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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Supaform Chaise Longue from "Hidden Entourage" Collection
Located in Florence, IT
Russian designer Maxim Scherbakov‘s new exhibition at Rome’s Contemporary Cluster gallery, he pushes that idea to the extreme: What if design could be all about emotion, and little else? His barely functional pieces, and his general conceit, feel uncomfortable at first — we’re not sure we want to live in a world where design is purely an aesthetic indulgence — but in an era when furniture is increasingly difficult to distinguish from art, it does feel in some ways like we already are. And the ornate backdrop of the gallery’s home, the 14th-century Palazzo Brancaccio, serves as a potent reminder that it’s possible we always have. Maxim Scherbakov, who works under the studio name Supaform, says that he developed the new collection “as a result of a careful visual search for the frontiers of comfort,” seeking to celebrate “beauty for no reason,” he says. His floor lamp has no bulb, his coffee table is too bumpy to hold a glass upright, and his desk has trick drawers and a gap in the middle where its writing surface should be. Yet his various seating elements look no less functional than, say, Rick Owens’s, and Scherbakov has a compelling raison d’etre: Also a longtime painter, he pulled all of the works directly from his canvases, making them a literal elision of the two-dimensional realm and the three. If he can celebrate fantasy and feeling in one of them, he wondered, then why not the other? This wooden sofa is a part of the 'Hidden Entourage...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modern Low Chair Hello in Dedar Tiger Mountain dark green jacquard by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Seating

Materials

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

Jacques Adnet Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Jacques Adnet sofa restored with mohair upholstery and leather piping.
Category

1930s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Moroso Shadowy Armchair by Tord Boontje
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Shadowy is part of M’Afrique, a range of furniture conceived by the designer and produced by African craft weavers using the yarn of fishing nets. The designs are all different and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Arched Mono Side or Accent Chair in White Oak by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the patterns drawn by aircraft at summer air displays, and conceived primarily as a functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outline of the Mono chair...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Three-Seater Sofa by Hessentia Upholstered in Grey Bouclé Fabric
Located in Carate, Brianza (MB)
Gio sofa is the result of a long design process and a synergistic collaboration between the architect Luca Erba and company Cornelio Cappellini. This sofa amazes for its soft and def...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Pair of Lounge Chairs attr. to Paolo Buffa, Italy 1950s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of grey upholstered lounge chairs, attributed to the Italian designer Paolo Buffa (Italy, 1903-1970). The elegant curved frames made of solid cherry have been polished and the s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Cherry

Customizable Artifort Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The orange slice armchair by designer Pierre Paulin is one of the most popular design armchairs in the world. The iconic armchair makes every roo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

GUFRAM Capitello Chaise Lounge by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The chaise loungeCapitello is contemporary archaeological finds that can be left out in the weather thanks to a particular finish which is suited also to outdoor use. Or displayed in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Foam

Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of six (6) Milo Baughman-inspired armless dining chairs from the late 20th century; the squared seats rest on chrome sled bases to give ample stability in a clean and modern pr...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mustard Cotton 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

Trimming, Wood, Velvet, Silk

Modern French Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a White Wash Finish, blending timeless French design with modern comfort. The white-washed teak frame exudes a rustic yet refined look, while the rattan back adds natural texture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Seating

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Round Rattan Ottoman, Boucle, Mid Century
Located in Miami, FL
Round Rattan Ottoman, white Kravet Ivory Nubby Boucle fabric seat. Ready for a new home.
Category

1970s Indonesian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

"Soft Egg" Stackable Monobloc Armchair Designed by Philippe Starck for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Soft Egg" is a polypropylene monobloc armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, available in white, carnation, dark gray or gray colo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Customizable Teak Wood Dining Room Chair with Beige Fabric, Nowe Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe teak wood dining room chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with beige fabric. The Nowe teak wood dining room chair, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, blends conte...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Cirque Barstool Two Tone White with Black Rings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The light and playful circus theme is at the core of the Cirque family of stools designed by Martino Gamper for Wiener GTV Design. The bent element, which is the brand’s signature trait, is surprisingly and unexpectedly inserted in the base of the stool, forming the outline of the seat in the form of a chain comprising two or three wooden rings that loop around the full length of the stool legs. This striking styling effect blends in seamlessly with the functionality of the seat, which is available in two heights: a tall, sleek stool...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Reyes Backless Counter Stool in Walnut with Russet Leather
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a walnut counter stool with a stretched leather seat. The frame is solid walnut with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rou...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wood

Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Two-Seat Sofa
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 upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This two seat sofa comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable two seat sofa you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle  - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Two Seat Sofa is upholstered in indigo canvas. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique copper frame...
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2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Corbu Ottoman in Grey Oak by DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the curved forms of Le Corbusier's High Court in Chandigarh, the Corbu bench features a domed seat that blends seamlessly into its contoured so...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Walnut

"Liba" Rattan Covered Natural Cane Armchair Designed by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Liba", designed by Borek Sipek and manufactured by Driade, is a rattan covered natural red and black cane seat and back with solid ebonized wooden front ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

De Sede DS-47 Armchair in Brown Leather Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-47 is available as a two- and three-seat sofa, and as an armchair and stool; 5-mm-thick neck leather recognizable in characteristic fat wrinkles lend it an unmistakable expression...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Located in Kastrup, DK
Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti – part of the Progetti collection. Light and elegant construction with Pau Ferro wood detailing at the top of the armrests, showcasing a beau...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Offwhite Sheepskin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Pelican chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940, it stood out with its unusual shape and sturdy legs. The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body holding a body. When you sit down, the chair practically gives you a friendly hug. Like many of Finn Juhl’s later designs, the chair offers several comfortable ways to sit. As a tribute to the Pelican Chair House of Finn Juhl is launching it in natural sheepskin from Gotland. This upholstery gives the chair an individual and unique expression, as the warmth of the sheepskin pleasantly underlines the character of the sculptural chair. The new edition of the Pelican chair will be available from December 1st. Because the supply of sheepskin from Gotland is seasonal, the quantity for sale will be limited. Materials: Gotland Sheepskin...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Sheepskin

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Leather, Velvet Jacquard, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence leather dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in con...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen

Gervasoni Sofa Upholstered Saia 12 by David Lopez Quincoces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With balanced lines, the Saia upholstered collection is created from a classic ideal reinterpreted in a contemporary key. The name, meaning "skirt" in Portuguese, illustrates its dis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Walnut and Quilted Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of six dining armchairs designed by Douglas Levine for Bright Chair Company in New York. The Gosha armchair features a thick hardwood fra...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
Supaform has created this chair, made especially for the "Collectible" design fair in Brussels. The shiny chair is metal made but it gets a very poetic an...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
"Shiny Chair" in Stainless Steel by Supaform
$3,200 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Todd Merrill Custom Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing monumental cobalt blue silk velvet sectional sofa with ottoman designed by Todd Merrill Custom for a Samantha Todhunter installation. Dramatic scale and presence inspired by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Arches Dining Chair, Twist & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Daybed by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Daybed by Rick Owens Signed And Numbered Limited Edition Of 8 Pieces Dimensions: D 90 x W 250 x H 86 cm. Materials: Burnt and painted plywood. Rick Owens is a California-born fashi...
Category

2010s French Modern Seating

Materials

Plywood

Daybed by Rick Owens
Daybed by Rick Owens
$96,113 / item
Henredon Folio 5 PC Sculptural Grey Flannel Modular Sectional Sofa Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A treasure find. Vintage Henredon Folio 500 five pc set in original high end grey flannel. The fabric looks as modern as when Geoffrey Beene made it iconic in the 1980s. The modular ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Set of 4 Counter or Bar Stools Modern/Contemporary Blackened Steel and Leather
Located in Bronx, NY
BAR STOOL - SET J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 Inspired by a Spanish toreador, this sleek combination of blackened steel and thick bull leather. Can be modified to any seat height. Custo...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

B3 Wassily chair by Marcel Breuer, 1970s.
Located in Correggio, IT
Wassily armchair designed by Marcel Breuer made of black leather and chromed metal tubular frame. The Wassily B3 Chair is an icon of twentieth-century modernism, ideal for furnishing...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modern Organic Style Armchair and Foot Stool in Solid Wood, Upholstered Seating
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Bench Organic Contemporary Blackened Steel and Saddle Leather with Horsehair
Located in Bronx, NY
BENCH NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A carved iron frame is combined with soft saddle leather. The leather is intricately hand stitched with organic linen fused at the ends with a hor...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Arm Chair for Craft Associates...
Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

De Sede DS-142 Adjustable Chaise Longue in Leather Upholstery by Winfried Totzek
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lounger is a multifunctional relaxation furniture, where the back and the armrests can be individually and continuously adjusted and brought into different positions. This unusual seating furniture thus becomes a dynamic, relaxation-promoting system for the entire muscula-ture. The extraordinarily versa-tile usability enables complete psycho-physical relaxation; by extending the sitting and lying with legs positioned high to very high, the lounger serves to prevent leg swelling and back pain. The synthesis of elegant form and function is rounded off by the masterful workmanship of high-quality leather just typical of de Sede. The DS-142 thus becomes an ideal and versatile recliner. Who better to design a piece of seating furniture than a doctor like Dr. Winfried Totzek...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Pasqualina Relax Sofa by Grassi&Bianchi
Located in Milan, IT
This extremely delicate, four-legged sofa has a barely-there silhouette that is sophisticated and stylish. Its tubular steel frame is covered in its entirety by Bordeaux-colored leat...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Light Grey Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Rocco Dining Chair Upholstered in Kata Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Playfully blocky, the Rocco Dining Chair has an appealing frame that sets a clubby mood. Designed in Brooklyn by Syrette Lew of Moving Mountains an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Textile Seating, Caning Backboard, with Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Upholstery, Cane

Polished white fiberglass armchair, Lloyd Schwan for Cappellini Italy 1995
Located in Catania, IT
Sculptural lounge chair made of reinforced fiberglass in glossy white on a heavy metal powder-coated base. "Statuette" was designed by the late Lloyd Schwan...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Laurence dining chair is an artistic tribute to the essence of femininity in contemporar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Leather, Mohair, Linen, Velvet

Acerbis Trench Sofa with two armrests by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Richmond Contemporary Dining Chair in Wood and Fabric
Located in London, GB
The Richmond chair is a dining chair designed for the foodies, the perfect chair for taking your time over a meal and designed to be used for a long ti...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Upholstered French Armchairs, France 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1930s were marked by a fusion of modernity and elegance, emphasizing luxury, geometric forms, and comfort in furniture design across Europe. Before giving way to mid-century mode...
Category

1930s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Italian Sofa in Black Velvet and Steel by MDF Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Spectacular sofa produced by MDF Italy in black velvet and steel from the 90s.The sofa of MDF was made with precious materials.The beautiful velvet sofa has a very particular shape, ...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Customizable Modern Cabinet Carmen, Solid wood, Mirror and natural fibers
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Customizable Modern Display Cabinet Vilma, Solid wood, Mirror and natural fibers
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Vilma is a vertical display cabinet composed of two modules: a drawer unit covered with rattan fiber and a storage cabinet with solid huanacaxaxtle wood doors and glass shelves. The ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Polyester

Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
$14,101 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Gervasoni Brise 46 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray-blue & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of steelcase. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and their original teal & gray tweed fabric with button details. We have 99 chairs that we are selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa late 20th century. Note & Disclaimer: We have 89 of these gray-blue & chrome cantilever chairs available for purchase so the chairs in the photographs may not be the actual chairs you receive. However, you will be sent photographs for your approval of the actual chairs you will be receiving prior to shipping. Aren’t these chairs magnificent???!!! We certainly think so! These are fabulous gray-blue and chrome cantilever chairs made by United Chair Company and they’re in the style of Steelcase. They are comprised of a gorgeous chrome cantilever frame with black plastic armrests, and they wear their original awesome gray-blue and orange fleck tweed fabric with button detail on their backs and seat cushions. The fabric is cool because in different lights, it looks a little different. It’s kind of gray, kind of blue, and has little orange specs throughout… It takes on the color of what you set it with. Super stylish and super comfortable!! We say these chairs are mostly modern, but they would definitely blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, or Bauhaus styles. And did we mention that we have 89 of them available? So, your options are limitless! They would be fabulous seating for your dining table or around the office conference table...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Gervasoni Brise 43 Coffee Table by Federica Biase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Outdoor conviviality is the key of one of the collections by Federica Biasi. Brise, literally breeze, aims at taking us back to that pleasant sensation when a breeze makes the summer...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Customizable Modern Credenza Ramón, Solid wood, Metal and natural fibers
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Two Stackable Stools, Model "Frosta" by IKEA, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This pair of stackable stools from the 1990s—model "Frosta" by IKEA—embodies the clarity and practicality that define Scandinavian design. Crafted from molded birch plywood and finis...
Category

1990s Swedish Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Birch, Plywood

Gervasoni Jeko 07 Canopy Sofa in Oslo 05 Upholstery with ECOTeak by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa and canopy in colonial style of exotic inspiration, Jeko 07 has a structure made of ECOTeak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been repaired with recycled wood, assembled and polished to highlight the original veins. It is characterised by a wide and low seat, with removable cushion to which loose cushions can be added to increase its comfort. Starting from the four corners of the sofa arise 4 wooden columns that go on to build the canopy, upon which a white curtain is laid for greater privacy and intimacy. Canopy sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Henredon Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink in comfort with the softest down filled cushions. L...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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