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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design
De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design

De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design

By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede

Located in Dronten, NL

An exceptional example of Swiss craftsmanship, the DS-264 lounge chair by De Sede embodies sculptural presence, tactile luxury, and uncompromising comfort. Designed with the brand’s ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Young Lady Swivel Chair by Paolo Rizzatto
Young Lady Swivel Chair by Paolo Rizzatto

Young Lady Swivel Chair by Paolo Rizzatto

By Paolo Rizzatto

Located in Weesp, NL

Experience Timeless Elegance: The 'Young Lady Chair' by Paolo Rizzatto Indulge in the epitome of sophistication with the 'Young Lady Chair,' a masterpiece of design crafted by the v...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen
Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Dressing Room Chair with Pleated Skirt - Upholstered in Burgundy Linen

Located in London, GB

The Velum Pleated Dressing Room Chair is part of the RIGOR Collection and is designed as a low, sculptural seat defined by softness and flow. The silhouette is relaxed and compact, w...

Category

2010s British Modern Seating

Materials

Linen

Chaise Longue Bohemian di Patricia Urquiola per Moroso anni 2000
Chaise Longue Bohemian di Patricia Urquiola per Moroso anni 2000

Chaise Longue Bohemian di Patricia Urquiola per Moroso anni 2000

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Milano, IT

Chaise Longue prodotta da Moroso e disegnata da Patricia Urquiola nel 2008, Bohemian è una raffinata chaise longue in stile contemporaneo che si propone di rivisitare in chiave moder...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Established & Sons CRATE Daybed in Pine by Jasper Morrison
Established & Sons CRATE Daybed in Pine by Jasper Morrison

Established & Sons CRATE Daybed in Pine by Jasper Morrison

By Jasper Morrison, Established & Sons

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Emphasising honest materials and usability, Jasper Morrison uses a familiar form in idealised proportions to draw attention to the possibilities of an undervalued, everyday object wi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Pine

1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black
1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black

1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black

By Knoll, Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Handkerchief Chair, Model 4901, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These examples date to 1998. Their design features a wavy molded seat in black, perched atop a black powder-coated steel sled base. The Vignelli’s were some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, perhaps most famous for their work with the New York City subway maps...

Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

“Shrimp” Easy Chair by Jehs + Laub for COR Sitzmøbel, 2011.
“Shrimp” Easy Chair by Jehs + Laub for COR Sitzmøbel, 2011.

“Shrimp” Easy Chair by Jehs + Laub for COR Sitzmøbel, 2011.

By Jehs & Laub

Located in Point Richmond, CA

“Shrimp” Easy Chair by Jehs + Laub for COR Sitzmøbel, 2011. A white enameled formed wood swivel chair made in Germany with olive colored upholstered fabric attached cushions mounted ...

Category

2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Chrome

Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean, Ebonized White Oak, Modern Design, In-Stock
Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean, Ebonized White Oak, Modern Design, In-Stock

Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean, Ebonized White Oak, Modern Design, In-Stock

By Lynnea Jean

Located in Aitkin, MN

The Lith Ottoman by Lynnea Jean features a solid white oak frame with a matte ebonized finish and a tailored upholstered seat in Wesley Hall Balboa fabric. Handmade in Los Angeles, t...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Armchair 'Fiore Lancip' by Anacleto Spazzapan Series 'Merletto' 2000s
Armchair 'Fiore Lancip' by Anacleto Spazzapan Series 'Merletto' 2000s

Armchair 'Fiore Lancip' by Anacleto Spazzapan Series 'Merletto' 2000s

By Anacleto Spazzapan

Located in Milano, IT

An armchair designed and made by Anacleto Spazzapan by welding small iron parts made from a rod and then enameled with yellow that recalls the shape of a flower with pointed petals, ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Minimalist Dining Chair in Wooly Bouclé & Metal Frame - Mondo Design Studio
Minimalist Dining Chair in Wooly Bouclé & Metal Frame - Mondo Design Studio

Minimalist Dining Chair in Wooly Bouclé & Metal Frame - Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

A disciplined study in modern minimalism, this dining chair pairs a softly contoured upholstered shell with a slender architectural metal frame. The seat and backrest are wrapped in ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Three 1980s Cow Leather Italian Round Poufs
Set of Three 1980s Cow Leather Italian Round Poufs

Set of Three 1980s Cow Leather Italian Round Poufs

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This set of three circular poufs is a striking example of 1980s Italian design, blending organic textures with a structured, postmodern silhouette. The combination of natural cowhide...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Iron

Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer, Modern Tinted Beechwood Design
Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer, Modern Tinted Beechwood Design

Les Bains Sofa by Tristan Auer, Modern Tinted Beechwood Design

By Tristan Auer

Located in Paris, FR

This sofa, is made of tinted beechwood, and it has a domed seat cushion. The piping diameter is 5mm. Bultex foam 23kg for the back cushion Bultex foam 35kg for the seat cushion Dacron duvet for the seat cushion The Sofa comes in 2 different sizes Small size : 74,80' x 39,37'x 31,49' Large size : 90,55' x 39,37' x31,49'. 13245 € We offer our clients the possibility to chose the velvet color they want. Below is the guideline for the footage: Small sofa: 10 linear meter of velvet fabric, and 5,7 Japanese ribbon Large sofa: 14 linear meter of velvet fabric, and 6,5 Japanese ribbon Tristan Auer is an interior architect and a designer and set designer. He grew up in Aix-en-Provence and graduated from ESAG-Penninghen. After his studies, he joined the team of Christian Liaigre and Philippe Starck before he opened his interior design firm in Paris in 2002. Tristan Auer generally works for private clients, shops, hotels, and palaces. He renovated the Mosquito Cotton House...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Beech

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Kosi Glamour Dining Chair
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Kosi Glamour Dining Chair

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Kosi Glamour Dining Chair

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Kosi dining chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. This Futuristic style dining chair has a clear Lucite Acrylic shell str...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co
1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co

1970s "40/4” Chairs in Red by David Rowland for General Fireproofing Co

By David Rowland, General Fireproofing Company

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 praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and has been credited for being the first truly stackable chair. Each chair has a solid steel sled base, and has a red enameled steel seat. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment (part of General Fireproofing Co...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Bespoke Yellow Mohair Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa
Bespoke Yellow Mohair Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa

Bespoke Yellow Mohair Velvet Upholstered Sectional Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Plush bespoke two-piece sectional sofa from a Samantha Todhunter Design installation. The sofa features a large hardwood frame upholstered with a dramatic canary yellow mohair velvet...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott in Red Melton Wool with Walnut Legs
Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott in Red Melton Wool with Walnut Legs

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott in Red Melton Wool with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Adoni Sofa is a striking and beautifully prominent piece of furniture, with biscuit tufting that demonstrates fine skill of contemporary craft. Shown he...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Wool

1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens
1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens

1970s Pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs in Oak by Bill Stephens

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Model 1315 Lounge Chairs, originally designed by Bill Stephens for Knoll in 1967. This pair dates to the early 1970s, and the listed price includes the pair. Their ...

Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Oak, Plywood, Fabric, Foam

Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection
Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection

Counter Height Stool in Walnut Finish with Beige Fabric, Grain Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Grain counter height stool designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with walnut finish and beige fabric. The Grain counter height stool strikes the perfect balance between minimalist des...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Modern Conchula Outdoors Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Greenapple
Modern Conchula Outdoors Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Greenapple

Modern Conchula Outdoors Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Fabric, Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Conchula Outdoors Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula outdoors swivel lounge chair is a room-defining f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection
Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection

Customizable Teak and Cane Lounge Chair with Gray Plaid Cushion, Soho Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis in teak wood with gray plaid fabric and natural cane back. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair in ...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Cane

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...

Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa with Leather Side Bookcases
Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa with Leather Side Bookcases

Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa with Leather Side Bookcases

By Roche Bobois

Located in Rochester, England

Elevate your living space with the Roche Bobois Memento Sectional Sofa. This masterpiece combines luxurious style with unmatched functionality, featuring a spacious seating arrangeme...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq
Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq

Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq

By Arno Declercq

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary Black Stool in Iroko Wood, Senufo by Arno Declercq Material: Iroko wood and sheepskin by Carine Boxy Dimensions: L 45 cm x W 45 cm x H 40 cm L / 17,7 ” x W 17,7 “ x H 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The swing is crafted from natural leather threads, celebrating artisanal craftsmanship through techniques such as braiding, cords, chains, and fringes. The chains are expressed in a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stools by InsidherLand
Set of 4 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stools by InsidherLand

Set of 4 contemporary chenille wood Silhouette bar stools by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Carpet Chair
Contemporary Carpet Chair

Contemporary Carpet Chair

By Mousarris

Located in Timisoara, RO

Carpet Chair Each Carpet Chair Is Crafted From A Selection Of Fine Persian Carpets, Meticulously Handmade Over A Span Of Up To Four Months. The Intricate Patterns And Vibrant Colors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable
Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable

Cascade Design Low Drum Stool by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, Customizable

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cascade Design low drum stool. Antique copper. Hand repoussé. Limited edition. Customizable. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. T...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

Copper

Italian modern armchair in faux leather and steel, 1970s
Italian modern armchair in faux leather and steel, 1970s

Italian modern armchair in faux leather and steel, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern armchair in faux leather and steel, 1970s Armchair with seat and backrest, padded and upholstered in black faux leather with a matte finish. The upper part of the back...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Crooked Asymmetrical Bench in Massive Oak with Oil Wax Finish
Crooked Asymmetrical Bench in Massive Oak with Oil Wax Finish

Crooked Asymmetrical Bench in Massive Oak with Oil Wax Finish

By Nazara Lazaro

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The absence of 90° angles and symmetries – this is the concept of The Crooked Collection. Handmade in Berlin, Germany, each piece is unique. The massive oak gives the piece a premium...

Category

2010s German Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of Brushed Aluminum and Velvet Chairs By Acerbis, Italy 1970s
Pair of Brushed Aluminum and Velvet Chairs By Acerbis, Italy 1970s

Pair of Brushed Aluminum and Velvet Chairs By Acerbis, Italy 1970s

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Pair of modernist lounge chairs by Acerbis, Italy 1970s clad in brushed aluminum and newly upholstered in soft, olive green velvet. Lucite feet give a floating appearance to the desi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s
Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s

Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s

By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern office chair by Ico Parisi for MiM, 1970s Office chair or armchair with padded seat and backrest, upholstered in brown leather with a wooden frame. The four-spoke meta...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Metal

Vionne Bench - Soft Bouclé Seat paired with a Sculpted Walnut Wood Base design
Vionne Bench - Soft Bouclé Seat paired with a Sculpted Walnut Wood Base design

Vionne Bench - Soft Bouclé Seat paired with a Sculpted Walnut Wood Base design

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

The Vionne Bench pairs soft geometry with a grounded, sculptural presence. Its gently rounded seat is fully upholstered in a textured fabric, creating a warm, tactile surface that fe...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin
Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin

Arrben Italy Modern red Dining Chair Model Marylin

By Arrben

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This comfortable chair is manufactured from the 1980s by Arrben Italy and the Model is Marylin. It can be used as Dining chair or also as a lady desk office chair. This version has a...

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection
Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection

Teak Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Light Beige Upholstery, Fine Collection

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Fine teak wood three-seat sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with light beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fine three-seat sofa balances contemporary elegance with the inviting warmth of natural materials. Wrapped in soft wheat-thin twill weave fabric, this sofa exudes a light, airy feel, perfect for modern and refined interiors. The solid teak wood arms, finished with a matte, velvety teak touch, add architectural structure while showcasing the organic beauty of the wood's natural variations. Designed with deep cushions and a very soft comfort level, this sofa invites relaxation without compromising on style. Its solid wood frame, enhanced with elastic bands and foam support, ensures both durability and plush seating. Whether styled in a minimalist space or incorporated into a more layered decor, the Fine sofa...

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

Verveine Unique Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Verveine Unique Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin

Verveine Unique Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin

By Pascale Girardin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stool or coffee table, form and function are one and the same. Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

2019 Anita Johansen for Menu / Audo Align Daybed in Ebonized Oak & Black leather
2019 Anita Johansen for Menu / Audo Align Daybed in Ebonized Oak & Black leather

2019 Anita Johansen for Menu / Audo Align Daybed in Ebonized Oak & Black leather

By Anita Johansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Align Daybed, originally designed by Anita Johansen in 2012 for Menu / Audo Copenhagen. This particular example was produced in Denmark in 2019. The design features a soli...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)
Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)

Moss Modular Sofa C001 - Nubuck col. Sand (or any Leather cat. A)

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Moss collection draws inspiration from the softness and organic shapes of moss, offering a relaxed, natural aesthetic. This sofa collection boasts a unique, plush design with sof...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Coating

Priamo Brown Indoor Swing
Priamo Brown Indoor Swing

Priamo Brown Indoor Swing

By Enrico Pellizzoni

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

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood
1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

1st Production Marcel Breuer Long Chair for Isokon 1935/36 moulded bent plywood

By Isokon, Marcel Breuer, Luterma

Located in Uxbridge, GB

Marcel Breuer 'Long Chair', 1935/36 Laminated birch frame, bent plywood seat and back Width - 132cm - 52 inches Depth - 61.5cm - 24¼ inches Height - 79cm - 31 inches Seat Height (Lowest Point) 18cm - 7 inches Made by Luterma, Estonia for Isokon, UK. A rare and historically significant example of the Isokon Long Chair...

Category

1930s Estonian Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Birch, Plywood

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather
1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather

1960s Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Chair in Black Distressed Leather

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 1960s vintage Barcelona chair in distressed black leather with a polished stainless frame by Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. This example came directly from Gratz Industries and was in their private collection. Gratz Industries produced the Barcelona chair frames...

Category

1960s American Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Armchair on Castors Made to Order in Custom Finishes
Armchair on Castors Made to Order in Custom Finishes

Armchair on Castors Made to Order in Custom Finishes

Located in New York, NY

The designer's goal on creating this lounge chair was to seek comfort and amazement at the highest level. With its hidden castors you can easily glide across the space to surprise yo...

Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray
Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

Customizable ClassiCon Bonaparte Lounge Chair by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in New York, NY

Bonaparte is one of the seldom cases in which the luxurious comfort of an upholstered chair has been successfully united with a tubular steel construction. The result communicates bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Maharam Corduroy

Located in Nyack, NY

The Plush Modular Modern Sofa Collection boasts extremely luxurious proportions: a low back, massive seat cushions, an ultra-thin deck, and some of the most indulgently comfortable c...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique
Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique

By Houtique

Located in Geneve, CH

Pouf Pill S Contemporary Sculptural Pouf with Velvet and Fringes by Houtique Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm Materials: Velvet upholstery and 30cm fringes Pill Pouf S Art Deco style pouf...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet

French Modern Bamboo & Woven Saddle Leather Armchair, Circa 1960s
French Modern Bamboo & Woven Saddle Leather Armchair, Circa 1960s

French Modern Bamboo & Woven Saddle Leather Armchair, Circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French modern bamboo & woven saddle leather armchair, France, Circa 1960s A unique beautiful model, well cared for this chair retains the original woven...

Category

20th Century French Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Pair of Custom Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs by Custom Craft Upholsterers, USA
Pair of Custom Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs by Custom Craft Upholsterers, USA

Pair of Custom Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs by Custom Craft Upholsterers, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of barrel-back swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Custom Craft Upholsterers, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. Each chair features smooth sculptural lines,...

Category

1990s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers
Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers

Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This deep and loungey sofa is comprised of two pieces that can easily be converted to two single beds, or a split king bed. When in the guest bed configuration, each bed is the size of a twin mattress and fits twin sheets. When pushed together it forms a king sized bed and can fit king sheet...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Walnut, Canvas

Margot Sofa, by ATRA
Margot Sofa, by ATRA

Margot Sofa, by ATRA

By ATRA, Alexander Andersson Diaz

Located in New York, NY

The Margot Sofa, by ATRA [Alexander Andersson Diaz] All ATRA pieces are produced in-house within our four ateliers — upholstery, wood, stone, and metal — and can be customized in f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Christopher Guy “Eva” Dining Chairs, 2 Arm & 4 Side, Labeled
Set of 6 Christopher Guy “Eva” Dining Chairs, 2 Arm & 4 Side, Labeled

Set of 6 Christopher Guy “Eva” Dining Chairs, 2 Arm & 4 Side, Labeled

By Christopher Guy

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A refined set of six dining chairs by Christopher Guy, from the designer’s acclaimed “Eva” Collection. The set consists of two armchairs and four side chairs, each retaining the orig...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Seating

Materials

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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