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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
"Pietra" Curved Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé

Set of 4 Modern olive green velvet Double Arch dining chairs by InsidherLand
Set of 4 Modern olive green velvet Double Arch dining chairs by InsidherLand

Set of 4 Modern olive green velvet Double Arch dining chairs by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

Located in Maia, Porto

Located in Arches National Park in Utah, USA, Double Arch is a grand natural formation which results from an underground sandstone pocket where water and wind erosion gradually sculp...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet

Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France

Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base. ...

Category

1950s French Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Concrete

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Jacquard, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Jacquard, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Jacquard, Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Dedar, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The T50 lounge chair pays homage to the retro aesthetics of 1950s design, a time wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Solid Argentine Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather from Costantini, Simone
Solid Argentine Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather from Costantini, Simone

Solid Argentine Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather from Costantini, Simone

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

The Simone Chair’s gently sloping sides and back allude to forms from early 20th century, Art Deco style. Shown in Argentine Rosewood finish and but available in various finishes and...

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

DS-51 Swiveling Taupe Leather Polished Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede
DS-51 Swiveling Taupe Leather Polished Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede

DS-51 Swiveling Taupe Leather Polished Chrome Lounge Chair & Ottoman by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in Chicago, IL

De Sede has its origins in a small but skilled saddler's workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland. The craftsmen there committed themselves to transforming the best possible leather into se...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Seating

Materials

Leather

Handmade Ottoman, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Handmade Ottoman, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Handmade Ottoman, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Handmade Ottoman, Twist & Knot, Viya by Vikram Goyal Ottoman in brass and jute rope. Handmade in India. Immersed in the heritage of India's ancient artistry, the humble rope tr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Anonima Castelli DSC 106 Chair Upholstered in Velvet Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti
Anonima Castelli DSC 106 Chair Upholstered in Velvet Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti

Anonima Castelli DSC 106 Chair Upholstered in Velvet Fabric, Giancarlo Piretti

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In 1965 Giancarlo Piretti designed the 106 chair model. Now an integral part of the history of design, it is present throughout the world. The interweaving of lines that defines the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Contemporary Upholstered Bell Chair
Contemporary Upholstered Bell Chair

Contemporary Upholstered Bell Chair

By Sam Klemick

Located in Los Angeles, CA

As part of Studio Sam Klemick's first collection The Bell Chair debuted in 2021. This hand built wooden chair is made in Los Angeles California. The...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Wood, Oak

Beige Couture Geometric Geo Large Pouf

Beige Couture Geometric Geo Large Pouf

By Lorenza Bozzoli Design

Located in Milan, IT

A large round puof, entirely made in Italy, fantastically cozy and comfortable to sit on. The base is in painted beech wood covered by multiple layers of viscose fringes that create ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel
Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

Modern 5 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa Contemporary Classics Line by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Modern 5 piece modular or sectional sofa Contemporary Classics line by Drexel Heritage composed of 3 corner pieces & 2 armless straight pieces all with levelers...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Set of 8 contemporary walnut chenille brass Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand
Set of 8 contemporary walnut chenille brass Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand

Set of 8 contemporary walnut chenille brass Arches dining chairs by InsidherLand

By InsidherLand, 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 is designed in the ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass, Metal

Lily Armchair
Lily Armchair

Lily Armchair

$6,500 / item

Lily Armchair

By Medea

Located in New York, NY

Upholstered armchair, covered in fabric or leather.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Gervasoni Heiko 44 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces
Gervasoni Heiko 44 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces

Gervasoni Heiko 44 Side Table by David Lopez Quincoces

By David Lopez Quincoces, Gervasoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From the Japanese equilibrium, stability, Heiko calls to mind the shape of the tables, defined by curved lines, with a rounded base which seems to float on the surfaces. Simple geome...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Clay

Contemporary Fleure Bench by Stuart Scott in Tourmaline Velvet & Walnut Feet
Contemporary Fleure Bench by Stuart Scott in Tourmaline Velvet & Walnut Feet

Contemporary Fleure Bench by Stuart Scott in Tourmaline Velvet & Walnut Feet

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in Tourmaline Royal cotton velvet. The feet ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large Contemporary Sofa Made in Italy
Large Contemporary Sofa Made in Italy

Large Contemporary Sofa Made in Italy

Located in London, London

Large sofa Brass base Made to order by a small artisanal factory in Italy Can be customised with regards to size and material.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs, Patio, Indoor or Outdoor
Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs, Patio, Indoor or Outdoor

Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs, Patio, Indoor or Outdoor

By McGuire

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Designer Lounge Chairs, for Indoor or Outdoor. Aluminum frames with faux finish. In total three sets available. The height without cushion is 28.50"

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Weathered Black Reclaimed Oak Bench with Geometric Shaped Bases by No Age Studio
Weathered Black Reclaimed Oak Bench with Geometric Shaped Bases by No Age Studio

Weathered Black Reclaimed Oak Bench with Geometric Shaped Bases by No Age Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Weathered Black Reclaimed Oak Bench with Geometric Shaped Bases by No Age Studio Dimensions: D 45,7 x W 228,6 x H 45,7 cm. Materials: Oak. No Age Studio - Handcrafted Furniture Ev...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Seating

Materials

Oak

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair
Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

Low rocking Chair Japanese Modern Style Bentwood Chair

By Studio Jig

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bentwood rocking chair in the Japanese modern style. Made of Yoshino cedar which is a famous wood grown in the Yoshino district in Japan. It has characte...

Category

2010s Japanese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood

Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour
Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour

Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

The Anki Armchair is a harmonious blend of comfort, sculptural design, and refined craftsmanship, making it a standout addition to any sophisticated living space. Designed to embrace...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Beige Velvet, Greenapple
Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Beige Velvet, Greenapple

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Beige Velvet, Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Conchula swivel lounge chair is a room-defining furniture p...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Curved Velvet Sofa Featuring a Brushed Brass Plate Footer
Sculptural Curved Velvet Sofa Featuring a Brushed Brass Plate Footer

Sculptural Curved Velvet Sofa Featuring a Brushed Brass Plate Footer

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features an enveloping and cozy curved shape, with stylized lines inspired by the iconic bob haircut. Detailed vertical seams accentuate its graciousness and define its ele...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Barrel Armchair In Classic Elegant Style
Contemporary Barrel Armchair In Classic Elegant Style

Contemporary Barrel Armchair In Classic Elegant Style

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping. Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort. Stain resistan...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label

1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label

By Pierre Jeanneret, Thonet, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original 1950s LC1 Basculant Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1929. This example is marked with a Stendig...

Category

1950s German Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Steel

Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S
Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - S

Bold Sofa Curved Open arms - 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, Upholstery, Wood

Bold Dining Armchair - Karakorum 001
Bold Dining Armchair - Karakorum 001

Bold Dining Armchair - Karakorum 001

By Mohdern

Located in Milano, Lombardia

With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

New York Low Stool Clean Grey in Upholstery with Chrome Legs by Sergio Bicego
New York Low Stool Clean Grey in Upholstery with Chrome Legs by Sergio Bicego

New York Low Stool Clean Grey in Upholstery with Chrome Legs by Sergio Bicego

By Sergio Bicego

Located in Brooklyn, NY

New York, a collection which proudly bears the name of the Big Apple. Two souls, uptown and downtown, enclosed in a single piece whose fully changeable covers reveal its innate versatility. The unusual and polyhedral ergonomics of the New York armchair...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery

360-Degree Swivel Armchair In Leather/Velvet Upholstery & Polished Gold Base
360-Degree Swivel Armchair In Leather/Velvet Upholstery & Polished Gold Base

360-Degree Swivel Armchair In Leather/Velvet Upholstery & Polished Gold Base

Located in New York, NY

Designed by the renowned Sotiris Lazou Design Studio, this stylish armchair is an exquisite and chic seating option that merges comfort with contemporary style. It showcases a gracef...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé
Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé

Exceptional Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Large Sectional Sofa Rust Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) Serpentine sofa, #150 Exceptional and large unique curvaceous form USA, newly upholstered rust color bouclé fabric, walnut base in good condition unmarked and comes with receipt from Haute Living...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten
Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten

Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten

By Artifort, Rene Holten

Located in New York, NY

Rising from the arm, the seat and back fuse together into the other arm. Simple principles provide the best design for a comfortable sofa. A sparse supporting frame allows the seat a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Seating

Materials

Textile

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Curved Base and Tailored Upholstery
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Curved Base and Tailored Upholstery

Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Curved Base and Tailored Upholstery

Located in New York, NY

This sofa makes a bold statement with its clean and captivating design, delivering an effortlessly cool finish. The poised back enhances its built-in seat cushion, complemented by di...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base  in Maharam Beck
Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base  in Maharam Beck

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck

Located in Nyack, NY

Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...

Category

2010s American Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric

"Terroir'" Modern Armchair n Aluminum Frame, Upholstered in Boucle & Teak Wood
"Terroir'" Modern Armchair n Aluminum Frame, Upholstered in Boucle & Teak Wood

"Terroir'" Modern Armchair n Aluminum Frame, Upholstered in Boucle & Teak Wood

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The Terroir armchair embodies the meeting point between contemporary design, comfort, and identity. With fluid lines and enveloping proportions, it was designed to enhance moments of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Burgundy
Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Burgundy

Lego Bench with a Storage Slot, Burgundy

By Yet Design Studio

Located in Istanbul, 34

The Lego Bench looks exactly like its name, with several blocky feet that give it an anthropomorphic feel. It’s not only sculptural but practical as you can store your magazines and ...

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Seating

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Contemporary Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak wood, Cushion optional in COM/COL
Contemporary Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak wood, Cushion optional in COM/COL

Contemporary Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak wood, Cushion optional in COM/COL

Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT

Copacabana Bench, Black Limed Oak by Duistt, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt The Copacabana bench is one of the pieces from the Copacabana collection that was influenced by the si...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Foam

Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Mondo Design Studio
Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Mondo Design Studio

Dining Chair In Wooly Boucle & Leather-Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

An elegant dining chair with sculptural poise. Crafted in solid wood with a warm, walnut-toned finish, its curved backrest and cut-out arm detail offer a refined play of form and str...

Category

2010s European Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Bouclé

Custom Curved Modern Metal Dining Chairs
Custom Curved Modern Metal Dining Chairs

Custom Curved Modern Metal Dining Chairs

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Introducing the stunning and sophisticated Curved Modern Dining Chair, a true masterpiece crafted by the skilled artisans at Carrocel. This exceptional chair features a curved back d...

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

John Widdicomb Style Modern Parsons Leather Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Modern Parsons side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa Late 20th Century Maple frames, with beige leather upholstered seats and ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Maple

Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary

Capotavola Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary

By Dale Italia

Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR

A refined piece made in fine solid walnut crafted by expert hands in Italy, a stunning example of the subtle elegance of Italian design. The seat comes with top quality leather avail...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut

Rare Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Carl-Johan Boman
Rare Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Carl-Johan Boman

Rare Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Carl-Johan Boman

By Carl-Johan Boman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare pair of easy chairs with beautiful curved backs on tapered wooden feet. Very nice vintage condition. Would benefit from restoration.

Category

1940s Finnish Vintage Modern Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

C. 2004 Frank Gehry for Emeco Superlight Chairs in Brushed Aluminum 3x Available
C. 2004 Frank Gehry for Emeco Superlight Chairs in Brushed Aluminum 3x Available

C. 2004 Frank Gehry for Emeco Superlight Chairs in Brushed Aluminum 3x Available

By Emeco, Frank Gehry

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 'Superlight' Recycled Aluminum Chair, designed by Frank Gehry for Emeco in 2004. These examples date to around the same time. The listed price includes one chair, and we ha...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio
Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio

Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The contemporary dining chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Their shapes are inspired by the unique...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s

Kaare Klint "Faaborg Chair" – Rud Rasmussen, 1950s

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Kaare Klint (1888–1954) The Faaborg Chair was designed by Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint (1888–1954) in 1914 as part of the interior for Faaborg Museum, dedicate...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Seating

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Mahogany

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