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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Stool Bone ii, Hand-Sculpted, Signed Loic Bard
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool Bone II hand-sculpted Signed Loic Bard Dimensions: 43 x 28 x 28 cm Bleached maple with oil finish Available finishes: Blackened, bleached or natural maple Loïc Bard is...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Tittable Sidechair by Natasja Alers
Located in Geneve, CH
Tittable sidechair by Natasja Alers, 2021. Dimensions: 52 x 32 cm Material: ceramics, glazes. Visual artist Natasja Alers (The Hague, 1987) graduated from the Gerrit Rietveld Ac...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ceramic

"Marsha P. Johnson" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Marsha P. Johnson", XI, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portraits of iconic women in history with Ken's eye for design. Vintage Louis dining or side chair with Ashley's portrait of Marsha P. Johnson printed on linen on the rear face, custom designed Ken Fulk upholstery on the seat and back, and espresso finished wood frame. Embroidered and appliqued XI appears on the seat back, signed on the leg. Marsha P. Johnson was an American gay liberation...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Tomyris Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomyris chair by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 75 cm Materials: Lamb and ...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Samurai Sword Chair by Karstudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai sword chair by Karstudio Dimensions: W 44 x D 51.5 x H 110 cm Materials: MDF Frame, Fabric Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, meaning karmi...
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2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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 ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Capsule Stools by Owl
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 5 capsule stools by owl Dimensions: H 45 x W 38 x D 38 cm Materials: Solid wood The design of this series is open to being produced in various materials. As a base, we’ve...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

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

Stool bone VIII, Hand-Sculpted, Signed Loic Bard
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool bone VIII Handsculpted Signed Loic Bard Dimensions: 49 x 101 x 16 cm Bleached maple with oil finish Available finishes: Blackened, bleached or natural maple. Loïc Bard...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

"Florence Nightingale" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Florence Nightingale", IX, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Carpet Matter Block Chair by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block chair by Riccardo Cenedella. Dimensions: 45 x 45 x H 55 cm. Materials: Waste Synthetic carpet, wood structure. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product...
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2010s English Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Stick Sculpted Chair, Signed by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Michael Gittings Studio. Stick Chair Blackened Electroformed Copper Dimensions: 45 cm 80 cm 45 cm Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer Michael Gittings aims to challenge...
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2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Copper

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stackable Chair with Armrests Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia stackable chair with armrests, made with die-cast aluminium shell and steel structure. For indoor/outdoor use. Stackable. Available in gold structure with white or black coa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vancouver Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Craft Associates 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 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Light Blue Prince by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vintage Plywood Oak Low Easy Chairs Italy 1990
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the exquisite pair of oak finered plywood low easy chairs, a perfect blend of style, comfort, and craftsmanship. These chairs are well-craft...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard 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 polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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 black wood frame for either casual or formal dining room or kitchen. This chair is ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mint Green Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mint green 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

Novalis Bench by Michael Gittings
Located in Geneve, CH
Novalis bench by Michael Gittings Studio One of a Kind Dimensions: d 40 x w 190 x h 50 cm Materials: stainless steel, copper, enamel Michael Gittings Melbourne based designer ...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel

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

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

Niemeyer Dining Chair, COM 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

Eduard Locota Side Table Bench with Turquoise-Green Acrylic Glass
Located in Timisoara, RO
“La Falaise” is a French name translated into “The Cliff” Walking along side to the Failaise d’Etretat, inspired by the beauty and strong contrasts of the France’s Northern Coast...
Category

2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Composition

Set of 2 Mint Green Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mint green 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

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

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 finish. Materials: velvet heart shape upholstery on the top of a stainless steel coated in brass plated foot. The Queen heart stool...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Magma Bench by Onno Adriaanse
Located in Geneve, CH
Magma bench by Onno Adriaanse Hand-sculpted, 2022 Dimensions: W 100 x D 25 x H 50 cm. Materials: oak wood and high gloss resin finish Collection o...
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin, Oak

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Past Forges Future Chair/ Functional Art by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Sculpural design chair. Traditional bavarian kitchen chair contemporized, additional sculpural leg added, re-shaped, painted and multi-lacquered by Markus Friedrich Staab. You can u...
Category

1950s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coating, Acrylic, Oak

Set of 4 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 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 polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Six Variations on Stainless Steel by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Six variations on stainless steel by Pietro Franceschini Two pipes back Dimensions: W 51 x L 61 x H 123 cm Materials: Stainless steel mirror-polished, sheepskin Series of six ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Natural Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural leather saxe chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: Leather, wood, soap treated oak Also available in different colors and materials. Weight: 13 K...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Set of 2 Light Pink Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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

Blue Bench Rumbo by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue 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 h...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 mustard 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 polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cha-Cha-Cha' Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: Nero Marquina marble Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 56cm Origin: Italy (Carrara) Manufactu...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Light Blue Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 light blue 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 po...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brown Leather Saxe Chair by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown leather saxe chair by Lassen Dimensions: D 67 x W 60 x H 84 cm Materials: leather, wood, brown oiled oak Also available in different colors and materials. Weight: 13 Kg ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Mint Green 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

"Rosa Parks" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Rosa Parks", I, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portraits...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Light Blue 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 brushe...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monolith Ladderback Chair by Phaedo
Located in Geneve, CH
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 ladderback is the f...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charcoal Ash & Leather Sling Chair by Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Geneve, CH
Charcoal ash & leather sling chair by Fernweh Woodworking Dimensions: W 27" x H 33" Materials: Ash, leather Wood options: walnut, charcoal ash, white ash. Other variations available: White Ash & Leather, Ash & Leather, Walnut & Leather, Walnut & Leather, White Ash & Leather, Walnut & Leather This award-winning leather and wood sling chair...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Set of 2 Light Blue Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 light blue 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 po...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Medusa Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Medusa stool by Pietro Franceschini Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 47 x L 60 x H 55cm Materials: Lamb ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Set of 2 Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 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 polished or br...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Mustard Queen Heart Stools by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 mustard 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 polish...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stool Bone VII, Hand Sculpted, Signed Loic Bard
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool bone VII Hand sculpted Signed Loic Bard Dimensions: 45 x 30 x 30 cm Bleached maple with oil finish Available finishes: Blackened, bleached or natural maple Loïc Bard is...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Cha-Cha-Cha' Stool by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Cha-Cha-Cha' stool by Pietro Franceschini. Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia Materials: Nero Marquina marble Dimensions: W 30cm, L 30cm, H 56cm Origin: Italy (carrara) Manufact...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Marble

"Michelle Obama" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Michelle Obama", VII, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

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

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

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

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

Vtg Beige Molded Plastic Chrome Metal Base Stacking School Side Chair, Single
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage beige molded plastic chrome metal base stacking school side chair - Single. Listing is for (1) Chair. Item features molded plastic back and seat, metal legs, stacking form, b...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Emeco, Jasper Morrison, Philippe Starck, and Sir Norman Foster. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $2,120.

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