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Modern Seating

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Extra Deep Curved Sofa Offered In Performance Velvet and Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made to order sofa with deep curved chaise offered in a selection of luxurious performance soft velvets. The velvet is stain resistant, and water repelle...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Stools, Boca Dos Wood Stool, Solid Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple

Contemporary Elodie Dining Chair in Champagne Pearlized Leather with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
A sophisticated and simple silhouette with beautifully detailed flutes. This dining or occasional chair effortlessly appeals. Shown here: upholstered in half grain pearlized...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Dining Armchair with Natural Woven Cane Back By Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining armchair boasts a stunning design, featuring a flat backrest and arms crafted from natural cane. The seat is upholstered in luxurious velvet, beautifully complemented by ...
Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Bold Dining Armchair - Inlassable Candy WO 117 18 by Elitis
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Custom Made Barstool with Curved Back For Exceptional Comfort
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and versatile piece of furniture is known for its contemporary design and exceptional comfort. Created to blend modern aesthetics with ergonomic functionality, key featu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
this armchair is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before pu...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Maple

Contemporary Curved Sofa in Linen Beige Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Olympia projects pure haute couture from this two-piece suite, with its sensuous feminine outline and voluptuous shape. Each exquisitely curved design features detailed seaming to th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Orsetto natura by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Dining Chair Featuring Minimalist Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Solid wood frame featuring sleek and angular silhouette. The chair is very stable and suitable for contract and hospitality. Plastic gliders protects hard floors from scratching. Pic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Armchair With Sculptural Silhouette In Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A bold reinterpretation of mid-century form, this armchair features a sculptural silhouette wrapped in a curated trio of velvets. The frame is upholstered in golden olive velvet, con...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chair Upholstered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design featuring walnut veneer with matte finish. Upholstered in water repellent, stain resistant velvet. Available in other wood finishes and in any RAL color upon request. This product is fully made in the European Union...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Hand Tailored Fringes Bench Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade bench draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Corolla 271 Red and Orange Armchair by Cristina Celestino
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by an exquisite combination of warm hues, this armchair features two different upholsteries: a red fabric covering the seat and back cushions, and an orange one for the waved backrest and armrests. An exquisite modern design by Cristina Celestino, it rests on a red-lacquered beechwood structure comprising four slanted legs...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Beech

Priamo Brown Indoor Swing
Located in Milan, IT
This indoor swing will add a sophisticated and playful accent to a modern loft with its brown leather seat embellished by tone-on-tone stitching. Suspende...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Bertu Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, Walnut
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. The...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut

Gervasoni KIRA 43 Side Table in Cast aluminum Chrome by Marta Giardini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kira table stands out for its striking geometric language—an interplay of solid and void—the cubic base supporting a square top softened by rounded corners. Crafted in die-cast a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Stool/Side Table in Carbon Dyed Cedar by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Cast-off cedar logs are given second life as a crystalline form. Named Little Gem, the natural beauty of reclaimed wood is harnessed in this side table and sculpture piece where nature informs design. Each Little Gem is hand-shaped and faceted based on the different characteristics of the log used, and variations in wood grain. Top surface and finish further ensure that no two are alike. Left to weather outdoors, this piece will acquire a natural silver finish. Stool is sold as an individual piece. Shown in main image is carbon dyed Western red cedar...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Cedar

Double Arch Dining Chair, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Chaise Sossego in solid Brazilian wood and natural straw
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Chaise Sossego was created to offer moments of rest with elegance and authenticity. With its organic design and construction entirely in solid wood, it combines smooth, flowing l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Wood Frame High Back Lounge Chair in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“Living in a glass house makes you design pieces to look immaculate from every angle,” says Craig Bassam, who designed the BassamFellows Wood Frame Lo...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Custom Made Dining Chair With Curved Ergonomic Back In High Performance Suede
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Sculptural design inspired by the work of Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Standard finishes Fabrics: Textured Boucle Structure: Graphite Ash Metal Studs: Gold. “Minimum order of 4 ch...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Sleek Dining Chair In Textured Black Iron Frame And Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a modern and elegant piece designed for both comfort and style. It features a robust stainless steel frame in that ensures durability and longevity. The chair is characterize...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Velvet with Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Baldwin Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Our Baldwin Sofa is the height of elegance for the home. Hand-built by experienced craftsmen and women, this rolled-arm chesterfield features button tufting and antique brass nailhea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Plywood, Hardwood

Baldwin Sofa
Baldwin Sofa
$3,800 / item
Sparkle Green Pouf with Gold Fringe
Located in Milan, IT
A statement piece in a modern living room, bedroom, or foyer, this pouf's sartorial appeal and shimmering glamour are inspired by the roaring '20s and the Charleston fashion style. T...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

ClassiCon Venus Chair by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
As far as Konstantin Grcic was concerned, the thought of designing the 1001st tame chair version with four legs was just too boring. Instead he created from the intelligent combinati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Suelo Modern Wood Dining Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern wood dining side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

21st Century Asian Clay Outdoor-Indoor Handmade Single Seat Pouf
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
A single seat pouf, compact, bright and cheeky. Perfect as an additional seat or as a footstool, this pouf is 100% handmade from UV protected acrylic. Use it indoors or carry it outd...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Eto Dining Chair in cotton velvet with Solid Oak or Walnut Legs
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Eto Dining Chair is a simple, elegant and beautifully detailed dining or occasional chair with a show frame made entirely from solid walnut or oak. Shown here upholstered in so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Wool, Walnut, Velvet

Hand Tailored Fringes 2-Seat Sofa in Antique Pink Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming

Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and l...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Suelo Modern Bench
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek, topped with a comfortable cushion. This is the perfect...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Bench
Suelo Modern Bench
$2,100 / item
Custom Dining Chair in Velvet and Natural Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Very comfortable and sturdy, the right size and firmness with curved back for greater support. Upholstered in velvet in variety of colors as shown in the attached photos. This velv...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Conservatory Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel Powder Coated White with Cushions
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Conservatory Collection offers a window to a bygone era, when conservatories and orangeries were sanctuaries of peace and quiet, seamlessly blending the indoors with the natural ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Associates Modern lounge chair - 2002 - The Parallax...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Extra Deep Sectional Sofa Made to Order in Performance Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics. Shown with salmon cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Wood

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Wool Fabric with Wooden Legs by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool

Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS1 in Wool Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and concise...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Ash, Acrylic, Velvet, Cotton, Felt, Fabric, Mohair, Wool

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Gordon Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Leather Modern dining chairs, 1901 for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted. Each chair base is con...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Ziricote

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 in Cotton-Linen fabric with Ash legs by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Polyes...

Layer 095 Stool by Michael Geldmacher
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite stool is a spot-on addition to rustic and warm-toned modern decors. Its frame in solid ash is tinted in mahogany brown, hue preserving the timeless charm of top-rate t...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Ash

Baby Gropius Chair Sculptural Bauhaus-inspired in Faux Sheepskin by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Fur, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Ash

Chile Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. This specific wood species is for indoor only; please contact for outdoor options. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Shown here in leather for additional cost. This chair is for indoor use! Please contact us or find our other Suelo® listings for the outdoor version. Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low-key, simple, and comfortable. The wood isn't refined, it just IS. I envision this furniture used for indoor/outdoor spaces or any room that needs some comfort or relief. The Chile chair...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Customizable Powdercoat Aluminum Ribbon Stool by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simultaneously delicate and bold, the Ribbon stool is a playful addition to Laun's outdoor furniture catalog. The layered aluminum tubes stack together t...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo® This Solid Teak Outdoor Dining Chair - The Suelo® is beautifully constructed ...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Original Restored Danish Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Natural Sheepskin
Located in Bronx, NY
Original Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen d. 1950 Condition: Excellent Reupholstered. Repaired: Legs, armrests and frame have all been fully restored...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Modern Dining Chair Gropius CS2 Fluffy with Wooden Legs in Azur Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Faux Fur, Ash, Sheepskin, Velvet

Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This...
Category

2010s North American Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Finn Juhl 45 Chair, Wood and Fabric
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2003. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. In the Autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Emeco Hudson Chair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the N...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Arches II Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Arches II dining chair is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of sy...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Outdoor 2 Seater Braided Sofa in Silver White Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette. The elaborate weave and fibers highlights the beauty of its curves. This sofa encapsulates both beaut...
Category

2010s Asian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rope

Modern seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Emeco, and Moooi. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $3,803.

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