as the back. Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones. They have a...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The dining chair is available in ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.