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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sheepskin Big Foot Stool by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sheepskin big foot stool by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl.
Dimensions: L38 / W38 /H43 cm.
Materials: Sheepski...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
$1,324 / item
1950s Set of Six Borge Mogensen No. 155 Dining Chairs for Soborg Mobler in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six Model No. 155 Dining Chairs, designed by Danish designer Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik in 1950. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs are co...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
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
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
$1,059 / item
Ribbon Chair Metal Silver by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the female language of Nika Zupanc with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
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
1970s Pair of Nicos Zographos CH66 Brown Leather Cantilever Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of CH66 Side Chairs, designed by Nicos Zographos in 1966. The chairs were produced by the General Fireproofing Company. The frames are formed of tubular chrome-plated ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Easy Chair by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
Easy chair by Neil Nenner
Punctuation Marks
Dimensions: H74 x L 60 x W70 cm
Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish
Corten sheets
...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$5,296 / item
2004 Philippe Starck for Emeco Hudson Dining Side Chairs in Blue 12x Available
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Hudson Dining Chairs in royal blue enameled aluminum, a collaboration between famed designer Philippe Starck and American manufacturer Emeco. They were specially designed f...
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Enamel
Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)
By Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
Three chairs from the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot.
These were originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mob...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Bar Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson bar chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This Futuristic style bar chair has a clear ...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, 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
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Michael Taylor for Baker Asian style chairs. The chairs have black lacquered solid wooden frames with black vinyl cushioned seats. Chairs are...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,200 / set
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
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
1988 Pair of Ruth Francken Homme Chairs Black for Gallerie X Black & Stainless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a very special pair of "Homme Chairs", designed by artist Ruth Francken in 1971. The limited-edition pair was produced in France in 1988 by Gallerie X. For this their final p...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Japanese Red w/ Plastic Seat
By Jean Prouvé, Vitra
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
Modern Side Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Renzo Ovino
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Renzo chair features a solid wood frame with a slatted back and a gently curving back leg. Like all the pieces in the Costantini collection, this is handmade in our family-owned ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
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
Radiant Bollard Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact steel chair is a nod to glass block architecture and playful geometry. Four welded iron balls create an illusion of balance along the solid glass block wall that acts as...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,200 / item
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Greige Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Artist handmade dining chair in solid oak lacquered in grey beige.
The chair is offered grey beige premium velvet to match the finish of the fra...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$3,333 / item
Set of 4 Monolith Ladderback Chairs by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
A set of 4 Monolith ladderback chair by Phaedo
Dimensions: W 18" x D 17" x H 39" inches
Materials: white-washed Oak; Cushion is hand-dyed with Madder root
The Monolith Ladderba...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
$13,240 / set
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
$2,105 / item
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
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
$5,007 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Californian Modern Dining Chairs in White Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined Californian Mid-Century Modern side chairs with white bouclé terry upholstery and sleek pale yellow metal frame.
Very comfortable and functional design.
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,425 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1940s Jens Risom For Knoll Associates 666 WSP Dining Chair with Webbing in Maple
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Jens Risom for Knoll Associates 666 WSP dining chair, circa 1940s. The chair is in gorgeous original condition with some patina and wear shown to the s...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Wolk Coffee Table in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Kolkata, IN
Wolk coffee table in Brass is a slice of a cloud crafted in pure brass, fantastical and luxurious. A conversation point in your living space!
Richard Hutten’s Wolk collection for ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
$17,525 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
$1,624 / item
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair.
This Modern style dining room chair...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
2010s Elle Stackable Dining Chairs by Giovanni Zorzon for ICF and Bononia Italy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are ‘Elle’ Stackable Dining Chairs, designed by Giovanni Zorzon for ICF and Bononia Italy. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2023 Marcel Breuer for Tecta B40 Dining Chair with Blue Fabric and Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a B40 dining chair, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular example was produced by Tecta in Germany C. 2023. The chair is comprised of a tubular steel ...
Category
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Rose Velvet Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet minimalist bar chair 82.5
Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm
Materials: Velvet, steel.
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$979 / item
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Dining Arm Chair in Purple and Grey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tropicalia chair with arms, originally designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008. This particular example was produced by Moroso in Italy circa 2023. The chair is comprised of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
2023 Patricia Urquiola for Moroso Tropicalia Side Dining Chair in White Quartz
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
Steel
Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Interlaced Stool by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 4
Dimensions: D 30 x W 40 x H 46 cm
Materials: Oak, steel.
Each piece is unique.
The designs of the “Interlaced Stool” and “Int...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$2,503 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Set of Six Vintage Orchestra Chairs, Sweden
Located in Hudson, NY
The set of six vintage orchestra chairs, shown here, were designed in 1932 by Sven Markelius and originally used in the Helsingborg Concert Hall, Sweden. Made of beech wood, the sta...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
$7,920 / set
Golden Wings of Steel Chair, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2012
Located in New York, NY
The wings of steel chair is fabricated from laser-cut steel and powder coated in a variety of durable colors for outdoor and indoor use.
While the material is strong, the form is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Balou Medium Coffee Table by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou coffee table by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, Nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: Diameter 90 x height 42.5cm.
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes c...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair.
This Modern style dining room chair has a solid Merbau timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered Monkey Bean, Parakeet Ardmore Fabric...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Constructor Armchair in Tan Saddle Leather and Solid Walnut
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A carefully designed, ergonomically thoughtful and supremely comfortable ‘thinking chair’, the Constructor is striking from any angle.
Construction: So...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 4 Gold Metallic Ribbon Chairs by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 4 gold metallic ribbon chairs
The Ribbon chair is the object that expresses the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
e15 Customizable This Side Chair by Stefan Diez
By e15, Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
The deceptively simple side chair this illustrates e15's key philosophy in exposing and featuring elements essential to the construction of a product. Named after the famous card tri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Silver Metallic Ribbon Chairs by Nika Zupanc, Made in Italy
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 4 silver metallic ribbon chairs
The ribbon chair is the object that expresses t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Leather and Metal Side Chair in the Style of Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1950s
Located in New York City, NY
Leather and Metal Chair in the style of Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1950s.
Simple yet sophisticated design consists of a clean tubular metal frame, leather seat, and hand-tied leathe...
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
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
$3,490 / item
Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold matrice chair by Plumbum
Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60" x H 33.47"
Materials: Gold powder-coated steel, velvet.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Matrice's side cha...
Category
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$10,495 / item
1950s Set of 4 Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen FH4103 Stacking Heart Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a fine set of four FH4103 Stackable ‘Heart’ Tripod Dining Chairs, initially designed by Hans Wegner in 1952. These particular examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen i...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
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
$5,902 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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
One Note Chair by Neil Nenner
Located in Geneve, CH
One note chair by Neil Nenner
Punctuation Marks
Dimensions: H 93 x L 40 x W 35 cm
Materials: Steel tubes and rods with a natural finish
Corten sheets ...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,972 / item
Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Equilibria Chair by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Equilibria chair by Imperfettolab
Dimensions: 45 x 53 x H 76 cm
Materials: Fibreglass
Imperfetto Lab
Who we are ? We are a family.
Verter Turroni, Emanuela Ravelli and our chi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
$2,323 / item
Black Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Black bench rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede
Unique piece signed and numbered
Dimensions: L 118 x H 42 x W 31 cm
Materials: solid wood
Jean-Baptiste Van den Heede defines ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,236 / item
Maple and Ebonized Mahogany Perico Dining Chair with Danish Chord
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An instant Classic design by Taidgh O'Neill, the Perico dining chair is constructed from solid hardwood and features a flawless Danish chord seat. Refined...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple
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.