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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sedus Postmodern Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric, Aluminum Frame, 1990s
Sedus Postmodern Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric, Aluminum Frame, 1990s

Sedus Postmodern Armchair, Dark Blue Fabric, Aluminum Frame, 1990s

By Sedus

Located in Debrecen, HU

Allow me to present this high-quality Sedus conference chair, a perfect choice for office meeting rooms, conference halls, or a home study. This armchair model combines functionality and style to provide comfortable and professional seating. Features: Manufacturer: Sedus – synonymous with German precision and quality Color: Deep, elegant dark blue fabric harmonizing beautifully with the aluminum gray metal frame Materials: Durable, comfortable padded seat and backrest, sturdy aluminum frame Dimensions: Seat height approx. 45 cm, width 53 cm, total height 86 cm Condition: Excellent, well-maintained used condition Special Features: Armrests for added comfort during longer seating periods Usage: Ideal for modern offices, meeting rooms, or home workspaces Remarkably, the protective film is still present in some areas, indicating minimal use and excellent condition. This Sedus chair...

Category

1990s Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Anouk 100 - S
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Anouk 100 - S

Bold Sofa Curved Open arms Anouk 100 - S

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

With its contemporary design, this version of the Bold Sofa Curved introduces new dimensions of comfort, offering expanded space for ultimate relaxati...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Suelo Modern Loveseat
Suelo Modern Loveseat

Suelo Modern Loveseat

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This Suelo® Modern Loveseat 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 American Modern Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck
Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck

Pair of "Man Ray" Chairs by Philippe Starck

By Philippe Starck

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This pair of "Man Ray" chairs by Philippe Starck was inspired by the photographer Man Ray, who in one of his most famous fashion photographs, dressed a model in an evening gown and seated her in a wheelbarrow as in a luxurious armchair. The bleached wood frames have a "wheelbarrow" style wheel for the rear support, these chairs were manufactured for Clift Hotel...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Sapele Wood, Handmade by Greenapple
Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Sapele Wood, Handmade by Greenapple

Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Sapele Wood, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Sense Leather Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Sense leather lounge chair embodies the essence of slow living,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair  with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet
Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair  with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet

Customizable Artifort Kalm Armchair with Swivel Base by Patrick Norguet

By Artifort, Patrick Norguet

Located in New York, NY

Kalm is Artifort’s large, new cosy armchair by our French designer Patrick Norguet. It is a sanctuary in its own right, a place to unwind and get comfortable. With Kalm, Patrick Norg...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Roo Occasional Chair / Stool in Linen by Frances Jean
Roo Occasional Chair / Stool in Linen by Frances Jean

Roo Occasional Chair / Stool in Linen by Frances Jean

Located in London, GB

The Roo Stool is a compact and proportion-led occasional seat designed with a low crescent back for gentle support and comfort. Its refined oval silhouette allows it to slip neatly b...

Category

2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery

Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa

Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and ...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean
Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean

Aria Sofa in Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Caramel) by Frances Jean

Located in London, GB

The Aria Sofa is designed as a calm and refined anchor for the home, balancing generous comfort with a composed, sculptural silhouette. Defined by clean lines, deep seating, and a si...

Category

2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Feathers

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® line are handmade in our Los Angeles atelier by o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).

Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Lotus Stool by Daniel Simonini, Solid Wood & Cane Back, Mocha Leather
Lotus Stool by Daniel Simonini, Solid Wood & Cane Back, Mocha Leather

Lotus Stool by Daniel Simonini, Solid Wood & Cane Back, Mocha Leather

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Lotus Stool - SL4 is a solid wood counter stool with arms, designed by Daniel Simonini, in a walnut finish with the back and the seat upholstered in off white nubby bouclé. The Lotu...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa
George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa

George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa

By George Smith

Located in Franklin Park, IL

George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa This sofa measures: 78 wide x 44 deep x 30 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 20.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled light...

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank
Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the Style of Josef Frank

By Josef Frank

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Modern Ottoman in the style of Josef Frank, ottoman has four solid wood bun feet, fabric is by Robert Allen. Ready for a new home, excellent condition.One ottoman ready to ...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Culver City, CA

Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...

Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Lucite

Indoor & Outdoor Low Profile Woven Black Rattan Bench
Indoor & Outdoor Low Profile Woven Black Rattan Bench

Indoor & Outdoor Low Profile Woven Black Rattan Bench

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This outdoor low profile woven black rattan bench offers a sleek, modern take on classic woven furniture. Crafted with a sturdy frame and tightly wrapped in black rattan. The elongat...

Category

20th Century Indonesian Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood

De Sede DS-2100 Executive Iconic Office Chair Swiss Leather Designer Chair
De Sede DS-2100 Executive Iconic Office Chair Swiss Leather Designer Chair

De Sede DS-2100 Executive Iconic Office Chair Swiss Leather Designer Chair

By De Sede

Located in Markington, GB

De Sede DS-2100 Executive Office Chair – Iconic Swiss Design A striking and highly sought-after DS-2100 office chair by De Sede, one of Switzerland's most prestigious luxury furnit...

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 12 contemporary walnut chenille Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand
Set of 12 contemporary walnut chenille Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand

Set of 12 contemporary walnut chenille Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat

Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet

Handmade Velvet Sculptural Sofa by Munna Design Studio in Europe
Handmade Velvet Sculptural Sofa by Munna Design Studio in Europe

Handmade Velvet Sculptural Sofa by Munna Design Studio in Europe

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

Grounded in a modernist sculptural tradition, this sofa combines generous volumes with sweeping, continuous lines to create an enveloping and sophisticated profile. Its seamless silh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Italian modern black armchair LC2 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina 1980s
Italian modern black armchair LC2 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina 1980s

Italian modern black armchair LC2 Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand Cassina 1980s

Italian modern black leather armchair LC2 by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret and Perriand for Cassina, 1980s LC2 armchair with tubular steel frame. The square seat, backrest and armrests are...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Lota Sofa by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

The apartment of Madame Mathieu-Levy on Rue de Lota in Paris was regarded as one of the most sensational examples of French interior architecture of the 1920s. Eileen Gray had create...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chair
Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chair

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust Chair

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Created in 2011, this is the original version of the Inheritance chair. Inspired by the inherent history seen in vintage US Army materials paired with ...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Padiola Lounge chair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in metal and  - ready to ship
Padiola Lounge chair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in metal and  - ready to ship

Padiola Lounge chair by Filipe Ramos for GESTU in metal and - ready to ship

By Filipe Ramos

Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo

The Padiola lounge chair pays homage to textiles. Its structure draws inspiration from modern masters and is specifically designed as a framework for displaying various textiles. Th...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Hickory Wingback Dining Chairs with New Velvet Seats
1970s Vintage Hickory Wingback Dining Chairs with New Velvet Seats

1970s Vintage Hickory Wingback Dining Chairs with New Velvet Seats

Located in Southampton, NJ

Timeless vintage Hickory chair Dining arm chairs or accent chairs with high wing back silhouettes and petite pleated scroll arms similar to the modern version, "Hickory Chair Casual ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck
Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck

Retro Armless Sofa in Maharam Beck

Located in Nyack, NY

Our armless sofa features a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retro feel. Made in America, an...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Hand-Forged Iron Chair Upholstered in Fabric by Costantini, Andre, In Stock
Hand-Forged Iron Chair Upholstered in Fabric by Costantini, Andre, In Stock

Hand-Forged Iron Chair Upholstered in Fabric by Costantini, Andre, In Stock

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Andre Hand Forged Iron Chair in Pavoni Leather by Costantini Design, available for quick ship. The Andre chair features a hand-forged, blackened iron frame with a gentle-curving bac...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni
Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni

Contemporary Art Deco Style Leather Dining Chair from Costantini, Gianni

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Gianni Dining Chair borrows cues from the early-20th century Art Deco masters and features a light frame with a scrolled back. Shown in ebonized Argentine Rosewood and leather. ...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa

Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Inheritance Two Seat Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Custom Height Solid Wood Stool by Designer Simonini with Caned Back
Custom Height Solid Wood Stool by Designer Simonini with Caned Back

Custom Height Solid Wood Stool by Designer Simonini with Caned Back

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to crea...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Mohair, by Greenapple
Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Mohair, by Greenapple

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Mohair, by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining furniture pie...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

Mawu Chair in Printed by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs in golden satin finish. Upholstered backrest and seat in textured jacquard velvet fabric (LG.FB-31).

Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cotton, Linen

Ebonized Solid Wood Stool by Simonini with Caned Back, Custom Height
Ebonized Solid Wood Stool by Simonini with Caned Back, Custom Height

Ebonized Solid Wood Stool by Simonini with Caned Back, Custom Height

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort, and softness define the essence of the Wing Collection. Inspired by the design of the B-52 aircraft, this concept gave us the freedom to create a collection that incorporates subtle elements, harmonic transitions, and thin yet resistant wood sections, bringing to life pieces that are both unique and contemporary. Our studio’s objective was to abstract most figurative references and arrive at the essence of this design, the true “cream,” refining every detail in a three-dimensional way. All our pieces are drawn according to Da Vinci’s golden section, and the Wing Collection is no exception. This ensures balanced proportions and harmony between each element, the result of a deep study of thicknesses and the relationship between every structural component. The Wing chairs and stools are crafted with passion, using premium materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, combined with precise quality control. Their beauty lies in the subtle variations of the wood veins, a natural expression of a living material that remains warm and elegant without ethnic appeal. The result is a collection of well-balanced, comfortable pieces that are delicate in design and sturdy in construction. All these qualities converge in a collection created to accompany our clients in their daily lives, like a gentle breeze, comfortable, pleasant, harmonic, and uplifting. We offer both caned and solid back versions, available as chairs or stools. The collection includes three natural solid wood tonalities as standard, as well as an ebonized black option. We can also harmonize the wood tone to approximate a particular target when needed. All woods and materials are certified, responsibly sourced, and carefully manufactured. The listing features the black ebonized solid wood stool...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

Marlene Bench
Marlene Bench

Marlene Bench

$7,500 / item

Marlene Bench

By Medea

Located in New York, NY

Bench with wooden structure. Upholstered in fabric.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back
Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back

Contemporary Barstool with Seaming Details on the Back

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The front of this barstool is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, infused wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Walnut Frame & Cane
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Walnut Frame & Cane

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Walnut Frame & Cane

Located in New York, NY

A Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: 23.2" W x 22.8" D x 29.1" H ...

Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Faux Leather

Simonini Designer Bar Stool, Solid Wood, Customizable Height, Modern
Simonini Designer Bar Stool, Solid Wood, Customizable Height, Modern

Simonini Designer Bar Stool, Solid Wood, Customizable Height, Modern

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

1970s Brass Vanity Stool in Cream Leather, Modern Design, France
1970s Brass Vanity Stool in Cream Leather, Modern Design, France

1970s Brass Vanity Stool in Cream Leather, Modern Design, France

By Louis Sognot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1970's MOD brass vanity stool with cream colored leather seat. Bent tubular brass frame with comfortable leather cushion. In original condition with visible frame wear including some...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Simonini Wing Stool, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Modern Design
Simonini Wing Stool, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Modern Design

Simonini Wing Stool, Solid Wood, Custom Height, Modern Design

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Geometry in balance, grace in elevation. The Wing Stool extends the sculptural language of the collection into a vertical dimension. Designed for kitchens, counters, and social spac...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood

Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand
Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand

Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design

Located in New York, NY

The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Galapinhos Curved Sofa, Cream Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Galapinhos Curbed Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Travertine

Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design
Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design

Wing Chair by Simonini: Solid Wood, Caned Backrest, Modern Design

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

A study in proportion, softness, and structural grace. The Wing Collection is born from the pursuit of equilibrium, balancing structure and lightness, geometry and comfort, precisio...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather

Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak, White Oak
Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak, White Oak

Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Side Chairs, Chili Modern Side Chair, Oak - 0721 This Chile Modern Side Chair is beautifully constructed from solid oak 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. 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

Wood, Oak

Coexist Bench Redux in Rouge Lacquer with Mohair by Slash Objects
Coexist Bench Redux in Rouge Lacquer with Mohair by Slash Objects

Coexist Bench Redux in Rouge Lacquer with Mohair by Slash Objects

By Slash Objects

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Coexist Bench Redux is built around a simple idea: two solid cube legs holding up either end of a single long seat, with no hardware joining the parts together. Instead, the piec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Mohair, Lacquer

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

Leather togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Athens, Attiki

Togo toffee leather 3-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973. A Ligne Roset classic of all-foam cushion seating with no hard points. Michel Ducaroy’s Togo has been the u...

Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Bonnie Barstool by Crump and Kwash
Bonnie Barstool by Crump and Kwash

Bonnie Barstool by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Bonnie Barstool by Crump and Kwash Solid wood construction / sustainably sourced leather upholstery / premium cushioning / solid brass foot plate / COM available Frame : Walnut, Wh...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Natural Teak and Woven Outdoor Dining Chair
Contemporary Natural Teak and Woven Outdoor Dining Chair

Contemporary Natural Teak and Woven Outdoor Dining Chair

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Contemporary outdoor dining chair in natural teak and woven polyethylene, for indoor and outdoor use. The Kristo dining chair combines a solid Grade A teak frame with a woven seat an...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman
Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs, Matching Ottoman

By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1

Located in Morristown, NJ

Pair of Mid‑Century Style Ferrell + Mittman Chintz Club Chairs & Matching Ottoman Description: A delightful trio by Ferrell + Mittman, expertly upho...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback
CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback

CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

CraftAssociates Lounge Chairs, Vadar Modern Leather Lounge Chair, Wingback These wing chairs are expertly crafted and upholstered. This wing chair represents the largest lounge chai...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood, Leather Seating
Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood, Leather Seating

Minimalist Style, Stool in Natural Solid Wood, Leather Seating

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

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Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood

Established & Sons QUILT Small Upholstered Armchair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
Established & Sons QUILT Small Upholstered Armchair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Established & Sons QUILT Small Upholstered Armchair by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

The generously-proportioned Quilt seating series by the Bouroullecs is covered with honeycomb-like, plump upholstery in bright, stretch fabrics for an instant colour hit in both resi...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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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