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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair Mid-Century Modern Chrome & Fabric Side Chairs Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair Mid-Century Modern chrome and fabric side chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Very nice condition. Cream with light brown tweed. Fabric and chrome in very good to excellent co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
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
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 43 x W 43 x H 43 cm
Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer.
Each piece is unique.
Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Lacquer, Foam, Resin
Seletti "Snakes" Upholstered Occasional Chair by Toiletpaper
By Toiletpaper, Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
Mix and match the wildest graphics designed by Toiletpaper and get the most iconic dining room of all.
- Material: fabrics in polyester, frame in wood with polyurethane padding an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Karl Springer Pair of "JMF Chairs" in Lacquered Raffia 1993 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in lacquered raffia by Karl Springer, American 1993 (signature on bottom reads "Karl Springer 1993"). These are very elegant and the raffia is quite beautiful.
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Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Wood, Lacquer
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Nut Dining COM Fabric, Black
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Nut Dining Chair made with a black oak frame and COM (custom supplied) black fabric. The chair was designed by Marcel Wanders and produced by Moooi in the Nethe...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood, Wood
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage 1986 Vitra Figura arm chairs, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous original examples, which retain their ori...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet Minimalist bench
Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm
Materials: Cotton velvet, steel
The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Aluminum Chair "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, Black
By Seletti
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia chair with die-cast aluminum shell and steel structure. For indoor/outdoor use. Non-stackable. Available in gold structure with white or black ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
2007 Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six original CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1956. This particular grouping dates to 2007, and the price include...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful set of four modern square frame, almost a Parsons style, armchairs comprised of oak, their original blush textured fabric, and chrome and nylon adjustable disc shaped feet....
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Exotic Wood Contemporary Stool in Hair Hide Leather from Costantini, Ecco
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Ecco Stool features a low, open, angular single slat back that can be easily handled for moving them around. Available in counter or bar height and your choice of upholstery. Shown in hair hide leather with an aged wood finish.
About Costantini Design
Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Fernandine Dining Chair, COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
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
John Widdicomb Brown Leather Dining Chairs, 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Six John Widdicomb Chocolate Brown Leather Covered Dining Chairs, each with riveted trim and "John Widdicomb Co. / Makers of Fine Furniture / Grand Rapids" plaque to underside...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Charles Hollis Jones American Multi-Colored Lucite Dining Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 American Contemporary dining side chairs with clear lucite frames with multi colored lucite circles in descending size inset in each chair back which matches the seat uphols...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Upholstery, Fabric
1960s Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fine set of eight CH23 Dining Chairs in oak and paper cord, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in 1950. These particular examples date to the 1960s. The roll...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Niemeyer Dining Chair, Bouclé and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer dining chair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind. The rounded lines of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Coluna" Organic Form Horizontal Slat Polished Bronze Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
7 Contemporary / Modern "Coluna" dining side chairs in a biomorphic form constructed from polished bronze, featuring organically shaped horizontal slat backs. (PRICED EACH) (1 matchi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Kartell Masters Counter Stool in Grey 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
Sculptural chair in black and white, one of a kind, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
'Prima' chair is a one of a kind sculptural design, meticulously hand crafted in the lengthy, laborious process of stucco scagliola. The making of the chair resembles to sculp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Mangled Bench by Michael Gittings
One of a Kind
Dimensions: D 50 x W 195 x H 65 cm
Materials: Stainless steel.
Michael Gittings
Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to Cha...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Herman Miller Chrome & Black Pair of Armchairs Original Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Striking pair of Herman Miller chrome & black armchairs wearing their original gray iridescent fabric. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Aril Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Legs in Solid Satin Bronze
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Aril side chair by DeMuro Das features a curved, elongated tight back and loose seat cushion. The hand-cast solid bronze legs are finely detailed with horizontal grooves. Constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Slender Side Chairs in the Style of Philippe Starck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of slender side chairs in the style of Philippe Starck.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2000 Limited Edition Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Side Chairs Edition 1000
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are limited edition Hudson Dining Chairs in polished aluminum, a collaboration between famed designer Philippe Starck and American manufacturer Emeco. They were specially desig...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Whimsical Aluminum Chair With Full Bodied Horses
Located in Norwood, NJ
Highly unusual artist signed sculptural chair,. by Ray Lewis. More art than chair. Modern with an Art Deco influence. Sculptural cast aluminum horse chair by...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2023 Patricia Urquiola Moroso Tropicalia Dining Side Chair in Artificial Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three Tropicalia side chairs, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008. These examples were produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. They are comprised of a tubular ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Leather Dining Chair in Exotic Wood by Costantini, Bruno, Quick Ship
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Modern dining chair in Exotic Argentine Rosewood and Leather by Costantini Design - Quick Ship
Measurements are 21" D x 19" W x 32" H with a 18" Seat...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1947 Pair of George Nakashima for Knoll N19 Straight Chairs in Natural Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a gorgeous pair of early George Nakashima for Knoll N19 birch straight chairs, produced by Knoll Associates. This chair appears to be natural birch. It shows some ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Birch
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
Set of Black Vinyl and Teak Erik Kirkegaard Midcentury Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Midcentury Danish black vinyl and teak side chairs. Glostrup Mobelfabrik (Maker), Erik Kirkegaard (Designer).
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
Italian Modern Chromed Metal and Cotton Sof Sof Chairs, Enzo Mari, Driade, 1980
By Enzo Mari
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern chromed metal and checked cotton set of three Sof Sof chairs by Enzo Mari for Driade, 1980s
Fantastic set of three Sof Sof model chairs in chrom...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Italian Bross Beetle Dining Chairs by Enzo Berti
By BROSS, Enzo Berti
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 8 Italian bross beetle dining chairs by Enzo Berti
Designed by Enzo Berti, the Beetle chair offers a simple design to compliment any dining tabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Established & Sons Sessel Chair in Gray Beech with Yellow Back by Martino Gamper
Located in London, GB
Gamper’s creation of the Sessel chair was driven by a fascination of the traditional bentwood archetype and the way in which its industrialised production has been mastered throughou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Side Chairs
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1950. The chair is comprised...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Brown Leather Club Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of "Abby" mid-century design club chairs with a wood frame and square legs upholstered in brown leather with a seat cushion and a flared design to the back.
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Swivel Upholster Lounge, Side Chairs by Michael Wolk for Directional
By Directional
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing fully restored pair of Michael Wolk sculptural swivel side or lounge chairs are stunning. These were designs by Michael Work for Directional in 1997. They have been new...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st C. 4 Colorful Designer Parsons Dining Chairs with Contrasting Piping
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., (2) pairs of colorfully upholstered Parsons side chairs, two in turquoise with lime green piping, and two in blue Ikat style pattern with c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kartell Attila Table-Stool in Gold 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
21st Century Shiraz Chair with Double Paisley by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The Paisley symbol is the protagonist of a piece of furniture with an iconic charm. In the Shiraz chair, the famous teardrop motif lends its characteristic shape to the backrest and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Flexform "Betty" Chair with Soild Wood Frame and Hair on Hide Cushions
By Flexform
Located in Dallas, TX
Made in Italy, this chair has a solid canaletto walnut wood frame and black hair on hide cushions. Chair is no longer in production. Retailed at over $7500/chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Hide, Walnut
Cloud Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Cloud Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 8
Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 82 cm
Materials: Wood, wire, polyurethane foam, epoxy and polyurethane resin, glass fibers, lacquer.
Ea...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wire
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Milo Baughman Attr. Burgundy Leather Tufted Chrome Cube Side Chairs Vintage Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
These gorgeous pair of vintage Milo Baughman attributed architectural side chairs or lounge chairs are a chrome frame with fine leather tufted...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Garouste & Bonetti desk chair Palace Privilege Rubelli fabric 1980
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare desk chair or side chair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Palace, made in solid oak painted in matte black panted. Garouste & Bonetti began their collaboration and ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
1946 Pair of Eames Evans DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash Wood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DCW Dining Chairs in Calico Ash, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. These are ultra-rare, early examples that were produced by the Evans Plywood ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Chair w/ Embroidery and Arms 5x Available
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Monster Dining Chair (five are available, though they are priced individually), made with a steel frame and embroidered beige fabric. The fabric appears t...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Set of Four Harry Bertoia for Knoll Child Size Side Chair No. 425-N
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Child's Bertoia Side Chair with seat cushion, originally designed by Harry Bertoia in 1955. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rapture Chair
Located in Kolkata, IN
Rapture Chair in Brass by Scarlet Splendour is a beautiful chair which will add a sparkle to any interior space.
The Fools' Gold collection of amorphous forms, cast in brass, is a t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
2021 Pair of Knoll Bertoia Side Chairs in Steel w/ Full Seat Covers in Fabric
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420c, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. This particular pair dates to 2021. The listed price ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Organic Form, Plain Black Fiberglass Dining Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Playdough chair by kar
Materials: FRP.
Dimensions: 37 x 39 x 89 cm.
Soft like cotton, with a strong contrast to the hard texture, the unique app...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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.