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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak & Dark Tan Fabric Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and dark tan fabric armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner designed for CI Designs...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tan Leather Sling Chair with Tubular Chrome Frame
Located in Outremont, QC
Tan Leather Sling Chair with Tubular Chrome Frame
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Dimensions:
26”W x 27.5”D x 28”H
- seat height 13", seat width 20"
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*Near Perfect Condition, the leather is newly uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of 2 Vintage Spindle Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A good pair of vintage ash spindle back side chairs. Painted French grey and very solidly built in the traditional way. Handsome profiles and good and heavy. Perfect around a farmh...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ash
Pair of Channeled Accent Chairs with Pouf by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vegan leather accent chairs by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1980s. These rare three-legged chairs feature elegant curvature and make the most of negative space, o...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Pair of 'Monk' Chairs for Molteni, Italy, circa 1974
A simplified and solid design by Italian award-winning designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa, the 'Monk' mo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sculptural Organic Vintage Side Chairs Pair Bohuslav Horak 1988 Czech Republic
By Bohuslav Horák
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural metal vintage chairs model Pupeny or Buds by Bohuslav Horak, 1988.
A sculptural and fairy-tale design with a twist, these side chairs s...
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Shaver Howard Brushed Steel Metal Modern Regency Style Side Chairs. Item features angled Klismos saber legs, sculptural backs, white vin...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arthur Court Horn Chairs, a Pair
By Arthur Court
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Arthur Court horn chairs. These are cast aluminum with a beautiful hand painted off-white natural finish. Gorgeous gray suede as the covering. Some wear but adds to...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Olivier De Schrijver Pair of Oak and Leather Chairs, Signed & Numbered
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sleek pair of lounge chairs designed by Olivier De Schrijver, the Belgian contemporary artist, who was born in 1958. Newly re-finished and re-upholstered in a butter c...
Category
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vintage Brazilian Armchairs by De Couro
By De Couro
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from Brazilian company De Couro. They are made with steel structures and thick stitched black leather in excellent vintage condition. Each chair is stamped on the b...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Maui Pale Blue Side Dining Chair Vico Magistretti for Kartell - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 30.2" / W 18" / D 16.4" Height from floor to seat: 19.5" Back height: 15.8"
Highly desirable original set of 6 Italian MAUI Matte Pale Blue Side Dining Chairs designed...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
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
1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous o...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Enrico Pellizzoni, Leather 'Pasqualina' Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Italy, Enrico Pellizzoni oxblood saddle-stitched leather over metal frame and seat. These chairs were designed by Grassi & Bianchi. An embossed leather mark is present on th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Arm Chairs in Green Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of original dining / side chairs designed by Ward Bennett and produced by Brickel Associates. This pair came from an office in Manhattan, which had been des...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of Four Chairs in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa with Durmast Frame
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s - 1980s.
This set features a solid durmast frame with a multi-layered durmast seat and brass screws.
It is interesting that they are slotted screws, and not sta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Gabriella Crespi Pencil Reed arm chairs. Newly lacquered in white and with new Todd Hase upholstery. Great addition to your Boho Ch...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Pair of Postmodern Mario Botta for Alias Seconda Chairs with Arms in Gray
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of postmodern Mario Botta Seconda armchairs, produced by Alias circa the mid 1980s. These are gorgeous and iconic works by Botta, the renowned industrial de...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1986 Mario Bellini for Vitra Figura Imago Arm Chairs in Black Leather
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
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
1980s Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch+Co Dining Side Chairs Purple Fabric Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are a pair of 1980's Hans Ullrich Bitsch for Kusch+Co purple fabric dining chairs from the 8600 series. They are constructed from beautifully chromed steel with intri...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Italian chairs by Potocco
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Nice pair of Italian chairs by Potocco. These chairs are made of wood, metal and fabric. The chairs are in nice vintage condition. These will work great around a small table or as ac...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
1975 Pair of Bodil Kjaer Teak & Leather Slat Seat Chairs by CI Designs of Boston
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of very rare Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs teak slat-seat chairs with loose leather seat and back cushions. This pair was acquired by...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Stacking Chairs by Vlad Muller in Yellow
By Vlad Muller
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 6 stacking and interlocking armless chairs in bright yellow designed in the 1970's by Vlad Muller.
When stacked the set is sculptural and geometric.
Handy to have spare ch...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs
1970s Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen 1-2-3 Dining Side Chair in Magenta Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1-2-3 dining / side chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by Fritz Hansen. This is a classic example of Panton's work. Condition overall is ver...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1976 Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent Beaubourg Chair Teda for Centre Pompidou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) original Beaubourg chair from the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. The chair was designed...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Antonio Cittiero Set of 4 Melandra Dining Chairs
Located in Highland, IN
An elegant minimalist design by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, these "Melandra" dining chairs feature seats upholstered in black leather supported by crisply tapered aluminum legs....
Category
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Lacquered Goatskin Wrapped "Onasis" Chairs by Karl Springer
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of lacquered goatskin wrapped "Onasis" chairs by Karl Springer, circa 1980"s. The chairs are in good vintage condition with original upholstery and measure 24"W x 22"D x 30"H wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Goatskin, Wood
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 prais...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are '40/4' chairs, 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 is cred...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1992 Knoll Handkerchief Stacking Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli 12+ Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Knoll Handkerchief Chair by Lella and Massimo Vignelli in Red, introduced in 1983. The price listed is for each chair. These chairs are very resilient, and stackable with a...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1975 Warren Platner for CI Designs Oak and Brown Leather Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production oak and leather armchair designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Warren Platner. This piece was part of a series that Platner...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
1975 Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs Rare Teak Slat Seat Arm Chair
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare Bodil Kjaer for CI Designs teak slat-seat chair. There are a few notable details to mention. First off, vintage Bodil Kjaer f...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Set of 8 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo vignelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Handkerchief' stacking chairs designed by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll, 1983. Grey plastic seat over a painted steel rod base. 18" seat height. Sold as a set of 8.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Late 20th Century Set of Four Italian Maple Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set Of Four Italian Maple Folding Chairs in good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
1970s Sculptural Picasso Style Bentwood and Steel Armchairs – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of sculptural chairs inspired in the works of Spanish painter Pablo Picasso, circa the 1970s. One of the most influential artists of the Twentieth...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pierre Chapo S45 Dining Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Chapo S45 dining chairs
A set of six ‘Chlacc’ dining chairs model #S45 in solid elmwood. Extremely comfortable and in excellent condition.
Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Vintage Z Model Side Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic Modern chair with Z frame. This one of a kind Z-Chair will make an incredible side chair that will be the center of attention in your house and a conversation starter for s...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta B45 High Back Chairs, 1981
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful high back cantilever chairs B45 by Axel Brüchhauser for Tecta, 1981 in dark brown wickerwork and detachable brown leather seating pads on a ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Shaver Howard Italian Modernist Brushed Steel Metal Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shaver Howard Modernist Italian style brushed steel metal dining chairs, set of 4. Item features (4) side chairs, brushed steel metal frames, original labels, very nice vintage set, ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
Hollywood Regency Chippendale Dining Side Chairs in New Todd Hase Textiles, a P
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of freshly lacquered in white boho chic dining chairs in new Todd Hase Textiles. Great addition to your boho chic inspired home.
...
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren Snodgrass, set of 8. Comprised of bentwood frames, be...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Italian Modern Black Metal Ibisco Chair, Raimondi for Molteni & Consonni, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black metal Ibisco model chair by Giuseppe Raimondi and produced by Molteni & Consonni, 1980s.
Ibisco model chair with seat entirely in black metal, with round seat a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Solid Maple Armchair with Silk Upholstery
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous modern neoclassical style armchair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid maple frames, with original silk upholstery.
Measures 23.5" W x 25.25" D x 3...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Maple
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.
...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Cane Back Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Thygesen and Sorensen side chairs with teak frame and cane seat and back. Wonderful curvature to lower back for lumbar support. Original distressed leather seats.
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
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
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Vienna Straw Pair of High Backed Chairs, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and Vienna straw pair of high backed chairs, 1980s
Very particular pair of vintage high-backed chairs with structure entirely in solid wood with curved and...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
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 chro...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs "
A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs.
Thuja root with ebonized inlaid details.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France.
Arman "Cello" chair editions Hugues Chevalier n°9/50.
Signed and numbered under the seat on a brass plate.
Made with ebonized beech.
Circ...
Category
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox. Original green leather seat and back covers that need to be replaced with C. O. M...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
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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